Creo Parametric Piping Tips and Techniques

WEBCAST Q&A

Question from Kyle:  Is there a way to incorporate pipeline supports into pipeline, or are they laid out in the parent assembly?

Answer:  You could put them in the subassembly and have them to route with.

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Question from Mark:  What's the solid pipe option?  Is it just a rod?

Answer:  You can create solid or hollow pipes with a rectangular or square shape.  This functionality allows the use of piping for square or rectangular tubing for furniture and HVAC ductwork.  You can also create a solid or hollow circular shape,

Question from Mark:  After I have the piping done in my model, is there a way to "run it" and find out how much pressure there is in each pipe?

Answer:  You can use Creo Simulate Live, or Creo Flow Analysis to calculate that.

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Question from Stan:  Will PTC continue to support old pipe tool (creation of pipe part utilizing points - independent of connector ports)?

Answer:  Yes, there is not plan to discontinue that feature in Creo.