The previous post discussed how to alter the outlet on a riser nipple by double-clicking on it. Here I will go over some other situations (including the original situation):
In all situations, double-click on the riser nipple, then click a third time. This will bring up the Riser Nipple toolbox. Pick Apply when done to leave the riser nipple tool.
In all situations, you may use the Select VP button to Apply your changes to the previously selected riser nipple and select the next riser nipple to work on
Some Common Situations
P1 - The outlet is point the wrong way
should be:
A1 - Use the Spin arrows
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P2 - In addition to the wrong fitting/rotation angle; the wrong number of outlets are being counted
should be:
A2 - Set the No. of Openings to 2, then use the Spin arrows
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P3 - The riser nipple is computer generated, but should be user supplied - or vice versa
A3 - The magenta circle indicates that the lengths of this riser nipple is currently computer generated. Use the Length Determination radio buttons to change that. If you have a large number to change, then pick the Edit Riser Nipples (ERN) button on the Riser Nipple flyout. This will display the following dialog box:
Picking the first button will alllow you to change a group of riser nipple to computer generated or back. If you select the second button, the result will be the same as if you double-clicked ont he riser nipple in the first place.
Q4 - The riser nipple is listing as a part of the line, but should be part of a main
A4 - Change the This Pipe is a drop down field
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Q5 - It's something else
A5 - Notice that the Diameter, Length and Type of Riser Nipple may also be changed here
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