We are currently investigating using routing to make pipe spool drawings for pressure vessel and tank skids. SWX Version is 2011 SP5 (could go up to 2013 SP4 if it helps)
We have routes that routinely change from butt welded to socket welded and threaded fittings (due to various kinds of valves in use).
As a result I need a solution where we can make individual pipes in a route to have different end prep (i.e. a BBE and then a BOE/TOE etc.).
Is there any way to do this? I found a previous post that suggested just right clicking on a segment of the route and selecting "Route Segment Properties" but this changes the entire route and not just the pipe in question.
See attached PDF for a visual.
Thanks
Ken Barrett
Ken,
solution 1
Don't rely on it happening automatically but instead just modify BOM manually.
So far my experience is that the more you want the BOM to be instantly correct the more work you'll be having to get every single detail right and in the end you'll still have to spend a whole lot of time on the BOM to get it in the manner you want.
solution 2
the only way that I know of to use different kinds of pipe together is by using different kinds of pipe. With this I mean that no matter if you want to combine butt weld with threaded or want to mix HDPE with PVC one would do the same thing. Namely, start a pipe, draw it to the point of where the change over needs to happen and then start a new pipe (as in again selecting what pipe file you want, what Ø what kind of elbows etc...) starting at the end point of the previous one. This does mean that if you have drawn a combo of bevelled with socket weld and you want it to be bevelled with threaded that you'll have to redraw the altered bit (quick and easy) or jump through hoops to get it altered (uncertain, difficult and time consumming).
As always, if there's something I've overlooked I'll gladly be corrected and be taught a new trick.