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How to know if pipes are connected or not by a node?

I have transfered a drawing from AutoCAD to WaterCAD V8i and I see the pipes and also de nodes. The problem is that although I see nodes in some pipes that either cross other pipes or that stop (connect) to other pipes, but I'm not sure if there is connectivity or not. How can i check if that node is really connecting both pipes that might be in a "T" or an "X" configuration.

Im in the early part of seting up the model so I can't run it quite yet.

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  • We have all sorts of tools to help you with this, primarily in the form of Network navigator queries.

    Go to View > Network navigator > Network review and chose between queries such as "nodes in close proximity", ""orphaned nodes", "crossing pipes" etc. to help you troubleshoot your model.

    Once you get the big problems cleaned up, then Analysis > Validate is also very helpful

    Best wishes,

    Tom

  • That Jesse is quick, isn't he.

    Of course,both our answers assume that you actually know how the pipes are connected. In most cases, if pipes form a T or X they are connected, but there are important exceptions, especially when two pressure zones are involved. In that case, you may need to go back to record (as-built) drawings to find the correct connectivity or ask some experienced workers who keep this information in their heads.

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  • That Jesse is quick, isn't he.

    Of course,both our answers assume that you actually know how the pipes are connected. In most cases, if pipes form a T or X they are connected, but there are important exceptions, especially when two pressure zones are involved. In that case, you may need to go back to record (as-built) drawings to find the correct connectivity or ask some experienced workers who keep this information in their heads.

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