FreeSpaceOnly
-- part can only be placed in free space.
Equipment --
same as FreeSpaceOnly.
Stretchable --
part is placed on straight segments in a run and stretches to fill
available space. This keyword is necessary to make a stretchable place
correctly. When using the multiplace (shift) option, stretchables will
place on all open portions of straight segments.
Bendable --
part is placed on runs and fills available space, including going around
corners (bends). This keyword is necessary to make a bendable place
correctly. When using the multiplace (shift) option, bendables will place
on all open portions of the run.
Inline -- part
is normally placed on a run straight segment (e.g. a valve). Can also be
placed on ends of parts and runs.
Reducer -- part
is used to change size or shape. Usually placed on the node between two
connected, colinear or parallel runs of different size or shape. Reducers
can also be placed in the middle of segments and at the ends of runs and
parts.
Turn -- part is
usually placed at a corner (e.g. an elbow). It can also be placed at the
ends of runs and parts. When using the multiplace (shift) option, turns
will place on all open corners of a run.
Branch -- part
is usually placed at the intersection of two straight segments, where the
end of one segment intersects the middle of the other. Branches can also be
placed at the ends of runs or parts, on straight segments, at corners and
at intersections of the ends of no more than three segments. When using the
multiplace (shift) option, branches will place on all intersections on a
run that have exactly three pathways.
Cross -- part
is usually placed at any intersection containing four pathways (e.g. four
end segments, or two end segments meeting in the middle of another
segment). Can also be placed on the ends of runs and parts, on straight
segments or at corners. When using the multiplace (shift) option, crosses
will place on all intersections on a run that have exactly four pathways.
Complex branch
-- part can be placed anywhere a cross can, plus at intersection with more
than four connections.
Offset -- part
that connects runs that are offset from one another. It can be placed at
the ends of parts or runs.
Terminus --
part placed at the end of a run or part (e.g. a cap).
Coupler --
small connecting part, such as a gasket or flange. It can be placed on part
ends.
Support -- part
used to support other parts, such as hangers. It can be placed in the
middle of segments, or on the ends of parts and runs.
Strengthener --
part used to strengthen or stiffen. It can be placed in the middle of
segments.
Nozzle -- part
used to connect equipment to fluidic part (e.g. pipe). It can be placed on
the ends of parts.