Adding branch fittings to two pipes in same network - not working

[swartaZ6NR2]

Good day,

I have created a pipe network (only one, if I'm not missing anything) with numerous pipe runs. However when I want to add a T-Piece branch fitting, it does not do it and gives an error message stating the two pipes are not in the same network. But I am sure I created just one pipe network with various pipe runs.

Second question - I initially had an intersection (T-shape) with three separate pipes, which did not work for adding a branch fitting, thus I stretched the one pipe longer so that the T-connecting pipe, only connects to one pipe. Is there a way to connect three pipes at a T-junction?

Thank you

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[RobertEVs]

I had this happen to me yesterday. Audit the drawing, save, close and re-start civil. My pipe run branch fittings started to work again. That is assuming they are in the same network BUT two separate runs. 

[swartaZ6NR2]

Hi Robert,

Thank you, I tried it, but unfortunately I still have the same error message.
I will continue to search for more possible solutions.
Thanks again!

[RobertEVs]

Can you post the dwg? Are you sure they are two separate runs you are trying to branch? Another reason they will not branch is that there is not a suitable tee fitting in your parts list to use

[swartaZ6NR2]

Hi Robert,

I actually started again from scratch, to see if it will make a difference if I don't split the whole pipeline up into too many pipe runs. But is still gives problems. I am attaching a file which is closest to the file I was having the problems with. You'll see there is three pipes connecting at a tee and it cannot get a fitting placed there.

Will appreciate your comments.

Thank you

[RobertEVs · Accepted solution]

Problem is that the two linear pipes are in two different runs. you actually have 3 pipes and 3 runs. Branch will only connect 2 runs. You can instead add a fitting and connect each pipe to it. Using your drawing here is a screen shot

[RobertEVs]

Even if you did have a single long pipe run and another perpendicular run they would not branch because in your drawing parts list Pipe Long=250 dia. and Pipe Perp=200 dia. You do not have a tee fitting 250x200 that will work so it would never place one there.

[swartaZ6NR2]

Oh, thanks! Now it makes sense! I will have to fix the parts list before I continue. Thank you very much!

[RobertEVs]

NP. Please except message number 6 as solution.