Autodesk 235B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD MEP 2010 User Manual page 319

3 Move the cursor over the MvPart connection to display the pipe end connector.
4 Click the pipe end connector to connect the pipe run to the MvPart.
TIP You might be prompted to accept or undo the connection.
If the pipe segment centerline is not aligned with the MvPart connector centerline, the software
automatically presents
5 If the size or connection type of the pipe segment does not match the size or connection type
of the MvPart, specify the fittings to use to make the connection:
If...
the pipe size differs from the MvPart
connection size
the pipe connection type differs from
the MvPart connection type
you want to use a fitting in the part
catalog that is not configured in the
routing preference
Adding a Vertical Segment to a Pipe Run
1 Start the Add Pipes command
2 Specify the point in the layout where you want to start the vertical segment.
The elevation at this point is the start point of the vertical segment. You can specify start and
end elevation values later when you
3 On the Properties palette
of the vertical segment.
routing solutions you can preview and use.
then...
a transition fitting is automatically inserted. Accept the connection.
If a transition is not specified in the routing preference, the
a Part dialog prompts you to specify the transition.
the Choose a Part dialog
connection.
specify the fitting on the
it at the end of the pipe run. For more information, see
a Fitting on page 305. Once the fitting is inserted, you might need
to move the fitting to connect the pipe run with the MvPart.
on page 291 and begin
modify the pipe run
on page 286, under Placement, specify the elevation of the endpoint
prompts you to specify the fittings for this
Properties palette on page 286, and insert
laying out the pipe run.
on page 325.
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Choose
Overriding