Inserting Screwed by Socket Weld Valves

To insert screwed by socket weld valves, the pipe size must be in the small fittings range.

You must click the Screwed/SW Valve override button on the Settings tab every time you want to insert a screwed by socket weld valve.

You can insert only the following valves as screwed by socket weld: gate, globe, ball, plug and check.

Ignore Steps 1 –3 if the current spec specifies socket weld fittings.

1. From the Settings tab, select Spec Override.

The Spec Overrides dialog box appears.

2. In the Small Fitting Overrides pane, click to select Socket Welded.

3. Click OK.

4. On the Settings tab, click Screwed/SW Valve.

5. From the Valves tab, select the valve you want to insert.

The AutoFLOW Override dialog box appears.

6. Under Action, click Accept Override.

7. Click OK.

The Valve Override Reminder dialog box appears.

8. From the options, click Proceed and Reset to Socket Weld Afterwards.

9. Click OK.

The cursor changes to a square.

10. In the drawing, click the line where you want to insert the valve.

The valve appears in the drawing.