Change the Length of Lines

This procedure is used to change the length of pipes, process links and signal lines. The procedure may also be used to change the orientation of the last segment of a pipe, process link or signal line.

Procedure

1. Start the procedure by either:

   • selecting the pipe or process link to be extended on The Drawing Page, then right-clicking and selecting Extend from the shortcut menu (this option is not available for signal lines), or

   • selecting the Extend Segment option in the Modify group of the Home tab.

2. If the second method of starting the procedure is selected, the Command prompt will display:

   Select pipeline or symbol port to add segment to the end:

   Pick the pipe, process link or signal line to be extended or shortened.

   If the first method of starting the procedure is selected, a line will already have been selected.

3. The Command prompt will display:

   Indicate next vertex or start point of successive pipe or port of successive symbol for adding segment:

   Pick the point on the drawing to which the line is to be extended or shortened to. The last segment of the line is then extended or shortened to that point.

   If the point selected is at angle to the original orientation of the segment, the segment will be redrawn in this direction.