Non-standard Pipe Connections - *12​.1​.SP4*

This new feature allows the addition of an additional connection to pipe components, enabling the user to add tappings or boss connections at any point on a pipe for a wide variety of purposes such as vents, drains, instrument connections.

The mechanism used is to position an extra ppoint (PIPCA), to which an additional branch is connected, on a pipe component. (The PIPCA s stored in the database as a child of the component.) The connection is created by clicking Create>Non-standard Branch Connection:

This brings up a form enabling the user to create the connection and then either connect an existing branch or create a new one:

For details, please see the Pipework Design User Guide.