– Edit pipe systemInsulation

Example

Suppose you want to insulate an existing pipe segment or system. The insulation should apply to a certain section of the pipe system.

Required conditions

The function requires that you know the direction of the pipe system. With the option Drawing direction (Arrows) you can choose to turn on or off the direction indicator.

Option is active Option is not active

Select: View Drawing direction (Arrows)

Workflow

  1. Select: Vector edit menu Split a pipe
    The cursor appears as a crosshair. The information line shows:[Click Left] at segment=Position to insert
  2. Point to the position for the split. The pipe appears as a marked object. DDScad displays the information about the pipe and the current position.
  3. Click . The dialog appears: Pipe Start
  4. Deactivate: Automatic Associate insulation
  5. Activate the tab: Insulation
  6. Activate: Use Insulation
  7. Select a product. Click ....
  8. Click OK. The adjustments apply starting from the selected position in the drawing direction of the pipe system.