A new functionality has been added allowing you to
modify Support frames (Cantilevers, L-Frames, T-Frames and U-Frames) and Shoes
to accommodate for relocation or structural components or pipe components.
When you select the command then pick a frame in the
model, the following dialog opens:
Use the parameters to modify the length of the frame to adjust for the
relocation of the pipe or structure the support is anchored to and/or
supporting.
Be sure to select the anchor point to be used when modifying the
frame.
There are many different scenarios where this can be
applied. Below are a couple of examples of how it operates with a standard
Cantilever support frame. The initial placement of the Cantilever Frame is
shown below.
Cantilever - Pipe
moved away from the structure
In OPM, pipe is moved 150mm away from the structure:
To increase the length of the cantilever, first select
and then select the frame when prompted. In the
Modify Frame Dialog, enter the following values:
This will increase the length of the cantilever by 150mm
away from the structure, and move the pipe connect point 150mm away from the
structure.
After pressing OK, the cantilever should now be correct:
Cantilever - Pipe
moved towards the structure
In OPM, the pipe is moved 50mm closer to the structure:
Select Modify Frame, select the frame, and enter:
Note that the delta length is negative, this will result
in the length of cantilever being decreased by 50mm. Press OK, and the results
should be: