Graphic Window Configuration

How to configure the graphic windows in Ingradata applications.

Toolbars

User interface basics.

Checking out Assemblies for Viewing and Editing

Explains how Vectorpipe uses assemblies to group objects and control user access.

Check-in Assemblies

When work is complete, assemblies are checked back in to the project.

The Model Browser

Introduction the the features of Vectorpipe's model browser.

Assembly Classes

Classes are used to organize assemblies and objects into different categories.

Choosing Piping Components

Shows how fittings are arranged by specification and made available for insertion into the 3-D model.

Database-Driven Engineering

Project components are stored in an Oracle database for maximum flexibility and performance.

ObjeX Programming Language

The ObjeX programming language is used to draw component graphics. Vectorpipe is supplied with a large library of ready-to-use programs which can be easily added to and enhanced.

Graphic Styles

Vectorpipe graphics can be displayed in different styles, depending on the immediate amount of detail required.

Bayline Grids

Bayline grids are used to delineate a plat into different sections, and are often used as a starting point when creating a new project.

Structural Steel Catalogs

The Project Administration tool provides ready-to-use catalogs of hundreds of structural steel shapes and sizes based on common standards.

Adding Structural Steel

Beams and columns are easily added to the model. A large library of standard steel members are available.

Modifying Structural Steel

This video shows how steel members can be moved, stretched, and duplicated

Adding Concrete structures

How to add concrete structures such as columns, beams, and foundation slabs

Modifying Concrete Structures

Concrete elements are essentially boxes whose dimensions can be changed.

Adding Tanks and Vessels

Various types of tanks and pressure vessels with various standard end types are easily added. Saddles, lugs and skirts for supporting the vessels are also available.

Modifying Tanks and Vessels

Once placed, tanks, vessels and supports can be modified as required.

Outfitting Tanks with Nozzles

Running pipe from a tank or vessel requires a nozzle. These can be added anywhere on the vessel.

Pipe Routing Basics

Understanding pipe routing in Vectorpipe.

Advanced Pipe Routing

Vectorpipe provides a number of advanced tools for routing pipe.

Modifying Pipe and Fittings

This video highlights some of the many useful tools for making changes to piping systems.

YouTube Playlist

A YouTube playlist can be found at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQQJxYRsFnPvkTd7AU4OH-K-XM0c4LyGo