How to Adding fittings and appurtenances to a parts list in AutoCAD civil 3D

Adding fittings and appurtenances to a parts list in AutoCAD Civil 3D involves modifying an existing parts list to include the desired components. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Fittings and Appurtenances to a Parts List in AutoCAD Civil 3D

#### Step 1: Access the Toolspace

1. **Open the Toolspace**:
- If the Toolspace is not already open, type `TOOLSPACE` in the command line and press Enter.
- Go to the `Settings` tab in the Toolspace.

#### Step 2: Navigate to the Parts List

1. **Expand the Pipe Networks Settings**:
- In the `Settings` tab, expand the `Pipe Networks` category.
- Expand the `Parts Lists` category.
- Find the parts list you want to modify.

2. **Edit the Parts List**:
- Right-click on the relevant parts list and select `Edit`.

#### Step 3: Add Fittings and Appurtenances

1. **Access the Parts List Editor**:
- The `Network Parts List` dialog box will open, showing tabs for different types of parts, such as `Pipes`, `Structures`, and `Fittings`.

2. **Add Fittings**:
- Go to the `Fittings` tab.
- Click on the `Add` button to add a new fitting.
- In the `Add Part Size` dialog box, select the desired fitting from the catalog. You can filter the catalog to find the fitting you need.
- Specify the sizes and any other relevant properties.
- Click `OK` to add the fitting to the parts list.

3. **Add Appurtenances**:
- Appurtenances like valves and other structures can be added in a similar manner.
- Go to the appropriate tab (e.g., `Structures` for valves).
- Click on the `Add` button to add a new appurtenance.
- In the `Add Part Size` dialog box, select the desired appurtenance from the catalog.
- Specify the sizes and any other relevant properties.
- Click `OK` to add the appurtenance to the parts list.

4. **Customize Part Properties**:
- For each part added, you can customize properties such as material, dimensions, and style.
- Select the part in the list and click on `Properties` to edit these details.

#### Step 4: Save and Apply Changes

1. **Save Changes**:
- Once you have added the fittings and appurtenances and customized their properties, click `OK` to save changes to the parts list.

2. **Update Pipe Network**:
- If the parts are already placed in the drawing, they should automatically update to reflect the new parts list.
- If not, you may need to rebuild the pipe network or manually replace components to apply the new parts list.

#### Step 5: Verify and Use the New Parts

1. **Review the Parts List**:
- Ensure that the new fittings and appurtenances appear correctly in the parts list.
- Check that all properties and styles are as desired.

2. **Use the New Parts**:
- When designing a pipe network, you can now use the new fittings and appurtenances from the updated parts list.
- Use the `Pipe Network Layout Tools` to place and connect these parts in your drawing.

Summary

By following these steps, you can add fittings and appurtenances to a parts list in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This process involves editing the parts list, adding the desired components, customizing their properties, and then saving and applying these changes. Properly managing your parts lists ensures that your pipe networks are designed accurately and efficiently.