Creating a Pipe Using Directional Routing

Routing has two modes, directional routing and straight directional routing. In straight directional routing the length of the last segment is maintained when you route a new segment. In directional routing it is not necessarily so. These two commands are available in the Routing Tools toolbar after you have created a route.

Directional routing is a continuation of an existing route.

Before you begin: Open a document and start the route for which you need directional routing modes.
Related Topics
Modifying Nodes
Creating and Modifying Nodes by Manipulation
Route Definition Dialog Box

  1. Click the Rigid Route in the Compass Toolbar.

    The balloon appears.

  2. Click Directional Routing in the balloon.

  3. Select an X, Y or Z direction in the balloon.

    The bend radius and path of the proposed new segment displays.

    Note: The last segment will be shortened when the new segment is created.



  4. Click Invert in the balloon if you want to invert the routing direction, as shown below.

  5. Click the red point to create the new segment.

  6. Click the Straight Distance in the balloon.

    The bend radius and path of the proposed new segment displays.

    Note: The length of the last segment is maintained when the new segment is created.

  7. Click the red point to create the segment.