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Intergraph Smart 3D Hangers and Supports Reference Data

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12 (2018)

When creating part symbols that you intend to use in support assemblies, specify outputs named ports to aid in the placement of the part symbol. The following figure shows the output ports for a pipe clamp part symbol.

The geometric information associated with each port is, in essence, a coordinate system. The port defines an origin, three axes, and three planes.

Ports convey information through their relative location with respect to the symbol graphics. In the pipe clamp part symbol, one port is defined coincident with the centerline of the clamp's associated pipe. The second port is positioned where the clamp might be connected to another assembly part. Understand, however, that ports can be defined at any position in space and therefore do not need to be attached to the part symbol's graphical representation. In addition, the location of a port can be a function of the input of the part symbol. For example, you can define a port position for a welded lug based upon the pipe radius.

The following figure shows the part symbols and their ports arranged in an exploded view of the assembly. Each part has two ports defined; however, any number can be defined as required. The orientation and location of each part symbol port is independent of the other ports. During placement, however, a symbol's collection of ports is treated as rigid and always retains their location with respect to the other ports and the geometry of the part symbol.

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Constraints
Reference Ports
Joints