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Getting Started Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to generate a single pipe support drawing in the Pipe Hanger Design Software.

Step 1: Open PHDS

To open PHDS, go to Start > Programs > Piping Technology & Products, Inc > Pipe Hanger Design Software.

Step 2: Add a New Project

Add a new project by selecting Project -> Add from the main menu. In the Project Info. screen, the user is required to enter a project name. Enter “Example” as the project name, and select "FPS" as the system of units for the project. The "Project Directory Path" defines where the drawing file(s) will be saved.

Step 3: Add a New Support

After creating a project, the "Select Support" screen or Screen No. 2 will open. At the bottom of Screen No. 2, in the "Support" toolbar, select the "Add Support" button. From the pop-up menu that appears, select the support type of the drawing you would like to generate. For this example, select "Variables -- Horizontal Pipe" i.e. Variable assemblies supporting horizontal pipe.
- Add Support Button

Step 4: Support Detail Screen

The Support Details screen (Screen No. 3) will open next, in which the user enters the information for the new support.

In Screen No. 3, you can also select between "Single" and "Double" type of suppports. "Double" supports are supports such as G-type variable-spring supports, trapeze supports, or supports with a riser clamp supporting pipe running in the vertical direction. For this example, leave the "Single" radio button selected.

Enter the following information in Screen No. 3:

Support No: TestSupport

Pipe Nominal Size: 12"

Operating Load (Y): 1450 (Units: lb)

Movement (Y): 5/8 (Units: in.) (Operating Load and Movement are entered in the Y-Columns.)

If Temperature and Insulation Thickness are not entered, the default values of 600 F and 0" are taken.