OpenPlant PID Help

To Place a 3-Way Valve at an Existing Intersection

The 3-Way valve can be placed either at an existing 3-way intersection, or on a straight-run with the option to place the run with the valve, or at a later time. This procedure explain how to place one at an existing intersection:

  1. Select a 3-Way Valve option from the Valves taskbar.
    The 3-Way valves is located in the submenu which contains a variety of miscellaneous valves.

    Note: The Properties dialog displays.

    Note: If the Tag Dialog Prompt option is disabled in the PID Document dialog, then you will not be prompted with this dialog at any point in the procedure. A tag number will automatically be assigned to the valve.
  2. Enter a tag number or accept the default tag value.
  3. Expand the Details section of the dialog. The Properties tab is displayed.
  4. Make any necessary changes to the component properties in the corresponding fields.
  5. When finished defining the valve properties, click OK to place it.
  6. Select an insertion point at the desired intersection.
    Note: As you drag the valve over the intersection, the branch end of the valve will automatically orient itself accordingly. If it does not, try changing the snap mode to Intersection.
  7. Pick a point in the drawing to place the valve's main size annotation. The Properties dialog (if enabled) displays prompting you to place another valve.
    Note: If you choose not to place the size annotation, right-click end the command.