Now, our selection is even with the pipe turning up in the rack, but 6” south of the existing pipe.ĥ. For the base point prompt, we are going to pick the center line of the existing pipe that is vertical, turning up in the rack. Enter FROM at the command line (it’s also on the Shift+Right-click shortcut menu).Ĥ. Now we can use the FROM modifier to select our X coordinate. This steps freezes our Y,Z coordinates to the direction we want.ģ. YZ at the command line (you should still be in the router prompt).Ģ. We will start out by isolating our yz coordinates by using the. We will have to use a feature called the “FROM” command modifier in combination with point filters or coordinate filters. However, on the turn we don’t have any objects that can give us 2 coordinates (we need the Y and Z now).

When we used the snap tracking, we were able to give the prompt 2 coordinates (the X and the Z, and then with tracking pick the third (Y). The next section is probably the most technically challenging. Type 6 and hit enter to start the router line 6” to the right of the existing pipe. Hover over the existing pipe centerline until a “+” plus appears.

Here are the steps for starting a new line 6” off of the second.ĥ. Let’s walkthrough an example of the first scenario in these steps-run a new line 6” away from an existing line, run the new line 6” past the turn, and then change the elevation so the new pipe BOP matches TOS. Placing objects a distance from a fitting (like a weld-o-let 3” from an elbow or tee). Use the router to line up pipe along the top of steel or beside another pipe.Ģ. Here are a few situations where using snap tracking or point filters are invaluable:ġ. Here’s the link to point tracking in AutoCAD. For today’s topic I wanted to bring back to mind some AutoCAD features that save time for selecting points.

Cadworx pipe commands