Pipework – Start
Free point

Example

Suppose you would like to start a new pipeline from a free position. The first segment is horizontal or vertical.

Workflow

Pipework

  1. Activate: Standard ToolsClosed

  2. Select the function in Context ToolbarClosed



     The cursor appears as a crosshair.

In most cases, you need to determine the properties of the new pipework.

  1. Define the starting position.

    Clicking defines the starting position at the current mouse cursor position.

    The operation creates a starting position with a defined X and Y distance from a selected reference point.

    1. Point to the reference point. The cursor snaps to the point.
    2. Press [Shift]+[8].
      The dialog appears: Distance from Reference

    3. Enter the value in compliance with the prefix. You can use different unit of lengths. Depending on the input, a help line appears at the position. Any other changes will be immediately visible so that you can correct entries.

      X-distance between the reference point and the desired position. The prefix determines the direction.You can use different unit of lengths.

      Y-distance between the reference point and the desired position. The prefix determines the direction.You can use different unit of lengths.

    4. Click OK. The starting point is defined at the specified position.
    1. Point to the reference point. The cursor snaps to the point.
    2. Click . The context menu appears.
    3. Select: From Cursor Position Distance as X/Y/Z Coordinates.
      The dialog appears.

    4. Enter the value in compliance with the prefix. You can use different unit of lengths. Depending on the input, a help line appears at the position. Any other changes will be immediately visible so that you can correct entries.

      X-distance between the reference point and the desired position. The prefix determines the direction.You can use different unit of lengths.

      Y-distance between the reference point and the desired position. The prefix determines the direction.You can use different unit of lengths.

    5. Click OK. The starting point is defined at the specified position.

    The dialog appears: Pipe Start

  2. Check the settings.

    The pipeline starts at a free position and at a free height. The direction of the first segment can be horizontally or vertically.

    Distance between the selected reference and the centre axis of the object.

    In the case of settings Free and User 1 - … User 4 - you can enter the mounting height as a number with the desired length unit.

    Opens the product database and allows the selection of a product.

    Layer

    Setting Effect
    The object is assigned to its default layer. An individual setting is disabled.
    The status indicates that an individual setting applies to the object.
    Setting Effect

    The layer number is displayed in addition to the layer name. The numbers can be used as a guide and sorting criteria in the manager.

    The selection only contains the layer name.

    Making a setting removes the object from its default Layer and sets the layer association for the object individually. Use Default will then be deactivated.

    DDScad manages its layers in several groups, which are primarily organized by discipline. To be able to specify a concrete layer, first select the group:

    The active group determines which layers are available for selection:

    If you would like to assign the default layer to the object again, select Use Default.

    Opens the dialog Closed Layer select .

    Pen

    Setting Effect
    The object is assigned its default pen. An individual setting is disabled.
    The status indicates that an individual setting applies to the object.

    Making a setting separates the object from its default Pen and sets the pen that is to be used individually. Use Default will then be deactivated.

    DDScad manages its pens in several groups, which are primarily organized by discipline. To be able to specify a concrete pen, first select the group:

    The active group determines which pens are available for selection:

    If you would like to assign the default pen to the object again, select Use Default.

    Opens the dialog ClosedUser Defined Pen.

    Render surface definition

    Setting Effect
    The object uses the default reference according to its object type. An individual setting is disabled.
    The status indicates that an individual setting applies to the object.
    Setting Effect

    The material numbers are displayed in addition to the material name in the selection. The numbers can be used as a guide and sorting criteria in the manager.

    The selection contains only the name of the material definition.

    Material definitions for the active group. With the setting you remove the default material from the product and assign a custom material. Use Default is deactivated in the process.

    DDScad manages its materials into several groups, which are primarily organized by discipline. To activate the material definitions of another group, click on Render surface definition

    If you want to display the object with its default material again, activate Use Default.

    Opens the dialog Closed Render Object .

    Setting Effect
    Insulation is applied to the pipe.
    No insulation is applied to the pipe.
    Setting Effect
    Pipe dimension
    Thickness

    Inner diameter

    DDScad differentiates the parts list based on the number (= product number). It is set when the item is selected, but can be entered manually if known.

    Opens the product database and allows the selection of a product.

  3. For Medium-Group: Waste water

    Define the slope. Closed More

  4. Click OK. You can draw the course.
If you want to adopt the properties of the last pipework, you can dispense with the new setting. The dialog Pipe Start should not appear.
  1. Press and hold [Shift].
  2. Click on the starting position. You can draw the course.