Piping/Tubing Design Symbols

The various symbols that are specific to Piping & Tubing DesignElectrical Raceway Design are described below.

SymbolOn a partOn a route


a port

a node



a port that is already used

directional point



anchor point that can be found on middle or end nodes

Note: The position of nodes with this symbol cannot be modified but the nodes can be replaced or deleted.


intersection of two port directions if any

computed node created to ensure the directional length



rigid branch port



when modifying a route: point that cannot be selected

when editing a pipe/tube: bend radius not respected



sphere indicating the direction for adding a point



sphere that you can select to invert the direction for adding a point

first parallel point of the subordinate route

parallel points of the subordinate route

guideline route nodes

node with contextual links broken

direction of the port