Use of Node Locate in a very large Piping Model

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Open your file within TRIFLEX ®.

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Adding Node Points creates a problem in reading the Node Points because the model is so large.

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Pick Node Locate on the Vertical Task Bar.

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Pick Node Locate on the Task Bar.

Now suppose you are looking for Node Point 1700.

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Type in 1700 in the Node Number box.

After saying OK to Node Point 1700. Then turn off the Node Points and see that TRIFLEX ® has

located your requested Node Point.

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Turn Off the Node Points by picking the Node Point box again.

Note the location of Node Point 1700.

Now Zoom into the area that TRIFLEX ® has shown you.

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Notice that TRIFLEX ® shows you the Node Point by marking it with a Axis Marker.

Now Zoom again and you have your Node Point 1700.

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Notice the Axis Marker again

Now Add the Node Points to see your Node Point 1700.

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Now you have located the Tee which is Node Point 1700.

Picking the Toggle Axis will turn off the Marked Axes. Then continue on.

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Pick Toggle Axis