Pipes Toolbox
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
The Pipes Toolbox application is a bundle of two editors, PipesToolBox and ManholesToolBox.
The Pipes Toolbox editor provides a set of tools that can be used to modify a single pipe or multiple pipes. This includes changing the pipe's name, modify slope and invert elevations, swap parts, show the pipe in plan and profile view among others. All of these tools are available in the the editor's main interface. Similarly, the Manholes Toolbox editor allows the user to quickly modify a single structure or multiple structures, including changing their names, modify depth and sump elevation, swap parts and show the structure in plan and profile view. The ManholesToolBox main interface provides access to these functions.
The program's User Manual, accesible from the menu at the top right corner, explains the tools available in the program.
Commands
Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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ptb |
The pipe editor of the PipesToolBox app can be launched by clicking the corresponding button at the Adds-ins tab or by typing ptb in the command line. |
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mtb |
The manholes (structures) editor of the PipesToolBox app can be launched by clicking the corresponding button at the Adds-ins tab or by typing mtb in the command line. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The Pipes Toolbox app can be installed by running the PipesToolbox.msi file and following the instructions in the wizard. This will install the program in the following location: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins.
The first time the application is launched, the user will be asked to validate the license. The program will provide a Request Code that the user has to send to support@vantecsolutions.com along with the purchase order. Within 24 hours we will send you back an Authorization Code that will let you run the program. In the meantime, the program can be run on trial mode.
To uninstall the program, execute the same PipesToolbox.msi file and follow the instructions.
Additional Information
Known Issues
None.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
If you have any questions regarding the licencing or use of the program, or any suggestions or bugs to report, please contact us at support@vantecsolutions.com.
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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5.1.2 |
Release 5.1.2 * Added 2024 product support Release 5.0 * Added 2023 product support * Assign pipe elevations using depth from rim option. * Add static labels with the pipe invert and crown elevation at the cursor location. Release 5.0 * Added 2023 product support * Assign pipe elevations using depth from rim option. * Add static labels with the pipe invert and crown elevation at the cursor location. Release 4.0 * Added 2021 product support * Added new functionality: hover over a pipe and automatically retrieve the pipe invert and crown elevation. Release 4.0 * Added 2021 product support * Added new functionality: hover over a pipe and automatically retrieve the pipe invert and crown elevation. Release 4.0 * Added 2021 product support * Added new functionality: hover over a pipe and automatically retrieve the pipe invert and crown elevation. Release 3.0 * Added 2020 product support Release 2.0 * Added 2019 product support * When swapping pipe parts, the user can choose to hold the centerline elevation of the pipe |
5.0 |
Release 5.0 * Added 2023 product support * Assign pipe elevations using depth from rim option. * Add static labels with the pipe invert and crown elevation at the cursor location. Release 4.0 * Added 2021 product support * Added new functionality: hover over a pipe and automatically retrieve the pipe invert and crown elevation. Release 4.0 * Added 2021 product support * Added new functionality: hover over a pipe and automatically retrieve the pipe invert and crown elevation. Release 4.0 * Added 2021 product support * Added new functionality: hover over a pipe and automatically retrieve the pipe invert and crown elevation. Release 3.0 * Added 2020 product support Release 2.0 * Added 2019 product support * When swapping pipe parts, the user can choose to hold the centerline elevation of the pipe |
4.0 |
Release 4.0 * Added 2021 product support * Added new functionality: hover over a pipe and automatically retrieve the pipe invert and crown elevation. Release 3.0 * Added 2020 product support Release 2.0 * Added 2019 product support * When swapping pipe parts, the user can choose to hold the centerline elevation of the pipe |
1.3 |
Release 1.3 * Added 2020 product support Release 1.2 * Added 2019 product support * When swapping pipe parts, the user can choose to hold the centerline elevation of the pipe |
1.2 |
Fourth Release: * Added 2019 product support * When swapping pipe parts, the user can choose to hold the centerline elevation of the pipe |
1.1 |
Third release: This version allows users to edit pipes with the "by slope" flow direction method. |