About Ports

Ports carry compatibility information. The compatibility information defined on the port is used to select parts that can be connected to this port. The information is also used to specify the type of network that can be defined and connected to this port (fluidic and electrical for example).

This page discusses:

Port Definition

You need to define a part port. The port dictates how a part is placed on the port and how a pipe/tube is routed from the part.

Part Port

  • Part placement is allowed on this port.
  • Pipe/tube routing can start or end by selecting this port.

Port Attributes

Each port contains specific attributes that dictate the type of part that can connect to it, and its orientation. When you create ports, the application predefines a set of attributes that are available to you to define the required values. The following attributes are assigned on a port:

  • Port type: piping/tubing, electrical, etc.
  • Nominal size
  • Rating
  • End style
  • Standard
  • Outside diameter
  • Wall thickness
  • Alignment rules
  • Orientation rules
  • Location where other parts can connect.