· Tube and Pipe Notes

· Set up the project for Tube & Pipe exercises

· Close all files

· Click File > Projects

· Browse to AirSystemAssy.ipj

· Add to list

· It is active

· Or double-click in list

· Or

· Expand Folder Options

· Right-click Content Center Files

· Select Edit

· Enter CC

· Click Save

· AirSystemAssy project should be active

· Click Done

· Defining the Master Runs Assembly

· Opening assembly for the first time

· Ready to add runs

· First run is Master Run

· First run includes another individual run

· All pipe runs start at master run

· Each run can have one or more routes

· All routes can use same style or different styles

· Single run

· Can have all three route types

· Each with different diameters

· Routes can start and end on assembly model geometry

· Or drop initial fitting on route to create branch or fork (page 11)

· Create Master Runs Assemblies

1. File > Open

2. OpenAirSystemAssy.iam assembly

3. Click Create Pipe Run tool on Assembly Panel

4. On Create Tube & Pipe Run dialog box

· Name

· AirSystem1

· Accept other defaults

· See default path in the project workspace (page 12)

5. Click OK

· Individual Run automatically added, activated, and ready for routes and components

6. Tube & Pipe panel bar

· New Route tool is available

7. Standard toolbar

· New Route tool

· Display/Update Settings tool

8. Click Help > Contents

9. Click User's Guides > Tube and Pipe

· Examine topics

10. Close Help window (page 13)