To Create an Intelligent Centerline from a smartline or line segment.
- Select an existing line segment from the drawing, or use the line or smartline tools to draw a line.
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Click the Intelligent Line Manage
icon from the Piping ribbon. The Intelligent Line Manager dialog displays.
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Select one of the following Corner Options from the list.
This determines what kind of bend component will be automatically placed when populating the centerline.
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Define the placement options for the selected corner type. A
different set of options display depending on the corner option chosen.
Note: If the Ask for Corner Type is selected, the area will be disabled. You will be prompted to select a bend from the Spec Record Selection dialog when a bend is encountered in the centerline.
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Select one of the following Justification settings from the list:
These options determine the placement point used when routing the piping components on the centerline.
- Use the Design Values section to edit the Nominal Size, Specification and Insulation fields as necessary.
- Define the remaining property fields as necessary.
- Click Generate to create the intelligent centerline.