Valid Element and Selection Errors
1. Please select a valid element. Plumbing-Copilot only supports pipes, pipe fittings, and MEP equipment/fixtures.
Cause: The selected element is not supported by Plumbing Copilot for routing purposes.
Solution: Ensure that the selected element is a valid pipe, pipe fitting, or MEP equipment/fixture, as these are the only supported types.
2. The start and end elements cannot be the same element.
Cause: The start and end elements have been selected as the same object, which is not allowed.
Solution: Choose distinct start and end elements for the routing process.
3. First selection is invalid.
Cause: The is caused by an error in the selection process.
Solution: Try again.
4. Second selection is invalid.
Cause: The is caused by an error in the selection process.
Solution: Try again.
5. Pipe insulation is not a valid element. Please hide the 'Pipe insulations' in the Visibility/Graphics menu and try again.
Cause: Pipe insulation is not supported in the routing process.
Solution:
Hide the 'Pipe insulation' category from the Visibility/Graphics settings and try again.
Press tap while hovering over the element and try to select the actual element and not the insulation.
6. The selected start element does not have a valid system type.
Cause: The start element is missing a valid system type, which is essential for the routing process.
Solution:
Assign a valid system type to the start element or choose another element with a proper system type.
Delete and create the element again.
Make sure the System Type parameter value is not undefined.
7. The selected End element does not have a valid system type.
Cause: The end element is missing a valid system type, which is essential for the routing process.
Solution:
Assign a valid system type to the end element or choose another element with a proper system type.
Delete and create the element again.
Make sure the System Type parameter value is not undefined.
8. The start or end element is not properly contained within a routing element.
Cause: Either the start or end element is not placed inside a valid routing element (e.g., wall, floor, ceiling void).
Solution:
Ensure both elements are fully contained within a valid routing element, or move them into one.
Increase the Tolerance value in the control panel.
9. The {start/end} element is not properly contained within a routing element.
Cause: A more specific instance of the previous error, where either the start or end element is not inside a valid routing element.
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