Required Features in Routing Parts and Components

Pipe and Tube Parts

• Pipe section
• Tube section
• A configuration-specific property named $PRP@Pipe Identifier (value must be unique for each configuration).
• A configuration-specific property named $PRP@Specification (recommended).
• A design table with a configuration for each size of raw stock that you use. You must include the following parameters in the table:

  InnerDiameter@PipeSketch

  OuterDiameter@PipeSketch

  NominalDiameter@FilterSketch

  $PRP@Pipe Identifier

  Do not include Length@Extrusion in the design table.

All types of fittings

In any fitting that has multiple configurations, Specification@Cpointn is recommended for each connection point (include as a design table parameter).

Elbow Parts

• Required geometry
• A Connection Point at each end of the elbow, where you want the pipe or tube to be cut.
• A design table with a configuration for each size of elbow that you use.

  BendAngle@ElbowArc

  BendRadius@ElbowArc

  Diameter@Cpointn (for each connection point)

Flanges

• Required geometry
• One Connection Point.
• One Route Point (optional).

Reducers

• Required geometry
• One Connection Point at each end.

Other Fittings (such as tees and crosses)

• One Connection Point at each port.
• One Route Point at the intersection of the branches.