PCC- Pipeline Crossings Check
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
General Info:
- Located in the Add-Ins ribbon.
Usage Instructions:
- To open the PCC-App, either navigate to Add-ins > PCC or type "PCC" into the command line.
- Upon launching the app, you'll find lists displaying all Pressure Networks and Gravity Networks.
- To select all networks, simply click on the "Select All" button. To clear your selection, use the "Clear Selection" button. For selecting networks directly from the drawing, utilize the "Select from Drawing" button. You can choose parts from the Pressure Network (pipes, fittings, or appurtenances) or Gravity Network (Structure or pipes).
- Customize your clash checking preferences by selecting either hard clashes or proximity clashes. To utilize proximity checking, activate ,check the box next to "Clearance" in the options, and input your desired distance.
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To annotate clashes, mark the checkbox labeled "Annotate the clashes". Adjust annotation settings by click the "Settings" button. Options include displaying clash ID, clash point, Network Part 1, network part 2, pipe part 1, pipe part 2, and Clearance. You can also modify the font height by entering a value in the "Font height" text box. If needed, add a sphere for visualization by checking the "Add Sphere" checkbox and entering the desired radius.
- Execute the clash check by clicking the "Check" button. All clashes will be listed in a convenient table format.
- Zoom directly to a clash location by either double-clicking on the clash in the list or right-clicking and selecting "Zoom to".
- To select the two pipe parts involved in a clash, right-click and choose "Select".
- Clear clash annotations swiftly by clicking the "Clear Annotation" button.
Note:
The PCC-Pipelines Grossings Check allows you to:
- Check between two pipe networks, Gravity network with gravity network, pressure network with pressure network, or gravity network with pressure network.
- Perform checks within the same pipe network, Gravity network, or pressure network.
Commands
Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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PCC |
Pipeline Crossings Check |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
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Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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1.1.0 |
Added "Export to HTML" option Fixed bug occurring when the user switches between drawings |
2.0.0 |
What's New in PCC V2 1- Test Management Enhancements -New Test Buttons: Manage your clash tests with buttons for adding, rerunning, resetting, renaming, and deleting tests directly under the clash test table. -Right-Click Context Menu: Easily manage tests using a right-click menu to perform the same actions (add, rerun, reset, rename, delete). 2-Improved Clash Status Management Users can now update the status of clashes directly from the results table using a new dropdown list, with status options like New, Active, Reviewed, Approved, and Resolved. 3- Expanded Annotation Capabilities Customize labels by text, style, and other properties, including displaying clash-specific information such as Test Name, Clash Name, Distance, Status, and more. 4- Save & Load Functionality Export all clash tests, results, and settings to a file and re-import them at any time. This is perfect for saving progress, sharing results, or reviewing previous analyses. 5- Window Maximization The plugin window can now be maximized for better viewing and easier navigation of clash results. 6- Streamlined User Interface Refined UI elements offer a more intuitive user experience, with a better layout for clash result visualization. |
1.0.0 |
Initial release. |