Pick Connections

Schematic 3D Integrator User Guide

Integrator Controls : Main Table Context Options : Pick Connections

The Pick Connections option will be available on a schematic pipeline that is linked to a 3D pipe, and has one or more schematic branches connected directly to a schematic equipment (i.e. not via a schematic nozzle). It is also available on a 3D pipe that is linked to a schematic pipeline that meets this criterion and similarly for HVAClines and 3D HVACs.

For the 3D connection between branch and equipment, a nozzle must be selected, but the Integrator cannot determine which nozzle, since there is no schematic nozzle to link with. The Pick Connections option enables the user to select or create a nozzle accordingly.

Select Main Table Context Menu > Pick Connections.

The Pick Connection form will be displayed.

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Pick Connection Form

The Pick Connection form lists the 3D branches that have unresolved connections. When a branch is selected in the Unresolved Branches list, Integrator does the following:

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It determines the schematic branch for the selected 3D branch

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It finds which schematic equipment the schematic branch is connected to

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It finds their linked 3D equipment

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It populates the Connections list with their nozzles.

The Connection columns show which branches are connected to which nozzles.

To change the specification reference of a nozzle, select the nozzle in the Connections list, then click on the Modify Specification button. This will show either the Pipework Nozzle Specification form or the HVAC Nozzle form, as appropriate. You can also create new nozzles and delete existing ones using the buttons on this form. After making any changes, use the Refresh Lists button to update the form.

To change which unresolved branch is connected to which nozzle, select the branch in the Unresolved Branches list, select the nozzle in the Connections list, then select the Set Connection button. The selected branch will be connected to the selected nozzle.