Practice Workbook

This workbook is designed for use in Live instructor-led training and for OnDemand self-study. The explanations
and demonstrations are provided by the instructor in the classroom, or in the OnDemand eLectures of this course
available on the Bentley LEARNserver (learn.bentley.com).

This practice workbook is formatted for on-screen viewing using a PDF reader. It is also available as a PDF
document in the dataset for this course.

Model Modification
This workbook contains exercises to introduce you to modifying an AutoPIPE model.

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Description and Objectives

Course Description

This workbook contains exercises to introduce you to modifying an AutoPIPE model.

Skills Taught

• Inserting a Disconnected Segment

• Editing Operations

• Inserting a Pump

• Reviewing the Piping Model

• Running a Basic Static Analysis

• Reviewing Analysis Results

• Managing Segments

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Inserting a Disconnected Segment
In this section, you will learn how to insert a disconnected segment to represent the discharge line of a pump.

• Insert New Disconnected Segment

• Measure the Distance between Points

1. Launch AutoPIPE.

2. Open Sample1_IMP (Sample1_SI) from the Modeling Piping Geometry training class.

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3. Plan to add a disconnected segment to represent a pump discharge line, based on the picture below. Point B25 will represent the pump suction
nozzle connection and point C00 will represent the pump discharge nozzle connection.

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 Note: An ANSI 4x3 (A40) pump will be inserted between points B25 and C00. The ANSI pump dimensions are shown below:

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4. Insert a disconnected segment by clicking on Piping ComponentsSegment from the Insert Ribbon Tab. Enter the following inputs:

• Segment name: C

• Name of first point: C00

• Offset from which point (O=Origin): B25

• DX: 0” (0 mm)

• DY: 12.5” (317.5 mm)

• DZ: -4” (-101.6 mm)

• Pipe data identifier: 3STD (80STD)

Note: When working in the default AutoPIPE units and entering in lengths of offsets in inches, make sure to include the inch symbol in the
input field.

Then click OK to accept.

5. When the Pipe Properties dialog box appears, change the following input:

• Nominal Diameter: 3 in (80 mm)

Then click OK to accept.

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 The model should look like the following picture:

6. Measure the distance between Points B25 and C00 by clicking on the ToolsMeasure Distance from the Tools Ribbon Tab. See the
Command Line and enter in the following inputs:

• From Point: C00

• To point: B25

Then click Calculate.

The total distance should be equal to 1.09 ft (333.360 mm), as shown below.

Note: Notice that when using the Measure Distance command, the plot will also show an arrow with the total calculated distance.

Then click Close in the Command Line.

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7. Begin modeling Segment C by inserting a rigid Anchor / NodeLink with no thermal anchor movements at Point C00.

8. With C00 as the active point, insert a pipe Run and enter the following input:

• DY: 1 ft (300 mm)

Then click OK to accept.

9. Insert an expander by selecting Piping ComponentsReducer from the Insert Ribbon Tab. Enter the following inputs:

• Length: 0.5 ft (150 mm)

• Pipe Identifier: 4STD (100STD)

Then click OK to accept.

Note: If the Pipe Identifier that you are switching to has already been created in the current model, just pull down the menu and select it. The
Operating Pressure & Temperature dialog will pop up for you to review the hot allowable values.

Click OK to accept the Operating Pressure & Temperature dialog.

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10. Insert a Valve with the following inputs:

• Manufacturer: AutoPIPE Generic

• Standard: ANSI/ASME

• Sub Category: Swing Check Valve

• Type: Swing Check Valve

• Main End: BW

• Pressure Rating: 150

• Joint End Type: Butt Weld

Then click OK to accept.

Note: It is common to have check and gate valves in the discharge piping. Here, you inserted a swing check valve, you will next insert a gate
valve. Both valves are butt welded.
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11. Insert a Valve with the following inputs:

• Manufacturer: AutoPIPE Generic

• Standard: ANSI/ASME

• Sub Category: Gate Valves

• Type: Gate Valves

• Main End: BW

• Pressure Rating: 150

• Length: 1 ft (300 mm)

• Joint End Type: Butt Weld

Then click OK to accept.

12. Insert a Bend with the following input:

• Length: 1 ft (300 mm)

Then click OK to accept.

13. Finish the bend by inserting a pipe Run and enter the following input:

• DX: 5 ft (1500 mm)

Then click OK to accept.

14. Finish Segment C by inserting a rigid Anchor / NodeLink with no thermal anchor movements at Point C30.

Then click OK to accept.

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 The model should look like the following picture:

15. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

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Editing Operations
In this section, you will learn how to copy and paste a section of piping and how to rotate a section of piping.

• Add a Valve Actuator

• Insert Point Along Piping

• Copy and Paste Piping

• Rotate Piping

Add Actuator to Valve

1. Zoom into the area of the valve that runs from B15 to B20 and click on the valve to select it.

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2. Double click on the valve to bring up the Valve dialog to modify the properties and then enter in the following changes:

• Actuator Auto: Unchecked

• Symbol: Checked

• Actuator Weight: 300 lbs (150 kg)

• Actuator: DX: 3 ft (900 mm)

• Actuator: DY: 0 ft (0 mm)

• Actuator: DZ: 0 ft (0 mm)

Then click OK to accept.

Note: The ability to input information regarding valve actuators into AutoPIPE allows for more realistic modeling of eccentric loads on the valve
and piping system due to the weight and location of the actuator.
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 The model should be updated to look like the following picture:

3. Zoom out to view the entire model.

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Copy, Paste and Rotate Segments

You will next walk through steps to copy Segment B and Segment C and then paste the copied segments at a point between A00 and A05. To do
this, you must first insert an additional point.

4. Select A00 as your active point.

5. Insert a pipe Run and accept the dialog as is, with the default inputs.

Note: AutoPIPE will recognize when the user is inserting a pipe run at an active point that already has piping after that point. By default,
instead of inserting additional piping, a point will be inserted halfway along the existing pipe (i.e. the existing pipe between A00 and A05
was 10 ft (3000 mm) long so the additional point was inserted 5 ft (1500 mm) away from A00 by default). The distance at which the
additional point is inserted from the active point can be adjusted in the Run Point dialog, as usual.

Note: As points are inserted along existing piping, AutoPIPE numbering will continue to count up. You can see in this example that the last
point along Segment A was previously A25 at the spring. As you added this additional point, it was automatically given the point name
of A30, since in this model the default point offset is 5. You can renumber the model at any time.

6. Open the input grid by selecting GridInput from the View Ribbon Tab or ViewInput Grid from the Home Ribbon Tab. Select the
Segment Tab.

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7. Using the left column, highlight the rows for Segment B and Segment C.

This will automatically highlight the piping in the model also:

8. Copy the selected piping by clicking on ClipboardCopy from the Home Ribbon Tab. See the Command Line and enter in the following
inputs:

• Select base point: A05

Then click OK.

Note: All the piping will become unselected, turning back to its original grey color. This means that the selected piping has been copied and is
queued to be used later.
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9. Click on point A30 to make it your active point.

10. Paste the queued piping segments by clicking on ClipboardPaste from the Home Ribbon Tab. Accept the Paste dialog as default, pasting
the copied segments directly to point A30.

The model should be updated to look like the following picture:

11. Use your viewing tools to review and rotate the model. Notice that Segment C and Segment E are clashing.

Note: When piping is copied or cut and then pasted, it will automatically be assigned a new segment.

12. Next, you will rotate part of Segment D and Segment E. Select Segment E first using the Input Grid.

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13. Rotate the segment by clicking on OperationsRotate from the Home Ribbon Tab. In the Component Rotation dialog, enter the following
inputs:

• Rotate Options: About point

• Select base Point: E00

• Angles - X: 0 degrees

• Angles - Y: 180 degrees

• Angles - Z: 0 degrees

• Points: Checked

Then click OK.

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14. The Component Rotation report will pop up. Review the report and notice that 11 points were rotated.

Then close the report.

15. Clear the selection by clicking on SelectionClear from the Select Ribbon Tab. Zoom into the area around Segment D.

16. To rotate about the centerline of the valve, select the valve from D15 and D20 by clicking on the valve itself.

17. Rotate the valve with the following inputs:

• Rotate Options: About point

• Select base Point: D15

• Angles - X: 0 degrees

• Angles - Y: 0 degrees

• Angles - Z: 180 degrees

• Points: Checked

• Valve Actuator: Checked

Then click OK.

18. Review the Component Rotation report and notice that 3 points and 1 valve actuator were rotated.

Then close the report.

19. Clear the selection.

20. Set the model to Default view.

21. Save the model.

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22. The model should look like the picture below:

23. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

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Inserting a Pump
In this section, you will learn how to insert a pump using two different methods.

• Insert a Pump using Rotating Equipment

• Insert a Pump with Rigid Elements and User Allowables

• Modify Pressure of Pump Discharge Lines

1. Zoom into the area of Segments B, C, D and E. The first pump will be between points B25 and C00, with Segment B as the suction line and
Segment C representing the discharge line. You will insert an ANSI 4x3 (A40) pump using the dimensions shown in the graphic on page 5.

2. Insert the pump by selecting Rotating EquipmentInsert from the Result Ribbon Tab. Enter the following inputs:

• Equipment ID: Pump1

• Type: Pump

• Code Edition: 11th Edition

• Suction Point: B25

• SP Location: End

• Discharge Point: C00

• DP Location: Top

• Orientation: Horizontal

• Shaft axis: Global Z

• Reference point: B25

• Center Point Offsets - DX: 0 ft (0 mm)

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 • Center Point Offsets - DY: 0 ft (0 mm)

• Center Point Offsets - DZ: -0.85 ft (-255 mm)

Then click OK to accept.

Note: The pump will not appear in the graphic. You can specify the properties, but it will not appear in the model like the other AutoPIPE
components. AutoPIPE will use the pump information to check the cold and hot reactions at the suction and discharge nozzle
connection points against the API610 pump allowables when you run the analysis.

Note: The Rotating Equipment dialog can be used for pumps, turbines, and compressors using API610, SM NEMA and API617 standards,
respectively. You could also enter in a user rotating equipment to evaluate piping loads using vendor supplied allowables.

Note: The Equipment ID is just a name that you are giving this piece of equipment, it does not define anything about the equipment.

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3. The second pump will be between points D25 and E00, with Segment D as the suction line and Segment E representing the discharge line.
You will insert an ANSI 4x3 (A40) pump using the dimensions shown in the graphic on page 5, however, this time you will insert the pump using
rigid elements and reference points.

4. Using the Ctrl key on your keyboard, select anchors D25 and E00. Hold down the Ctrl button, click on point D25 and then click on point E00.
Both point names should be selected in red, as shown on the next page:

5. Delete the anchors by clicking on SupportsAnchor / NodeLink from the Delete Ribbon Tab. Accept the Confirm dialog box by clicking Yes.

6. Make point D25 the active point and insert a new Segment to define the pump, with the following inputs:

• Segment name: F

• Name of first point: D25

• Pipe data identifier: 4STD (100STD)

Then click OK to accept.

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7. Insert a pipe Run with the following input:

• DX: 0” (0 mm)

• DY: -10” (-250 mm)

• DZ: -16.5” (-412.5 mm)

Then click OK to accept.

8. With point F05 as the active, insert a pipe Run with the following input:

• Name of Point: E00

• Pipe data identifier: 3STD (80STD)

Then click OK to accept.

Note: When you make the point name of a component you are inserting an existing point in the model, the length and offset input fields will be
greyed out. AutoPIPE already knows the global coordinates of existing points and will calculate the lengths and offsets automatically.

9. Insert a rigid Anchor / NodeLink at point F05.

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10. Use the Input Grid to select the two pipe runs that were just inserted. Go to the Segment Tab on the Input Grid and highlight the row for
Segment F, as shown below, which will also highlight the components in the model:

11. Click on PropertiesRigid Options Over Range from the Insert Ribbon Tab. Accept the Rigid Options dialog box as default, ignoring the
weight but considering thermal expansion.

Click OK to accept the Rigid Options dialog box as default, ignoring the weight but considering thermal expansion.

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12. Clear the selection and notice that those two pipe runs are now purple. The Rigid Options Tab on the Input Grid input grid is now
populated.

13. Click on point D25 and use the up arrow on the keyboard to make sure Segment D is selected in the Status Bar. This is to make sure that the
pipe side of the point is considered when defining the suction point for the rotating equipment.

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14. Click on Xtra DataReference Point from the Insert Ribbon Tab. Enter the following inputs:

• Load Direction: Loads acting towards D25

• Report actual loads: Checked

• Load Coordinate System: Global

• Report allowable loads: Checked

• FX: 320 lbf (1420 N)

• FY: 260 lbf (1160 N)

• FZ: 400 lbf (1780 N)

• FR: 570 lbf (2560 N)

• MX: 500 ft∙lb (680 N∙m)

• MY: 740 ft∙lb (1000 N∙m)

• MZ: 980 ft∙lb (1330 N∙m)

• MR: 1330 ft∙lb (1800 N∙m)

Then click OK to accept.

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15. Click on point E00 and use the up arrow on the keyboard to make sure Segment E is selected in the Status Bar.

16. Click on Xtra DataReference Point from the Insert Ribbon Tab. Enter the following inputs:

• Load Direction: Loads acting towards E00

• Report actual loads: Checked

• Load Coordinate System: Global

• Report allowable loads: Checked

• FX: 200 lbf (890 N)

• FY: 300 lbf (1330 N)

• FZ: 240 lbf (1070 N)

• FR: 430 lbf (1930 N)

• MX: 350 ft∙lb (470 N∙m)

• MY: 530 ft∙lb (720 N∙m)

• MZ: 700 ft∙lb (950 N∙m)

• MR: 950 ft∙lb (1280 N∙m)

Then click OK to accept.

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17. Select the points in the model that represent the discharge line by using the Input Grid. First, select the Segment Tab and select Segment C
and Segment E, using the Control key on the keyboard.

18. Next, select the Point Tab. While still holding down the Control key, select the run from F05 to E00, all the way at the bottom.

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 The model should look like the picture below:

19. To change the temperature of the discharge lines, click on PropertiesOperating P/T from the Modify Ribbon Tab. Update the following
input:

• Pressure: 200 Psi (1.4 N/mm2)

Then click OK to accept.

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 Note: The following dialog will appear. This dialog is just letting you know that there are valves and/or flanges along the piping that just had the
pressure modified. The user should make sure that the pressure ratings selected for the valves and/or flanges are acceptable for this
new pressure. Click OK to accept.

20. Clear the selection and set it to Default view. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

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Reviewing the Piping Model
In this section, you will review the AutoPIPE model.

• Check the Dimensions of the Model

• Review the Pipe Inputs with Show Options

• Review the Model Input Listing

1. Turn on the lengths of the pipe elements to check the model geometry by selecting LabelsLength from the Show Ribbon Tab.

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2. Click on the Length button again to turn the lengths off when finished reviewing the geometry.

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3. Select Color PlotsOperating Pressure from the Show Ribbon Tab to review the model using a color plot.

4. When the Show Pressure dialog box pops up, as shown below, accept the defaults to review all the Operating load cases and all the Pressure
values.

The model should be updated to look like the picture below:

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5. Reset the model back to input mode by clicking on Show SetupReset Show Options on the Show Ribbon Tab.

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6. Review the Model Input Listing by selecting ReportsInput Listing from the Home Ribbon Tab or Quick ReportsInput Listing from the
Result Ribbon Tab.

7. Check on any of the sub-reports you would like to view. Then click OK to close the Model Input List Report dialog and open the Model Input
Listing.

8. Scroll through the Model Input Listing to review the input data. When finished, close out of the report.

9. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

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Running a Basic Static Analysis
In this section, you will run a basic static analysis.

• Perform Model Validation Checks

• Create Single Static Analysis Set

• Run Analysis

• Review Load Combinations

1. Run the first model validation check by selecting Model ValidationConsistency Check from the Analysis Ribbon Tab.

Then click Yes in the Confirm dialog box to review the warning messages.

Note: This warning message is displayed whenever there is a difference in pipe properties OD or wall thickness between two successive points
in a model without a reducer. In this model, we can accept this warning as OK because the point is representing the pump.
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2. Set the coincident node tolerance by selecting Model OptionsEdit Options from the Tools Ribbon Tab. In the Edit Model Options dialog box,
change the following input:

• Coincident Node Tolerance (0-no check): 0.48 in (12 mm)

Then click OK to accept the Edit Model Options dialog box.

3. Run the second model validation check by selecting Model ValidationCoincident Node Check from the Analysis Ribbon Tab.

Then click OK to accept the Note dialog box.

4. Run the third model validation check by selecting Model ValidationDesign Check from the Analysis Ribbon Tab.

Then click OK to accept the Note dialog box.

Note: The model validation commands are used to scan the model and report common warnings that AutoPIPE is programmed to check for.
You should be able to review these warnings and determine if they are acceptable or changes should be made.

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5. Open the Analysis Sets dialog box by selecting SetupStatic Analysis Sets from the Analysis Ribbon Tab.

6. Review the Analyses Set 1 which will include the Gravity, Temperature 1 and Pressure 1 load cases. Then click OK to close the Analysis Sets
dialog box.

7. Run a static analysis by selecting AnalyzeStatic from the Analysis Ribbon Tab.

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8. Open the Load Combination dialog box by clicking SetupCombinations from the Result Ribbon Tab.

9. Review the load cases that were run in each analysis set on the Load Case tab.

10. Select the Code Combinations tab. Review the code combinations that will be used for code stress results.

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11. Select the Non-code Combinations tab. These are the combinations that will be used for all other results besides code stress results,
including displacements, forces and moments, support forces, etc. Because this model has two pumps, you will look at the pump and reference
point results to determine whether the suction and discharge nozzles are being over loaded. These reports use the combinations shown on this
tab. The combinations of interest are the cold (GR) and the hot (GRTP1) reaction. Uncheck all the other combinations to produce a concise,
realistic output report.

12. Then click OK to close the Load Combination dialog box.

13. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

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Reviewing Analysis Results
In this section, you will review the analysis results.

• Review the Code Stress Results On-screen

• Review the Displacement Results On-screen

• Review the Results Grid

• Review the Output Report

1. Review the code stress results by selecting InteractiveCode Stresses from the Result Ribbon Tab.

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2. Click OK in the Code Stresses dialog box to review the stress ratio of an envelope of the code combinations. The stress ratio will show the
actual stresses over the allowable stresses based on the code that was chosen in the General Model Options dialog. The model should look
like the following picture:

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 The maximum stress ratio, shown in the dialog box and in the model in red text, is 0.88 (0.90) and is occurring at point B25. It is occurring in the
Expansion code combination case, which is shown in the top left corner.

3. Open the Result Review dialog box by clicking InteractiveResult Grid from the Result Ribbon Tab.

4. Review the displacement, force/moment, anchor, support and code stress results. The close out of the Result Review dialog.

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5. Open the Batch Report dialog box by selecting ReportsOutput Report from the Home Ribbon Tab or Quick ReportsOutput Report from
the Result Ribbon Tab. Notice the sub-report options for Equipment and Reference Loads. Move them to the Selected Report section and
move all other sub-reports to the Available Reports section.

Then click OK to close the Batch Report dialog and open the Output Report.

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6. Scroll through the Output Report to get to the Equipment section. This output section will show the details for the reaction loads and will give a
“*” whenever a certain reaction exceeds the API 610 allowable. For the cold reactions GR, the loads appear below the allowable stress; while
for the hot reaction GRPT1, it is much higher than the allowable load.

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 This maximum ratio is 9.2 (9.3) for the suction nozzle for the MY hot reaction.

Note: The AutoPIPE pump report shows all reaction forces and moments in terms of the local API 610 axes, in which Z is the vertical axis and
X is the shaft axis. The transformation from global to local axes is defined at the top of the pump report. For example, the moment MZ
actually stands for global Y moment MY in AutoPIPE since Y is the vertical axis for this model.

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7. Scroll down to review the Equipment Summary Report, which will review all of the equipment located in the model and summarize whether
each one passes or fails code checks.

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 8. Scroll down to the Reference Point Loads section, which will list the actual and allowable loads for the reference points defined in the system.

This maximum ratio is 7.22 (7.39) for the discharge nozzle for the FX hot reaction.

When finished, close out of the report.

Note: The Reference Point Loads report only contains the results for the reference points that have the “Report allowable loads” option
checked on in the Reference Point dialog. The allowable loads must then be specified.

9. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

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Managing Segments
In this section, you will demonstrate the numerous segment management controls available in AutoPIPE.

• Split Segments

• Join Segments

• Reverse Segments

• Reorder Segments

• Segments Viewing Controls

1. The current model should look like the picture below:

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2. Review the current segment configuration by selecting Color PlotsSegments from the Show Ribbon Tab. Currently, there are six segments,
A through F.

3. Select Show SetupReset Show Options from the Show Ribbon Tab to set the model back to input mode.

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4. Suppose you wish to begin a new segment at point A25. This may represent the location where the piping system exits the building. Creating a
new segment allows selective application of loads such as wind loads, which may only act on a portion of the piping. To split the segment,
select point A25 as the active point. Then select OperationsSegment OperationsSplit Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab. A new
segment, Segment G is created as shown.

5. You can also review the newly created segment in the Segment Tab of the Input Grid.

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6. Another way to review the new segment configuration again is by selecting Color PlotsSegments from the Show Ribbon Tab. The color plot
now shoes seven segments, A through G.

7. Again, select Show SetupReset Show Options from the Show Ribbon Tab to set the model back to input mode.

8. Segments can also be joined, if desired. To join two segments, select the point that lies on both segments. If this is not immediately obvious,
the Input Grid can be used. Here, you can see that point A25 is the last point on Segment A and is also the first point on Segment G.

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9. Select point A25 as the active point. Then select OperationsSegment OperationsJoin Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab. The
piping components that were on Segment F have now been joined to Segment A, as shown:

Note: Joining segments also has the effect of renumbering the points in the newly created segment.

Note: It is possible to have many segments in a model with no apparent logic to the direction of their point numbering. For example, this may
be the case if a model is imported from a CAD drafting program, such as AutoPLANT or OpenPlant. In this interface, the model may
have been created in a manner that suited typical CAD drafting conventions, with no consideration given to the logical flow of the piping
segments. For these cases, the numbering of points within a segment can be reversed or reordered.

10. In this model, Segment C and Segment E represent the discharge piping for two pumps, with points C00 and E00, respectively, being the pump
discharge points. Suppose that you wish to reverse the segment numbering so that the pump discharge point is the last point of each segment.
To do this, click on any point on Segment C. Then select OperationsSegment OperationsReverse Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon
Tab.

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11. Next, click on any point on Segment E. Then select OperationsSegment OperationsReverse Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab.
The model should look like the picture below:

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12. To verify that AutoPIPE appropriately applied the segment reversal to the pump discharge point on Segment C, seling Rotating
EquipmentInsert from the Result Ribbon Tab. Review the information for PUMP1. Notice that the Discharge Point has now automatically
been changed to C30.

Then click OK to accept.

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13. As mentioned previously, segments within a model may sometimes be arranged in an illogical manner for pipe stress analysis. In addition to
being able to reverse the direction of segments, AutoPIPE allows re-ordering of segments. For this example, supposet that you wish to switch
the naming of Segment C and Segment D. Select OperationsSegment OperationsReorder Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab to
display the Reorder Segments dialog.

Note: When reordering segments, it does not matter what the active point in the model is.

14. For Segment D, replace the value in the Order column with 3 and press Tab on the keyboard. Notice the order is now switched. Segment C is
now the 4th segment, while Segment D is now the 3rd segment.

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15. Once this dialog box is reviewed and the segments appear to be in the order you desire, click Apply in the bottom left of the Reorder Segments
dialog.

Note: The following dialog will appear. When renumbering, every point effected by this process may have a new point name. This command
will only update the internal database and not any external load files, such as time history, response spectrum, etc. Any external load
files would have to be manually updated with the correct point names if the model is renumbered. Click Yes.

16. Then click Close in the Reorder Segments dialog. Notice the model is now adjusted to show the new segment order.

Note: Reordering segments may take a few iterations to get the model in the order you desire. Continue to work with the Reorder Segments
dialog by changing the order, clicking the Reorder button, and checking the model until finished. Then Close the dialog box.
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17. AutoPIPE also has enhanced controls for viewing segments. You can hide selected segments in the current view or choose to hide all other
segments and only view the selected segments. In very complicated models with numerous elements, sometimes it may be difficult to view or
select components within a segment that needs to be modified. These features greatly improve the ability to make necessary modifications by
allowing the segment to be isolated in the view. Select Segment E by selecting SegmentsSegment from the Select Ribbon Tab.

18. In the Command Line in the bottom left corner, type in E and then click Select or click on any point on Segment E to select that segment. Once
the segments is selected, shown by turning red, click Finish in the Command Line.

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19. Hide Segment E by selecting OperationsSegment OperationsHide Selected Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab. Notice that
Segment E is removed from the view, but all other segments are still visible, as shown.

20. Next, select OperationsSegment OperationsShow All Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab to restore the view and show all segments.
Notice that Segment E is still selected.

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21. Hide all segments besides Segment E by selecting OperationsSegment OperationsHide Unselected Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon
Tab. Notice that Segment E is the only segment that remains visible, along with the frame, since structural elements are not part of a segment.

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22. Hide the structural elements by selecting OperationsBeam OperationsHide Unselected Beam(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab. Notice only
Segment E is visible.

23. Select OperationsSegment OperationsShow All Segment(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab to restore the view and show all segments.

24. Select OperationsBeam OperationsShow All Beam(s) from the Home Ribbon Tab to restore the view and show all structural elements.

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 Note: Viewing of individual segments can also be controlled by using the Input Grid . On the Segment Tab, use the Show column to hide
or show individual segments in the view. Enable the checkbox to show a segment in the view; disable the checkbox to hide the segment
in the view.

25. Save the model.

26. This concludes this workbook.

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