Graphics Programs Reference
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elements is too great and the pipe will become disconnected from the
equipment.
If you draw a sloped pipe from a connector that allows for slope
adjustment, the Pipe Connector Tolerance angle defined in the MEP
settings of your project will determine the maximum angle that a sloped
pipe can enter a connector. If the angle is exceeded, a straight run of
pipe and an elbow fitting will be drawn from the connector prior to the
sloped pipe.
Electrical Connectors
There are three kinds of connectors for electrical systems—conduit
connectors, cable tray connectors, and electrical connectors:
Conduit Connectors
These can be added by clicking the Conduit
Connector button on the Create tab in the Family Editor. The Options
Bar provides two choices for conduit connectors, as shown in
Figure
19.28
.
Individual Connector
This option is for placing a single
connection point in a specific location on the equipment. These
connectors have properties for adjusting the angle and setting the
radius of the connector.
Surface Connector
Surface Connector is a unique and powerful option because it allows
you to establish an entire surface of the equipment geometry as a
connection point for conduit.
Figure 19.29
shows a conduit surface
connector that has been added to the top of an electrical panel
family. This allows for the connection of multiple conduits at any
location on the top of the panel. The Angle parameter can be set to
allow for adjustments in the angle of the surface to which the
connector is attached. This parameter is typically used in fitting
families, but it may also have an application in an equipment family.
