Displays options for editing an end component, such as a cap, blind flange, or a pipe end.
Properties
Displays the Pipe End Feature Properties Dialog.
Move From
Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To
Click to specify the ending location of the move vector. When you move, or modify a route object in HVAC, Electrical, or Piping, Smart 3D treats any unfinished ends as free end features. An unfinished end is an end with mating parts or a logical data connection with one logical port. You can reconnect using these free end features. This behavior allows you to reuse existing mating parts and connections and reduces wait times.
Plane
Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are available:
Plan Plane
Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
Elevation Plane: East-West
Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can press CTRL+2 to select this option.
Elevation Plane: North-South
Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
Plane by Turn/Branch
Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to select this option.
Plane by Three Points
Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
No Plane
Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run
Displays the name of the pipe run with which the selected end feature is associated.
Type
Displays the short code associated with the selected end. The Type list also contains the short codes associated with any other end components defined in the piping specification for the current nominal diameter. Selecting an entry from the Type list replaces the selected end component with one of a different type.
Option
Displays the option of the selected end. The Option list also contains any options defined in the piping specification for the short code selected in the Type box. Selecting another entry from the Option list updates the object accordingly.
Lock Angle
Locks or unlocks the Angle box.
Angle
Displays the angle of any turn or branch component that is located at the other end of the leg with which the selected end feature is associated. If no turn or branch exists at the other end of the leg, then this box is disabled. Changing the angle value adjusts the position of the selected end feature to achieve the specified angle and then locks that angle value. When this box is unlocked, the value updates dynamically as the selected end component is moved.
Lock Length
Locks or unlocks the Length box.
Length
Displays the length of the run leg connected to the end being edited. Typing a value in this box adjusts the position of the selected end feature to achieve the specified length and then locks that length value. When this box is unlocked, the value updates dynamically as the selected end component is moved.
Offset
Controls the SmartSketch® offset constraint. Type the distance to offset the pipe that you are routing. Select <Disabled> if you do not want to use the offset constraint to help route the pipe. Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. See Set Offset Reference Dialog.
Lock Slope
Locks or unlocks the Slope box. This option displays only for sloped pipe runs.
Slope
Displays the defined minimum slope for the end feature. Select Use Default Slope to automatically change the slope value to match the Minimum Slope property of the pipe run. You can change the units of measure for the slope using Tools > Options > Units of Measure. This option displays only for sloped pipe runs.