Change Route PropertyManager

In the Change Route PropertyManager, you change the diameter and specifications of a pipe or tube route by selecting new configurations for all the elements (flanges, elbows, pipe, etc.) in the route by changing fitting configurations. You can edit one segment, and required fitting changes apply throughout the routing when you click PM_OK.gif.

Options

Automatically select elbows & pipes Allows the software to choose configurations for elbows and pipes based on diameter and specification of the driving fitting. The software chooses the first configuration that matches the requirements.
Automatically save new pipe file Allows the software to create a new part file for new pipe segments. When cleared, the software asks where you want to save new pipe segments.

First Fitting

The fitting closest to the location you selected on the route segment appears under First Fitting.

Driving Limits the selection available for other fittings to only those that match the diameter of the first fitting.
Select configuration for the first fitting Lists all available configurations in the current fitting part file. Select a configuration or browse to another part file. The color of the first fitting list is displayed on the first fitting in the graphics area.

Second Fitting

Driving Limits the selection available for other fittings to only those that match the diameter of the second fitting.
Select configuration for the second fitting Lists all available configurations in the current fitting part file. Select a configuration or browse to another part file. The color of the second fitting list is displayed on the second fitting in the graphics area.

Bends

Select the configuration to be used for the elbows (available only if the route uses elbows and Automatically select elbows & pipes is not selected under Options) Select an elbow configuration.
Bend Radius (available only if the route uses bends) Displays the radius of bends in the route segment. Type to change the radius.

Pipes

Select configuration for pipes (available only if Automatically select elbows and pipes is not selected under Options) Select a pipe configuration.

Next or Back

Click Next PM_Next.gifor Back PM_back.gif to set fitting configurations for other segments in the route.