EZ-3D Tube/Pipe Library

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The Tube/Pipe Library holds all the materials that can be used to create single parts. On the right side of the Tube/Pipe Library window, under 'Material List', is the list of each available material. To the right of this list is the area where tube/pipe material information will be shown.

Each material is defined by supplying custom dimensions, a shape, and units of measure.

To access the tube/pipe library, click on the Tools menu and click on the Tube Library option in the drop down menu or click on the Tube Library option on the Task Menu.

Material Details

• Material Name: This title will be used to refer to the material throughout the software. It is recommended to give each a unique, descriptive name to more easily identify each material.

• Weight: The weight of the material per unit can be supplied here. This value is completely optional, but it will be used to calculate the total weight of the part in the part designer interfaces above the results table.

• Type: Tube material can be either round, square, or rectangle.

• Units: Parts can be measured in either inches or millimeters.

• Wall Thickness, Diameter, and Height: Depending on the type of material chosen, there will be different dimensions that will need to be supplied. If the material is round or square, the wall thickness and diameter measurements will be required. These values will be entered into the fields on the material diagram. If the material is rectangular, the wall thickness, diameter/width, and height will need to be provided. Note: The diameter/width and height of all materials are measured from the outside edges.

• Color: The color of the material can be chosen using the Color button. This color will be used to shade the material in various areas throughout the software.

Add Tube/Pipe

Manual

To manually add a material to the library, click the Add New button. After this button is clicked, all the attribute fields will be available to enter data into. Once all the required details are provided, click the Save button to add the tube/pipe to the library.