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File:pvc-pipe-nps-sch40-1d8.png |'''SCH40 1/8" PVC pipe''' - size:5kb - FreeCAD -[[File:pvc-pipe-nps | File:pvc-pipe-nps-sch40-1d8.png |'''SCH40 1/8" PVC pipe''' - size:5kb - FreeCAD -[[File:pvc-pipe-nps.fcmacro]] | ||
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=Macros= | |||
To create Pipes 40 and 80 Schedule PVC pipes [[File:pvc-pipe-nps-sch40-1d8.fcstd]] | |||
= How to create a pipe macro = | |||
Steps to create GUI: | |||
The original instruction are taken from [[https://wiki.qt.io/QtCreator_and_PySide|https://wiki.qt.io/QtCreator_and_PySide]] but I (Ruslan) have problems to with them. | |||
# Create with QT Designer a Dialog based on QDialog class. Save the name for example add-nps-pvc-pipe-dialog.ui | |||
# Convert add-nps-pvc-pipe-dialog.ui to python code running | |||
#: pyside-uic add-nps-pvc-pipe-dialog.ui -o pipe-dialog.py | |||
# Insert content of def setupUi(self, Dialog) and retranslateUi from pipe-dialog.py (How can I insert here a block of python code?) | |||
into your macro file. Note, the intention used in macro files created by FreeCAD | |||
and the intention created by pyside-uic are different. You must adjust them. | |||
Revision as of 16:56, 2 December 2017
Introduction
The dimensions of the PVC pipes can be found here PVC_Pipe. Wikipedia on Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) [1],
We will use following guide line for position of a pipe: put one end (base) of the pipe onto the x-y plane. The center of the base has coordinate (0,0,0). The the other into positive direction of the z-axis. The default pipe length is 1ft. Rationale: This is the same way FreeCAD places a new cylinder. We mimic the FreeCAD behavior for UI consistancy.
Notations
- O.D. - outer diameter.
- Average I.D. - average inner diameter (why average?). This dimensions determine the size of the pipe.
- Min. Wall - thickness of the pipe wall.
- Schedule - determines (indirectly) the thickness of the wall.
Notes
"O.D." = "Average I.D."+2"Min. Wall"
Gallery
SCH40 1/8" PVC pipe - size:5kb - FreeCAD -File:Pvc-pipe-nps.fcmacro
Macros
To create Pipes 40 and 80 Schedule PVC pipes File:Pvc-pipe-nps-sch40-1d8.fcstd
How to create a pipe macro
Steps to create GUI: The original instruction are taken from [[2]] but I (Ruslan) have problems to with them.
- Create with QT Designer a Dialog based on QDialog class. Save the name for example add-nps-pvc-pipe-dialog.ui
- Convert add-nps-pvc-pipe-dialog.ui to python code running
- pyside-uic add-nps-pvc-pipe-dialog.ui -o pipe-dialog.py
- Insert content of def setupUi(self, Dialog) and retranslateUi from pipe-dialog.py (How can I insert here a block of python code?)
into your macro file. Note, the intention used in macro files created by FreeCAD and the intention created by pyside-uic are different. You must adjust them.