5 FPIPE

purpose
The FPIPE module is the part of the FORAN System devoted to the complete management of the
equipment elements, pipelines, ventilation diagrams and duct lines, cable tray lines, line supports
(hangers) and auxiliary structures (foundations, ladders, ...).

tasks
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10

Basic tasks
Equipment handling
Piping
Ducts (HVAC)
HVAC Diagrams
Cable-Trays
Supports
Pipe spooling
HVAC spooling
Structural outfitting

sheet 1-120

Task

5.1

FPIPE. Basic tasks

purpose
Actions needed in any of the working modes, mostly about the preparation of the scene for the
design process.

tasks
5.1.1 Load the 3D model
5.1.1.1 Equipment & accommodation
5.1.1.2 Lines and related penetrations & supports
5.1.1.3 HVAC Diagrams
5.1.1.4 Structure
5.1.1.5 Auxiliary structures
5.1.1.6 Supports
5.1.1.7 Reference files
5.1.1.8 Create theoretical lines & surfaces
5.1.2 Navigate the scene
5.1.3 Objects selection
5.1.4 Hide/deactivate objects
5.1.5 Clash detection
5.1.6 Manage penetrations
5.1.7 Save modifications
5.1.8 Generate auxiliary polygonal lines
5.1.8.1 Generate auxiliary contours
5.1.8.2 Generate auxiliary points
5.1.9 Manage design incidences
sheet 2-120

Task

5.1.1
command

FPIPE. Load the 3D model

mode
All

File / Open

This command displays the Open window.

Select the de desired element type to read from the project database in order to bring what needed to the 3D scene to work on it.

Available options are:

Equipment (this option includes accommodation elements too). Task 5.1.1.1
Lines (all kind of lines: pipes, ducts & cable trays, and associated penetrations and supports). Task 5.1.1.2
HVAC Diagrams (3D ventilation diagrams). Task 5.1.1.3
Structure (loading it directly from the database). Task 5.1.1.4
Auxiliary structures (structural outfitting). Task 5.1.1.5
Supports (to use a more advanced selection mode to load the desired supports). Task 5.1.1.6

sheet 3-120

Task

5.1.1.1
command

FPIPE. Load equipments & accommodation elements

File / Open / Equipment

mode
All

In the upper area of the displayed Element

Multi Selector window the defined zones and
systems lists are shown.
Left clicking or left clicking and dragging on the
desired zone/s and system/s names will display
the equipment names defined in such areas in
the lower area of the window.
In the middle of this window it is possible to
choose also the accommodation element types
and decks to display their elements among the
equipment in the list on the lower part of the
window.
Select the desired Representation Mode
(Detailed or Simplified) for the elements to
be read.
Select the desired element/s (equipment or
accommodation objects) in the list on the lower
part of the window.
By enabling the Apply user attributes filter
box, in the upper right side of the dialog
window, and setting the desired conditions
using the Edit button, it is also possible to filter
the displayed elements according to the desired
criteria.
Ok will load selected elements into the scene.
Cancel close the window without changes.
sheet 4-120

Task

5.1.1.2
command

File / Open / Lines

FPIPE. Load lines and related penetrations & supports

mode
All

In the upper area of the displayed Lines Multi

Selector window the defined zone and system
lists are shown.
Left clicking or left clicking and dragging on the
desired zone/s and system/s names will display
the lines identifiers defined in such areas in the
lower area of the window.
In the middle right side of the same window
there are three line type selectors. Pipe lines is
the default option, but ducts and/or cable trays
element could be selected just by left clicking
on the appropriate button.
Select the desired line/s (pipes, ducts or/and
cable trays) from the list in the lower part of the
window.
Finally there are two more buttons in this
dialog, they are used to select to load
penetrations and supports associated to the
selected lines.
Ok will load selected elements into the scene.
Cancel close the window without changes.

sheet 5-120

Task

5.1.1.3
command

FPIPE. Load HVAC Diagrams

File / Open / HVAC Diagram

mode
All

In the left area of the displayed Diagram Multi

Selector window the defined Diagram tree is
shown.
Left clicking on the + symbol besides the desired
system name will display the HVAC diagrams
defined in it.
In the right side of the same window there is the
Node tree that can be activated by choosing the
Open node tree option. When it is activated it is
possible to see defined nodes in the selected
Diagram. Use Select by button to display the
filter dialog where to select the criteria for the
nodes to be shown in the above tree. Clear
selection to erase any previous selection of
nodes.
It is possible to select the desired Diagram/s or
the desired Nodes from one of both trees to read
only selected elements.
Read will load selected elements into the scene.
Close to exit from the dialog without any change.

sheet 6-120

Task

5.1.1.4
command

FPIPE. Load structure

File / Open / Structure

mode
All

This command allows to read structure

elements directly from the project database.
In the displayed Structure part selection
window the desired element types, block and
parts to load shall be selected using the
available options.
The system allows to apply Filters for the parts
to be displayed in the Parts list.
Ok will load selected elements into the scene.
Close will finish this command execution.

sheet 7-120

Task

5.1.1.5
command

FPIPE. Load auxiliary structure

File / Open / Auxiliary structure

mode
All

In the displayed Auxiliary Structure

Multi Selector window select the block/s
which contains the desired elements.
This is the default option, but it is also
possible to select by zones, clicking on the
Zone tree button in the lower part of the
window.
Then, in the lower list, select the desired
auxiliary structure/s.
By activating Open element list it is also
possible to Read only some elements
from the selected Auxiliary Structure.
The possibility to use user attributes and
position filters is also available.
Read will load selected elements into the
scene.
Close will finish this command execution.

sheet 8-120

Task

5.1.1.6
command

File / Open / Supports

FPIPE. Load supports

mode
All

In the displayed Support Multi Selector

window select the desired supports, using
the upper support zones tree or just the
lower simple support list.
The possibility to use different kinds of
filters is also available, by clicking on the
Filter button.
In the Scope and Mode boxes it is
possible to set the support information
and related elements to be read.

Read will load selected elements into the

scene.
Close will finish this command execution.

sheet 9-120

FPIPE. Load reference files

Task

5.1.1.7
command

(.BDG, .REM & .SCN)

File / Open / Structure (BDG)

mode
All

This command will open a browser to select the .BDG file to load. Several files of this type could be loaded at the same time to bring several blocks to
the 3D scene.

command
File / Recover from / Reference file
This command will open a browser to select the .REM file to load.

command
File / Recover from / Scene file

Browser

This command will display the Recover from scene file window which
allows to open a browser to select the desired file, showing their
description and their contained information in the Selection field.
Recover will load this information into the scene.
Close will end the command execution when finished.
The .scn files read from the database the elements that were in the
scene when the file was created.

sheet 10-120

Task

5.1.1.8
command

FPIPE. Create theoretical lines & surfaces

Objects / Theoretical lines / Create

mode
All

This command will display the Theoretical Lines dialog, where line types to generate,
and their ranges shall be decided.
There is also possible to select defined Zones and Decks to generate their contours.
Ok to accept.
Cancel to exit without modifications.

command
Objects / Theoretical surfaces / Create
This command will display the Theoretical surfaces window.
Select the desired defined Bulkheads and Decks and use the available
settings to generate the required surfaces.
Ok to accept.
Cancel to exit without modifications.

sheet 11-120

Task

5.1.2

FPIPE. Navigate the scene

key

mode
All

Tab
Press the Tab key to activate the navigation mode. The mouse pointer will change to a small arrow inside a circle.

Press it again to exit this mode.

In the navigation mode some options are available to examine the 3D scene:
ZOOM IN/OUT: Knowing that in FPIPE module the observer is always outside of the 3D scene, it is possible to vary the zoom factor. To do so there are
several possibilities:
Opening a window with the right button of the mouse, dragging between the two opposite corners. The area contained in that window is
magnified to fit the graphic area as well as possible.
Combining the Shift key plus the vertical dragging of the mouse while left button is pressed or using the mouse roll, so the system
zooms in (moving down) or zooms out (moving up). Here it is indifferent the speed of the mouse, being enough to detect motion, since the
factor varies at a constant speed.
Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside any graphic area.
SCENE ROTATION:
Dragging with the left button of the mouse horizontally on the screen, the scene rotates around its vertical axis (normally Z, except when it is
changed in the General command).
Dragging with the left button of the mouse vertically on the screen, the scene rotates its vertical axis in the vertical plane where the observer is.
The centre of rotation is, as a default, the scene centre. It could be changed:
Calling the View / Centre command.
Combining the Control key plus the mouse dragging while left button is pressed, this is the function panning.
Pointing to an object with the mouse and right clicking while the left button is pressed, will set this point as the centre of the scene.
Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside the graphic area and the rotation centre becomes again the default scene
centre.
sheet 12-120

Task

5.1.3
command

FPIPE. Objects selection

mode
All

Edition / Select
To be able to modify, transform, request information of, one already existing object it is necessary to select it.
To select objects the Select command in the Edition menu can be used.
The available option are:
Select last to select the last created object.
Select all to select all the object in the scene.

Objects could be selected also in a graphical way:

Combining the Shift key plus the left button of the mouse, it is selected the object situated just
below the cursor position, when the selection point corresponds to the type indicated by the cursor
aspect (vertex, connection, face centre, ...)
Combining the Shift key plus a window opened dragging with the left button of the mouse,
they are selected all the objects cut by the window, no matter if they are visible or behind any
others.
Clicking with the right button of the mouse on any object matching the current selector type, it
is opened the object popup menu (which depends on the type of the object pointed), where a
typical option is to select either the single object or the complete scene.
To unselect an element just follow the same steps an choose the unselect or unselect all
options.
There are more advanced selection methods available, using the Tools / Scene manager
window.
sheet 13-120

Task

5.1.4
command

FPIPE. Hide/deactivate objects

Edition / Visibility / Selection invisible

mode
All

Selected objects can be done invisible.

To do so use the Edition / Visibility / Selection invisible command. Or
right click on one of the selected objects and choose the appropriate option
in the displayed [E] Selection menu.
To do invisible objects visible again, use the Edition / Visibility / All
visible command.

command
File / Deactivate
It is also possible to remove the selected elements from the scene (not
from the project database using this command).
To do so, use the File / Deactivate command. Alternatively right click
on one of the selected objects and choose the appropriate option in the
displayed [E] Selection menu.

To bring one deactivated object into the scene again it will be necessary to re-load it from the project database. Task 5.1.1

sheet 14-120

Task

5.1.5
command

FPIPE. Clash detection

mode
All

Tools / Clash detection

This command allows to check scene element clashes, to avoid or solve them. There are three commands in the Clash detection menu.
There are to ways to proceed:
If it is desired to check clashes between already created elements the way to proceed shall be:
Select all the elements to check clashes with (usually all already created objects in the scene whose position is correct and it is
not going to be modified).
Run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.
Deselect all these elements and select those of elements in the scene for which the user wants to check their clashes against the previously
defined group.
Execute the Detect command in the Clash detection menu. This will display the Clash check window. From this window clash detection
options can be configured. A Calculation margin (free distance for a wrapping surface covering every
modelled object could also be defined.
Click Run button to execute the clash check. This will automatically display the Clash list window where
the clashes found will be shown with all their related information.
If it is desired to check clashes online while generating new objects the way to proceed shall be:
Select all already created elements and run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.
Execute the Detect command in the same menu and tick the On-line clash check option of the Clash
check window. Click the Ok button.
Work normally; if any clash of the existing elements with the just generated ones occurs, a beep warning,
which may be activated or not, will sound, and a small icon, located below the graphic area window, will
show whether there are clashes (red bulb) or not (green bulb).
Regardless the method used to calculate the clashes, once obtained, there is only one way to visualize and
handle the clashes: execute the View command in the Clash detection menu, and the Clash list window
will be displayed.
sheet 15-120

Task

5.1.6
command

FPIPE. Manage penetrations

Objects / Penetrations

mode
All

This command will display the

Penetrations menu.
Select the Read command to
display a window where all
already existing penetrations on
the project will be listed, with
all their related information.
There, the desired penetrations could be selected to
be loaded into the scene from the project database.
An alternative way to load penetrations in a scene is
as shown in Task 5.1.1.2 .
The Edit command will display the Penetration
edition (Outfitting mode) window, where a
new penetration may be defined, modified,
dimensioned, placed and requested to the people
working in the structural modules, to be studied
and generated by them.
The main window buttons are:
Create to define a new penetration request.
Delete to erase an existing penetration request.
Edit to select an existing penetration to modify it.
Update to save modifications.
Ignore to rule out modifications
Close to exit this window
sheet 16-120

Task

5.1.7
command

FPIPE. Save modifications

mode
All

File / Save
This command is used to store generated elements or modified ones in the project database.

The save action is always permanent, and cannot be undone, so be careful when saving modifications or new elements in a project.
There are also another ways to save information, using auxiliary files.
To do so select the Save to option, also in the File menu. A new menu will be displayed, and there the auxiliary file type will be chosen.
Scene file: the Saving to scene file window will be displayed, where file name, path, a brief
description and contained elements can be typed/selected before saving the file.

Reference file: the

Saving to reference
file window will be
displayed, where file
name, path, a brief
description and
contained elements can
be typed/selected
before saving the file.

sheet 17-120

Task

5.1.8
command

FPIPE. Generate auxiliary polygonal lines

mode
All

Objects / Auxiliary polygonal

Auxiliary polygonal are used while working on the FPIPE to generate auxiliary lines and paths.
This auxiliary polygonal are mainly used to define the centreline of all kind of distributors, and
so to be able to generate a distributor following a desired path.

1- Open the Auxiliary polygonal menu

2- Execute the New command
3- Define the points of the auxiliary polygonal through the 3D Point list dialog window. A
polygonal is created by defining points in sequence. There are many numerical and graphical
options to do so.

sheet 18-120

Task

5.1.8.1
command

FPIPE. Generate auxiliary contours

mode

Objects / Auxiliary contour

Supports / Structural outfitting

1- Open the Auxiliary contour menu.

2- Execute the New command.
3- Select the desired plane where the contour will be placed.
4- Generate the contour shape Task 4.3 by defining points in sequence.

sheet 19-120

Task

5.1.8.2
command

FPIPE. Generate auxiliary points

mode
All

Objects / Auxiliary point

2a

1- Open the Auxiliary point menu.

To add a reference point in the 3D model (which could be used

as a reference when placing equipment, routing distributors)
proceed as follows:

3a

2a- Execute the New command.

3a- Select the desired point coordinates using the available options.

2b
To generate a special point:
2b- Execute the New from command.
3b- Select the desired point option.

3b

These points could be exported to a .xml

auxiliary file, to be loaded and used again in
other working sessions.
sheet 20-120

Task

5.1.9
command

FPIPE. Manage design incidences

mode
All

Objects / Design incidences / Incidences manager

Open the Incidences manager.
To create a new incidence:
1- Click on New button.

2- Select the desired Id. and attributes for the new incidence.
3- Click on New button to associate any element(s) to the incidence.
4- Click on 3D Point to set the incidence reference point.
5- Click on Update to save the incidence.

To modify an already existing incidence:

7- Select the desired incidence from the list.

1- Click on Modify button. Follow previous instructions from task 1.

4
To remove an already created incidence:
7- Select the desired incidence from the list.

1- Click on Delete button.

To show/hide incidence labels into the scene:
7- Select the desired incidence(s) from the list.
6- Use the appropriate button to show / hide the incidence labels.
To generate a report of the defined incidences:
6- Use the List button.

Close to exit
sheet 21-120

Task

5.2

FPIPE. Equipment Handling

purpose
Learn how to generate, place and edit pieces of equipment.

tasks
5.2.1 Add / Modify / Delete a piece of equipment
5.2.2 Place / Remove a piece of equipment

sheet 22-120

Task

5.2.1
command

FPIPE. Add / Modify / Delete a piece of equipment

mode
All

Equipment / Equipment manager

Execute this command and the Equipment Manager dialog will be displayed.

2
1

To create a new equipment:

1- Click on the New button.

2- Select the equipment Zone and System.

3- Type the equipment Identification, Description and Long description.
4- Click on the Component tab to display the Class / Component tree.

5- Select the equipment desired Component.

6- Again in the Element tab use the Edit and Edit macro parameters
buttons to modify the user attributes and the macro parameters of the element.
7- Press Update when finished.

To modify an equipment:
2- Select the equipment Zone and System.
8- Select the element from the list.
1- Click on Edit button. Change what is required.
7- Press Update when finished.
To delete an equipment:
2- Select the equipment Zone and System.

Close to exit

8- Select the element from the list.

1- Click on Delete button.
sheet 23-120

Task

5.2.2
command

FPIPE. Place / Remove a piece of equipment

mode
All

Equipment / Position
Execute this command and the Equipment position manager
dialog will be displayed.
To place a not yet positioned equipment:
1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.

2- Select from the list the equipment to be placed.

3- Click on Place button.
4- The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper
right corner of the graphical window will indicate that the
program is waiting for the point to place the equipment. Middle
button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates
to place the equipment shall be defined using one of the
available point definition options. Once a piece of equipment has
been placed, it is possible to move to, rotate and in general can
be applied geometrical transformations.

3
2

To modify the position of an already placed equipment:

1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.
2- Select from the list the equipment to be re-placed.
3- Click on Modify button. Follow previous task 4 instructions.
To remove an already placed equipment:
1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.
2- Select from the list the equipment to be removed.
3- Click on Remove button.

Close to exit
sheet 24-120

Task

5.3

FPIPE. Piping

purpose
Actions needed in the handling of pipes.

tasks
5.3.1 Set the attributes for pipe segments
5.3.2 Generate a pipe segment from a polygonal line
5.3.3 Generate (or branch) a pipe segment from it first element
5.3.4 Modify the attributes/route of a segment
5.3.4.1 Modify the length of a pipe element
5.3.4.2 Separate a element from a segment
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
5.3.9
5.3.10
5.3.11

Insert a fitting
Add a fitting
Modify a fitting position
Modify the line id. of a segment
Copy a segment
Join/Split a segment
Delete an element/segment

sheet 25-120

Task

5.3.1
command

FPIPE. Set the attributes for pipe segments

Piping / Segment attributes

mode
Piping

1
3

1- Run the Working area command

2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & System
dialog window
3- Run the Segment attributes command
4- Set the attributes for the pipe segments through the PipeLine
Segment Attributes dialog window

sheet 26-120

Task

5.3.2
command

FPIPE. Generate a pipe segment from a polygonal line

mode

Piping / New segment / From polygonal

Piping

Create the auxiliary polygonal line Task 5.1.8 that defines the routing of the new pipe segment.
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the From polygonal command.
3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.

Set the attributes of the pipe segment Task 5.3.1 .

sheet 27-120

Task

5.3.3
command

FPIPE. Generate (or branch) a pipe from its first element

mode

Piping / New segment / First object

Piping
3

2
1
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the First object command.
Set the attributes of the pipe segment Task 5.3.1 .
3- Select the Type of pipe element to be the new pipe segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.
If Pipe or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of the
window. After clicking Ok button the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the
graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display
the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point
definition options.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the
appropriate fitting in the Fitting Attributes
window. Click Ok. The window will be closed and
a small cross in the upper right corner of the
graphical area will indicate that the program is
waiting for the point to place the element. Middle
button will display the 3D Point window where
the coordinates to place the element shall be
defined using one of the available point definition
options.

If one of the two Branch options is selected, the

program will ask for the selection of an existing line to
add the branch to. So select graphically such line
element (straight pipe, elbow or reducer) and a
position definition window will be displayed, to define
the position and the insertion point of the branch.

sheet 28-120

Task

5.3.4
command

FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a pipe segment

mode

Piping / Modify segment / Routing

Piping

This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing pipe segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings
which compose it, as long as the possible change allows it(i.e. a new material specification may not contain the same classes, materials,
pressures, ...).
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
First of all select the desired segment Task 5.1.3 .
2- Select the Routing command.
Select the appropriate option from the Actions available

1
2

5
3- To open the PipeLine Segment Attributes window to edit or modify them.

4- To modify the segment route, modifying its polygonal.

5- To see online segment changes in the scene.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
sheet 29-120

Task

5.3.4.1
command

FPIPE. Modify the length of a pipe

mode

Piping / Modify pipe / Length

Piping

This option is used to change the length of an existing straight pipe, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as long
as the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired pipe straight element Task 5.1.3 .
1- Open the Modify pipe submenu.
2- Select the Length command.

3- Use the available options to change the pipe length to the desired one.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.

sheet 30-120

Task

5.3.4.2
command

FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment

mode

Piping / Modify segment / Separate

Piping

Select the desired element.

1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Separate command.

3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate the
selected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.

2
1

sheet 31-120

Task

5.3.5
command

FPIPE. Insert a fitting

mode

Piping / New element / Insert element

Piping

To replace a portion of a straight pipe in a pipe segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary. For flanged fittings, in
the same step they can be inserted the two counter-flanges, and the possible gaskets and bolts/nuts.
First of all select a pipe line element Task 5.1.3 to insert the new element in.

1- Open the New element submenu.

2- Select the Insert element command.

1
3

3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Attributes

dialog window.
Ok to accept and then a position configuration dialog will be
displayed where the fitting shall be placed in the desired position,
using the available options.
Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
sheet 32-120

Task

5.3.6
command

FPIPE. Add a fitting

mode

Piping / New element / Add element

Piping

To add a new pipe element at any end of a pipe segment, regardless the type (straight pipe, bended or fitting) so the pipe length will be
increased in the added element length. For flanged fittings, in the same step they can be added the two counter-flanges, and the possible
gaskets and bolts/nuts.
1- Open the New element submenu.
First of all select a pipe line segment Task 5.1.3 to add the new element to.
2- Select the Add element command.
3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element.
Use Change to choose the right one and Ok to accept.

4- Select the desired fitting type and its desired

parameters in the Type of Element dialog.

Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.

If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Attributes window. Click Ok.

sheet 33-120

Task

5.3.7
command

FPIPE. Modify a fitting position

mode

Piping / Modify element / Element position

Piping

To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a pipe segment, even from the current straight pipe to any other with enough length.
For fittings with adjacent ones (counter-flanges, gaskets, ...) it is possible to apply the movement to the complete set at a time.
First of all select a pipe line element Task 5.1.3 to modify.
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.

3- Select the desired fitting position and

orientation in the line.
Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.

sheet 34-120

Task

5.3.8
command

FPIPE. Modify the line id. of a segment

mode

Piping / Modify segment / Line-Id

Piping

Select a segment.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select Line-Id command.
3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Insulation type and Fluid can be also changed.
Apply to save modifications.
Close to exit this window.

1
3

sheet 35-120

Task

5.3.9
command

FPIPE. Copy a segment

mode

Piping / Copy segment

Piping

Select a segment.
1- Select Copy segment command.
2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.
3- Select the desired transformation type for the copy.
4- Select the desired number of copies (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).
Use the available options to select define the copy Movement or Symmetry, using the 3D Vector and 3D Plane dialogs respectively.
Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).
Ok to apply modifications.

Close to exit this window.

3
2

sheet 36-120

Task

5.3.10
command

FPIPE. Join/Split a segment

mode

Piping / Modify segment / Join/Split

Piping

Select a line.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Join/Split command.
3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.
Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.
If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will be
active, select it to join these segments.
Close to exit this window.

2
3
1

sheet 37-120

Task

5.3.11
command

FPIPE. Delete an element/segment

mode

Piping / Delete element

Piping

To delete an element, select it.

1- Select Delete element command.
2- Use Main field arrows to select the next or the
previous element.
Use Extend selection field arrows to add/remove
elements to/from current selection.
Delete to erase selected element/s.

2
1

Cancel to exit without any modification.

command
Piping / Delete segment

To delete a segment, select it.

1- Select Delete segment command.
Yes to confirm deletion.

No to cancel it.

sheet 38-120

Task

5.4

FPIPE. Ducts (HVAC)

purpose
Actions needed in the handling of ventilation ducts (HVAC).

tasks
5.4.1 Manage duct components library
5.4.1.1 Manage duct fitting types
5.4.1.2 Manage duct fitting classes
5.4.1.3 Manage duct standard components
5.4.1.4 Manage duct fitting type components
5.4.2 Set the attributes for duct segments
5.4.3 Generate a duct segment from a polygonal line
5.4.4 Generate a duct segment from it first element
5.4.5 Modify the attributes/route of a duct segment
5.4.5.1 Modify the length of a duct
5.4.5.2 Separate an element from a segment
5.4.6 Insert a fitting
5.4.7 Add a fitting
5.4.8 Modify a fitting position
5.4.9 Modify the line id. of a segment
5.4.10 Copy a segment
5.4.11 Join/Split a segment
5.4.12 Delete an element/segment
sheet 39-120

Task

5.4.1
command

FPIPE. Manage duct components library

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Components manager

1- Open the Components manager

2- Using the Component manager it is possible to:

2
Manage duct fittings types Task 5.4.1.1 .
Manage duct fittings classes Task 5.4.1.2 .
Manage duct standard components Task 5.4.1.3 .
Manage duct fitting type components Task 5.4.1.4 .

Refresh button to update the dialog information from the Database.

Close to exit the dialog.
sheet 40-120

Task

5.4.1.1
command

FPIPE. Manage duct fitting types

Ducts / Components manager

mode
Ducts (hvac)
To create a new duct Class belonging
to the selected duct Type.

To create a new duct Component

belonging to the selected duct Type.

To modify the properties (Name and

Description) of the selected duct Type.

To associate / modify user attributes

assigned to the selected duct Type. All
duct Classes and Components
belonging to the selected duct Type
will inherit these attributes.

To Paste belonging to the selected duct Type a previously

Cut or Copied duct Class or Component.
sheet 41-120

Task

5.4.1.2
command

FPIPE. Manage duct fitting classes

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Components manager

To create a new duct Class belonging

to the selected duct Class.

To create a new duct Component

belonging to the selected duct Class.

To modify the properties (Name and

Description) of the selected duct Class.

To associate / modify user attributes

assigned to the selected duct Class. All
duct Classes and Components
belonging to the selected duct Class
will inherit these attributes.
To Copy selected duct Class into a different duct Type or
Class.
To Cut selected duct Class from the current parent duct
Type or Class and move it to a different one.
To Paste belonging to the selected duct Class a previously
Cut or Copied duct Class or Component.
To Erase the selected duct Class.

sheet 42-120

Task

5.4.1.3
command

FPIPE. Manage duct standard components

Ducts / Components manager

mode
Ducts (hvac)

To modify the properties (Name and

Description) of the selected duct
Component.

To associate / modify user attributes

assigned to the selected duct Component.
All duct Elements created using this duct
Component will inherit these attributes
and all the ones coming from the parents
Classes and Type.

To Copy selected duct Component into a different duct

Type or Class.

To Cut selected duct Component from the current parent

duct Type or Class and move it to a different one.

To Erase the selected duct Component.

sheet 43-120

Task

5.4.1.4
command

FPIPE. Manage duct fitting type components

Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Components manager

1

mode

1- Type the Name and Description of the Component.

2- Select to represent the object by a Macro or a system geometry.
3- Select the desired Macro file or system geometry.

4- Select the function of the component inside a duct spool.

5- Set the desired dimensions for the selected geometry.
6- Select this option to allow the definition of the dimensions of this
component for each simple element to be created from it.
sheet 44-120

Task

5.4.2
command

FPIPE. Set the attributes for duct segments

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Segment attributes

2
1
3

1- Run the Working area command

2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & System dialog window
3- Run the Segment attributes command
4- Set the attributes for the ducts segments through the DuctLine Segment
Attributes dialog window. When the Enable component selection option is selected
it is necessary to select a Duct and an Elbow component to be use by default in the
new segment.
sheet 45-120

Task

5.4.3
command

FPIPE. Generate a duct segment from a polygonal line

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / New segment / From polygonal

Create the auxiliary polygonal line Task 5.1.8 that defines the routing of the new duct segment.
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the From polygonal command.
3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.

1
3

Set the attributes of the duct segment Task 5.4.2 .

sheet 46-120

Task

5.4.4
command

FPIPE. Generate a duct segment from its first element

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / New segment / First object

3
2
1- Open the New segment submenu.

2- Run the First object command.

Set the attributes of the duct segment Task 5.4.2 .
3- Select the Type of element to be the new segment, through
the Type of Element dialog window.
If Duct (tray) or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type
the appropriate parameters in the right side of the window. After
clicking Ok button the window will be closed and a small cross in
the upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that the
program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle
button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates
to place the element shall be defined using one of the available
point definition options.

If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selector, in the
Component tab, where it is possible to select among created fitting type duct components and
system geometrical standard objects. Then, the Element tab can be used to assign modify user
attributes and to modify, when available, the element geometrical parameters.
Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area
will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display
the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the
available point definition options.
sheet 47-120

Task

5.4.5
command

FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a duct segment

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Modify segment / Routing

This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing duct segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings
which compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the duct change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...).
Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.
First of all select the desired segment Task 5.1.3 .

1- Open the Modify segment submenu.

2- Select the Routing command.
Select the appropriate option among the available Actions.

2
1

3- To open the DuctLine Segment Attributes window to edit

or modify them.
4- To modify the segment route, modifying its polygonal.
5- To see online segment changes in the scene.

6- To swap section sides if the element has a rectangular

shape.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.

sheet 48-120

Task

5.4.5.1
command

FPIPE. Modify the length of a duct

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Modify straight / Length

This option is used to change the length of an existing straight element, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as
long as the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired straight element Task 5.1.3 .
1- Open the Modify straight submenu.
2- Select the Length command.

3
1
3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
sheet 49-120

Task

5.4.5.2
command

FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Modify segment / Separate

Select the desired element.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Separate command.

3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate the
selected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.

1
3

sheet 50-120

Task

5.4.6
command

FPIPE. Insert a fitting

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / New element / Insert element

To replace a portion of a straight duct in a segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary.
First of all select a duct straight element Task 5.1.3 to insert the new element in.

1- Open the New element submenu.

2- Select the Insert element command.

3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.
Ok to accept and then a position configuration dialog will be displayed
where the fitting shall be placed in the desired position, using the
available options.
Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
sheet 51-120

Task

5.4.7
command

FPIPE. Add a fitting

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / New element / Add element

To add a new duct element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the added
element length.
First of all select a duct line segment Task 5.1.3 to add the new element to.

1- Open the New element submenu.

2- Select the Add element command.
3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element.
Use Change to choose the right one and Ok to accept.

4- Select the desired fitting type and its desired

parameters in the Type of Element dialog.

Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.

If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Selector window. Click Ok.
sheet 52-120

Task

5.4.8
command

FPIPE. Modify a fitting position

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Modify element / Element position

To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight duct to any other with enough length.
First of all select a duct line element Task 5.1.3 to modify.
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.

2
3

3- Select the desired fitting position and

orientation in the line.

Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.

sheet 53-120

Task

5.4.9
command

FPIPE. Modify the line id. of a segment

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Modify segment / Line-Id

Select a segment.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select Line-Id command.
3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Material and Insulation types can be also changed.
Apply to save modifications.
Close to exit this window.

2
3
1

sheet 54-120

Task

5.4.10
command

FPIPE. Copy a segment

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Copy segment

Select a segment.
1- Select Copy segment command Only movement is available in this working .
2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.
3- Select the desired number of copies.
4- Use the available options to select the direction and distance to move the new segments to.
Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment.
Ok to apply modifications.
Close to exit this window.

3
2
1

sheet 55-120

Task

5.4.11
command

FPIPE. Join/Split a segment

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Modify segment / Join/Split

Select a line.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Join/Split command.
3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.
Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.
If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will be
active, select it to join these segments.
Close to exit this window.

sheet 56-120

Task

5.4.12
command

FPIPE. Delete an element/segment

mode
Ducts (hvac)

Ducts / Delete element

To delete an element, select it.
1a- Select Delete element command.

2- Use Main field arrows to select the next or the

previous element.
Use Extend selection field arrows to add/remove
elements to/from current selection.
Delete to erase selected element/s.
Cancel to exit without any modification.

command
Ducts / Delete segment

To delete a segment, select it.

1b

1a

1b- Select Delete segment command.

Yes to confirm deletion.
No to cancel it.

sheet 57-120

Task

5.5

FPIPE. HVAC Diagrams

purpose
Actions needed in the creation, calculation and balance of ventilation 3D diagrams.

tasks
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9

Set the diagrams attributes

Add / Modify / Delete a HVAC Diagram
Set / Unset the working HVAC Diagram
Diagram routing
Diagram from 3D model
Node Transformation / Deletion / Copy
Node connections
Node management
Diagram calculations

sheet 58-120

Task

5.5.1
command

FPIPE. Set the diagrams attributes

mode

Diagrams / Diagram settings

1- Execute the Diagram settings command.

HVAC Diagrams
2

2- Use the Preferences dialog to set the desired Diagram technical parameters.
Use the Labelling tab options to set the desired diagram labels properties and attributes.
Save button to store selected values as the project default ones.
Ok button to accept selected values and close dialog.
Cancel to exit this window.

sheet 59-120

Task

5.5.2
command

FPIPE. Add / Modify / Delete a HVAC Diagram

mode

Diagrams / Diagram manager

HVAC Diagrams

Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.
To create a new HVAC diagram:
1- Click on the New button. The manager will be closed and the programme will display the cross icon in the right upper corner of the graphical screen.
Use the middle button to display the 3D Point dialog and use the available option to select the diagram Fan position in the 3D model.
2- Type the diagram Identification, Description and select the new diagram System.
3- Use the Edit attributes button to associate modify the diagram user attributes.
5- Press Update when finished.
To modify a HVAC diagram:

1
6

6- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.

1- Click on Edit button.
2 & 3- Modify the desired diagram characteristics.
5- Press Update when finished.
To delete a HVAC diagram:
6- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.
1- Click on Delete button.

2
3

Close button to exit the dialog.

sheet 60-120

Task

5.5.3
command

FPIPE. Set / Unset the working HVAC Diagram

mode

Diagrams / Diagram manager

HVAC Diagrams

Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.

To Set working diagram:

1- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.

2- Click on Set working diagram button.

To Unset working diagram:

1- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.
2- Click on Unset working diagram button.
Close button to exit the dialog.

sheet 61-120

Task

5.5.4
command

FPIPE. Diagram routing

mode

Diagrams / Diagram manager

HVAC Diagrams

After setting the working diagram Task 5.5.3

1- Select Node routing command.
2- Select desired routing option.
Done when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.

To create a new Node or a new Node list.

Task 5.5.4.1
To select an existing Node to connect to it the
current new Node or Node list
Task 5.5.4.2

To select an existing Duct type Node to connect

to it the current new Node or Node list
Task 5.5.4.3

sheet 62-120

Task

5.5.4.1
command

FPIPE. Diagram routing (New node)

mode

Diagrams / Diagram manager

HVAC Diagrams

Use the marked dialog area options to define a Point or a list of Points added to the
dialog lower Node list.
3D Point to add a single node to the list using the 3D Point dialog available options.
New polygonal button to define a list of nodes using the 3D Point list dialog options.
Existing polygonal button to add an already defined auxiliary polygonal to the list.
Done when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.

sheet 63-120

Task

5.5.4.2
command

FPIPE. Diagram routing (Existing node)

mode

Diagrams / Diagram manager

HVAC Diagrams

Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Node from the working diagram or just click on
the desired one in the graphical scene.
Selected Node will be added to the Node list.
The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the working
diagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.

Done when finished.

Cancel to exit without any modification.

sheet 64-120

Task

5.5.4.3
command

FPIPE. Diagram routing (Existing duct)

mode

Diagrams / Diagram manager

HVAC Diagrams

Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Duct type Node from the working diagram or
just click on the desired one in the graphical scene.
Use the given selection bar, the numerical available fields or the Reference Point button to
define the new node connection along the previously selected diagram duct segment.
Selected Node will be added to the Node list after clicking in the accept tick button

The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the working
diagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.

Done when finished.

Cancel to exit without any modification.

sheet 65-120

Task

5.5.5
command

FPIPE. Diagram from 3D model

mode

Diagrams / Diagram manager

HVAC Diagrams

Set the desired working diagram Task 5.5.3 .

Load the desired Duct lines to be imported as part of the current diagram Task 5.1.1.2 .
1- Select Diagram from 3D model command.
2- Use the Diagram from 3D dialog available options to select or unselect 3D Duct elements clicking on them in the graphical screen, at the same
time the dialog shows a preview of the resulting diagram branch.
3- Use the Node connection combobox to select among the
possible connections (if there is any) between the current working
diagram and the new diagram line to be added.
Ok when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.

3
sheet 66-120

Task

5.5.6
command

FPIPE. Node transformation / deletion / copy

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

Set the desired working diagram Task 5.5.3 .

1- Select Node transformation command.
2- Select the desired option among the available ones in the Node transformation dialog.
Available options are:
Move to apply a given movement to the desired Node(s).
Rotate to apply a given rotation to the desired Node(s).

Delete to remove the desired Node(s).

Copy (movement) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a given
movement to the copied ones.
Copy (rotation) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a given
rotation to the copied ones.
Copy (symmetry) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a symmetry
to the copied ones.

Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.

Close to exit without any modification.

sheet 67-120

Task

5.5.6.1
command

FPIPE. Node transformation (Move)

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

When Move option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be moved.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upper
right corner of the screen.

2
1

2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

3- Define the desired movement by using the 3D Vector button.

4- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.

Close to exit without any modification.

sheet 68-120

Task

5.5.6.2
command

FPIPE. Node transformation (Rotate)

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

When Rotate option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be rotated.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upper
right corner of the screen.

2
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.

The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define the
rotation axis and the Angle available field and bar.
4- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.

4
sheet 69-120

Task

5.5.6.3
command

FPIPE. Node transformation (Delete)

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

When Delete option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be erased.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upper
right corner of the screen.

2
1
3

2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to delete at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

3- Apply to erase Nodes.

Close to exit without any modification.

sheet 70-120

Task

5.5.6.4
command

FPIPE. Node transformation (Copy (movement))

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

When Copy (movement) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram, Task 5.1.1.3
and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.

2
1

2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

3- Define the desired movement by using the 3D Vector button.

4- Select the number of Copies to be done.

4
5

5- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.

Close to exit without any modification.

sheet 71-120

Task

5.5.6.5
command

FPIPE. Node transformation (Copy (rotation))

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

When Copy (rotation) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram, Task 5.1.1.3
and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.

1
2
3

2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define the rotation
axis and the Angle available field and bar.
4- Select the number of Copies to be done.
5- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.

Close to exit without any modification.

5
sheet 72-120

Task

5.5.6.6
command

FPIPE. Node transformation (Copy (symmetry))

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

When Copy (symmetry) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram, Task 5.1.1.3
and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.

2
1

2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

3- Define the desired symmetry plane using the 3D Plane button.

4- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.

Close to exit without any modification.

sheet 73-120

Task

5.5.7
command

FPIPE. Node connections

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

Set the desired working diagram Task 5.5.3 .

1- Select Node connections command. And select from the graphical screen one of the points to be connected.
2- Click on the Second node button to display the complete dialog and now select from the graphical screen the second point.
3- Select from both points connections lists
the desired ones and press the Connect
nodes button.(In the Fan Node, always the
line connected to the connection named 1 is
the Return line, and the one connected to
the connection 2 is the Supply one).
Swap nodes button allows the user to move
the second node to the left area of the
dialog, to connect it to the next Node.
New button allows to create new available
connections in the desired Node.
Close button to exit the dialog.

1
2
sheet 74-120

Task

5.5.8
command

FPIPE. Node management

mode

Diagrams / Node transformation

HVAC Diagrams

Set the desired working diagram Task 5.5.3 .

1- Select Node manager command.

2- Select from the Node Tree the desired one to be edited.

3- Click on New to create a new node, Edit to modify and existing one or
Renumber to give new names to all the defined nodes in a sequential order.

4- Select the desired Type of Node.

5- In function of the selected Node Type, the technological information
requested is different. Introduce the desired values.
Update to accept Node modifications.
Ignore to discard them.

Close button to exit the dialog.

5
1
3
sheet 75-120

Task

5.5.9
command

FPIPE. Diagram calculations

mode

Diagrams / Calculations / Diagram calculations

HVAC Diagrams

Set the desired working diagram Task 5.5.3 . Be sure that all connection are correct and that the sum of all inlet and outlet flows is zero to
be able to do the diagram calculation.
1- Select Calculations / Diagram calculations command.
2- Select from the Node List the desired one to be edited.
3- Modify any technical attribute of the selected Node.
4- Press Apply to store modifications.
5- Press Calculate diagram to recalculate it when all the desired modifications has been made.
Report button to generate a FDS document containing this information.

5
Close button to exit the dialog.

4
sheet 76-120

Task

5.6

FPIPE. Cable-Trays

purpose
Actions needed in the handling of cable trays (c.t).

tasks
5.6.1 Set the attributes for c.t. segments
5.6.2 Generate a c.t. segment from a polygonal line
5.6.3 Generate a c.t. segment from it first element
5.6.4 Modify the attributes/route of a c.t. segment
5.6.4.1 Modify the length of a c.t.
5.6.4.2 Separate a element from a segment
5.6.5
5.6.6
5.6.7
5.6.8
5.6.9
5.6.10
5.6.11

Insert a fitting
Add a fitting
Modify a fitting position
Modify the line id. of a segment
Copy a segment
Join/Split a segment
Delete an element/segment

sheet 77-120

Task

5.6.1
command

FPIPE. Set the attributes for c.t. segments

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Segment attributes

2
1
3

1- Run the Working area command

2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & System
dialog window
3- Run the Segment attributes command
4- Set the attributes for the trays segments through the or Cable Tray
Segment Attributes dialog window.
sheet 78-120

Task

5.6.2
command

FPIPE. Generate a c.t. segment from a polygonal line

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / New segment / From polygonal

Create the auxiliary polygonal line Task 5.1.8 that defines the routing of the new cable tray segment.
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the From polygonal command.
3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.

Set the attributes of the tray segment Task 5.6.1 .

sheet 79-120

Task

5.6.3
command

FPIPE. Generate a c.t. segment from its first element

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / New segment / First object

3
1

1- Open the New segment submenu.

2- Run the First object command.
Set the attributes of the c.t. segment Task 5.6.1 .
3- Select the Type of element to be the new segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.
If Duct or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of the
window. After clicking Ok button the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the
graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display
the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point
definition options.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selector
window and type the appropriate parameters needed for the selected object, in the right side
of the window.
Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical
area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button
will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined
using one of the available point definition options.
sheet 80-120

Task

5.6.4
command

FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a c.t. segment

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Modify segment / Routing

This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing c.t. segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings
which compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the cable tray change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...).
Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.
First of all select the desired segment Task 5.1.3 .

1- Open the Modify segment submenu.

2- Select the Routing command.
Select the appropriate option among the available Actions.

2
5

3- To open the Cable Tray Segment Attributes window to edit or

modify them.
4- To modify the segment route, modifying its polygonal.
5- To see online segment changes in the scene.

6- To swap section sides if the element has a rectangular shape.

Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.

sheet 81-120

Task

5.6.4.1
command

FPIPE. Modify the length of a c.t.

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Modify straight / Length

This option is used to change the length of an existing straight element, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as
long as the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired straight element Task 5.1.3 .
1- Open the Modify straight submenu.
2- Select the Length command.

3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
sheet 82-120

Task

5.6.4.2
command

FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Modify segment / Separate

Select the desired element.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Separate command.

3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate the
selected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.

2
1

sheet 83-120

Task

5.6.5
command

FPIPE. Insert a fitting

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / New element / Insert element

To replace a portion of a straight tray in a segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary.
First of all select a pipe line element Task 5.1.3 to insert the new element in.

1- Open the New element submenu.

2- Select the Insert element command.

1
3

3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.
Ok to accept and then a position configuration dialog will be displayed
where the fitting shall be placed in the desired position, using the
available options.
Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
sheet 84-120

Task

5.6.6
command

FPIPE. Add a fitting

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / New element / Add element

To add a new c.t. element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the added
element length.
First of all select a c.t. line segment Task 5.1.3 to add the new element to.

1- Open the New element submenu.

2- Select the Add element command.
3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element.
Use Change to choose the right one and Ok to accept.

4- Select the desired fitting type and its desired

parameters in the Type of Element dialog.

Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.

If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Selector window. Click Ok.
sheet 85-120

Task

5.6.7
command

FPIPE. Modify a fitting position

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Modify element / Element position

To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight c.t. to any other with enough length.
First of all select a c.t. line element Task 5.1.3 to modify.
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.

2
3

3- Select the desired fitting position and

orientation in the line.
Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.

sheet 86-120

Task

5.6.8
command

FPIPE. Modify the line id. of a segment

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Modify segment / Line-Id

Select a segment.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select Line-Id command.
3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Material and Insulation types can be also changed.
Apply to save modifications.
Close to exit this window.

2
1
3

sheet 87-120

Task

5.6.9
command

FPIPE. Copy a segment

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Copy segment

Select a segment.
1- Select Copy segment command.
2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.
3- Select the desired number of copies.
Use the available options to select the direction and distance to move the new segments to.
Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment.
Ok to apply modifications.
Close to exit this window.

sheet 88-120

Task

5.6.10
command

FPIPE. Join/Split a segment

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Modify segment / Join/Split

Select a line.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Join/Split command.
3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.
Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.
If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will be
active, select it to join these segments.
Close to exit this window.

3
1

sheet 89-120

Task

5.6.11
command

FPIPE. Delete an element/segment

mode
Cable-Trays

Trays / Delete element

To delete an element, select it.
1a- Select Delete element command.
2- Use Main field arrows to select the next or the
previous element.

Use Extend selection field arrows to add/remove

elements to/from current selection.
Delete to erase selected element/s.
Cancel to exit without any modification.

command
Trays / Delete segment

1b
1a

To delete a segment, select it.

1b- Select Delete segment command.
Yes to confirm deletion.
No to cancel it.

sheet 90-120

Task

5.7

FPIPE. Supports

purpose
Generation and manage of pipe, duct and cable tray supports.

tasks
5.7.1
5.7.2
5.7.3
5.7.4
5.7.5
5.7.6
5.7.7
5.7.8
5.7.9

Set supports settings

Create a support structure node
Recursive mode of support generation
Modify support position
Modify support geometry
Reconnect support
Associate a support to a parent support
Copy support(s)
Generate a support(s) building report

sheet 91-120

Task

5.7.1
command

FPIPE. Set supports settings

mode
Supports

Supports / Supports settings

2
1- Select Support settings command.

1
4
5

2- Select the appropriate line Type.

3- Type the desired Support user Id. Mask (* means a sequential generated number)
4, 5- Type the desired Part user Id. Mask and fabrication code masks to be used in profiles and plates.
(These three masks are, as a default, the same used by all parts in the project and defined in the structure
modules, but can be changed here to use a different mask in the Structural Outfitting and Supports
modes in the outfitting modules).
Save to save the changes.
Ok to accept and exit.
Cancel to exit without changes.

sheet 92-120

Task

5.7.2
command

FPIPE. Create a support structure node

mode
Supports

Supports / Library manager

3- Select the New macro

node option (New model
node could be used too, but
as it is not a geometric macro,
it wont be a configurable
geometry, it will be a static
structure).

1- Select Library manager command.

2- Right Click on a library to generate a
new structure node

3
1

Type the desired node name.

Right click on the just created
macro node to display the
node menu.
4- Select the Set macro file
option, and choose the
desired macro file name in the
browser displayed.

4
3

Now, this new geometry can

be selected to be use as a
support or as a structural
outfitting substructure.
If a model node has been
create the steps will be very
similar, but in this case a
block to add the substructure
must be selected, and the
browser opened is a
substructure model browser.
See Task 5.10.9 to create a
substructure model.
sheet 93-120

Task

5.7.3
command

FPIPE. Recursive mode of support generation

Supports / Recursive mode

mode
Supports

1- Select Recursive mode command.

2- Select the supported element in the graphical window.

3
3- Select the desired Block to associate
the support parts to.

4- Select the required position and

orientation and the plane where the
support will be leaned on or hung from,
using the 3D Plane button and
selecting the plane in the graphical
window.

4
5

5- Tick all the options in the Settings dialog and press the
Geometry button

6- In the displayed library browser select the desired

support geometry.
Apply to place a support; a new one will be displayed to
be positioned.
Cancel to stop generating supports.

sheet 94-120

Task

5.7.4
command

FPIPE. Modify support position

mode
Supports

Supports / Edit logical support

Select the desired support and set it as working support.
1- Select Edit logical support command.

2- Select the required position and orientation and the plane where the support will be
leaned on or hung from, using the 3D Plane button and selecting the plane in the graphical
window.
Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the support
geometrical representation, while executing this command.
Ok to accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
sheet 95-120

Task

5.7.5
command

FPIPE. Modify support geometry

mode
Supports

Supports / Edit substructure

Select the desired support and set it as working support.
1- Select Edit substructure command.

1
2- Select the desired new geometry from the substructure browser.
Ok to accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications

sheet 96-120

Task

5.7.6
command

FPIPE. Reconnect support

mode
Supports

Supports / Reconnect support

Select the desired support.
1- Select Reconnect support command.

2
2- Select on the graphical window new element to be supported.

3- Select the required position and orientation and the plane where the support will be leaned on or hung from,
using the 3D Plane button and selecting the plane in the graphical window.
Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the support geometrical
representation, while executing this command.
Ok to accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
sheet 97-120

Task

5.7.7
command

FPIPE. Associate a support to a parent support

Supports / Reconnect support

mode
Supports

1- Select Reconnect support command Support Manager dialog

will be displayed.

2
4

Select the desired support from the list or by a graphical selection

on the screen.

2- Click the Edit button.

3- Click the Set parent button.
Select from the displayed list or by a graphical selection on the screen the desired parent support.
4- Click Update and the Close.
sheet 98-120

Task

5.7.8
command

FPIPE. Copy support(s)

mode
Supports

Supports / Advanced tools / Grouped supports / Copy

Select the desired support(s) in the scene.
1- Open the Advanced tools submenu.
2- Open the Grouped supports submenu.

3- Execute the Copy command.

4- Review the list of selected supports. OK to accept.
5- Select the type of copy:
Selection of supported element option allows the user to
click on a distributor, and the first selected support will be
moved to such position, the same movement will be applied to
the rest of selected supports, if there is any, but in they should
be reconnect later Task 5.7.6 .
Multicopy by movement option gives the user the possibility to define the movement
for the copied support(s) and the number of copies to be done. In this case all the new
supports should be reconnect later Task 5.7.6 .

Next button to do the copy.

Close to abort.

3
sheet 99-120

Task

5.7.9
command

FPIPE. Generate a support(s) building report

Supports / Advanced tools / Multiple supports / Properties and reports

mode
Supports

Select the desired support(s) in the scene.

1- Open the Advanced tools submenu.
2- Open the Multiple supports submenu.

3- Execute the Properties and reports command.

4- Select the desired report Sketch and press

Execute button.
5- Set the Report configuration options.
OK button to generate the Report.
Cancel to exit.

5
2

3
sheet 100-120

Task

5.8

FPIPE. Pipe spooling

purpose
Generation and manage of pipe spools and isometrics.

tasks
5.8.1 Define spools
5.8.2 Define isometric
5.8.3 Delete spools/isometric definitions

sheet 101-120

Task

5.8.1
command

FPIPE. Define spools

mode
Piping Spools and Isometrics

Piping / Define spool

1- Select the desired Working area to define spools.
2- Select Define spool command.
There are two methods to define spools, Manual or Automatic.

4a

3a
3b

2
4b

3b- In the Automatic method the Spool

Auto-definition dialog is displayed.
4b- Click the Define button to star the
process; pipes in the selected area will be
divided in several spools.
Close to exit.

3a- In the Manual method the Spool definition dialog is displayed.

4a- Select from the scene (using the available Selection tools) the
elements which form each one of the desired spools. To accept a defined
spool just click on Define spool (this button will be active only when
selected elements form a valid spool). Once defined, spool elements will
become invisible, and the system will be ready to select a new spools.
Show list displays a selected element identifier list. It is possible to this
dialog to add or remove element from the current spool.
Close to exit without modifications.

sheet 102-120

Task

5.8.2
command

FPIPE. Define isometric

mode
Piping Spools and Isometrics

Piping / Define isometric

1- Select the desired Working area to define isometrics.
2- Select Define isometric command.
There are two methods to define spools, Manual or Automatic.

4a

3a
3b

4b

3b- In the Automatic method the Isometric

auto-definition dialog is displayed.
4b- Choose the appropriate Selection criteria
and click the Define button to star the process;
pipes in the selected area will be divided in
several spools.
Since each shipyard has its own isometric
definition method, the manual command allows
a more personalized definition procedure.
Close to exit.

3a- In the Manual method the Isometric definition dialog is displayed.

4a- Select from the scene (using the available Selection tools) the spools
and elements which form each one of the desired isometrics. To accept a
defined isometric just click on Define isometric (this button will be active
only when selected elements form a valid isometric). Once defined, isometric
elements will become invisible, and the system will be ready to select a new
isometric.
Show list displays a selected element identifier list. It is possible to this
dialog to add or remove element from the current spool.
Close to exit without modifications.
sheet 103-120

Task

5.8.3
command

FPIPE. Delete spools/isometric definitions

Piping Spools and Isometrics

Piping / Spool (Isometric) manager

4a

1- Select the desired Working area to define isometrics.

To delete the spools definition:
2a- Select Spool manager command.

mode

3a- Select all the desired

spools from the Spools
Manager list.
4a- Click Delete.

3a

Close to exit.

2a
4b

2b
3b

3a- Select all the desired isometrics from the Isometric Manager list.
4a- Click Delete.
Close to exit.

sheet 104-120

Task

5.9

FPIPE. HVAC spooling

purpose
Generation and manage of HVAC spools and building reports.

tasks
5.9.1 Define spools
5.9.2 Delete spools definitions
5.9.3. Generate spools building reports

sheet 105-120

Task

5.9.1
command

FPIPE. Spool definition

mode
HVAC Spools

Ducts / Define spools

1- Select the desired Working area to define spools.
2- Select Define spool command.
There are two methods to define spools, Manual or Automatic.

4a

3a
3b

2
4b
3b- In the Automatic method the Spool
auto-definition dialog is displayed.
4b- Choose the appropriate Selection criteria
and click the Define button to star the process;
pipes in the selected area will be divided in
several spools.
Since each shipyard has its own isometric
definition method, the manual command allows
a more personalized definition procedure.
Close to exit.

3a- In the Manual method the Spool definition dialog is displayed.

4a- Select from the scene (using the available Selection tools) the
elements which form each one of the desired spools. To accept a defined
isometric just click on Define spool (this button will be active only when
selected elements form a valid spool). Once defined, spool elements will
become invisible, and the system will be ready to select a new spool.
Show list displays a selected element identifier list. It is possible to this
dialog to add or remove element from the current spool.
Close to exit without modifications.

sheet 106-120

Task

5.9.2
command

FPIPE. Delete spools definitions

mode
HVAC Spools

Ducts / Spool manager

1- Select the desired Working area to define remove spools.
To delete the spools definition:
2- Select Spool manager command.

3- Select all the desired spools from the Spools Manager list.
4- Click Delete.
Close to exit.
sheet 107-120

Task

5.9.3
command

FPIPE. Generate spools building reports

mode
HVAC Spools

Ducts / Spool manager

1- Select the desired Working area to define generate spool sketches.
To delete the spools definition:
2- Select Spool manager command.

3
1
4
2

3- Select all the desired spools from the Spools Manager list.
4- Click Sketch button.
5- Select the desired report option from the available ones.
Press Generate.

Close to exit.
sheet 108-120

Task

5.10

FPIPE. Structural outfitting

purpose
Create and manage auxiliary structures.

tasks
5.10.1
5.10.2
5.10.3
5.10.4
5.10.5
5.10.6
5.10.7
5.10.8
5.10.9
5.10.10
5.10.11

Set auxiliary structure settings

Create a substructure node
Create a new structure
Add a plate to a structure
Add a profile to a structure
Add a special part to a structure
Modify a structure part
Add a substructure to a structure
Generate a new substructure
Definition of singular spaces
Generate a bill of materials

sheet 109-120

Task

5.10.1
command

FPIPE. Set auxiliary structure settings

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / AS settings
1- Select AS settings command.

4
1
5

4, 5- Type the desired Part user Id. Mask and fabrication code masks to be used in profiles and plates.
(These three masks are, as a default, the same used by all parts in the project and defined in the structure
modules, but can be changed here to use a different mask in the Structural Outfitting and Supports
modes in the outfitting modules).
Save to save the changes.
Ok to accept and exit.
Cancel to exit without changes.

sheet 110-120

Task

5.10.2
command

FPIPE. Create a substructure node

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / Library manager

3- Select the New macro

node or New model node
as desired.

1- Select Library manager command.

2- Right Click on a library to generate a
new structure node

Type the desired node name.

Right click on the just created
node to display the node
menu.

4a- Select the Set macro

file option, and choose the
desired macro file name in the
browser displayed.
Now, this new geometry can
be selected to be use as a
support or as a structural
outfitting substructure.

4b

4b- If a model node has

been create the steps will be
very similar, but in this case a
block to add the substructure
must be selected, and the
browser opened is a
substructure model browser.

See Task 5.10.9 to create a

substructure model.

4a

sheet 111-120

Task

5.10.3
command

FPIPE. Create a new structure

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / AS manager
1- Select AS manager command.
2- Select Block tree or Zone tree to
classify your structures.

3
4

3- Select the desired Block or

Zone to add the new structure.

4- Click on New.

6- Click on Update.

5- Type & select the desired AS

data.
The new structure has been
created. To set it as a working AS,
select it from the Auxiliary
structures list and click on Set
as working AS.
Close to exit.

sheet 112-120

Task

5.10.4
command

FPIPE. Add a plate to a structure

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / New standard part / Plate

Set the desired structure as Woking AS.
1- Select New standard part command.
2- Select Plate option.

2
3

3- Select plate material type and

thickness from defined types.
4- Select plate shape from defined
ones, or use the Menu>> button to
select it from a graphical menu.
5- Type the desired geometric
parameters.

Click the Holes button to activate the

holes dialog, where they could be
defined and positioned in the plate.
Ok to accept. The system will ask for
a positioning point, using the middle
button, the 3D point window will be
displayed.

Then the Plate position window will

display, there, the plate shall be
moved and rotated to place it in the
desired position.
Cancel to exit without modifications.

sheet 113-120

Task

5.10.5
command

FPIPE. Add a profile to a structure

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / New standard part / Profile

Set the desired structure as Woking AS.
1- Select New standard part command.
2- Select Profile option.

3- Select profile type and dimensions

from defined types.
4- Select profile length, use the
Menu>> button to display the
graphical menu.

5- Select End Cuts from the defined

ones, choosing their parameters as
required.

Ok to accept. The system will ask for

a positioning point, using the middle
button, the 3D point window will be
displayed.
Then the Profile position window
will display, there, the profile shall be
moved and rotated to place it in the
desired position.

Cancel to exit without modifications.

sheet 114-120

Task

5.10.6
command

FPIPE. Add a special part to a structure

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / New special part

Set the desired structure as Woking AS.
1- Select New special part command.
2- Select the desired special part type.
3- Type the special part parameters,
they will vary depending on the part
type selected. (If the Symbol type is
selected, there is the possibility to
associate a internal structural part
to the current Auxiliary structure,
or to create the symbol as an
Equipment port, which could be use
later to set the appropriate position for
the supported piece of equipment, in
this case type the same code in the
Symbol Text field than in the desired

equipment connector label Task 4.6 ).

Ok to accept. The system will ask
for a positioning point, using the
middle button, the 3D point
window will be displayed.

3
4

Then the Special part position

window will display, there, the
special part shall be moved and
rotated to place it in the desired
position.
Cancel to exit without
modifications.

sheet 115-120

Task

5.10.7
command

FPIPE. Modify a structure part

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / Edit part

Set the desired structure as Woking AS.
Select the desired part in the structure.
1- Select Edit part command.

Depending on the type of parts

selected, its definitions window will
appears, as when they were created.
Modify the desired parameters and
press Ok to accept changes.
The appropriate part position window
will be displayed again to reconfigure
it.
Changes will be displayed on-line.

Ok to accept.
Cancel to exit without
modifications.

sheet 116-120

Task

5.10.8
command

FPIPE. Add a substructure to a structure

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / New substructure

Set the desired structure as Woking AS.
1- Select New substructure command.
2- Select the desired substructure.

2
2
3- If the selected substructure is a
geometric macro, select the desired
parameters to dimension it.

Ok to accept. The system will ask for

a positioning point, using the middle
button, the 3D point window will be
displayed.

Then the Substructure position

window will display, there, the
substructure shall be moved and
rotated to place it in the desired
position.
Cancel to exit without modifications.

sheet 117-120

Task

5.10.9
command

FPIPE. Generate a new substructure

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / New substructure

Select all the parts from an already existing structure, which will
form the new substructure.

1- Select New substructure command.

2- Select the Group tab.

All selected parts must appear in the
Element list.

3- Type the substructure name and

description.

3
4- Define the substructure Origin.
This will be the substructure
positioning point.

Ok to accept. Now this new

substructure will be available to be
assigned to a substructure node
Task 5.10.2 .
Cancel to exit without modifications.

sheet 118-120

Task

5.10.10
command

FPIPE. Definition of singular spaces

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / Part manager

Create the desired singular spaces object as parametric type special parts Task 5.10.6 .
1- Select Part manager command.

2- Select from the list the desired

parametric object to be associated to
a singular space.

2
1

3- Click on Edit button and select

using the combobox one of the
singular spaces defined in the
current project. Press Update when
finished.

Close to exit when finished.

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Task

5.10.11
command

FPIPE. Generate a bill of materials

mode
Structural outfitting

A-Structures / Reports / Bill of materials

1- Open Reports submenu.
2- Select Bill of materials command.

3- Choose the desired report options.

Ok to generate the report.
Cancel to exit.

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