Supports User Guide
Support Editor : 2D View : Hanger Tab
Hanger Tab
By default, a separate tab displays on the Support Editor window for the hanger and each of the associated ancillaries.
The 2D View part of the Support Editor window allows you to modify the size and position of the hanger and each of the associated ancillaries.
The values in the text fields can be modified to define the size and position of a hanger.
Select default tab
Click to display the default tab. The default tab is the first tab created and is positioned furthest left.
Select ancillary tab by canvas pick
Click to display the tab for an identified ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary in current support
2D/3D View
Click to display a 3D view of the hanger. Refer to 3D View for further information.
 
Dimensions
Input values in the Dimensions fields to explicitly modify the dimensions of the hanger.
If a value is entered that is outside the allowable range, an error message displays summarising the problem.
Change hanger rod size
Allows you to modify the size of the hanger rod. Refer to Modify Hanger Rod Size for further information.
Select spring for hanger
Allows you to modify the spring type for the hanger. Refer to Modify Hanger Spring Type for further information.
Modify Spring Travel
Allows you to modify the spring travel for the hanger. Refer to Modify Hanger Spring Travel for further information.
 
Distance/Clearance
Allows you to position the hanger. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to Distance/Clearance for further information.
 
Distance from Support/Distance from pipe element
Allows you to position of the hanger. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to Distance from Support/Distance from pipe element for further information.
Modify Hanger Rod Size
Sets the size of the hanger rod.
The current rod size displays at the top of the window.
The Change Hanger Rod Size window displays all available rod sizes for the currently selected hanger.
Select a rod size from the list of available rod sizes.
Click OK to modify the rod size or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Change Hanger Rod Size window.
Modify Hanger Spring Type
Modifies the hanger spring type.
The setting, current bore and specification status display at the top of the CHOOSE VSPR window.
Select a component from the list of available components sorted by STYP, TTYP and UTYP.
Click OK to modify the component or Cancel to discard any changes and close the CHOOSE VSPR window.
Modify Hanger Spring Travel
Modifies the hanger spring travel distance.
The name of the spring, and the owning hanger, displays at the top of the Modify Spring/Constant Travel window.
Input a value in the field to define the spring travel distance.
The minimum and maximum allowable travel distances display at the bottom of the window.
If a value is entered that is outside the allowable range, an error message displays summarising the problem.
Click Cancel to close the Modify Spring/Constant Travel window.
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