Pipeline Insulation: Settings/Configuration

When you call one of the functions for insertion or definition of an insulation, the Insulation ... dialogue window is displayed, enabling you to specify the settings for insulations.

 

Loads settings from a configuration.

The settings are saved with the file extension .INS.

In this section you can select the colour, layer and the isometry symbol.

If you want to take over the colour from the respective pipe parts, activate the Same as part checkbox .

Enabkes you to specify the layer for the insulation. If you want to use layer 40 (transparent representation), activate the Transparent checkbox .

If you want to take over the layer from the respective pipe parts, activate the Same as part checkbox .

Enables you to select the required type symbol for isometric views.

Click the Info button to receive information on the selected part.

Click the Select new button to choose another part.

Select this check box if you want to exclude certain part categories from insulation.

When you select OK, HiCAD accepts the given settings and, whenever possible, inserts insulation on the appropriate object (pipeline, guidelines or parts).

If you have selected a symbol type via Isometry symbol ..., the appropriate symbol is automatically inserted in isometric pipeline views. This applies for specifications for pipelines or guidelines, but not for the assignment of insulations to individual parts!

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