Graphics Programs Reference
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opposite end. If the pipe is curved, it maintains the radius of the pipe while
extending it along its own curvature.
Pipe Midpoint Grip - Plan view
For a straight pipe, this grip changes
the location of the pipe without changing its rotation. It disconnects the pipe
from any fittings it's attached to. For a curved pipe with a connection at both
ends, this grip changes the radius of the curve without changing the location
of either endpoint. If one or both of the ends aren't connected, it works the
same as if it's a straight pipe.
Pipe Endpoint Grips - Profile view
These grips change the elevation of a
pipe at its endpoint. The diamond-shaped grip at the top sets the crown (top
of the inside wall) elevation. The diamond-shaped grip at the bottom sets the
invert (bottom of the inside wall) elevation. The triangular grip sets the cen-
terline elevation. These grips can be used in conjunction with the AutoCAD
Dynamic Input feature to view the elevation or even type it in. They don't
change the horizontal location of the pipe's endpoint.
Pipe Endpoint - triangle Grip - Profile view
This grip changes the length
of the pipe while holding its slope.
Pipe Midpoint - Square Grip - Profile view
This grip changes the eleva-
tion of the pipe without changing its slope. It doesn't affect the location of the
pipe in plan view. It disconnects the pipe from any fittings or appurtenances it's
connected to.
