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A flange is often used at the ends of a routing run to connect the pipe or tube to a fixed component, such as a pump or tank. Flanges can also be used to connect long straight sections of pipe. Some sample flange parts are supplied with the software. You can create your own flange parts by editing the sample part file or creating your own part file. See Routing Options for the location of sample parts and for recommendations on where to store new parts you create. |
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To create a flange part:
Create a part that meets the geometry requirements for a flange.
Create a connection point where the pipe exits the flange. The connection point must be:
Concentric with a circular edge of the flange.
At the correct depth inside the flange (if the pipe or tube extends into the flange).
Create a route point (optional). The route point enables you to:
Terminate a route with the flange.
Place flanges back-to-back within a route.
Insert a design table to create configurations.
Save the part in the Library folder (or one of its sub-folders) specified under Tools, Options, System Options, Routing.
When a flange is used as an end fitting in
a route, its position can either drive or be driven by the position of
the route sketch. See Mating
in Routing Sub-assemblies.
