OpenPlant Modeler Help

To Place a Support

  1. Expand the Supports Ribbon.
  2. Select the Support specification in the Standard Preferences dialog.
  3. Select a support option from one of the Support galleries.
  4. Select the length of pipe to support.
  5. The Place Support dialog displays.
  6. Enter a tag number for the support and define any additional properties.
    Note: The values in the Design Geometry tab correspond with the alphabetical dimensions in the Preview window.
  7. Pick the placement point on the pipe.
  8. Pick a rotation direction for the support.
  9. Optional: Some supports prompt you for a length for the support. Pick a point in the drawing or enter a value in the AccuDraw window.