Define Branch Head and Branch Tail
- Last UpdatedFeb 14, 2025
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The Branch Head and Branch Tail tabs on the Pipe Editor: Modify Pipe window, are used to define the connection and position of the branch head or branch tail. As the functionality for the definition of the branch head or branch tail is identical, for the purposes of this user guide, only the branch head definition is described. By default the branch head tab is selected when the Pipe Editor: Modify Pipe window displays.
For example, to define the head of the branch, make sure the correct branch is highlighted in the design database and the correct branch name displays in the Connectivity part of the of the Pipe Editor: Modify Pipe window.
The Branch head tab of the Pipe Editor: Modify Pipe window is used to connect the branch head and define basic branch head details, the connection status of the selected branch displays by default:
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Disconnect head |
Disconnects the branch head from the element it is currently connected to, refer to Disconnect Pipe From Element for further information. |
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Reconnect head |
Reconnects the branch head that has moved position to an equipment element, refer to Reconnect Pipe to Element for further information. |
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Pick Branch in laser data to set head to |
Selects the head/tail position, orientation of laser data, refer to Laser Data for further information. |
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Pick item to connect head to |
Connects the branch head to a selected element, refer to Connect Branch Head to Element for further information. |
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Connect head to first branch member |
Connects the branch head to the first branch member, refer to Connect Branch Head to First Branch Member for further information. |
As an alternative to connecting the branch head on the 3D graphical view, input the name of the equipment element in the Connect to field.
The Bore, Connection and Direction fields are automatically populated.
In the Bore drop-down list, select the nominal bore of the pipe from the list of available sizes in the catalog.
In the Connection drop-down list, select the type of head connection from the list of available connections in the catalog.
The Direction specifies which direction the flow takes from the Branch Head. (The head direction is the direction of flow and the tail direction is the opposite direction of the flow).
Use the Position wrt World: part of the Pipe Editor: Modify Pipe window to position the branch head explicitly.
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Opposite Direction |
Reverses the head/tail direction (used with Laser Modelling). Refer to Laser Data for further information. |
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Pick head position |
Displays the Positioning Control window. Refer to Positioning Control for further information. The prompt Modify Pipe - Select Head Position (Distance[0]) Snap: is displayed. |
If required use the positioning aids available for selection from the Positioning Control window, to select the head position on the. 3D graphical view.
Once selected the Position wrt World: part of the Pipe Editor: Modify Pipe window is populated.
To select a different format view, right-click over Format.
If required, select the check box to lock the position.