Line Couplings

Layer(s) affected:                   SPRNK2, SPRKDAT1, INTERFERENCE, SPRKDAT2, SPRKDATA

Alias:                                       LC

Associated Commands:         [Main Couplings]

HydraCAD Ribbon:                 Insert Panel

Used to insert multiple couplings along a series of branch lines. Mostly used for connecting pipes at stock lengths such as at 21’ and 25’or 6 meter or 7 meter intervals. Select Line Couplings and the following dialog box will appear:

Select the Coupling Type from the pull-down list. The w/Stop options are for AutoList Stop signs. These would be used in grids to prevent the AutoList routine from running a continuous loop search. See the section on LISTING for clarification.

The example here shows three 1 ½” branch lines ready for grooved couplings. Start the Line Couplings command and select Grooved Coupling Type.

Next, press Draw Coupling Guide Line < and draw a line across the pipes where the couplings will be inserted. Use Locate Coupling Guide Line < to precisely position the guide line.

You will be prompted to pick the Guide Line and the line pipes. Press Enter. The couplings are inserted and the pipe lengths changed.

*Tip* - It is not necessary to use the Draw Line and Locate Line commands in this dialog box. You can draw the line and locate it any way you want (such as offset) before starting this command. The line must be in the INTERFERENCE layer.

Slope Settings will adjust the Guide Line for sloping pipes by using  the specified Rise and Run.

Offset Line < can be used to quickly make copies of the guide line at specified distances.

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