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Intergraph Smart 3D Piping

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Smart 3D Version
13.1
SmartPlant Foundation / SDx Version
10

To connect pipe objects using the Move Command :

  • For branch connections, the header and branch runs must be orthogonal to each other.

  • There should be sufficient space at the connection to accommodate the connecting part. If the space is not sufficient the software does not make a connection and displays a message suggesting to connect the pipe runs manually.

  • The software consumes the first available straight feature of the moved pipe run to accommodate the connection thickness, such as a weld, gasket or mating parts.

  • If there are many fitting-to-fitting connections at the boundary with no straight feature, the software moves the entire move set by the connection thickness distance to accommodate the connection.

  • In a partial move, if the connection results in an overlap the software connects the two ends with a To Do Record to maintain the connectivity.

  • If there is no space to accommodate the mating parts, the software does not connect the two ends and displays a message suggesting that you manually connect the pipe runs.

Inline Connections

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B

Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using the mating parts. The software consumes the pipe run A straight feature to accommodate the connection.

Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B

Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using the mating parts. The software consumes the pipe run B straight feature to accommodate the connection. This is an exception as the pipe run A has no straight feature to consume.

Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B

Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using the mating parts. The software consumes the pipe run A straight feature to accommodate the connection.

Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Gasket connection

Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B. The software moves the fittings on pipe run A back to accommodate the gasket connection.

Reduction in straight feature A length = gasket thickness

Flanged Connections

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B

Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using a mating reducer. The software moves back all the fittings on the pipe run A by a distance necessary to accommodate the mating reducer and mating flanges.

Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Connection overlap

Result: The software does not connect pipe runs A and B. The connection parts and the component overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. You can manually place the connection parts and connect the pipe runs.

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Connection overlap

Result: The software does not connect pipe runs A and B. The connection parts and the component overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. The software prompts you to connect the pipe runs manually.

Non-collinear Connections

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Reducer connecting the pipe run A and an elbow

4

Elbow connecting a reducer and the pipe run B

Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using a reducer and an elbow. The software consumes the pipe run A straight feature to accommodate the connection.

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run A

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Pipe run B

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Connection overlap

Result: The software does not connect pipe runs A and B. The connection parts and the component overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. The software prompts you to connect the pipe runs manually.

Branch Connections

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Header run

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Branch run

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Tee associated with branch run

Result: The software connects the header and branch runs using a tee.

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Header run

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Branch run

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Connection overlap

Result: The software does not connect the header and branch runs, as there was not enough space to accommodate a tee. The software prompts you to connect the branch and header manually.

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Header run

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Branch run

Working

Full control/ Write

3

Connection

Result: The software connects the header and branch runs. The branch fittings are moved to accommodate the connecting parts.

Reduction in branch straight length = connection thickness

Equipment Connection

No.

Route Object

Approval Status

Permission Group Access

1

Pipe run

Working

Full control/ Write

2

Equipment

Working

-

3

Connection overlap

Result: The software does not connect the pipe run to equipment. The suction nozzle and the gasket overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. The software prompts you to connect the branch and header manually.