CAEPIPE
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Node

This is the node number field where you type in node numbers as you model the piping system. The numbers should be numeric except when you are using internally generated nodes (A, B, C, D, & J) and absolute coordinate nodes.
To define an absolute coordinate of a Node, * should be prefixed with the Node number.
Nodes with suffix “A” and “B” refer to the end nodes of the curved portion of the bend called the near and far ends.
Similarly, Nodes with suffix “C” and “D” refer to the end nodes of the curved portion of the jacketed bend called the near and far ends and Node with suffix “J” refers to the end node of a jacket pipe.
To change an existing node number, click in this field and use Backspace or Delete key and type in a new node number. Press Tab or Enter and confirm the change.
You need not enter each node number. It is automatically generated when you press Tab to move to the next field. You can set an increment under the menu Options > Node increment command.