Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure19.26
Properties of a pipe connector for plumbing pipe
Radius/ Diameter
The size of the connector is determined by the
Radius or Diameter parameter depending on which is selected for the
Round Connector Dimension parameter. If you are using the radius,
then unless the connector does not need to change size with different
family types, you should associate the Radius parameter with a family
parameter for easy editing, as shown in
Figure 19.27
. Since pipe sizes
are usually given as the nominal diameter of the pipe, you can also
create a parameter for pipe size and use a formula to derive the radius
from the size given. That way, your input is consistent with industry
standards.
Figure 19.27
Pipe radius formula
Allow Slope Adjustments
The Allow Slope Adjustments parameter lets you establish whether the
pipe attached to the connector can be sloped. If you do not select the
box, then when you apply a slope to pipe that is connected to the
connector, you will receive an error message that the angle between the
