Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Users can select one point, or a range of points, and "stretch" the point or range of points, automatically changing cut lengths of the connections. Also, the Edit >Move Stretch can "slide" a component or group of components with or without changing the overall length of the system. This capability if very useful for "sliding" supports, valves, control station assemblies, expansion joint assemblies, frame assemblies from one position to another. Another good use is for pipe rack piping, copy/paste one line and offset from existing line then any changes in any direction can be made using Edit > Move /Stretch command. Copy the segment then paste using the offset options shown below either from origin or from any other selected frame or piping point in the model Example: Use the Shift key to select a range of points: Use the CTRL key to click multiple points, even those that are not adjacent. Place cursor at B06 and insert a bend Select range below & move DX = -2 Select Range below and move DZ = -2 Select Range below and DY = -2. It is done 2 parallel pipelines routed using copy/paste and move commands. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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