Pipe snap

Pipe Snap places fixtures on a pipe at a specific interval. Pipe Snap does not work for truss or other hang structures. It allows you to specify a pre-determined distance between fixtures.

As with all snap functions, you can select Pipe Snap in mid-command or as a running snap type. For more information on snap tools, see Snaps.

To select pipe snap as a running snap type

Enable Pipe Snap before inserting fixtures to hang fixtures equidistantly.

To select pipe snap mid-command

Enable Pipe Snap after inserting the first fixture to enforce the interval selectively. Pipe Snap will disengage after you place the next fixture.

To use pipe snap
  1. From the Tools menu, choose Snap and then click Pipe.

Tip: You can also click the Pipe Snap tool on the CAD Options toolbar.

inset_6.jpgThe Pipe Snap button.

  1. Insert fixtures as described above. With pipe snap active, the fixtures are automatically hung at the pre-defined interval.
To set the snap interval
  1. From the Options menu, choose Document Options.

Result: The Document Options window appears.

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  1. Click the Hang Structure Settings tab.
  2. To set the snap interval, type the new value in the Snap Interval field.
  3. Click OK.
To set an interval for a specific pipe
  1. Right-click the pipe.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. Click the Hang Structure tab. 

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  1. Click to clear the Use Document Defaults checkbox.
  2. Select the Snap checkbox.
  3. In the Interval box, type a new distance. This is the measurement between fixture insertion points.
  4. Click OK.