1. Determine Terminal Elements
Before generating a route, it is essential to identify the appropriate terminal elements. These elements define the start and end points of the routing process.
Supported Terminal Elements Plumbing Copilot supports the following terminal elements:
Pipes
Pipe fittings
Pipe accessories
Plumbing fixtures with attached pipe connectors
Plumbing and mechanical equipment with attached pipe connectors
Refer to the Supported Terminal Elements section for more details on the supported types and limitations.
Key Tips for Selecting Terminal Elements
Ensure Valid System Types: Terminal elements must have a supported system type . If a system type is undefined, Plumbing Copilot will display an error and the routing process cannot proceed.
Avoid Flex Pipes: Flex pipes are not supported as terminal elements. Replace them with supported alternatives if necessary.
Check Connector Availability:
For end-to-end connections, both the start and end elements must have at least one free connector.
For end-to-pipe connections, the start element must have at least one free connector.
Reference: See the Connection Type section for details on supported connection types and limitations.
Confirm Proper Containment:
Ensure that terminal elements are properly contained within valid routing elements, such as walls, ceilings, or floors.
Reference: See the Supported Terminal Elements section for details on proper containment of terminal elements.
Avoid Duplicate Selection: The start and end elements cannot be the same. Select distinct elements to proceed.
Be Careful of Tilted Elements
Tilted elements with very small angles may cause route generation to fail.
Reference: See the Supported Terminal Elements section for details on supported tilted elements.
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