Tube (Bottom of Pipe) Clearance
- Last UpdatedFeb 19, 2025
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Keywords
BOP TOP ONTOP UNDER INFRONT BEHIND
Description
This command places the current Component on the constrained centerline so that the Tube cross-section at its Leave point is a specified clearance from another fixed object. The clearance can either be specified as a dimension along the constrained centerline in-front-of/behind the object or vertically on top/under it. If the Arrive or Leave points of the fixed object are used, then its Tube cross-section will also be considered. Using this command, pipes can be spaced on the beams of a rack by Tube-to-Tube clearance.
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BOP ONTO /BEAM |
The Component will be positioned on the constrained centerlines so that the Tube emerging from its Leave point is zero clearance above /BEAM (refer to the Tube clearance relative to a fixed object image). |
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BOP 30 BEHIND /FLAN |
The Component will be positioned on the constrained centerline so that the Tube emerging from its Leave point is 30 clear of the ‘far side’ of /FLAN (refer to the Tube clearance relative to a fixed object image). |
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BOP 30 BEHIND PL OF /FLAN |
As above, but 30 to the far side of the Leave Tube of /FLAN (refer to the Tube clearance taking into account the Tube diameter image). |
Command Syntax
>--+-- BOP --.
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‘-- TOP --+-- <uval> --.
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‘------------+-- FROm --.
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|-- TO ----+-- <bpos> -->
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|-- ONTop ----.
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|-- UNDer ----|
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|-- INFront --|
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‘-- BEHind ---+-- <gid> ---.
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|-- <marke> --|
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‘-- <bpos> ---+-->
Note:
The meanings of BOP and TOP in this context are identical. They are merely provided
to allow a sensible choice of syntax.
Querying
>-- Query <marke> --+-- POSition --.
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|-- BOP -------|
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‘-- TOP -------+-- WRT --.
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‘-- IN ---+-- <gid> -->
Tube clearance relative to a fixed object
Tube clearance taking into account the Tube diameter