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Insert Split Divides the pipe into sections. You can use any split type defined in the reference data, such as a flange or a butt weld, to connect the two resulting pipes.

You can select this command while routing pipe, or select it after routing pipe to insert a split in an existing pipe. If you select the Insert Split command and then select an existing pipe, you have two options:

  • You can have the software cut the pipe feature into two features that represent two pipe parts joined by a weld joint or a takedown joint.

  • You can have the software cut the pipe feature into two features that represent a single pipe part using a feature break. When splitting using a feature break, no weld or connection is placed so the two-features combined represent a single pipe part. By using a feature break, you can stop heat-tracing, insulation, or a surface coating at an arbitrary location along the pipe instead of at a weld or other break in the line.

You also have the option to place flange and butt weld splits in single-placement or multi-placement mode. In multi-placement mode, you can select either pipe runs or straight features and specify the distance between the splits. The default distance is the purchased pipe length defined in the piping specification.

When you insert a takedown joint, the software automatically selects and positions the necessary parts based on the split feature information in the pipe specification defined for the pipe run. If you select a sleeved weld joint, the software automatically selects and positions the sleeve. The software uses the reference data that defines specific parts for standard splits. The allowed parts are generally a very restricted subset of the parts (flanges and sleeves) that are allowed for general placement by the specification.

You can select an existing split and edit any part of the split feature definition by clicking the appropriate ribbon control.

Special takedown joints not covered by the pipe specification split rules can be manually created by inserting flange components using the Insert Component Command. When you place a flange manually as a component, the software automatically cuts the pipe and inserts the appropriate mating part for the flange.

Insert Split Ribbon

Modify Split Feature Ribbon

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