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Using a Non-Standard Pipe Type in HydraCALC

A customer called today asking how to enter a 1″ black plastic underground pipe for the calc. This particular situation sounded unique enough that I did not tell him to add that pipe type to our database, as I would have if he expected to see this pipe type used repeatedly. I told him to…

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Using the Hydratec Software Download Area

Hydratec uses ShareFile to distribute our software installs and updates. New customers, or those without access, must request access to be able to get at these downloads. Access is only available to customers with a Hydratec subscription or those on an update plan. You can access the download area and request access by picking the…

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Including 3D Risers Details in Your NavisWorks Model

From a customer:

Art, I have a couple questions about V50.

If I make a 3D detail will I be able insert it into
navisworks similar to the solidpipes? Can I integrate 3D details with all of my
piping? Second, my understanding of BIM is that upon completion the building
management/owner would be able to see a full building MEP model then select a
part (say a sprinkler valve) and it would display information on what it
is/size/location etc. Is this something that can be done?


1: Yes – If it is on your plan, it will
automatically show in 3D when you go to 3D mode

2: Yes – – One thing to do is to draw it on
your plan right where is would go in real life (ie – the riser room). When you
go to 3D, all the piping and connections to the riser will be in the right place.

3: Not now. Honestly, I think it will be
years before a standard is created for this. Also, each block will need that
info attached to it, and that is a lot of typing for someone

 

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