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.

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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.

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Key Tips for Selecting Terminal Elements

1. 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.

2. Avoid Flex Pipes: Flex pipes are not supported as terminal elements. Replace them with supported alternatives if necessary.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Avoid Duplicate Selection: The start and end elements cannot be the same. Select distinct elements to proceed.

6. 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.