Fellow ProENGINEER/CREO users,
I'm having the following issue(s):
- How to route a pipeline so that a proper 4-way branch connection is made?
- How to place/configure a 4-way branch fitting in combination with spec-driven piping?
I've allready searched the entire (for as far as that is possible) PTC Knowledgebase and PTC help-files, there is however no documentation on how to even route a 4-way branch connection.
Examples/explanations that use non-spec driven piping are also of help!
If there is more information needed please let me know!
Thanks in Advance,
With Kind Regards,
Hein van den Broek
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Some extra information about the fitting I used:
PORT0, PORT1, PORT2 and PORT3 coordinate systems are available. (I asume they are in the correct orientation/order)
PORT0 coordinate system has the following feature parameters:
- SIZE = DN005
- END_TYPE = WF
Component has the following parameter:
- FITTING_CODE = BRANCH
These all correspond with the spec-driven piping configuration file parameters.
T-fittings (3-way branch fittings) work like a charm by the way.
In non-spec-driven piping you can branch from another pipeline to the current one (e.g. with perpendicular option).
You can do the same with a third pipeline from the other side, so you will get a kind of four-way.
You can still add fittings to the branch points, but your 4-way will have to be added as a T-branch.
I am not aware of any issue with this kind of design, but I also can't say, whether there are none.
