Hi there!
I was wondering if there is a simple way to show profile with a pipe alignment that goes from a proposed pipe that connects to an existing pipe. I would like to show a profile including the proposed pipe and the existing pipe in the same profile. I know that when creating a pipe profile you can only show one pipe network at a time. Someone had recommended to me to merge the networks (proposed and existing pipes), but also warned me that it can be tricky. I have a network of all the existing pipes and one with proposed pipes, plus a network of demo pipes, and have worked hard to get them to where they are - I am afraid to mess with them. I have created the alignment That is shown in my profile to include the entire length of the pipe- proposed and existing.
I have attached two images: The Plan view shows the Teal colored Proposed pipe leaving the manhole (that has not been created yet), and tying into the Pink existing Steam Pipe. In the Profile view, I am able to show the existing pink steam pipe, but the teal colored proposed pipe doesn't show up. Forgive the pipe leaving the ground and the unfinished nature of the profile image, I have yet to fix my inverts. I thought I would try to trick it by right-clicking the "Profile View Properties," going to "Pipe Networks" tab and hoping I could show it this way. I know that if you do not specify to show a pipe as a crossing pipe, it looks like a regular pipe in the ground. I have it checked in the Pipe Networks/ Show Only Crossing Pipes, and no matter how I check it/uncheck it, it refuses to be seen.
I have been using ACAD C3D for a while now, but have yet to show a proposed pipe tying into an existing pipe scenario before using C3D.
The file is rather large, so don't think uploading is an option.
I need to be able to show that the pipe is Existing and Proposed - I suppose I could just use labels to differentiate, but I think it needs to be legit from A to Z. Client is NASA.
Your help is appreciated!
Michelle
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