Specifies the pipe support properties. To view the properties:
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Click the plus (+) sign next to PipeSupport to expand the category.
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Click a plus (+) sign next to pipe support.
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Click the actual data table.
Some of the components do not have all properties specified. If a property is not listed for a pipe support, then that support does not use the property. In the list below, some descriptions contain specific support names because they are only available with those supports.
Show Optional
Specifies how the variable length can be selected in the Pipe Support Data dialog box. This property appears under the Component Table list, but is unique to the PipeSupport data table. For more information on the Pipe Support Data dialog box, see Support Modeler Palette in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
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0
Specifies that the components in the Pipe Support Data dialog box use the default data in the Data Table.
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1
Specifies that you can select specific sizes for the components of a pipe support in the Pipe Support Data dialog box. The sizes listed are based on the size of the support already selected. If duplicate sizes are available, they are listed here. Click the ellipsis under Data Table to make this selection.
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2
Specifies that you can select all sizes for the components of a pipe support in the Pipe Support Data dialog box. All sizes for parts available in the data table are listed when this option is selected. Click the ellipsis under Data Table to make this selection.
Required
MAINSIZE - Main Size
Specifies the main sizes for the component.
MAXPIPEOD - Max Pipe Outside Diameter
Specifies the maximum outside diameter for a pipe resting on a support. This is only available for the Clevis Hanger V Bottom.
LENGTH1 - Length1
Specifies length one of the pipe support.
LENGTH2 - Length2
Specifies length two of the pipe support.
BOLTOD - Bolt OD
Specifies the outside diameter of the bolt on the Ubolt support.
LEGLENGTH - Leg Length
Specifies the leg length on the Ubolt support.
EXTENSION - Extension
Specifies the extension of the strap.
DROP - Drop
Specifies the drop of the pipe support.
GAP - Gap
Specifies the gap of the pipe support.
THK - Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the pipe support.
WIDTH - Width
Specifies the width of the horizontal pipe clamp.
NUMBEROFBOLT1 - Number Of Bolt1
Specifies the value of bolt one on the pipe clamps.
BOLTDIAMETER1 - Bolt1 Diameter
Specifies the diameter of bolt one on the horizontal pipe clamp.
BOLTLENGTH1 - Bolt1 Length
Specifies the length of bolt one on the horizontal pipe clamp.
NUMBEROFBOLT2 - Number Of Bolt2
Specifies the value of bolt two on the pipe clamps.
BOLTDIAMETER2 - Bolt2 Diameter
Specifies the diameter of bolt one on the horizontal pipe clamp.
BOLTLENGTH2 - Bolt2 Length
Specifies the length of bolt one on the horizontal pipe clamp.
BOLTSET - Bolt Set
Specifies the value for the bolt set on the horizontal pipe clamp.
SUBDIRECTORY - Sub Directory
Specifies the location of the custom support folder. Sub Directory is only available in the Custom category. The subdirectory automatically defaults to the Spec folder located in [Product Folder]\Plant. You can use folders that you create in the C:\[Product Folder]\Plant\Spec folder in the SUBDIRECTORY value.
If you need to use a folder location outside of the default Spec folder, then you must type the entire path of the local or network folder location in the SUBDIRECTORY value. For example, type Z:\[Name of custom drawing folder\[Name of custom support folder] in the SUBDIRECTORY value for the local location or \\[Network Name]\[Name of custom drawing folder]\[Name of custom support folder] for a network location.
DWGNAME - Drawing Name
Specifies the drawing name of the support.
SCALE - Scale
Specifies the scale of the pipe support.
ROTATION - Rotation
Specifies the direction of the support.
CLAMPWEBTHK - Clamp Web Thickness
Specifies the thickness for the clamp web.
CLAMPDEPTH - Clamp Depth
Specifies the depth of the beam clamp.
CLAMPTHK - Clamp Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the beam clamp.
CLAMPWIDTH - Clamp Width
Specifies the width of the beam clamp.
BEAMFLGWIDTH - Beam FLG Width
Specifies the width of the beam flange.
BEAMFLGTHK - Beam FLG Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the beam flange.
BEAMWEBTHK - Beam Web Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the beam web.
LFB - Length From Bottom
Specifies the length from the bottom of the clevis hanger types.
LFC - Length From Center
Specifies the length from the center of the clevis and swivel ring hanger types.
UPPERTHK - Upper Thickness
Specifies the upper thickness of the clevis hanger types.
UPPERWIDTH - Upper Width
Specifies the upper width of the clevis hanger types.
LOWERTHK - Lower Thickness
Specifies the lower thickness of the clevis hanger types.
LOWERWIDTH - Lower Width
Specifies the lower width of the clevis hanger types.
UPPERLENGTH - Upper Length
Specifies the upper length of the clevis and swivel ring hanger types.
UPPERHEIGHT - Upper Height
Specifies the upper height of the clevis hanger types.
NUMBEROFBOLT - Number Of Bolt
Specifies the number of bolts on the support.
BOLTDIAMETER - Bolt Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the bolt on the support.
BOLTLENGTH - Bolt Length
Specifies the length of the bolt on the support.
WEBHEIGHT - Web Height
Specifies the height of the web on the pipe shoe support.
WEBTHK - Web Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the web on the pipe shoe support.
FLANGETHK - Flange Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the flange on the pipe shoe support.
FLANGEWIDTH - Flange Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the pipe shoe support.
DISTANCEWEB Distance Web
Specifies the web distance on the pipe shoe support.
IBHX - Insulation Band Hole X
Specifies the X insulation band hole on the pipe shoe support.
IBHY - Insulation Band Hole Y
Specifies the Y insulation band hole on the pipe shoe support.
IBHD - Insulation Band Hole D
Specifies the D insulation band hole on the pipe shoe support.
IBHTOP - Insulation Band Hole Top
Specifies the top insulation band hole on the pipe shoe support.
PLATEBW - End Plate Bottom Width
Specifies the width of the bottom end plate on the pipe shoe support.
PLATETW - End Plate Top Width
Specifies the width of the top end plate on the pipe shoe support.
PLATEOY - End Plate Offset From Bottom
Specifies the offset from the bottom for the end plate on the pipe shoe support.
PLATEOX - End Plate Offset From Side
Specifies the offset from the side for the end plate on the pipe shoe support.
ANGLE - Angle
The angle of the pipe clamp. For 90 degrees create a hanger pipe clamp. For 0 degrees create a horizontal pipe clamp.
SUPPORTOD - Support OD
Specifies the outside diameter of the pipe support.
WALLTHK - Wall Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the pipe support.
LENGTH - Length
Specifies the length of the pipe support.
DIAMETER - Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the rod and spring hanger supports.
WIDTH - Width
Specifies the width of the pipe support.
WEIGHT - Weight
Specifies the weight of the support.
USER_PART_NUMBER - User Part Number
Enables you to specify unique part numbers for each individual component. To insert the USER_PART_NUMBER field, right-click the data table, and then select Add User Part Number Column. You can also accomplish this by double-clicking Custom Data in the Properties pane and creating the USER_PART_NUMBER field exactly as it appears here. If you do not need the USER_PART_NUMBER column, click Cancel.
Custom Data
Enables you to input fields using the New Field Dialog Box. You can access the custom data fields in CADWorx Plant through the Component Edit dialog box. For more information, see Component Custom Data Dialog Box and Local Edit in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide. For more information, see Pipe Support Assembly and Component Properties.
Picture Description
Displays an image of the component.
Listed below are the types of components available for selection in the table. Images are provided when available.
For custom pipe supports, user shapes, and custom topworks, the Picture Description displays Image Path. The software allows you to browse for a .png or .gif drawing, and then displays the drawing below the Image Path under Picture Description.
Beam Clamp |
Clevis Hanger Flat Top |
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1. BEAM FLANGE THK 2. BEAM FLANGE WIDTH 3. BEAM WEB THK 4. CLAMP THK 5.CLAMP DEPTH 6. CLAMP WEB THK 7.CLAMP WIDTH |
1. UPPER WIDTH 2. UPPER THK 3. BOLT DIAMETER 4. LFB 5. LOWER THK 6. 3 x BOLT DIAMETER 7.LOWER WIDTH |
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Clevis Hanger |
Clevis Hanger V Bottom |
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1. UPPER WIDTH 2. UPPER HEIGHT 3. UPPER LENGTH 4. UPPER THK 5.BOLT DIAMETER 6. LFC 7. MAIN SIZE 8. LOWER THK 9. 3 x BOLT DIAMETER 10. LOWER WIDTH |
1. UPPER WIDTH 2. UPPER HEIGHT 3. UPPER THK 4. UPPER LENGTH 5. LFB 6. 3 x BOLT DIAMETER 7. MAIN SIZE 8. MAX OD 9. BOLT DIAMETER 10. LOWER THK 11. LOWER WIDTH |
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Custom |
Pipe Clamp |
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Image Path - Allows you to select a .png or .gif image that you created of your pipe support, topworks, or user shape. The image then displays below Image Path. |
1. WIDTH 2. THK 3. LENGTH1 4. LENGTH2 5. GAP 6. MAIN SIZE |
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Pipe |
Pipe Shoe |
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1. SUPPORT OD 2. LENGTH 3. WALL THK |
1. LENGTH 2. FLANGE THK 3. WEB THK 4. FLANGE WIDTH 5. WEB HEIGHT |
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Plate |
Rod |
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1. WIDTH 2. LENGTH 3. THK |
1. DIAMETER 2. LENGTH |
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Saddle |
Split Ring Hanger |
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1. THK 2. MAIN SIZE 3. DROP 4. LENGTH1 5. LENGTH2 6. WIDTH |
1. WIDTH 2. GAP 3. MAIN SIZE 4. BOLD DIAMETER 5. THK |
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Spring Hanger |
Strap |
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1. LENGTH 2. DIAMETER |
1. WIDTH 2. EXTENSION 3. THK 4. LENGTH1 5. LENGTH2 6. GAP 7. MAIN SIZE |
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Swivel Ring Hanger |
UBolt |
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1. WIDTH 2. UPPER LENGTH 3. LFC 4. MAIN SIZE 5. THK |
1. LEG LENGTH 2. BOLT OD 3. MAIN SIZE |