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Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
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ANSI Double-Line Piping Program
By: CADsultants
1309 Edgewood Ave.
Deptford, N.J. 08093
(609) 384-1378
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------(1)
Copyright --------------------------------------------------------(2)
Shareware Concepts -----------------------------------------------(2)
Limited License --------------------------------------------------(2)
Registration -----------------------------------------------------(2)
Disclaimer -------------------------------------------------------(3)
Trademarks -------------------------------------------------------(3)
Introduction -----------------------------------------------------(4)
System Requirements ----------------------------------------------(5)
Installation -----------------------------------------------------(5)
Recommended DOS Settings -----------------------------------------(6)
Configuring AutoCAD Rel 10 (DOS) --------------------------------(6)
Configuring AutoCAD/386 -----------------------------------------(7)
Adding Pipe-PAK to your Menu -------------------------------------(8)
How to Run Pipe ----------------------------------------------(9 -10)
Registration Form -----------------------------------------------(11)
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 1 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
Copyright
Copyright 1991 by CADsultant All rights reserved. No part of the
publication may be reproduced, transcribed, copied or reduced to any
electronic medium or machine readable form without the written
permission of CADsultants.
Shareware Concept
Pipe-PAK is not public domain or free software, but is being
distributed under the shareware concept. This enables the user to
first use the software before deciding whether or not to purchase it.
Limited License
NON-REGISTERED users of this software are hereby granted a limited
licence for a maximum of 21 days to make an evaluation copy for trial
needs. Because this is an evaluation, you can only create 1 or 2
inch pipe segments. This version does not support the Reducer,
Radius, or Schedule Options. At the end of this trial period, Pipe-
PAK must be registered, or use discontinued.
Registration
The registration fee for Pipe-PAK is US $85.00 (*). You must send
US $85.00 to CADsultants for one license per CPU concurrently using
Pipe-PAK. You may register Pipe-PAK only with CADsultants. No other
registrations will be recognized. If you are updating from a
previous version, registration will only cost US $15.00 (*).
Please submit all registration and updates using either a printed
copy of the REGISTER.FRM text file included in Pipe-PAK (shareware
version) or a photocopy of the registration form at the end of the
document.
If and when you register you will be given the latest version of
Pipe-PAK including all the supported options. You also will receive a
printed manual and a serial-numbered copy. It also shows ways to
customize Pipe-PAK, giving you the ability to add more pipe and
connection sizes.
(*) New Jersey State residents please add 7% sales tax.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 2 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
Disclaimer
CADsultants makes no representations or warranties with respect to
this publication or its contents and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. In addition, CADsultants reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in its contents
without obligations of CADsultants to notify any person of such
revisions or changes.
USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR RISK!
CADsultants
1309 Edgewood Ave.
Deptford, NJ 08093
USA
Trademarks
Pipe-PAK is a trademark of CADsultants.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
AutoCAD is a trademark of AutoDESK Inc.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 3 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
Introduction
Pipe-PAK is a single program written AutoLISP programming language.
It enables you to create double-line piping layouts from inside
AutoCAD. Whether you are a novice or an advanced AutoCAD operator,
this user friendly program is understood the first time through.
Since "TIME IS MONEY" speed and accuracy will be the best reason to
purchase this package. All pipes and connections are constructed
according to ANSI Specifications. Imagine never having to look up
actual pipe diameters, wall thicknesses, elbow, reducers, or tee
dimensions. Because Pipe-PAK gathers information from an ASCII
DataBases, you have the freedom to modify and/or add whatever sizes
needed.
When PIPE.LSP is loaded piping can be constructed by picking points
on the screen or input by keyboard using coordinates. Connections
can be added to pipe segments on the fly, such as reducers or tees.
Elbows will be constructed automatically at every corner joint.
Bending radius can be changed at any time during the construction of
a segment.
For convenience a pipe schedule option has been added. SCHD can be
called up as an option when creating a segment, or at the AutoCAD
Command prompt. The schedule option allows you to view available
pipe schedule to a selected pipe size. It also has the option to set
AutoCAD's OFFSET command to a specified pipe schedule thickness.
This will allow you to offset existing pipe outlines show pipe
thickness only were it may be needed.
Pipe segments will snap to 45/90 angles when AutoCAD's ORTHO MODE is
ON. If ORTHO MODE is off pipe segments will be place at any angle,
giving you the freedom to create custom bent segments. PIPE.LSP uses
two user definable symbols for UP and DOWN designations. These
symbols are supplied with the program, but you have the option of
changing them to suit your standards.
Radii can be set as a fixed value, or as a percentage of the nominal
pipe size. Fixed radius will remain the same no matter what the pipe
size is, while percentage will adjust with pipe side. Radius options
can be changed at any time during the program so a single pipe
segment can have a mix of bends if needed. Tees are placed at the
end of a current segment when selected. You will be asked to pick
the side to point tee outlet.
PIPE uses an ASCII Database to define pipe and connection dimensions.
When you purchase a registered version, you will have the ability to
customize this data file by adding any size.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 4 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
System Requirements
IBM-AT 286/386 or 100% Compatible
1 Meg Recommended
(1) 5-1/4" 1.2 mb or 360k Floppy Drive
1 Meg of Hard Disk Storage
AutoCAD R10 w/ExtLisp or AutoCAD/386
Installation
Insert Pipe-PAK Program Disk in Drive A and enter the following:
A:
A:\> INSTALL
Installation program will prompt you for a directory to place
Pipe-PAK's files. You will need to use the dos "SET" command to tell
Pipe-PAK where you have put the files. The install program will
automatically setup your autoexec.bat file if you choose. If you
would like to do it manually simply add the following to your
autoexec.bat or acad.bat file :
SET PIPE-PAK=C:\PIPE-PAK
Where "C:\PIPE-PAK" is the PATH showing the location of Pipe-PAK
Also Print-out the READ.ME file supplied on your Program Disk for
last minute items not covered in this document.
NOTE: If you are NOT running AutoCAD/386 be sure to read the section
"Configuring AutoCAD Rel 10 (DOS)". There is important information
concerning Extended Lisp Setup.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 5 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
Recommended DOS Setting
In the Root Directory of your Hard Drive there should be two files
called CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT. If these files do not exist, they
must be created. If they do exist, compare them to the settings
listed below and make the appropriate changes.
<CONFIG.SYS>
FILES=20
BUFFERS=10
<AUTOEXEC.BAT>
SET PIPE-PAK=C:\PIPE-PAK
SET ACADFREERAM=28
SET LISPXMEM=128k -----For System's w/ 1 Meg RAM or Greater
[PATH]\EXTLISP --------For System's w/ 1 Meg RAM or Greater Where
[PATH] equals the location of the program
EXTLISP.EXE. This is usually wherever
ACAD.EXE and other main AutoCAD files exist.
NOTE: For optimum system performance the above settings may have to
be adjusted to suit your particular system. Refer to your AutoCAD
"Installation/Performance Guide" for further details. Also if your
system is running AutoCAD/386, it is not necessary to add
ACADFREERAM, LISPXMEM, or run EXTLISP as listed in the Autoexec.bat
sample. All installations must have SET PIPE-PAK correctly defined.
Configuring AutoCAD REL 10 (DOS)
AutoCAD may already be configured to run AutoLISP programs. If you
are not sure, go through the following steps. Execute AutoCAD and
stop when you reach the "Main Menu". Type 5 (ENTER) for Configure
AutoCAD, this will display a listing of AutoCAD's current
configuration. Type (ENTER) to continue to the next menu. After the
"Configuration Menu" is displayed type 8 (ENTER) for configure
operating parameters, then 7 (ENTER) for AutoLISP Feature. When
prompted with "Do you want to enable AutoLISP" , type YES (ENTER).
The next prompt will be, "Do you want Extended AutoLISP", Type NO
(ENTER), unless you have Extended Memory, and have allocated memory
for Extend AutoLISP by placing SET LISPXMEM=128K and EXTLISP in your
Autoexec.bat file. Whatever the case may be, enter your choice, and
press (ENTER), then 0 <ZERO> (ENTER) to exit "Configuration Menu",
then Type YES (ENTER) to keep changes.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 6 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
Configuring AutoCAD/386
AutoCAD may already be configured to run AutoLISP programs. If you
are not sure, go through the following steps. Execute AutoCAD/386
and stop when you reach the "Main Menu". Type 5 (ENTER) for
Configure AutoCAD, this will display a listing of AutoCAD's current
configuration. Type (ENTER) to continue to the next menu. After
the "Configuration Menu" is displayed, Type 8 (ENTER) for configure
operating parameters, then Type 7 (ENTER) for AutoLISP Features.
When prompted with "Do you want to enable AutoLISP", Type YES
(ENTER). Now Type 0 <ZERO> (ENTER) to exist "Configuration Menu",
then Type YES (ENTER) to keep changes.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 7 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
Adding PIPE-PAK to your Menu
For convenience, a sample menu file called "PIPE-PAK.MNU" has been
provided, it allows you to run PIPE.lsp by picking the side bar menu
in AutoCAD. To load menu, type the following at the command prompt in
AutoCAD :
Command: MENU (ENTER) [path]\PIPE-PAK (ENTER)
If modifying an existing menu is better for your needs, simply add
the lines show below in Italic to your current menu file. A word
processor with a search feature is recommended do to the large size
of AutoCAD's menu files. Remember to save your menu in a non-document
form, also know as ASCII.
***SCREEN
**S
[AutoCAD]^C^C$S=X $S=S $P1=POP1 $P3=POP3
[* * * *]$S=OSNAPB
[Setup]^C^C^P(progn(prompt "Loading setup... ")(load "setup"))
^P$S=X $S=UNITS
[PIPE-PAK]$S=X $S=FP
[BLOCKS]$S=X $S=BL
[DIM:]$S=X $S=DIM ^C^CDIM
.
.
.
[__LAST__]$S= $S=
[ DRAW ]^C^C$S=X $S=DR
[ EDIT ]^C^C$S=X $S=ED
**FP 3
[PIPE-PAK]
[-------] | NOTE: Replace
[PIPE:]^c^c^P(cond ((null c:PIPE)+ | [path] with the
(prompt "Please Wait....Loading Data. ")+ | proper location
(load"[path]\\PIPE")) (T (princ))) ^FPIPE | of PIPE-PAK
**BL 3
[ATTDEF:]$S=X $S=ATTDEF ^C^CATTDEF
[BASE:]^C^CBASE
[BLOCK:]$S=X $S=BLOCK ^C^CBLOCK
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 8 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
How to Run PIPE
PIPE is easily learned after using it a couple of times. The first
thing to do is to load PIPE, this is done by selecting Pipe-PAK from
the side bar menu, then pick PIPE. The alternative is to load it
manually by typing (load "[path]\\PIPE") at the "Command:" prompt.
PIPE is now a command in AutoCAD for the duration of this editing
session.
After entering the command "PIPE", you will be asked to a nominal
pipe size. Sizes range from 1/8" to 24", and you can modify the
ASCII database to add additional sizes. Enter a nominal pipe size
like 2.0 or just 2 if you like, but it must be in inches. Now the
program will display the actual pipe diameter you have selected,
followed by a prompt, "Select Point or Press ENTER for Options:". If
you press enter you can place and UP or Down symbol at the beginning
of the segment. It will continue to prompt for points, each time
placing an elbow at the corners. If you have ORTHO mode ON, piping
will snap to a 45/90 degree increment. Turn ORTHO mode is OFF, and
piping will be placed freely at any angle.
PIPE has several other options that need to be explained, all of
which can be found when you see the prompt "Select Point or Press
ENTER for Options: ". The first two, UP/DOWN are the same as
described above. They allow the placement to pipe UP or Down
designations. The next option will allow you to connect a Tee at the
end of the current segment. The only input that must be given is
"What Side Will Tee Outlet Be Pointed:". Select either side of the
present segment, and the Tee appended. Another option is for
Reducers. After selecting this option, it will display a listing of
standard sizes to choose from. Reducers can increase or decrease
the current pipe size. Unfortunately the Reducer option is not
available on the evaluation program version. The next option will
allow you to specify the radius for the automatic elbows. After
selecting the radius option the program will display, "(F)ixed
Radius/(P)ercent of OD. The first will let you set the radius to a
constant size. This radius will be used not matter what size pipe
is selected. The second will let you set the radius to a percentage
of the pipe nominal diameter. If you wanted the bending radius to
be twice the pipe size, then you would pick Percent of OD and enter
the value "2". The default for all radii is set at 1.5 x Nominal pipe
diameter. The last option, Schedule, is used to display a listing of
available pipe schedule for the current or selected pipe size. It
also has the option to set AutoCAD's OFFSET command to a specified
pipe schedule thickness. This will allow you to offset existing pipe
outlines show pipe thickness only were it may be needed. Schedule
also can run at the AutoCAD Command prompt. This is done by entering
"SCHD", it functions exactly as it does when run inside PIPE.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 9 of 11
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
How to Run PIPE - Continued
A pipe segment can be terminated with an UP or DOWN symbol or with an
open end. PIPE can be stopped by Pressing ENTER either one or two
times, depending on where you are in the program. The program will
complete the last piece of pipe as an open end if no symbols
specified. Pipe can be restarted by entering "PIPE" at the AutoCAD
Command prompt.
(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 9 of 10
Pipe-PAK v2.0 Evaluation Copy October 7, 1991
To register ownership of Pipe-PAK v2.0, print out and complete the
following form. Include a check or money order for $85 per copy
(US dollars, New Jersey State residents add 7% sales tax) and mail
to:
CADsultants
1309 Edgewood Ave.
Deptford NJ, 08093
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Title: _____________________________________________________________
Company: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _____ Zip: ________________
Phone: (______) _____________________ Date: ________________________
AutoCAD version/machine type: ______________________________________
How did you receive Pipe-PAK v2.0?
__ Order / Upgrade __ Friend / User Group
__ Autodesk - Which division: ____________________________________
__ Software BBS - BBS Name ____________________ Phone: ___________
__ CompuServe GO ADESK Forum
Comments: __________________________________________________________
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(c) 1991 CADsultants - CAD/Computer Consultant Pg 11 of 11