Autodesk 235B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD MEP 2010 User Manual page 598

Valid connections are determined by connector style rules, which define properties that must match between
objects. A connector style has preset properties for which rules can be defined. For example, you can test
for connection type and domain to prevent accidentally connecting a segment or run of the wrong connection
type to an MvPart. For more information, see
Solution tip icons highlight invalid connections between objects. Invalid connections can be fixed by
modifying the objects that are causing the invalid connection:
You can use grips to modify the object, and connect to adjacent objects.
You can modify the object system to match adjacent objects, or change the system to the same system
group as the adjacent objects.
You can modify the connector style rules that apply to the objects.
You can delete a segment or portion of the network and draft new objects using the MEP snaps.
To test for valid connections
1 Verify the connector style rules:
To show solution tip icons
2 Click View tab
To change the size of the solution tip icon
3 If desired, you can change the size of the solution tip icon:
To control when solution tip icons display
4 Click
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Click Manage tab Style & Display panel
Expand Multi-Purpose Objects, and then expand Connector Styles.
Click the Rules tab, and verify the connector style rules.
Click OK.
MEP View panel
The solution tip icons are displayed. You can move your mouse over a solution tip icon to display
a tooltip describing the reason for the disconnection.
Click View tab MEP View panel
Enter a size.
The drawing is regenerated and the size of the solution tip icon is updated.
NOTE Solution tip icons remain on (visible) until you fix the invalid connection and regenerate
your drawing. You can turn off solution tip icons by clicking View tab
Tips .
Options.
Connector Styles on page 616.
Style Manager
Solution Tips .
Solution Tip Size
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MEP View panel Solution