Connect Branch
- Last UpdatedJan 12, 2026
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The way that the head/tail of a branch of the current branch can be connected to the head/tail of another branch, equipment nozzle or multiway component can be selected. The required branch must be the currently selected element in the database hierarchy.
To connect branch, from the main menu, select Connect > Branch, the Connect Branch window is displayed:
The name of the currently selected element is displayed in the Connect Branch window.
To connect the head or tail of the current branch to another branch or component, select Head or Tail from the drop-down menu.
In the To drop-down list, you must choose from a list of available components or head/tail of another branch to which the head/tail of the current branch is to be connected. You are required to specify how to identify the point of existing piping component or branch to which the head/tail is to be connected.
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Nozzle |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify NOZZ. |
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Tee |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify TEE. |
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Olet |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify OLET. |
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Elbow |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify ELBO. |
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Reducer |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify REDU. |
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Flange |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify FLAN. |
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Multiway |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify design ppoint. |
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Branch Head |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify BRAN. |
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Branch Tail |
You are prompted in the 3D graphical view to Identify BRAN. |
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First Member |
Automatically specifies the Branch Head, the first element in the existing branch. |
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Last Member |
Automatically specifies the Branch tail, the last element in the existing branch. |
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Name |
The Name window is displayed, input the name in the Name field, click OK to identify the element and close the Name window, click Cancel to close the Name window. |
Click Apply, to connect the current branch, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Connect Branch window.
Click CE to select another branch.