T-junction in tube and pipe?

[MatsNorway1]

It Auto inserts parts. But not T-junction.

Does anyone know insert part or what is wrong with the underlying 3D sketch?

[CGBenner]

@MatsNorway1 

Branch fittings are not automatically generated in Tube & Pipe.  Are you using the Routing sketch tool, or is this a Derived 3D Sketch?  In either case, branch fittings need to be placed manually.

[MatsNorway1]

 From content senter?. its a derived 3D sketch.

Where do i pick pipe dia.

[matthew.hansche]

MatsNorway:

In the route, place a node in the bottom pipe where the two pipes would intersect. Exit the route. A coupling should automatically be placed at the node. Then, use a "Replace from Content Center" on the coupling and select the desired tee. The result should be a tee at this point with the branch aligned with the intersecting pipe. I have done this multiple times and it (usually) works the way I expect. 

Let me know if you have any questions!

[matthew.hansche]

Chris:

Tube and Pipe is a very powerful tool (I use it daily in my industry) however with some work it could be much more so. The ability to define a tee mid-route is just one example, I could think of many more. Are there any plans in the near future to update the T&P module? 

Thanks!

[CGBenner]

@matthew.hansche Hello!  Take a look at the Inventor Ideas forum, there are several Tube & Pipe Ideas over the years in there that you could vote for... some of them by a user whose name may look familiar.  😉

[CGBenner · Accepted solution]

@MatsNorway1 

I just did a test, and determined (I should have already known), that fittings cannot be inserted into a Derived Route.  Your best bet would be to use the Route sketching tool in Tube & Pipe to sketch your routes.