Steel_Pipe

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Intended for AutoCAD Design Center, seperate files for schedule-10 and schedule-40, each file contains a series of blocks, blocks are commonly used pipe sizes, provided in 3 finishes:
BLK(black), GLV(galvanized) and CHR(polished chrome)

Within each block a single piece of pipe is modeled as a 3D solid, accurate within .001" inside and out, a 2D line on its own layer provides a center-line path for attaching other objects. Another layer provides connection points centered at each end of the pipe.

Model blocks are each exactly 1" long for a very good reason. If you work in inch units as I do, after inserting the block, DO NOT EXPLODE, simply set the z-scale value to the desired length in inches. It doesn't even matter what plane it is on or how its is oriented.

If you are uncertain of the exact length, use the grip at the insertion point to place that end on one of your connecting points. Rotate the block from its base to point the other end toward your second point. Last step, use the "set by picking" tool from the z-scale field of the object properties to simply pick the points you want to be connected to and then the "apply" button. Your pipe will be the perfect length. You can even export all of these values for fabrication later if you like.