Sliding a Part along the Network

You can slide a part with two ports connected and aligned in the opposite direction along a network.

  1. From the Fluid Design section of the action bar, select Manipulate Mode as process mode.
  2. From the Selection Options dialog box, select Part Selection .
    For more information about the different selection options, see Selection Options and Process Modes.
  3. Select the part in the 3D area.
  4. On the context toolbar, click Slide Part .
  5. In the Slide Part panel, select the context selection of your choice:
    • Select point, line, or plane: lets you align the port of the part to:
      • a point: the selected point is projected on the center line of the route and the part is moved to this point.
      • a line: the shortest distance is retrieved between the selected line and the center line of the route. The part is moved to the point on the route where the distance is the shortest to the selected line.
      • a plane: the intersection point between the selected plane and the center line of the route is retrieved and the part is moved to that intersection.
    • Select port of a part: lets you align the port of the part to the port of your choice.
  6. Click the part to move and drag it along the network.
    A temporary representation of the part is created and the ruler appears to show the distance of the part from the previous or the next part or node.
    Notes:
    • You need to select again the part each time you slide along a bend or a part.
    • You can slide a part along a network with the same nominal size.
    • If the part is a reducer, you can slide it along the straight route or bend.
    • You can click the green point to change the origin of the ruler.
    • The segment on which you slide the part must be long enough.
    • The Table Browser may appear to let you choose a directional length. For more information, see Directional Point.
  7. Click Commit to validate the new position of the part.
    Note: You can slide only parts with two ports connected and aligned in the opposite direction.