Connecting Pipes

You can connect two pipes through a stand-alone junction symbol with a connection point.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: For this scenario, open an existing diagram view containing:
  • Some equipment
  • Each equipment is connected by a pipe, which has its other end that ends in space.

Connect Two Routes Using the Create Route Command

  1. From the Edition section of the action bar, click Create Pipe .
  2. Hover the cursor over the first pipe.
    A label appears on the unconnected end of the pipe.
  3. Click the label.

    Note: When you hover the cursor over the label, it expands to display the name of the pipe.

    The routing starts from the end of the selected pipe.
  4. Hover the cursor over the second pipe and click the label.

    The two pipes are connected. The connected routes appear as one route since the junction symbol is hidden.
    Note: To display the two pipes separately, click one of the pipes.

Connect Two Routes Using the Extend Command

  1. Click one of the pipes and click Extend Route .
  2. Hover the cursor over the second pipe and click the label.

    The two pipes are connected.
    Note: To display the two pipes separately, click one of the pipes.

Connect Two Routes Using the Connect Command

  1. From the Layout section of the action bar, click Connect Symbols .
  2. Click the two pipes to be connected.