Need help to start Piping

[jmerch]

Not trying to discourage you from coming back, but also remember that Autodesk gives you a decent amount of descriptive support in their AutoCAD MEP user guide. Here's a link: http://exchange.autodesk.com/autocad...4e551-7f2a.htm

Come back with any questions you might have, but in your down time don't forget to review what's already available to you. Also, there are tutorials on the Autodesk website under the Support Section.

I totally agree with Tannar here. Like most people here, I had to teach myself the program and in a very short amount of time. It was a lot of reading and watching youtube videos, no joke!

[dumfatnhappy]

I totally agree with Tannar here. Like most people here, I had to teach myself the program and in a very short amount of time. It was a lot of reading and watching youtube videos, no joke!

you my friend...are NOT just whistling Dixie....!!

[hoss]

I am back, as promised
As mentioned I need to pick between flanged and butt welded.
Every time I select pipe (pipe add) I get the “choose a Part" box.
Is this normal?
It’s rather annoying?!
I think I ma getting too old to learn

[dumfatnhappy]

it's asking you what kind of pipe you want right? I wish you could set a default but not sure if you can.

anybody?

[StykFacE]

I am back, as promised
As mentioned I need to pick between flanged and butt welded.
Every time I select pipe (pipe add) I get the “choose a Part" box.
Is this normal?
It’s rather annoying?!
I think I ma getting too old to learn

Did you start with the Template file that I noted in my first post? This is why I told you to start with that specific Template file, so you won't have these problems. You probably don't have any pipe systems, routing preferences, and pipe fittings loaded at all.

[dumfatnhappy]

"standard" ........

[StykFacE]

"standard" ........

Right!?! lol....

[hoss]

I started with Aecb Model (UK Ctb)
Then used xref to bring in the builing 3d model (so I can used walls and trench...)
Xref again to insert Boilers, pumps, etc
and started piping

I have three icons on my desktop, AutoCAD MEP 2011 (global), AutoCAD MEP 2011 (UK) and AutoCAD MEP 2011 (US Imperial),
does it matter which one I start with, I have been using the UK one????????

Thanks

[StykFacE]

I would use the UK profile. Never use Global, delete the icon off your desktop if you can. Only use US Imperial if you need to use standard units and parts that are related to the United States. I assume you'll never use this Profile.

Lets check to see if your drawing file has everything loaded. Type STYLEMANAGER at the command line. Expand Piping Objects in the Drawing tree, and expand Pipe System Definitions. Do you see a good selection of different piping systems already created? Things like, Chilled Water, Hot Water, etc? If so then you have everything in there, and we'll just need to adjust the routing preferences to select Flanged connections is all. Verify and post back please.

[hoss]

Thanks for reply
I have lots of items in the Pipe System Definitions, starting with anti-Syphon to Waste Vent Piping.

Thanks for your help again