Cannot Create Pipe-Run

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:04:45 GMT

I am trying to create a pipe-run but my assembly turns gray which prevents me from inserting the pipes.

Re: Cannot Create Pipe-Run

CGBenner — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:17:09 GMT

@Anonymous

What are you trying to connect your route to?

You might want to look over this Autodesk university class I did several years ago, which is good for getting started with Tube & Pipe.

Re: Cannot Create Pipe-Run

A.Acheson — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:20:55 GMT

@Anonymous

You need to have a start point for the Route. You cannot select geometry but you can select any origin or work point in the main assembly. You now need to include this geometry as follows.

Method1: Include Origin Geometry in the Tube and Pipe Route (T&P) route

Start a route and in the ribbon tab select include geometry, now select any origin or work point either in the Main Assembly or T&P Assembly. The geometry should now be referenced in the T&P route folder.

Method2: Create work point Include Origin Geometry in the Tube and Pipe Route (T&P) route

Create a work Axis and Work point at the Top Assembly Level or where ever you need it. Return to T&P Run and repeat

Method3: Insert a fitting and Connect to Top level Assembly Geometry

Insert a fitting and connect to Top level Assembly Geometry, then connect route to this fitting.

Method4: Insert a Pretend fitting and Connect to Top level Assembly Geometry

Insert a Pretend fitting( a pipe with 1mm or less size and connect to Top level Assembly Geometry, then connect route to this fitting.

Re: Cannot Create Pipe-Run

CGBenner — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:22:53 GMT

All great advice!

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