SOLIDWORKS - Routing Pipe 101

Using SOLIDWORKS Routing for Pipe Design learn how the interface works and how editing the route is a simple 3D sketch with very powerful features. Use flanges, Straight T and Valves to complete the design. Separate the design for shipping by placing flanges where the spools will be taken apart, and if the flange happens to be welded to a T, then just use the option to Remove Pipe, and the smart pipe automatically adjusts. Then use the Spools feature to group the components accordingly and prep the top level for an automated drawing. With the Spool Drawing feature, SOLIDWORKS will automatically create individual drawings for each of your spools with automatic balloons and Bills of Materials. Not all automated drawings look perfect, so simple magnetic lines and editing the balloons for spools will make your drawings look great and make for easy manufacturing. Quick Tip presented by Steven Darcey of GoEngineer. About GoEngineer: GoEngineer delivers software, technology and expertise that enable companies to unlock innovation and deliver better products faster. With more than 30 years experience and thousands of customers in high-tech, medical, machine design, energy and other industries, GoEngineer provides best-in-class design solutions from SOLIDWORKS, Stratasys, CAMWorks and Agile PLM.