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:
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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. - Enter a tag number or accept the default tag value.
- Expand the Details section of the dialog. The Properties tab is displayed.
- Make any necessary changes to the component properties in the corresponding fields.
- When finished defining the valve properties, click OK to place it.
- Select an insertion point at the desired intersection.
- 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.