Vessel Framework

Creates a vessel framework support from a selection in the Vessel Frameworks gallery.

The vessel framework supports in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework. A default set of vessel framework support templates are supplied with the Supports application.

You can create vessel framework supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.

Note:
Some vessel framework supports require the creation of support brackets on the vessel before creation. In most cases, support brackets can be created as box primitives.

For example, to create an XVT07 vessel support with an XLT03 ancillary, on the Vessel Frameworks gallery, click XVT07.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.

The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.

Select XLT03 - Type A - CS and Alloy Support Lug for Vertical Pipes NPS 2-3 on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.

You are then prompted to Identify first support bracket

Click to identify the first support bracket using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are then prompted to Identify second support bracket

Click to identify the second support bracket using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are then prompted to Identify vessel wall

Click to identify the vessel wall using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.

The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

Note:
If you create a support on a vertical pipe or create an ancillary on a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

The new SUPPO, LUG, LUANCI, STRU, SUBS, BOX, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.