pneumatic routes/piping
pneumatic routes/piping
(OP)
I am looking for an easier way to put pneumatic tubing and routing into the assemblies, I have the models for all the cylinders, valves and fittings.
I know that if we upgrade to SW Premium the routing add-on will do this, lots more $$$$ plus the extra $$$ per year for the subscription service. (Really tough sell for me here, I have the actual quote from our VAR)
Other than creating 3D sketches and new parts for each piece of tube, does anyone have a better solution for this?
I know that if we upgrade to SW Premium the routing add-on will do this, lots more $$$$ plus the extra $$$ per year for the subscription service. (Really tough sell for me here, I have the actual quote from our VAR)
Other than creating 3D sketches and new parts for each piece of tube, does anyone have a better solution for this?
SW 2013 SP 1.0 x64






RE: pneumatic routes/piping
So you never knew what the display of a routed assembly was going to look like, or how long it would take you to find all the pieces and make sense of it and fix it up enough to stop the boss from wondering what kind of idiot you were.
None of that is SW's fault, but it did cause me to stop using routed assemblies and do pretty much as you suggested.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: pneumatic routes/piping
As far as your re-used parts getting moved on your server. If a part can be used on multiple projects... Then it is a standard part and maybe should live in a common standard parts folder. Then you can add that folder to your REFERENCED DOCUMENTS list. Then every time that folder gets moved, you edit your SYSTEM OPTIONS. Also, every time you have to do this, leave a flaming bag of poo at your IT's door.
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RE: pneumatic routes/piping
Joe Hasik, CSWP
RE: pneumatic routes/piping
We dont do enough to make the ROI short enough, just enough to keep the PITA factor high.
If we start getting some more pneumatics in house and take on some more electrical I can see us pushing for E3 Wireworks or similar.
SW 2013 SP 1.0 x64
RE: pneumatic routes/piping
Joe Hasik, CSWP