Inserting parts in Plumbing?

New to AECOsim and I am in discussion for training but in the meantime I am feeling my way thru.

I feel like there should be an easier way. I have two pipe lines that are suppose to intersect, but when I go to place the four way connection, the symbol only lets me insert by one connection, so then I move along the line to the correct spot, then I need to rotate for the line that I placed it on, than rotate for the second line, then break both lines and connect all 4 pipes.  I am sure their should be an easier way than all the CAD efforts I am doing.  

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  • Very good points thank you for that information.  My first question was how do I insert a part and then I was asked what version.  I have seen both and insert a part is done basically the same way in both version; that is why the version question threw me off.

    I am still waiting to see if there is an easier way to insert a part, than all the CAD I was doing previously (see my first question).  My client is in a hold pattern now so, I am just trying to figure out some issues I ran into while I was working on the model file.

    Thanks StecanC

  • Hi Jose,

    It's important to include the version being used for two primary reasons:

    - Tools and tool behavior may have changed between versions

    - Using the same version allows others to replicate the issue/question using that same set of tools and behavior.


    In regards to your question, see if the steps outlined in the attached video help.



  • sorry to say but this inserted a 3 way and then flipped the 3 way for the 4th connection, this did not place a 4 way.  I tried a few times with the same bad results.  I hope the training will help resolve these issues and other questions I have.  

  • Training is certainly a good idea and will hopefully help you to utilize the tools and workflows to best achieve the desired end results.