Ever wondered how engineers design pipelines, water systems, or industrial equipment?
With SOLIDWORKS Piping (Routing Add-in), you can build full pipe and tube systems directly in 3D – faster and smarter!
✨ Why try it?
✅ Create pipe routes in just a few clicks
✅ Auto-add elbows, tees & flanges
✅ Instantly generate pipe lengths & BOM
✅ Cut down design errors and save time
It’s a basic setup that can be scaled into a full plant layout with tanks and equipment.
🎯 Step-by-Step to Get Started:
1️⃣ Open the Design Library (right side of SOLIDWORKS)
2️⃣ Go to Routing > Piping – explore elbows, tees, flanges & more
3️⃣ Drag & Drop a fitting or pipe into your assembly → this starts your route
4️⃣ Sketch your pipe path in 3D → SOLIDWORKS builds it for you
5️⃣ Watch elbows & fittings auto-place at bends 🚀
6️⃣ Generate your cut-list + BOM in seconds!
Check out the 3DXML model here:
📌 This is just Part 1 of Piping in SOLIDWORKS.
In Part 2, we’ll take it further – using tanks, pumps, and equipment to create a complete plant layout 🌍💡
👉 Stay tuned and be ready to design like an industry professional!
