The Auto Straight Split command allows you to break the pipeline into standard straight lengths. You can split pipe based on a user-specified straight section of pipe or by the whole pipeline. You can also choose if the straights are to be split using a weld or a coupling.
When you use automatic straight splitting, you must use the Selection ribbon to specify the following:
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(1) What to split
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(2) Length to split
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(3) How to split (use a weld or a coupling)
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The default is for the split to be applied to the entire pipeline.
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The default standard length value is defined by the project properties in I-Configure.
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For small bore pipe, it is more common to use couplings for stability.
Split the entire pipeline
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Click Auto Straight Split on the Tools toolbar. Alternatively, click Tools > Automatic Straight Split.
The Selection ribbon displays.
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Select Whole Pipeline in the Split list.
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Type the length value in the Length box.
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In the Using list, specify whether to use a Weld or a Coupling to break the pipeline, and then click .
The software displays the Select New Material dialog box.
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Select the item code to use, and then click OK.
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Click OK on the Selection ribbon to apply the splitting process.
Split a section of the pipeline
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Click Auto Straight Split on the Tools toolbar. Alternatively, click Tools > Automatic Straight Split.
The Selection ribbon displays.
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Select Selection in the Split list.
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In the Graphics window, select the pipe leg to split.
The software displays a flag to identify the start point of the split.
To move the split start point to the other end of the pipe leg, click Toggle flag on the Selection ribbon.
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Type the length value in the Length box.
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In the Using list, specify whether to use a Weld or a Coupling to break the pipeline, and then click .
The software displays the Select New Material dialog box.
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Select the item code to use, and then click OK.
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Click OK on the Selection ribbon to apply the splitting process.