Thrd/SW Valves toolbar: Thrd/SW Gage
Command line: GAGS/GAGT
Places a threaded or socket weld gage valve in the X-Y plane
last point
Starts the plain end of the valve at the last point of the previously-created component.
Middle
Places the valve at its center.
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To pick the outlet locations of the gage valve, use the MIDpoint of OSnap command and then pick the sides on the outlet end.
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Because there is no way to accurately locate the outlets in 3D, first draw the component in 2D and then use the CONVERTSOLID command to convert the valve component to 3D solids.