Edit Pipe Support Features - CADWorx - Help

Change a pipe support type in the drawing with Replace Pipe Support

1. Click Replace Pipe Support . Alternatively, type REPLACEPIPESUPPORT on the command line, then press ENTER.

2. Select a pipe support.

   The pipe support selection list displays.

   

3. Select a pipe support from the list.

   The pipe support in the drawing changes.

4. Adjust the rotation as needed.

Change a pipe support type in the drawing with a plus grip

1. Insert a pipe support on a pipe.

2. Select a pipe support.

3. Click the plus grip point .

   The pipe support selection list displays.

   

4. Select a pipe support from the list.

   The pipe support in the drawing changes.

5. Adjust the rotation as needed.

Regenerate a pipe support in the drawing

1. Click Regenerate Pipe Support . Alternatively, type REGENERATEPIPESUPPORT on the command line, and then press ENTER.

2. Select the pipe support, and then press ENTER.

   The pipe support in the drawing updates.

Move a pipe with a pipe support attached.

1. Select the pipe you want to adjust.

   The grip points display.

2. Select a grip point .

3. Move the piping as needed.

   The pipe support adjusts with the movement of the piping.

• The grip point at the end of the pipe support enables you to rotate and change the length of the rod of the pipe support.

• The grip point at the top of the pipe support where it connects to the piping, enables you to move the pipe support along the pipe. The pipe support cannot move around corners, such as elbows or tees.

Change the size of a pipe inside a pipe support

1. Insert a pipe support on a pipe.

2. Type CHANGESIZE on the command line, and press ENTER.

3. Press ENTER for automatic.

4. Select a component.

5. Select a size from the list that displays.

   If a size is not available in the catalog for a component, the process stops, forcing you to start over.

6. Select a component to keep its position, or press ENTER to finish.

   

• If prompted select, the BOP, TOP, or Current after selecting the piping to keep the position.

• The software continues to prompt you for selection of a component until you press ENTER to finish.

  The entire drawing changes its size.