Feed Pipes

Create and modify feed pipes.

The user could use three functions: Generate From Path, Generate Second Feed and Align.

Generate From Path

This function allows user to automatically generate feed pipes from previously defined path.

Steps how to generate feed pipes from path

1. Use function Connect to generate initial pipe sections from manifold. It is recommended to make them as short as possible (e.g. 0,2m).

   

2. Use function Detail line to draw a path which will indicate a route for your feedpipes.

   • The line should start from the manifold at any point in the red rectangle and finish in boundary box of connectors.

     

   • Draw line only on the front side of the manifold.

   • Connect all the connectors. Remember that feedpipes will be equally distributed on the left and right side of the drawn line so leave enough space. Moreover, keep in mind bending radius of the pipe and do not leave short distances.

   Incorrect:

   • Not enough space to generate a pipe:

     

   • Not enough space to generate pipe fittings:

     

   Correct:

   • Enough space to generate pipe and pipe fittings:

   

3. Click Generate From Path and indicate the spacing of the pipes. The spacing of the first pipe section will be the same as the spacing of the manifold outlets and last pipe section as connector spacing. Click Ok.

4. Select all the detail lines that indicate the path. Click Finish.
5. Select the side of the manifold on which the first outlet will be connected to the first connector.

6. Indicate the spacing of the pipes. The spacing of the first pipe section will be the same as the spacing of the manifold outlets and last pipe section as connector spacing. Click Ok.

   

7. Feed pies are generated.

Generate Second Feed

This function generates feed pipes based on a path created using pipe placeholders or using a single pipe path . After clicking the Generate Second Feed icon, the user should indicate the manifold to which the feed pipes are connected. The offset window will appear, where the user could set the appropriate offset for the supply and return pipes.

After confirming the offset with the OK button, the pipes should be generated.

Align Feed Pipes

The Align Feed Pipes function helps in the proper placement of feed pipes. After clicking on the align feed pipe’s function, an Align Feed Pipes window will appear. The user could choose whether he wants to align the feed pipes with equal spacing or with defined spacing.

• Align with equal spacing – here the user should select all pipes which will be aligned. The first and last selected pipe will remain in the same place, while all pipes between them will be placed at equal spacing from each other.

• Align with defined spacing – here the user should enter value of spacing between supply and return pipe. Then the user selects all pipes that need to be aligned. The first selected pipe will remain in its place, while the subsequent ones will be moved from it by the specified offset.