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Pipe Types

The Pipes group provides basic pipe components used in laying piping. The straight pipe and the flexible pipe.

Key In Syntax

Follows the Placement Key In syntax.

BMECH PLACE COMPONENTBYNAME <schema name> <item name> dsc=Plumbing

The below list of fittings illustrates the tool icon along with the <schema name> <item name> used in above key in syntax, and the description of the fitting.

BMP_StraightPipe "Default Pipe" Straight Pipe — Straight, rigid tubing systems that convey liquid or gas medium.
BMP_FlexPipe "Flexible Pipe" Flexible Pipe — Pipes designed and installed on the basis of an established pipe stiffness and limiting vertical deflection.