Inserting Trimmed Elbows
Use the sample files provided at <Creo load point>\Common Files\help\sample_models\piping when working in this exercise. It is recommended that you create a copy of the piping folder on your computer and set up piping data before you start working with the tutorial.
Workflow
1. Create pipe segments.
2. Insert a trimmed elbow fitting.
3. Update the fitting.
4. Insert another pipe elbow fitting.
Create Pipe Segments
1. On the Home tab, click New. The New dialog box opens.
2. Under Type, select Assembly.
3. Click OK to create a new assembly.
4. Click Applications > Piping. The Piping tab opens.
5. On the Piping tab, select the Spec Driven check box.
6. Click Create Pipe. The Create Pipeline dialog box opens.
7. In the Size box, select 100A.
8. In the Number box, type 1.
9. Click OK. The Create Pipeline dialog box closes.
10. Click Set Start. The Define Start dialog box opens.
11. Select ASM_DEF_CSYS in the graphics window.
12. Click OK. The Define Start dialog box closes.
13. Click Extend. The Extend dialog box opens.
14. In the z box, type 500 and press ENTER.
15. In the System box, select Spherical.
16. Click Apply. A pipe segment is created.
17. In the r box, type 500 and press ENTER.
18. In the φ box, type 89 and press ENTER.
19. Click Environment. The Piping Environment dialog box opens.
20. In the Corner Type box, select Fitting.
21. Click OK. The Piping Environment dialog box closes.
22. Click OK on the Extend dialog box. The second pipe segment is created.
Insert a Trimmed Elbow Fitting
1. Click Insert Fitting. The Insert Fitting dialog box opens.
2. Under Fitting, select .
3. Select the corner in the graphics window.
1. Corner
4. In the Insert Fitting dialog box, select the Trim check box.
5. Select the Nearest std. elbow check box.
6. Click OK. An elbow fitting is inserted.
Update the Fitting
1. Select the fitting and press DELETE. A warning message opens.
2. Click OK in the warning message. The elbow fitting is deleted.
3. Select a pipe segment and click on the mini toolbar. The length and angle dimensions of the pipe segments are displayed.
1. Pipe segment
4. Change the angle value to 86 and press ENTER.
5. Click to regenerate the model.
6. Click Insert Fitting. The Insert Fitting dialog box opens.
7. Under Fitting, select .
8. Select the corner in the graphics window.
1. Corner
9. In the Insert Fitting dialog box, select the Trim check box.
10. Select the Nearest std. elbow check box.
11. Click OK. An elbow fitting with the modified angle value is inserted.
Insert Another Pipe Elbow Fitting
1. Click Route Pipe.
2. Click Extend. The Extend dialog box opens.
3. In the r box, type 500 and press ENTER.
4. In the φ box, type 76 and press ENTER.
5. Click OK on the Extend dialog box. The third pipe segment is created.
6. Click Insert Fitting. The Insert Fitting dialog box opens.
7. Under Fitting, select .
8. Select the joint between the second and third pipe segments.
1. Joint
9. Select the Trim check box.
10. Select the Nearest std. elbow check box.
11. Click OK. An elbow fitting is inserted.