OSE Piping Workbench - Revision history

Maltfield: prevent error if ~/.FreeCAD doesn't exist yet

2025-09-16T21:39:49Z

prevent error if ~/.FreeCAD doesn't exist yet

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	= Installation =		= Installation =
	In a Linux system		In a Linux system
	$ mkdir ~/.FreeCAD/Mod		$ mkdir -p ~/.FreeCAD/Mod
	$ cd ~/.FreeCAD/Mod		$ cd ~/.FreeCAD/Mod
	$ git clone https://github.com/rkrenzler/ose-piping-workbench.git		$ git clone https://github.com/rkrenzler/ose-piping-workbench.git
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	Hint:For those new to Linux, always remember Linux is case sensitive.		Hint:For those new to Linux, always remember Linux is case sensitive.
	mkdir ~/.FreeCAD/Mod creates the mod directory inside of FreeCAD. this might already exist, and that is fine.		mkdir ~/.FreeCAD/Mod creates the mod directory inside of FreeCAD. this might already exist, and that is fine.


	=Pipes=		=Pipes=

Marcin: /* Bushings */

2022-04-08T23:56:19Z

Bushings

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	=Bushings=		=Bushings=
	{{Hint\|Correction needed from octagonal shape to hex shape, as bushings like bolts are hexagonal.}}		{{Hint\|Correction needed from octagonal shape to hex shape bushing flange, as bushings like bolts are hexagonal.}}
	A bushing is described by dimensions N, L and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD, PID1, and POD1.		A bushing is described by dimensions N, L and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD, PID1, and POD1.

Marcin: /* Bushings */

2022-04-08T23:55:56Z

Bushings

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	=Bushings=		=Bushings=
			{{Hint\|Correction needed from octagonal shape to hex shape, as bushings like bolts are hexagonal.}}
	A bushing is described by dimensions N, L and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD, PID1, and POD1.		A bushing is described by dimensions N, L and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD, PID1, and POD1.

Ruslan: /* Sweep Elbows */

2020-07-04T10:29:50Z

Sweep Elbows

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	=Sweep Elbows=		=Sweep Elbows=

	An sweep elbow is a special elbow with larger radius of the bent part. It is described by outer pipe diameter POD, pipe thickness PThk, G, H,and M.		A sweep elbow is a special elbow with larger radius of the bent part. It is described by outer pipe diameter POD, pipe thickness PThk, G, H,and M.
	To create an elbow, click [[File:CreateSweepElbow.svg]] ~~in OSE piping workbench~~.		To create an elbow, click [[File:CreateSweepElbow.svg]].

	[[File:create-sweep-elbow-screenshot.png\|512px]]		[[File:create-sweep-elbow-screenshot.png\|512px]]
	[[File:create-sweep-elbow-cad-screenshot.png\|thumb]]		[[File:create-sweep-elbow-cad-screenshot.png\|thumb]]

	To add new elbows, adjust '''sweep-elbow.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.		To add new sweep elbows, adjust '''sweep-elbow.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.

	=Couplings=		=Couplings=

Ruslan: /* Pipes */

2020-07-04T09:59:42Z

Pipes

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	Wikipedia on Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nominal_Pipe_Size],		Wikipedia on Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nominal_Pipe_Size],

	A pipe is described by its outer diameter '''OD''', its wall thickness '''Thk''' and its height<ref>We use height instead of length in order to make a pipe similar to a FreeCAD cylinder. These particular choice of pipe dimensions ~~make~~ it more compatible with pipes from flamingo workbench.</ref> H.		A pipe is described by its outer diameter '''OD''', its wall thickness '''Thk''' and its height<ref>We use height instead of length in order to make a pipe similar to a FreeCAD cylinder. These particular choice of pipe dimensions makes it more compatible with pipes from flamingo workbench.</ref> H.

	To create a pipe, click [[File:CreatePipe.svg]] in OSE piping workbench. Select pipe dimensions and click "OK".		To create a pipe, click [[File:CreatePipe.svg]] in OSE piping workbench. Select pipe dimensions and click "OK".
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	[[File:create-pipe-screenshot.png\| 512px]]		[[File:create-pipe-screenshot.png\| 512px]]

	To add new dimensions adjust CSV '''pipe.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory ~~to add new pipe dimensions to the list~~.		To add new dimensions adjust CSV '''pipe.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.

	=Elbows=		=Elbows=

Ruslan: /* customization */

2018-08-05T05:45:33Z

customization

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	To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.		To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.
	=~~customization~~=		=Customization=
	The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].		The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].
	If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, modify tese CSV files.		If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, modify tese CSV files.

Ruslan: /* Customezition */

2018-08-05T05:45:23Z

Customezition

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	To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.		To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.
	=~~Customezition~~=		=customization=
	The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].		The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].
	If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, modify tese CSV files.		If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, modify tese CSV files.

Ruslan: Corrected mistakes and improved text

2018-08-05T05:44:53Z

Corrected mistakes and improved text

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	To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.		To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.
	=~~Customezation~~=		=Customezition=
	The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].		The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].
	If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, ~~you need to modifie this~~ CSV files.		If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, modify tese CSV files.

	The CSV files are ~~located~~ in ~/.FreeCAD/Mod/ose-piping-workbench/tables. The ~~colums~~ are separted by commas ",". ~~When you want modify them~~ keep this format.		The CSV files are in ~/.FreeCAD/Mod/ose-piping-workbench/tables. The columns are separted by commas ",". Always keep this format.

	~~Follow these steps when you want~~ modify CSV files with LibreOffice Calc.		To modify CSV files with LibreOffice Calc follow these steps:

	# Open CSV file in ~~sreadsheet program, for example~~ LibreOffice Calc. Calc ~~will~~ correctly detect the separator "Comma". If not, ~~set it~~ manually. Click OK.<p> [[File:calc-imports-csv.png]]</p>		# Open CSV file in LibreOffice Calc. Calc must correctly detect the column-separator "Comma". If it does not, check "Comma" manually. Click OK.<p> [[File:calc-imports-csv.png]]</p>
	# Now you can add, remove and modify ~~parameter~~. You do not need to specify every ~~parameter:~~ click on ~~corresponding~~ button in OSE-piping-workbench ~~and it~~ will tell you which dimensions are ~~used~~. ~~You always need to specify a unique PartNumber~~.		# Now you can add, remove and modify dimensions of the fittings. Each row of the table must contain a '''unique''' part number and dimensions. You do not need to specify every dimension. To find out which dimensions are mandatory for particular part, click on a button with this part in OSE-piping-workbench. The dialog will tell you which dimensions are mandatory.<p>[[File:piping-workbench-mandatory-dimensions.png]]</p>
	# ~~When you finished the editing of~~ the CSV file. ~~Save it. The~~ Calc will ask you which format to use~~. Select "Use Text CSV Format". Done~~.<p> [[File:calc-store-csv.png]]</p>		# Save the CSV file. Calc will ask you which format to use.<p> [[File:calc-store-csv.png]]</p> Select "Use Text CSV Format"

	=Programming=		=Programming=

Ruslan: /* Customezation */

2018-08-04T19:34:33Z

Customezation

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	Follow these steps when you want modify CSV files with LibreOffice Calc.		Follow these steps when you want modify CSV files with LibreOffice Calc.

	# Open CSV file in sreadsheet program, for example LibreOffice Calc. Calc will correctly detect the separator "Comma". If not, set it manually. Click OK.		# Open CSV file in sreadsheet program, for example LibreOffice Calc. Calc will correctly detect the separator "Comma". If not, set it manually. Click OK.<p> [[File:calc-imports-csv.png]]</p>
	[[File:calc-imports-csv.png]]		# Now you can add, remove and modify parameter. You do not need to specify every parameter: click on corresponding button in OSE-piping-workbench and it will tell you which dimensions are used. You always need to specify a unique PartNumber.
	# Now you can add, remove and modify parameter. You do not		# When you finished the editing of the CSV file. Save it. The Calc will ask you which format to use. Select "Use Text CSV Format". Done.<p> [[File:calc-store-csv.png]]</p>
	need to specify every parameter: click on corresponding button in
	OSE-piping-workbench and it will tell you which dimensions are used.
	You always need to specify a unique PartNumber.

	# When you finished the editing of the CSV file. Save it. The Calc will ask you
	which format to use. Select "Use Text CSV Format". Done.
	[[File:calc-store-csv.png]]

	=Programming=		=Programming=

Ruslan: /* CustomeFile:Example.jpgzation */

2018-08-04T19:28:52Z

CustomeFile:Example.jpgzation

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	To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.		To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.
	=~~Custome[[File:Example.jpg]]zation~~=		=Customezation=
	The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].		The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values \| CSV files].
	If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, you need to modifie this CSV files.		If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, you need to modifie this CSV files.