ATTENTION, MetaPiping and MetaStructure internally use MKS units during modelization and calculation. So, the units of the parameters of commands must be entered in MKS units too.

MKS Base Units :

Physical quantity	MKS unit	Unit symbol
Length	metre	m
Mass	kilogram	kg
Time	second	s

MKS Derived Units (informative) :

Derived quantity	Expression in MKS base units	Derived unit	Symbol
Velocity	m·s⁻¹	—	m/s
Acceleration	m·s⁻²	—	m/s²
Force	kg·m·s⁻²	newton	N
Work / Energy	kg·m²·s⁻²	joule	J
Power	kg·m²·s⁻³	watt	W
Pressure	kg·m⁻¹·s⁻²	pascal	Pa
Momentum	kg·m·s⁻¹	—	—
Density	kg·m⁻³	—	—
Viscosity (dynamic)	kg·m⁻¹·s⁻¹	pascal·second	Pa·s
Electric charge	A·s	coulomb	C
Electric potential	kg·m²·s⁻³·A⁻¹	volt	V
Magnetic flux	kg·m²·s⁻²·A⁻¹	weber	Wb
Magnetic flux density	kg·s⁻²·A⁻¹	tesla	T

CustomCommand

A custom command is simply a LIST of MetaPiping existing commands.

1. Creation

A CustomCommand object can be created by study and design object via createCommand method :

# Python script
cmd = design.createCommand("MyCommand1")
# ...

or

# Python script
cmd = study.createCommand("MyCommand1", metal)

See the description of the object design

See the description of the object study

2. Properties

Name	Return	Description
addSubCommand	Bool	Add an existing command by a name and command params (array)

Example :

Imagine a customCommand cmd where we want to draw a new pipe. The parameters are a first node N1, a second node N2, a size of pipe (float), a direction (Vector3D), and a currentPipingValues :

# Python script
params = []
params.append(N1)
params.append(N2)
params.append(size*dir[0])
params.append(size*dir[1])
params.append(size*dir[2])
params.append(0.0)
params.append(0.0)
params.append(0.0)
params.append(currentPipingValues)

valid = cmd.addSubCommand("DrawPipingCommand", params)

You can also write the command in this way :

# Python script
valid = cmd.addSubCommand("DrawPipingCommand", [N1, N2, size*dir[0], size*dir[1], size*dir[2], 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, currentPipingValues])

Every command has its own param list !

Return False if the command name doesn’t exists or the params are incorrect.

3. Execution

Finally, a CustomCommand (cmd in the example) can be executed by study or design object via executeCommand method:

# Python script
design.executeCommand(cmd)

or

# Python script
study.executeCommand(cmd, dir) # metaL and fre will be modified in dir

4. Common objects

Two general objects control all properties of current tee, current material, current section, current bend radius…

- CurrentTeeValues
- CurrentPipingValues

You can set the wanted properties before creating a command and share these properties for all commands.

To use these objects, you need to import the classes in your Python script :

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import CurrentPipingValues, CurrentTeeValues

4.1 CurrentTeeValues

If you need to create a tee, you can create a CurrentTeeValues object and initialize its properties :

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import CurrentTeeValues

currentTeeValues = CurrentTeeValues()
currentTeeValues.Type = TeeType.BranchConnection
currentTeeValues.CollectorSize = 0.1429
currentTeeValues.BranchSize = 0.1429
...

If you don’t need to create a tee but need to have a CurrentTeeValues for the command, just create an empty object :

# Python script
currentTeeValues = CurrentTeeValues()

According to the type of tee, only several properties must be set.

PROPERTIES :

Name	Type	Description	Default value
Type	TeeType	Type of tee	BranchConnection (see below)
TN	Float	Branch pipe wall thickness	0
RP	Float	Branch Outer Radius	0
PD	Float	Pad Thickness for Reinforced Fabricated Tees	0
R2	Float	Branch-to-run Fillet Radius	0
RX	Float	Transition Radius	0
Angle	Float	Angle between run and branch	0
CollectorSize	Float	Length of run	0.3
BranchSize	Float	Length of branch	0.3

The type TeeType is an enumeration with the following values:

Value	Description
BranchConnection	Branch connection
WeldingTee	Butt welding tee
NonStandard	Junction of elements
Fabricated	Reinforced or un-reinforced fabricated tee
SweepoletFlush	Bonney Forge Sweepolet® (flush welded)
SweepoletAsWelded	Bonney Forge Sweepolet® (as welded)
Weldolet	Bonney Forge Weldolet®
ExtrudedOutlet	Extruded Outlet or Extruded welding tee
WeldedInContourInsert	Welded-in contour insert
BranchWeldedOnFitting	Branch welded-on fitting
Lateral	Piping lateral connection per WRC Bulletin 360
PartialPenetration	Branch connection with partial penetration welds or fillet welds

See an example of creation of a CurrentTeeValues.

4.2 CurrentPipingValues

The CurrentPipingValues object contains all properties needed for piping and beam element as layer, material, section, bend radius…

The easiest way to create a CurrentPipingValues object is to get the current one from design:

# Python script
currentPipingValues = design.getCurrentPipingValues()

or in study, where no values are set, you can create an empty one and fill the desired properties :

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import CurrentPipingValues

currentPipingValues = CurrentPipingValues()

Properties :

Property	Type	Description
Layer	Layer	For all element : see types page
Label	String	For all element
MaterialName	String	Name of the material
SpecMaterial	MaterialModel	For all piping element : see types page
SectionName	String	Name of the section
SpecPipe	PipeModel	For all piping element : see types page
SpecSection	SpecificationPipe
IsGlue	Bool	For composite only
MKS_BendRadius	Float	For bend only : Radius
MKS_BendMiter	Bool	For bend only : Miter or not ?
MKS_BendSpacing	Float	For bend only : Length of miter elements
MKS_BendElements	Int	For bend only : Number of miter elements
MKS_BendFlange	Int	For bend only : Number of flanges
MKS_BendFlex	Float	For bend only : Flexibility
SpecBend	SpecificationBend	For bend only : see types page
MKS_ReducerLength	Float	For reducer only : Length
MKS_ReducerAngle	Float	For reducer only : Angle
MKS_ReducerFlexibilityFactor	Float	For reducer only : Flexibility factor
MKS_ReducerL12	Float	For reducer only : L12 value
MKS_ReducerR12	Float	For reducer only : R12 value
SpecReducer	SpecificationReducer	For reducer only : see types page
NodeJointType	JointType	Node joint type see types page
MKS_NodeMismatch	Float	Mismatch at node
MKS_NodeFilletLength	Float	Fillet length at node
MKS_NodeTMax	Float	TMax at node
NextNodeName	String	Force the name of the next node
LongWeldType	LongWeldType	Type of longitudinal weld see types page
MKS_LongWeldMismatch	Float	Mismatch of longitudinal weld
MKS_EffectiveDiameter	Float	Class 1 only : effective diameter of pipe section
MKS_EffectiveThickness	Float	Class 1 only : effective thickness of pipe section
MKS_SpecBeamSection	BeamSection	For beam only : see types page
BeamExtremity1	BeamExtremity	For beam only : see types page
BeamExtremity2	BeamExtremity	For beam only : see types page
BeamIndexExtremity1	Int	For beam only : the index of the beam to apply the BeamExtremity1
BeamIndexExtremity2	Int	For beam only : the index of the beam to apply the BeamExtremity2
BeamOffset1	Float	For beam only : offset at extremity1 after BeamExtremity
BeamOffset2	Float	For beam only : offset at extremity2 after BeamExtremity
BeamJoint1	Joint	For beam only : joint at extremity1 see types page
BeamJoint2	Joint	For beam only : joint at extremity2 see types page
Joint1PlateMaterial	MaterialModel	For beam only, bolted joint1 : plate material see types page
Joint1BoltMaterial	MaterialModel	For beam only, bolted joint1 : bolt material see types page
Joint1WeldMaterial	MaterialModel	For beam only, welded joint1 : weld material see types page
Joint2PlateMaterial	MaterialModel	For beam only, bolted joint2 : plate material see types page
Joint2BoltMaterial	MaterialModel	For beam only, bolted joint2 : bolt material see types page
Joint2WeldMaterial	MaterialModel	For beam only, welded joint2 : weld material see types page
BeamBucklingX	Float	For beam only : buckling along X
BeamBucklingY	Float	For beam only : buckling along Y
BeamBucklingZ	Float	For beam only : buckling along Z
BeamLTBModel	LTBModel	For beam only : LTB model see types page
BeamIsCable	Bool	For beam only : is the beam a cable ?

See the description of the object MaterialModel

5. All commands

A command is an instruction to MetaPiping/MetaStructure to modify the 3D model (metaL)

All commands can be imported via Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core library :

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import xxxCommand # Replace xxxCommand by a real command

cmd = xxxCommand() # Replace xxxCommand by a real command
...

5.1 Common commands

5.1.1 ChangeDirectionCommand

Change the direction of an element (piping element or beam).

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing element
DX	Float	X component of the new direction
DY	Float	Y component of the new direction
DZ	Float	Z component of the new direction
Shift	Bool	Shift the next elements ?

REM : (DX, DY, DZ) will replace the DL vector of the element.

5.1.2 ChangeElementIndexCommand

Change the position (index) of an element in model.Elements.

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing element
Index	Int	New index

REM : Index start from 0

5.1.3 ChangeElementLabelCommand

Change the label of an element.

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing element
Label	String	New label

5.1.4 ChangeElementLengthCommand

Change the length of an element (piping element or beam). Not bend.

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing element
Length	Float	New length
Shift	Bool	Shift the next elements ?

REM : if length = 0, the element will be removed and the adjacent ones reconnected.

REM : if shift = False, the new length must not exceed the actual length + next element length.

5.1.5 ChangeElementXDirCommand

Change the XDir direction of an element. XDir represents the local X (weak axis) for a beam.

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing element
XDir	Vector3D	New direction

REM : Vector3D comes from the library System.Windows.Media.Media3D

# Python script
from System.Windows.Media.Media3D import Vector3D

XDir = Vector3D(1, 0, 0)
...

5.1.6 ChangeNodesElementCommand

Change Node1 and Node2 of an element. Only for beams !!!

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing beam
Node1	Node	New existing Node1
Node2	Node	New existing Node2

5.1.7 CopyCommand

Copy a list of elements in translation, rotation or mirror with repetition.

Param	Type	Description
Elements	List<Element>	List of existing element
Mode	CopyMode	see below
Params	List<double>	Params of the copy, see below
Repetition	Int	1 by default, only for translation and rotation

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(element1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Params = List[double]()
Params.Add(10)
...

CopyMode :

CopyMode.Translation
CopyMode.Rotation
CopyMode.Mirror

Params :

CopyMode.Translation :
    - Params[0] = Dx
    - Params[1] = Dy
    - Params[2] = Dz
CopyMode.Rotation :
    - Params[0] = Xcenter
    - Params[1] = Ycenter
    - Params[2] = Zcenter
    - Params[3] = 0 for global Xaxis, 1 for global Yaxis, 2 for global Zaxis
    - Params[4] = Angle
CopyMode.Mirror :
    - Params[0] = Nx
    - Params[1] = Ny
    - Params[2] = Nz
    - Params[3] = Nd

REM : (Dx, Dy, Dz) is the translation vector

REM : The rotation rotates Angle ° around (Xcenter, Ycenter, Zcenter) and a specified global axis

REM : (Nx, Ny, Nz, Nd) are the parametric values of a global plane

5.1.8 CutCommandEx

Cut an element (piping or beam) in two parts from a node and a distance.

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing element
Node	Node	One of the 2 extremities of the element
Distance	Float	Distance of the cut from node along the element
NodeName	String	Name of the new node
Intersection	Bool	Use the intersection points in case of adjacent bends ?

REM : if Intersection = True, the distance is given from that point instead of the node

5.1.9 CutNCommandEx

Cut an element (piping or beam) in aNumber of equal elements. aNumber > 1.

Param	Type	Description
Element	Element	Existing element
Number	Float	Number of elements
Intersection	Bool	Use the intersection points in case of adjacent bends ?

REM : if Intersection = True, the distance to cut is given from that point instead of the extremity nodes

5.1.10 MergeCommand

Merge of 2 colinear elements of same type and properties on node.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Selected node

REM : the node will be removed as well as force/moment on that node, lump mass, Local coordinates…

5.1.11 ModifyPipingSectionCommand

Modify the section of pipings. Set the section in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Pipings	List<Piping>	List of existing pipings
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Piping
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Pipings = List[Piping]()
Pipings.Add(piping1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Piping

5.1.12 ModifyStressOnOffCommand

Modify the stress On/Off property of pipings. The list can contain object but the command will operate only on piping.

Param	Type	Description
Pipings	List<object>	List of objects
Value	Bool	True = On, False = Off

# Python script
from System import object
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Pipings = List[object]()
Pipings.Add(piping1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.1.13 MoveNodesCommand

Move a list of nodes in translation

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of node
DX	Float	X component of the translation
DY	Float	Y component of the translation
DZ	Float	Z component of the translation
Update	Bool	Update adjacent elements on nodes

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.1.14 MoveNodesCommand

Move a list of nodes in translation, rotation or mirror

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
Mode	MoveMode	See types page
Params	List<double>	See below

# Python script
from System import Double
from System.Collections.Generic import List
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Node

...
# Creation of a C# List
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

Params = List[Double]()
Params.Add(0)
Params.Add(0)
Params.Add(1)
...

Params :

MoveMode.Translation :
    - Params[0] = Dx
    - Params[1] = Dy
    - Params[2] = Dz
MoveMode.Rotation :
    - Params[0] = Xcenter
    - Params[1] = Ycenter
    - Params[2] = Zcenter
    - Params[3] = 0 for global Xaxis, 1 for global Yaxis, 2 for global Zaxis
    - Params[4] = Angle
MoveMode.Mirror :
    - Params[0] = Nx
    - Params[1] = Ny
    - Params[2] = Nz
    - Params[3] = Nd  

REM : (Dx, Dy, Dz) is the translation vector

REM : The rotation rotates Angle ° around (Xcenter, Ycenter, Zcenter) and a specified global axis

REM : (Nx, Ny, Nz, Nd) are the parametric values of a global plane

5.1.15 RemoveElementCommand

Remove a list of elements.

Param	Type	Description
Elements	List<Element>	List of element

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(element1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.1.16 SetDesignConditionCommand

Set the design conditions on pipings.

Param	Type	Description
Design	OperatingCondition	See types page
Pipings	List<Piping>	List of pipings

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Piping
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Pipings = List[Piping]()
Pipings.Add(piping1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Piping

5.1.17 SetEndConditionCommand

Set the connection on nodes.

Param	Type	Description
JointType	JointType	See types page
Mismatch	Float	Mismatch for butt welds, as welded
FilletLength	Float	Length of fillet weld
TMax	Float	tmax for Class 1 transition within 1:3 slope envelope
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.1.18 SetRoomTemperatureCommand

Set the room temperature on elements.

Param	Type	Description
Temperature	Float	Room temperature, can be None
Elements	List<Element>	List of elements

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(element1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

REM : set Temperature = None to remove the property to the selected elements

5.2 Anchor

5.2.1 CreateAnchorCommand

Add an anchor on nodes. Added on model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Kx	float	Stiffness along X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Ky	float	Stiffness along Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kz	float	Stiffness along Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krx	float	Stiffness around X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kry	float	Stiffness around Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krz	float	Stiffness around Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.2.2 ModifyRestraintsToAnchorCommand

Modify selected restraints to anchor.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of existing restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Kx	float	Stiffness along X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Ky	float	Stiffness along Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kz	float	Stiffness along Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krx	float	Stiffness around X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kry	float	Stiffness around Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krz	float	Stiffness around Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.3 Anchor plate

5.3.1 CreateAnchorPlateCommand

Add an anchor plate on a node. Added on model.Restraints.

Only available on MetaStructure.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Existing node
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Element	Element	Attached element on node. Must be a beam
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Kx	float	Stiffness along X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Ky	float	Stiffness along Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kz	float	Stiffness along Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krx	float	Stiffness around X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kry	float	Stiffness around Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krz	float	Stiffness around Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
AnchorPlate	AnchorPlate	Temporary plate, see types page
PlateMaterial	MaterialModel	Plate material, can be None, see types page
WeldMaterial	MaterialModel	Weld material, can be None, see types page

REM : a temporary anchor plate must be created first

REM : the label of the temporary AnchorPlate will be used

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import AnchorPlate

anchorPlate = AnchorPlate()
...

More info on the anchor plate definition

5.3.2 ModifyRestraintsToAnchorPlateCommand

Modify selected restraints to anchor plate. Only available on MetaStructure.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of existing restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Element	Element	Attached element on node. Must be a beam
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Kx	float	Stiffness along X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Ky	float	Stiffness along Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kz	float	Stiffness along Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krx	float	Stiffness around X: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Kry	float	Stiffness around Y: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Krz	float	Stiffness around Z: 0 if free, > 0 if rigid
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
AnchorPlate	AnchorPlate	Temporary plate, see types page
PlateMaterial	MaterialModel	Plate material, can be None, see types page
WeldMaterial	MaterialModel	Weld material, can be None, see types page

REM : a temporary anchor plate must be created first

REM : the label of the temporary AnchorPlate will be used

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.4 Beam

5.4.1 AddBeamCommand

Add a predefined beam with its properties. Set the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the beam - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the beam - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
E	Float	Young modulus - 0 if property from material
R1	Bool	Extremity1 released ?
R2	Bool	Extremity2 released ?
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the beam
LocalX	Float	X component of weak X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of weak X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of weak X axis
Type	BeamSectionType	See types page
SectionName	String	Name of the section
H	Float	Height of the section
B	Float	Width of the section
Tw	Float	Thickness of the web
Tf	Float	Thickness of the flanges
A	Float	Section area
Ax	Float	Shear area in X axis
Ay	Float	Shear area in Y axis
Ix	Float	Weak inertia around X
Iy	Float	Strong inertia around Y
It	Float	Torsional inertia
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for material definition

5.4.2 AddBeamCommand

Add a beam based on current piping and structure values. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the beam - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the beam - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the beam
LocalX	Float	X component of weak X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of weak X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of weak X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.4.3 AddBeamCommand

Add an already created beam.

Param	Type	Description
Beam	Beam	Already created beam - cannot be None

5.4.4 ChangeBeamBucklingCommand

Change the buckling values of an existing beam.

Param	Type	Description
Beam	Beam	Existing beam
BucklingX	Float	Buckling along X
BucklingY	Float	Buckling along Y
BucklingZ	Float	Buckling along Z
LTBModel	LTBModel	See types page

5.4.5 ChangeBeamCableCommand

Change the Cable property of an existing beam.

Param	Type	Description
Beam	Beam	Existing beam
Cable	Bool	True or False

5.4.6 ChangeBeamExtremityCommand

Change the graphic ending of an existing beam.

Param	Type	Description
Beam	Beam	Existing beam
Side	Int	1 or 2
BeamExtremity	BeamExtremity	see types page
BeamIndex	Int	Index of connected beam
Offset	Float	Offset of the ending beam plane

5.4.7 InsertBeamCommand

Insert a beam tangent to the preceding element. Set the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the beam
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
E	Float	Young modulus - 0 if property from material
R1	Bool	Extremity1 released ?
R2	Bool	Extremity2 released ?
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the beam
LocalX	Float	X component of weak X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of weak X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of weak X axis
Type	BeamSectionType	See types page
SectionName	String	Name of the section
H	Float	Height of the section
B	Float	Width of the section
Tw	Float	Thickness of the web
Tf	Float	Thickness of the flanges
A	Float	Section area
Ax	Float	Shear area in X axis
Ay	Float	Shear area in Y axis
Ix	Float	Weak inertia around X
Iy	Float	Strong inertia around Y
It	Float	Torsional inertia
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for material definition

5.4.8 ModifyBeamCommand

Modify an existing beam. Set the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Beam	Beam	Existing beam
E	Float	Young modulus - 0 if property from material
R1	Bool	Extremity1 released ?
R2	Bool	Extremity2 released ?
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the beam
LocalX	Float	X component of weak X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of weak X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of weak X axis
Type	BeamSectionType	See types page
SectionName	String	Name of the section
H	Float	Height of the section
B	Float	Width of the section
Tw	Float	Thickness of the web
Tf	Float	Thickness of the flanges
A	Float	Section area
Ax	Float	Shear area in X axis
Ay	Float	Shear area in Y axis
Ix	Float	Weak inertia around X
Iy	Float	Strong inertia around Y
It	Float	Torsional inertia
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for material definition

5.4.9 ModifyBeamCommand

Modify an existing beam based on current piping and structure values. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Beam	Beam	Existing beam
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the beam
LocalX	Float	X component of weak X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of weak X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of weak X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.4.10 ModifyBeamCommand

Modify an existing beam based only on current piping and structure values. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Beam	Beam	Existing beam
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.4.11 ModifyBeamSectionCommand

Modify the section of a list of beam based only on current piping and structure values. Set the section in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Beams	List<Beam>	Existing beams
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section definition

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Beam
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Beams = List[Beam]()
Beams.Add(beam1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.4.12 RemoveBeamConnectivityCommand

Remove the selected beams from the ExtremityaBeam and Extremity2Beam properties of all beams of the metal before these selected beams will be removed.

Param	Type	Description
Elements	List<Element>	List of beams that must be disconnected to all beams

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(element1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

REM : The command will check that the Elements are beams.

5.5 Bellow

5.5.1 AddBellowCommand

Add a bellow. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the bellow - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the bellow - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
Type	BellowType	See below
DistributedMass	Float	Distributed mass of the bellow
PressureArea	Float	Pressure area
AxialStiffness	Float	Axial stiffness
LateralStiffness	Float	Lateral stiffness
AngularStiffness	Float	Angular stiffness
TorsionalStiffness	Float	Torsional stiffness
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

BellowType :

BellowType.Axial
BellowType.LateralSingle
BellowType.LateralAll
BellowType.AngularSingle
BellowType.AngularAll

5.5.2 InsertBellowCommand

Insert a bellow tangent to the preceding element. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the bellow
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
Type	BellowType	See below
DistributedMass	Float	Distributed mass of the bellow
PressureArea	Float	Pressure area
AxialStiffness	Float	Axial stiffness
LateralStiffness	Float	Lateral stiffness
AngularStiffness	Float	Angular stiffness
TorsionalStiffness	Float	Torsional stiffness
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

BellowType :

BellowType.Axial
BellowType.LateralSingle
BellowType.LateralAll
BellowType.AngularSingle
BellowType.AngularAll

5.5.3 ModifyBellowCommand

Modify an existing bellow based on current piping values. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Bellow	Bellow	Existing bellow
Type	BellowType	See below
DistributedMass	Float	Distributed mass of the bellow
PressureArea	Float	Pressure area
AxialStiffness	Float	Axial stiffness
LateralStiffness	Float	Lateral stiffness
AngularStiffness	Float	Angular stiffness
TorsionalStiffness	Float	Torsional stiffness
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

BellowType :

BellowType.Axial
BellowType.LateralSingle
BellowType.LateralAll
BellowType.AngularSingle
BellowType.AngularAll

5.6 Bend

5.6.1 AddBendCommand

Add a bend from a node. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	First extremity of the bend
X2	Float	X coordinate of the second extremity of the bend
Y2	Float	Y coordinate of the second extremity of the bend
Z2	Float	Z coordinate of the second extremity of the bend
X3	Float	X coordinate of the intersection point
Y3	Float	Y coordinate of the intersection point
Z3	Float	Z coordinate of the intersection point
Angle	Float	Angle of the bend
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.6.2 AddBendCommand

Add a bend between 2 nodes. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the bend
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the bend
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

REM : the preceding and next element will be extended to the bend.

5.6.3 InsertBendCommand

Insert a bend on a node. Set the properties, the section and the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.6.4 InsertBendCommand

Insert a bend at (X, Y, Z). Set the properties, the section and the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
X	Float	Inserting X coordinate
Y	Float	Inserting Y coordinate
Z	Float	Inserting Z coordinate
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

REM : a node must exists at (X, Y, Z)

5. 6.5 ModifyBendCommand

Modify an existing bend. Set the new properties, the section and the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Bend	Bend	Existing bend
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.7 Flange

5.7.1 AddFlangeCommand

Add a flange. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the flange - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the flange - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
EndMass	Bool	Mass at the end ?
Mass	Float	Mass of the flange
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
FlangeDiameter	Float	Diameter
FlangeThickness	Float	Thickness
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.7.2 InsertFlangeCommand

Insert a flange on a node. Set the section and the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the flange
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
EndMass	Bool	Mass at the end ?
Mass	Float	Mass of the flange
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
FlangeDiameter	Float	Diameter
FlangeThickness	Float	Thickness
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.7.3 ModifyFlangeCommand

Modify an existing flange. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Flange	Flange	Existing flange
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
EndMass	Bool	Mass at the end ?
Mass	Float	Mass of the flange
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
FlangeDiameter	Float	Diameter
FlangeThickness	Float	Thickness
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.8 Hanger

5.8.1 CreateConstantHangerCommand

Add a constant hanger on nodes. Added to model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the hanger direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the hanger direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the hanger direction
Stiffness	Float	Stiffness, must be equal to 0
Force	Float	Pre-compression/pre-tension force
Pinned	PinnedCase	See types page, must be equal to PinnedCase.Design
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.8.2 CreateVariableHangerCommand

Add a variable hanger on nodes. Added to model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the hanger direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the hanger direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the hanger direction
Stiffness	Float	Stiffness, must be > 0
Force	Float	Pre-compression/pre-tension force
Pinned	PinnedCase	See types page, must be equal to PinnedCase.Design
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.8.3 ModifyRestraintsToConstantHangerCommand

Modify a list of restraints to constant hanger.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the hanger direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the hanger direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the hanger direction
Stiffness	Float	Stiffness, must be equal to 0
Force	Float	Pre-compression/pre-tension force
Pinned	PinnedCase	See types page, must be equal to PinnedCase.Design
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.8.4 ModifyRestraintsToVariableHangerCommand

Modify a list of restraints to variable hanger.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the hanger direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the hanger direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the hanger direction
Stiffness	Float	Stiffness, must be > 0
Force	Float	Pre-compression/pre-tension force
Pinned	PinnedCase	See types page, must be equal to PinnedCase.Design
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.9 Load

TO DO…

5.10 Matrix

5.10.1 AddMatrixCommand

Add a matrix element. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the matrix - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the matrix - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
LocalZX	Float	X component of local Z axis
LocalZY	Float	Y component of local Z axis
LocalZZ	Float	Z component of local Z axis
S11	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S21	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S22	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S31	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S32	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S33	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S41	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S42	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S43	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S44	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S51	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S52	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S53	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S54	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S55	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S61	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S62	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S63	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S64	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S65	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S66	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
Diameter	Float	Diameter
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the matrix
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.10.2 InsertMatrixCommand

Insert a matrix element on a node. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the matrix
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
LocalZX	Float	X component of local Z axis
LocalZY	Float	Y component of local Z axis
LocalZZ	Float	Z component of local Z axis
S11	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S21	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S22	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S31	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S32	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S33	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S41	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S42	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S43	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S44	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S51	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S52	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S53	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S54	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S55	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S61	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S62	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S63	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S64	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S65	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S66	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
Diameter	Float	Diameter
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the matrix
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.10.3 ModifyMatrixCommand

Modify an existing matrix element. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Matrix	Matrix	Existing matrix
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
LocalZX	Float	X component of local Z axis
LocalZY	Float	Y component of local Z axis
LocalZZ	Float	Z component of local Z axis
S11	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S21	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S22	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S31	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S32	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S33	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S41	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S42	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S43	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S44	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S51	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S52	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S53	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S54	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S55	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S61	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S62	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S63	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S64	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S65	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
S66	Float	Element in the symetric 6x6 matrix
Diameter	Float	Diameter
MassModel	MassModel	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass of the matrix
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.11 Node

5.11.1 AddLocalCoordinateSystemCommand

Add a local coordinate system on an existing node. Added on model.DLCSs.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Existing node
X	Vector3D	X direction
Z	Vector3D	Z direction

# Python script
from System.Windows.Media.Media3D import Vector3D

X = Vector3D(1, 0, 0)
Z = Vector3D(0, 0, 1)
...

5.11.2 AddLumpedMassCommand

Add a lumped mass on an existing node. Added on model.LumpedMasses.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Existing node
Mass	Float	Mass on node

5.11.3 AddNodeCommand

Add a node. Set all connection properties in CurrentPipingValues first. Added to model.Nodes.

Param	Type	Description
X	Float	X coordinate
Y	Float	Y coordinate
Z	Float	Z coordinate
Name	String	Node name
NewPoint	Bool	True or False
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.11.4 AddNodeCommand

Add a node. Set all connection properties in CurrentPipingValues first. Added to model.Nodes.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Node created outside the command
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.11.5 AddNodesCommand

Add a list of nodes based on coordinates and CurrentPipingValues. Added to model.Nodes.

Param	Type	Description
Points	List<Point3D>	List of Point3D
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

# Python script
from System.Windows.Media.Media3D import Point3D

pt = Point3D(0, 0, 0)
...

5.11.6 ModifyLocalCoordinateSystemCommand

Modify an existing local coordinate system.

Param	Type	Description
DLCS	DLCS	Existing local coordinate system, see types page
X	Vector3D	X direction
Z	Vector3D	Z direction

# Python script
from System.Windows.Media.Media3D import Vector3D

X = Vector3D(1, 0, 0)
Z = Vector3D(0, 0, 1)
...

5.11.7 ModifyLumpedMassCommand

Modify an existing lump mass.

Param	Type	Description
LumpedMass	LumpedMass	See types page
Mass	Float	Mass on node

5.11.8 ModifyNodeCommand

Modify an existing node.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Existing node
Name	String	Name
Mismatch	Float	Mismatch for butt welds, as welded
FilletLength	Float	Length of fillet weld
TMax	Float	tmax for Class 1 transition within 1:3 slope envelope
JointType	JointType	See types page

5.11.9 ModifyNodeNameCommand

Modify the name of a node.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Existing node
Name	String	Name

5.11.10 RemoveEmptyNodeCommand

Remove nodes that are not connected to elements. Removed from model.Nodes.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of Point3D

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

Nodes = List[Node]()
...

5.11.11 RemoveLocalCoordinateSystemCommand

Remove an existing local coordinate system. Removed from model.DLCSs.

Param	Type	Description
DLCS	DLCS	Existing local coordinate system, see types page

5.11.12 RemoveLumpedMassCommand

Remove a lump mass. Removed from model.LumpedMasses.

Param	Type	Description
LumpedMass	LumpedMass	See types page

5.12 Node link

5.12.1 AddNodeLinkCommand

Add a link between a node of a linked piping model and multiple nodes of current structural model. Added in model.Links.

Param	Type	Description
StudyID	Int	The Id of the linked study of the piping model
ExternalNode	Node	A piping node in the linked piping model
NodeList	List<Node>	List of nodes of the current structural model
StaticFriction	Float	Static friction of the contact
DynamicFriction	Float	Dynamic friction of the contact
Clamp	Clamp	U-bolt object at node - can be None. See types page

# Python script
from System.Collections.Generic import List
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Clamp, Node

...
# Creation of a C# List
nodes = List[Node]()
nodes.Add(N1)
...

ubolt = Clamp()
...

5.12.2 ModifyNodeLinkCommand

Modify an existing node link.

Param	Type	Description
Link	NodeLink	Existing node link, see types page
NodeList	List<Node>	List of nodes of the current structural model
StaticFriction	Float	Static friction of the contact
DynamicFriction	Float	Dynamic friction of the contact
Clamp	Clamp	U-bolt object at node - can be None. See types page

5.12.3 RemoveNodeLinkCommand

Remove a node link from model.Links.

Param	Type	Description
Link	NodeLink	Existing node link, see types page

5.13 Pipe

5.13.1 DrawPipingCommand

Add a pipe, with possible bend (if not tangent to preceding element) or reducer (if other section).

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the pipe - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the pipe - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	Current piping properties (see §4.2)

REM : LocalX, LocalY, LocalZ can be set to (0, 0, 0)

5.13.2 DrawPipingCommand

Add a pipe, with possible bend (if not tangent to preceding element) or reducer (if other section).

Param	Type	Description
X	Float	X coordinate of Node1
Y	Float	Y coordinate of Node1
Z	Float	Z coordinate of Node1
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	Current piping properties (see §4.2)

REM : a start node must exists at (X, Y, Z)

5.13.3 ModifyPipeCommand

Modify an existing pipe. Set the properties, the section and the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Pipe	Pipe	Existing pipe
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.14 Reducer

5.14.1 AddReducerCommand

Add a reducer. Set the properties, the end section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the reducer - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the reducer - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Section	PipeSection	Start section, see below
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

See the description of the object PipeSection

5.14.2 InsertReducerCommand

Insert a reducer on a node. Set the properties, the end section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the reducer
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Section	PipeSection	Start section, see below
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section2 and material definition

See the description of the object PipeSection

5.14.3 ModifyReducerCommand

Modify an existing reducer. Set the properties, the section and the material in PipingValues1 and PipingValues2 first.

Param	Type	Description
Reducer	Reducer	Existing reducer
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Angle	Float	Angle
FlexibilityFactor	Float	Flexibility factor
R12	Float	Class 1 only
L12	Float	Class 1 only
PipingValues1	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section1 and material definition
PipingValues2	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section2 definition

5.15 Restraint

5.15.1 CreateMultiRestraintCommand

Add a multi-restraint on nodes. Added to model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Kx	Float	Translational stiffness along X
Ky	Float	Translational stiffness along Y
Kz	Float	Translational stiffness along Z
Krx	Float	Rotational stiffness around X
Kry	Float	Rotational stiffness around Y
Krz	Float	Rotational stiffness around Z
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.2 CreateNonLinearRestraintCommand

Add a non-linear restraint on nodes. Added to model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the restraint direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the restraint direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the restraint direction
Stiffness	Float	Translational Spring Constant
Gapm	Float	Negative gap
K1m	Float	First spring constant in the negative direction
K2m	Float	Second spring constant in the negative direction
FLm	Float	Reaction at stiffness transition from K1m to K2m
Gapp	Float	Positive gap
K1p	Float	First spring constant in the positive direction
K2p	Float	Second spring constant in the positive direction
FLp	Float	Reaction at stiffness transition from K1p to K2p
Mu	Float	Coulomb coefficient of friction between the pipe and the support
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.3 CreateRestraintCommand

Add a translational restraint on nodes. Added to model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the restraint direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the restraint direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the restraint direction
Stiffness	Float	Translational Spring Constant
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.4 CreateRotationalRestraintCommand

Add a rotational restraint on nodes. Added to model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the rotation axis
Dy	Float	Y component of the rotation axis
Dz	Float	Z component of the rotation axis
Stiffness	Float	Rotational Spring Constant
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.5 ModifyRestraintsToMultiRestraintCommand

Modify a list of restraints to multi-restraint.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Kx	Float	Translational stiffness along X
Ky	Float	Translational stiffness along Y
Kz	Float	Translational stiffness along Z
Krx	Float	Rotational stiffness around X
Kry	Float	Rotational stiffness around Y
Krz	Float	Rotational stiffness around Z
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.6 ModifyRestraintToNonLinearRestraintCommand

Modify a list of restraints to non-linear restraint.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the restraint direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the restraint direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the restraint direction
Stiffness	Float	Translational Spring Constant
Gapm	Float	Negative gap
K1m	Float	First spring constant in the negative direction
K2m	Float	Second spring constant in the negative direction
FLm	Float	Reaction at stiffness transition from K1m to K2m
Gapp	Float	Positive gap
K1p	Float	First spring constant in the positive direction
K2p	Float	Second spring constant in the positive direction
FLp	Float	Reaction at stiffness transition from K1p to K2p
Mu	Float	Coulomb coefficient of friction between the pipe and the support
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.7 ModifyRestraintsToRestraintCommand

Modify a list of restraints to translational restraint.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the restraint direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the restraint direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the restraint direction
Stiffness	Float	Translational Spring Constant
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.8 ModifyRestraintsToRotationalRestraintCommand

Modify a list of restraints to rotational restraint.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the rotation axis
Dy	Float	Y component of the rotation axis
Dz	Float	Z component of the rotation axis
Stiffness	Float	Translational Spring Constant
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.15.9 RemoveRestraintCommand

Remove all kind of restraints. Removed from model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.16 Rigid

5.16.1 AddRigidCommand

Add a rigid. Set the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the rigid - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the rigid - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Diameter	Float	Diameter, use 0.01
Mass	Float	Mass of the rigid
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for material definition

5.16.2 InsertRigidCommand

Insert a rigid on a node. Set the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the rigid
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Diameter	Float	Diameter, use 0.01
Mass	Float	Mass of the rigid
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for material definition

5.16.3 ModifyRigidCommand

Modify an existing rigid. Set the material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Rigid	Rigid	Existing rigid
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Diameter	Float	Diameter, use 0.01
Mass	Float	Mass of the rigid
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for material definition

5.17 SIF

5.17.1 AddSifCommand

Add user SIF values.

Param	Type	Description
SIFs	UserSIF	See types page

5.17.2 ApplySifsCommand

Add new SifParameters.

Param	Type	Description
Parameters	List<SifParameters>	See types page

# Python script
from System.Collections.Generic import List
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import SifParameters

...
# Creation of a C# List
Parameters = List[SifParameters]()
Parameters.Add(param1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

5.17.3 ModifySifCommand

Modify an existing SIF definition with new SIF values

Param	Type	Description
Sif	UserSIF	Existing SIF, see types page
sifValues	Dictionary<string, double>	New Dictionary of SIF name, SIF value

# Python script
from System import String, Double
from System.Collections.Generic import Dictionary

...
# Creation of a C# Dictionary<string, double>
sifValues = Dictionary[String, Double]()
sifValues.Add("i", 1.2)
...

5.17.4 RemoveSifCommand

Remove SIF.

Param	Type	Description
Sif	UserSIF	Existing SIF, see types page

5.18 Snubber

5.18.1 CreateSnubberCommand

Add a snubber on nodes. Added to model.Restraints.

Param	Type	Description
Nodes	List<Node>	List of nodes
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the restraint direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the restraint direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the restraint direction
Stiffness	Float	Translational Spring Constant
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Node
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Nodes = List[Node]()
Nodes.Add(N1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.18.2 ModifyRestraintsToSnubberCommand

Modify a list of restraints to snubber.

Param	Type	Description
Restraints	List<Restraint>	List of restraints
CoordinateSystem	CoordinateSystem	Orientation of the restraint, see types page
Elements	List<Element>	List of the attached elements on nodes
Level	String	Level (for seismic analysis)
Dx	Float	X component of the restraint direction
Dy	Float	Y component of the restraint direction
Dz	Float	Z component of the restraint direction
Stiffness	Float	Translational Spring Constant
Layer	Layer	Layer, see types page
Label	String	Label

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element, Restraint
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Restraints = List[Restraint]()
Restraints.Add(R1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !

Elements = List[Element]()
Elements.Add(N1.Elements[0]) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Restraint

5.19 Socket

5.19.1 AddSocketCommand

Add a socket. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the socket - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the socket - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Mass	Float	Mass of the socket
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.19.2 InsertSocketCommand

Insert a socket on a node. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the socket
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Mass	Float	Mass of the socket
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.19.3 ModifySocketCommand

Modify an existing socket. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Socket	Socket	Existing socket
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Mass	Float	Mass of the socket
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.20 Spring

5.20.1 AddSpringCommand

Add a spring. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the spring - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the spring - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Kx	Float	Translational stiffness along X
Ky	Float	Translational stiffness along Y
Kz	Float	Translational stiffness along Z
Krx	Float	Rotational stiffness along X
Kry	Float	Rotational stiffness along Y
Krz	Float	Rotational stiffness along Z
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.20.2 InsertSpringCommand

Insert a spring on a node. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the spring
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Kx	Float	Translational stiffness along X
Ky	Float	Translational stiffness along Y
Kz	Float	Translational stiffness along Z
Krx	Float	Rotational stiffness along X
Kry	Float	Rotational stiffness along Y
Krz	Float	Rotational stiffness along Z
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.20.3 ModifySpringCommand

Modify an existing spring. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Spring	Spring	Existing spring
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Kx	Float	Translational stiffness along X
Ky	Float	Translational stiffness along Y
Kz	Float	Translational stiffness along Z
Krx	Float	Rotational stiffness along X
Kry	Float	Rotational stiffness along Y
Krz	Float	Rotational stiffness along Z
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.21 Soil

5.21.1 SetSoilCommand

Set a soil to pipings.

Param	Type	Description
Soil	Soil	Existing soil, see types page
Pipings	List<Piping>	List of existing pipings

REM : create the soil before.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Piping
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
Pipings = List[Piping]()
Pipings.Add(piping1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

See the description of the object Piping

5.21.2 ModifySoilCommand

Modify a soil by another one.

Param	Type	Description
ExistingSoil	Soil	Existing soil, see types page
NewSoil	Soil	New soil, see types page

REM : create the new soil before.

5.22 Structural

5.22.1 AddStructuralCommand

Add a structural object. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the structural - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the structural - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Mass	Float	Mass of the structural
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.22.2 InsertStructuralCommand

Insert a structural on a node. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the structural
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Mass	Float	Mass of the structural
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.22.3 ModifyStructuralCommand

Modify an existing structural. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Structural	Structural	Existing structural
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Mass	Float	Mass of the structural
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.23 Tee

5.23.1 AddBranchCommand

Add a branch (pipe) on a node with already 2 pipes. Set the tee properties in CurrentTeeValues first. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Tee	Tee	Temporary tee with first node
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the branch - can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
TeeValues	CurrentTeeValues	see §4.1
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.23.2 ModifyTeeCommand

Modify an existing tee.

Param	Type	Description
Tee	Tee	Temporary tee
TeeValues	CurrentTeeValues	see §4.1

5.23.3 RemoveTeeCommand

Remove a tee.

Param	Type	Description
Tee	Tee	Temporary tee

5.23.4 RemoveTeesCommand

Remove a list of tees.

Param	Type	Description
Tees	List<Tee>	List of tees

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Tee
from System.Collections.Generic import List

...
# Creation of a C# list
tees = List[Tee]()
tees.Add(tee1) # Use Add instead of append with C# list !
...

5.24 Valve

5.24.1 AddValveCommand

Add a valve. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node1	Node	First extremity of the valve - cannot be None
Node2	Node	Second extremity of the valve- can be None
DX	Float	Distance along X axis of end point from Node1
DY	Float	Distance along Y axis of end point from Node1
DZ	Float	Distance along Z axis of end point from Node1
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Type	Int	1 = simple, 2 = middle point, 3 = excentricity
EX	Float	X component of excentricity (if type = 3)
EY	Float	Y component of excentricity (if type = 3)
EZ	Float	Z component of excentricity (if type = 3)
Fluid	Bool	With fluid ?
Mass	Float	Mass of the valve
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.24.2 InsertValveCommand

Insert a valve on a node. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Node	Node	Inserting node
Length	Float	Length of the valve
Mode	InsertMode	Mode of insertion, see types page
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Type	Int	1 = simple, 2 = middle point, 3 = excentricity
EX	Float	X component of excentricity (if type = 3)
EY	Float	Y component of excentricity (if type = 3)
EZ	Float	Z component of excentricity (if type = 3)
Fluid	Bool	With fluid ?
Mass	Float	Mass of the valve
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition

5.24.3 ModifyValveCommand

Modify an existing valve. Set the section and material in CurrentPipingValues first.

Param	Type	Description
Valve	Valve	Existing valve
LocalX	Float	X component of local X axis
LocalY	Float	Y component of local X axis
LocalZ	Float	Z component of local X axis
Type	Int	1 = simple, 2 = middle point, 3 = excentricity
EX	Float	X component of excentricity (if type = 3)
EY	Float	Y component of excentricity (if type = 3)
EZ	Float	Z component of excentricity (if type = 3)
Fluid	Bool	With fluid ?
Mass	Float	Mass of the valve
ThicknessFactor	Float	Thickness factor
PipingValues	CurrentPipingValues	see §4.2, used for section and material definition