This example shows how to create a rectangular grid for a pipe rack with multiple elevations, X-Axis planes, and Y-Axis planes. The pipe rack coordinate system will also be offset from the model monument.
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Select Structural Tab > Coordinate System Command
to display the Coordinate System Controls.
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Select a parent system for the pipe rack coordinate system. In this example, we will use the CS system.
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Type a name for the coordinate system. In this example, we'll use Pipe Rack 146 for the name.
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For the Type, select Grids and Rectangular.
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Select the arrow at the end of the Global Origin field and type the offset from the global origin. In this example, we will use 300 ft for Origin X and 450 ft for Origin Y.
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Select Create Grids
to open the Grids Dialog.
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Select:
Reference CS
Pipe Rack 146
Start Plane
0 ft 0.00 in
Copies
1
Spacing
2 ft 1.00 in
Name Rule
Imperial Position
Type
Grade Elevation
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Select Add.
The grid populates with the two elevation planes.
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Change the Type of the second elevation plane to Bottom of Baseplate.
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Set Spacing to 12 ft 0.00 in and Type to Top of Steel.
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Select Add.
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Set Spacing to 15 ft 0.00 in and Type to Column Splice Elevation.
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Select Add.
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Select:
Start Plane
15 ft 0.00 in
Copies
3
Spacing
6 ft 0.00 in
Type
Top of Steel
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Select Add.
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Select Apply, and then select the X Plane tab.
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Select:
Copies
5
Spacing
20 ft 0.00 in
Name Rule
Imperial Position
Type
N-S Grid Plane
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Select Add.
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Select Apply, and then select the Y Plane tab.
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Select:
Copies
1
Spacing
15 ft 0.00 in
Name Rule
Imperial Position
Type
E-W Grid Plane
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Select Add.
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Select Apply and Close.
