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Select Tools > Place Flanges and Gaskets Automatically Command
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The software examines the pipeline and looks for the following conditions:
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If the software finds a pipe with open ends, it places a flange.
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If the software finds a component with flanged ends, it inserts a gasket and a flange to each flanged end.
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If the software finds a solitary gasket on pipe, it places a flange on either side of the gasket.
If you have selected any components in the pipeline, the software only places gaskets
and flanges on those items. If you have selected a pipeline or a sheet, the software
places gaskets and flanges for the components on the selected pipeline or sheet. If
no components are selected, the software places gaskets and flanges on all components.
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If needed, assign an item code to each gasket and flange that requires one.
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If you have selected Automatically place gaskets at open ends on the PreferencesTab (Options Dialog), the software also places a gasket with each flange. Selecting this option also directs to automatically place a flange each time you manually place a gasket on a section of pipe.
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If a default choice is available, the software assigns the current default choice gasket and flange to those automatically placed.
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You can configure Material Editor to allow for a more complex arrangement of flanges and gaskets, such as those used for adding backing flanges and lapjoint stud ends. See the Smart Isometrics Material Editor Help.
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After placement, you can dynamically dimension a connected group of components, such as a flanged valve, by pressing CTRL+ALT and dragging the assembly along the pipeline. See Dimension the Pipeline.