Create by Clearance

Using the Create by Cursor method, two separate elements must be identified and these elements must be parallel to the pipe run. Using the Create by Clearance method, only one element needs to be identified.

1. Select the Create by Clearance icon. You are presented with the cursor to identify a steelwork member, box or, panel.

2. Select the horizontal steelwork member that is perpendicular to, and above, the pipes.

   The application now creates the support using the dimensions gained from the position of the identified steelwork member. The clearances are calculated from the default values, obtained from:

   • The values stored against each MDS Ancillary standard in the MDS PARAGON Defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the MDS Application Defaults form are used.

   • The build style of the MDS framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each MDS framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE.

     The clearances are used to calculate the positions of the vertical members.

     These values and all other default values can be queried by displaying the MDS Application Defaults form, refer to Automatic Steelwork Orientation. For information on the other defaults used, refer to the MDS Administrator Guide.

     The application fills in all the dimensions with their correct values. The view is then as shown below.