| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE, | ||
| Version(s): | ALL | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Graphics | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
Problem:
When looking at the screen graphics in "Model View" the modeled pipelines appear as a series of dots.
However when looking at the same model in Line mode it appears Ok.
Why and how to fix it?
Solution:
First look at the Bend Tab on the input grid:
Compare the the "Bend radius" values from the Bend tab of the input grid to the "Actual OD" on the Pipe Properties Tab.
B019 = 46450 / 114 mm = 407.4
A002 = 69800 mm / 168.27 mm = 414.8
As this ratio increases the model has to be zoomed further and further out to see the piping arrangement. At such a large zoomed scale in solid model view, a pipe of 114 mm will appear insignificant compared to a 46,450 mm bend radius.
Therefore suggest using Line mode to display the model.
Note:
This may also be caused by a bad scale factor when importing a model. To Fix, select the entire model using Edits> Scale> enter the correct scale factor (bend radius was found to be R = 69800 mm but should be equal to a Long radius elbow where R = 228 mm).
After applying the corrected scale factor, the model appears correct in solid model view: