Graphics Programs Reference
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6.
Verify that 6 INCH (150mm) DUCTILE IRON is selected as the cur-
rent pipe size, and click Add Pressure Pipe. When prompted for the
part at the start of the range, click the newly created elbow.
FiGuRE 15.10
A glyph indicating the proper connection of a pipe to a fitting
7.
When prompted for the part at the end of the range, click the pipe to the
right of the red circle. Click Yes when asked if you want to continue.
8.
Click the newly created elbow, and then snap to the center of the red
circle located above the new bend.
9.
Click Add Bend; then click the end of the newly created pipe, mak-
ing sure the proper glyph is showing, as shown in Figure 15.10. Click
Clockwise on the command line to invoke the Clockwise option.
Another 45° bend is created.
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10.
Click the pipe just to the right of the newly created bend. Click the
upright triangle grip at the left end of the pipe, and drag it toward the
new bend. Click the newly created bend to connect the pipe to it.
In the 3D view, you can now see the complete design of the connec-
tion between the existing and proposed water mains (see Figure 15.11).
You could have also
done this step using
the 3D view or the
plan view.
FiGuRE 15.11
The connection of the proposed waterline
to the existing waterline, shown in a 3D perspective
11.
On the ribbon, click Break Pipe. Locate the two vertical red lines
on the first pipe segment, and click where the red line on the left
crosses the top of the pipe.
12.
Repeat the previous step for the red line on the right.
13.
On the ribbon, click Delete Part. Click the pipe segment between the
red lines.
