Trunnion

Supports User Guide

Trunnion

Creates a trunnion support from a selection in the Trunnions gallery.

The trunnions in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of trunnion templates are supplied with the Supports application.

A trunnion support can be created on the following types of piping component:

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A plate is cut from an elbow of the same size and is itemised as extra material on the isometric drawing.

You can create trunnions with a number of associated ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.

A trunnion is designed to a standard. A trunnion can have associated ancillaries, which are themselves standards.

For example, to create an XTT06 trunnion with an associated ancillary, weld and plates, on the Trunnions gallery, click XTT06.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe

Note:

The prompt does not display if the piping component to be supported is already selected.

Click to identify the piping component to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.

The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

Note:

In some cases, you are required to select the trunnion build direction. Refer to Trunnion Build Direction for further information.

The new SUPPO, TRUNNI, TRANCI, TRREDU, WELD and PLAT elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

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