CYPEPLUMBING

Supply connection point

Inserts the connection points of the water evacuation system.

When entering or editing a supply connection point, the following parameters can be configured. Some parameters only appear if the "Simplified entry" option, which can be found in the "Design options" of the "General options", is deactivated:

• Reference (Lock/Unlock)
  Element reference. This value can be locked or unlocked. If unlocked, the program will create or modify the reference when updating results.
• Supply connection point reference
  Selects the type of supply connection point by its reference and according to the type of evaluation assigned to each one. These types can be created and edited in the "Design and check options to be carried out" section, accessed from the "General options" of the "Project" group.
• 3D layout
  Defines the position and angle of the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element.
  • Position (x, y, z)
  • Angle
• Floor (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the floor data assigned to the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element. If this section is unlocked, the program can modify this data, which is generated according to the layout of the element in the model. Using the wizard available on the right, the data of a floor plan defined in the "Floor plans" section of the "Project" group can be imported.
  • Reference
  • Initial elevation
  • Installation depth
  • Minimum free height
• Label (optional)
  Manages the information visible in the element's label.
  • Reference (optional)
  • Elevation (optional)
• Bill of quantities
  Controls the generation of the element's bill of quantities by means of filters.
  • Supply connection point
• Consult checks
  Used to consult and list the checks carried out on the element, if they have been defined in the type of supply connection point selected.

Inspection box

Inserts an inspection box into the water evacuation system, including intermediate inspection boxes, manholes, catch basins, inspection hatches at drainpipe end, pumping manholes, grease separators or floor traps.

When entering or editing an inspection box, the following parameters can be configured. Some parameters only appear if the "Simplified entry" option, which can be found in the "Design options" of the "General options", is deactivated:

• Reference (Lock/Unlock)
  Element reference. This value can be locked or unlocked. If unlocked, the program will create or modify the reference when updating results.
• Inspection box reference
  Selects the type of inspection box by its reference and according to the type of drainage assigned to each one. These types can be created and edited in “Inspection box”, which can be accessed from the "Design and check options to be carried out" section, in the "General options" of the "Project" group.
• General data
  • Nominal diameter of the outlet horizontal pipe (Lock/Unlock)
    If the "Minimum dimensions" checkbox in the inspection box type is activated, the program calculates the required minimum dimensions of the inspection box (length and width or diameter) based on the nominal diameter of the outlet horizontal pipe of the inspection box. This value can be locked or unlocked. If it is unlocked, the program can change the value when updating results.
  • In sump pumps:
    The following parameters appear if the "Pressure pump" checkbox is activated in the selected inspection box type:
    • Flow (Lock/Unlock)
    • Pressure (Lock/Unlock)
    • Pressure pump (Lock/Unlock), Characteristic curve (Lock/Unlock)
      Selects the pressure pump and the characteristic curve from those available in the "Pressure pump catalogue", which can be accessed from the "Materials and equipment selection" section of the "General options".
  • In grease separators:
    The following parameters appear if the "Grease separator" checkbox is activated in the selected inspection box type:
    • Flow (Lock/Unlock)
    • Pressure (Lock/Unlock)
    • Grease separator (Lock/Unlock)
      Used to choose the series and model of the grease separator among those available in the "Catalogue of grease and hydrocarbon separators and bio-filtration systems", accessible from the "Material and equipment selection" section of the "General options".
• 3D layout
  Defines the position and angle of the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element.
  • Position (x, y, z)
  • Angle
• Dimensions
  Inserts the dimensions of the inspection box, if the "Set dimensions" checkbox for the selected inspection box type is unchecked.
  • In circular inspection boxes:
    • Diameter
    • Depth (Lock/Unlock)
  • In rectangular inspection boxes:
    • Length
    • Width
    • Depth (Lock/Unlock)
• Excavation
  Defines the volume of excavation associated with the inspection box. This section only appears if the "Excavations" checkbox is activated in the selected inspection box type. If this value remains unchecked, the program can calculate it with the excavation section selected in the type of inspection box.
  • Excavation (Lock/Unlock)
• Floor (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the floor data assigned to the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element. If this section is unlocked, the program can modify this data, which is generated according to the layout of the element in the model. Using the wizard available on the right, the data of a floor plan defined in the "Floor plans" section of the "Project" group can be imported.
  • Reference
  • Initial elevation
  • Installation depth
  • Minimum free height
• Label (optional)
  Manages the information visible in the element's label.
  • Reference (optional)
  • Elevation (optional)
  • Depth (optional)
• Bill of quantities
  Controls the generation of the element's bill of quantities using filters.
  • Inspection box
  • Excavation
• Consult checks
  Used to consult and list the checks carried out on the element, if they have been defined in the type of supply connection point selected.

Discharge

Allows a discharge to be inserted into the evacuation system, such as washbasins, showers, bathtubs, toilets, bidets, kitchen sinks, sinks, dishwashers, washing machines or drains.

When entering or editing a discharge, the following parameters can be configured. Some parameters only appear if the "Simplified entry" option, which can be found in the "Design options" of the "General options", is deactivated:

• Discharge reference
  Selects the type of discharge by its reference. These types can be created and edited in “Discharges” in the "Design and check options to be carried out" section in the "General options" of the "Project" group.
• General data
  • Design area (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the design area associated with the discharge. Only appears if the type of discharge selected is a "Drain" and the "Design area" box is unchecked. In that case, it is possible to enter the value here. If this value is unlocked, the program can modify it when updating results, taking the data from the drainage area entered in the model where the discharge is located.
  • Flow (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the flow rate associated with the discharge. Only appears if the "Flow rate" checkbox in the selected discharge type is deactivated. In that case, the value can be entered here. The program can change this value when updating results if it is unlocked.
  • Discharge height
    Defines the height of the discharge with respect to the height of the insertion point of the element in the model. Only appears if the "Height of discharge" checkbox in the selected discharge type is deactivated. In this case, the value can be entered here.
• 3D layout
  Defines the position and angle of the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element.
  • Position (x, y, z)
  • Angle
• Floor (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the floor data assigned to the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element. If this section is unlocked, the program can modify this data, which is generated according to the layout of the element in the model. Using the wizard available on the right, the data of a floor plan defined in the "Floor plans" section of the "Project" group can be imported.
  • Reference
  • Initial elevation
  • Installation depth
  • Minimum free height
• Label (optional)
  Manages the information visible in the element's label.
  • Reference (optional)
  • Elevation (optional)
• Bill of quantities
  Controls the generation of the element's bill of quantities using filters.
  • Discharge

Pipe

Inserts a pipe into the drainage system in any position, horizontally or vertically, either for rainwater and/or wastewater drainage or for ventilation.

When entering or editing a pipe, the following parameters can be configured. Some parameters only appear if the "Simplified entry" option, which can be found in the "Design options" of the "General options", is kept deactivated:

• Reference
  Element reference. This value can be locked or unlocked. If unlocked, the program will create or modify the reference when updating results.
• Layout (Horizontal / Vertical)
  Defines whether the pipe layout is horizontal or vertical.
• Pipe reference
  Selects the type of pipe by its reference and according to the type of drainage assigned to each one and the selected layout. These types can be created and edited in “Horizontal pipes / Vertical pipes” which can be accessed in the “Project” group when selecting “General options” and then "Design and check options to be carried out".
• General data
  Defines the element's general data. Some of these values can be locked or unlocked. If a value is locked, it is not modified when updating the results and remains unchanged.
  • Nominal diameter / External diameter / Internal diameter (Lock/Unlock)
    Selects and defines the diameter of the pipe.
  • Drainage units (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the number of drainage units associated with the gutter. This option only appears if the "Discharge values defined in drainage units" checkbox is activated in the "Design options" of the "General options", and if "Drainage units" is selected in the "Design using tables" tab, within the "Analysis methods to use" of the pipe type chosen.
  • Design area (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the design area associated with the pipe. This option only appears if the "Discharge values defined in drainage units" checkbox is activated in the "Design options" of the "General options". If this value is unlocked, the program can modify it when updating results.
  • Gross flow (optional) (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the flow rate of the pipe and enables the "Hydraulic analysis" checks.
  • Simultaneity (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the simultaneity coefficient of the pipe.
  • Main span (optional) (Lock/Unlock)
    Used to consider the pipe as a main span. The main spans are the main elements of the installation and impose the elevation and layout of the rest of the pipes that are connected to them. This option only appears in horizontal pipes.
  • Consider the pipe as a vertical pipe span (optional)
    Used to consider the pipe as a vertical pipe span, deactivating the checks associated with the type of horizontal pipe selected. This option only appears in vertical pipes.
  • Consider the pipe as a horizontal pipe span (optional)
    Used to consider the pipe as a horizontal pipe span, deactivating the checks associated with the type of horizontal pipe selected. This option only appears in horizontal pipes.
• 3D layout (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the 3D layout of the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element.
  • In vertical pipes
    In these pipes, the program provides a table that directly enters the absolute spatial coordinates X, Y and Z of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
  • In horizontal pipes
    In these pipes, the program provides a number of options for defining the 3D layout of the element:
    • Without restrictions
      Directly enters the absolute X, Y and Z spatial coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
    • By slope
      Defines the 3D layout of the element by entering the on plan coordinates of the points through which it passes, the initial coordinate of the first point and the slope of the element. If the values for initial elevation and slope are unlocked, the program can adjust them when updating results.
      • Initial elevation (Lock/Unlock)
        Defines the initial elevation of the element.
      • Slope (Lock/Unlock)
        Defines the slope of the element.
      • Points
        Defines the absolute X and Y plan coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
• Floor (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the data of the “Initial floor” and “Final floor” assigned to the pipe. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element. If this section is unlocked, the program can modify this data, which is generated according to the layout of the element in the model. Using the wizard available on the right, the data of a floor plan defined in the "Floor plans" section of the "Project" group can be imported.
  • Reference
  • Initial elevation
  • Installation depth
  • Minimum free height
• Label (optional)
  Manages the information visible in the element's label.
  • In vertical pipes
    • Reference (optional)
    • Diameter (optional)
  • In horizontal pipes
    • Reference (optional)
    • Length (optional)
    • Slope (optional)
    • Diameter (optional)
    • Elevation (optional)
• Bill of quantities
  Controls the generation of the element's bill of quantities using filters.
  • In vertical pipes
    • Vertical pipe
  • In horizontal pipes
    • Horizontal pipe
    • Excavation
• Consult checks
  Used to consult and list the checks carried out on the element, if defined in the selected drainage area type.
• Design
  This feature, accessed by clicking on the button in the bottom right-hand corner, is used to automatically design the parameters considered in the drainage area editing panel so that they comply with the defined checks.

Changing the direction of the flow

Changes the direction of flow of a span in the drainage system.

For spans entered with the "Pipe" option, the default flow direction is defined according to the order of insertion of points. The flow direction can be displayed by means of a symbol next to the middle part of the span.

For spans entered with the "Vertical pipe" option, the default flow direction is downward. If necessary, this option can be used to achieve an upward flow direction. In the latter case, the program displays a symbol indicating the flow direction over the middle part of the span.

Longitudinal

Used to display the longitudinal section of the excavation in several consecutive spans of the water drainage system, after selecting the starting and end points or spans of the desired section in the model.

To be able to use this option, the "Excavations" option must be activated in the "Design options" of the "General options", where the excavation sections available for the inspectio boxes and horizontal pipes can be defined. Then, these excavation sections are assigned to the horizontal pipes defined in "Design and check options to be carried out", in the "General options", and used in the model.

Drainage pipe

Inserts a drainage pipe in the water evacuation system.

When entering or editing a drainage pipe, the following parameters can be configured. Some parameters only appear if the "Simplified entry" option, which can be found in the "Design options" of the "General options", is kept deactivated:

• Reference
  Element reference. This value can be locked or unlocked. If unlocked, the program will create or modify the reference when updating results.
• Drainage pipe reference
  Selects the type of drainage pipe by its reference. These types can be created and edited in “Drainage pipes” in the "Design and check options to be carried out" section in the "General options" of the "Project" group.
• General data
  Defines the element's general data. Some of these values can be locked or unlocked. If a value is locked, it is not modified when updating the results and remains unchanged.
  • Nominal diameter / External diameter / Internal diameter (Lock/Unlock)
    Selects and defines the diameter of the drainage pipe.
  • Design area (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the design area associated with the drainage pipe. This option only appears if the "Discharge values defined in drainage units" checkbox is activated in the "Design options" of the "General options". If this value is unlocked, the program can modify it when updating results, taking the data from the projected area value of the drainage area where the drainage pipe is located.
  • Flow (optional) (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the flow rate of the drainage pipe and enables the "Hydraulic analysis" checks.
  • Impermeability grade
    Used to define the impermeability grade in order to carry out the design of the element using tables. The program has an aid on the right which allows users to consult the minimum degree of impermeability required for walls and floors depending on the presence of water and the permeability coefficient of the ground. This option only appears if the "Minimum nominal diameter" checkbox is activated for the type of drainage pipe selected.
  • Type of installation (Underground / Along wall perimeter)
    Selects whether the drainage pipe is laid under the floor or on the perimeter of a wall to be able to carry out the design of the element by means of tables. This option only appears if the "Minimum nominal diameter" checkbox is activated in the type of drainage pipe selected.
• 3D layout (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the 3D layout of the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element.
  • Without restrictions
    Directly enters the absolute X, Y and Z spatial coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
  • By slope
    Defines the 3D layout of the element by entering the on plan coordinates of the points through which it passes, the initial coordinate of the first point and the slope of the element. If the values for initial elevation and slope are unlocked, the program can adjust them when updating results.
    • Initial elevation (Lock/Unlock)
      Defines the initial elevation of the element.
    • Slope (Lock/Unlock)
      Defines the slope of the element.
    • Points
      Defines the absolute X and Y plan coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
• Floor (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the floor data assigned to the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element. If this section is unlocked, the program can modify this data, which is generated according to the layout of the element in the model. Using the wizard available on the right, the data of a floor plan defined in the "Floor plans" section of the "Project" group can be imported.
  • Reference
  • Initial elevation
  • Installation depth
  • Minimum free height
• Label (optional)
  Manages the information visible in the element's label.
  • Reference (optional)
  • Length (optional)
  • Slope (optional)
  • Diameter (optional)
  • Elevation (optional)
• Bill of quantities
  Controls the generation of the element's bill of quantities using filters.
  • Drainage pipe
• Consult checks
  Consults and lists the checks carried out on the element, if defined in the selected drainage area type.
• Design
  This feature, accessed by clicking on the button in the bottom right-hand corner, is used to automatically design the parameters considered in the drainage area editing panel so that they comply with the defined checks.

Gutter

Inserts a gutter into the water evacuation system.

When entering or editing a gutter, the following parameters can be configured. Some parameters only appear if the "Simplified entry" option, which can be found in the "Design options" of the "General options", is deactivated:

• Reference
  Element reference. This value can be locked or unlocked. If unlocked, the program will create or modify the reference when updating results.
• Gutter reference
  Selects the type of gutter by its reference. These types can be created and edited in “Gutters” in the "Design and check options to be carried out" section in the "General options" of the "Project" group.
• General data
  Defines the element's general data. Some of these values can be locked or unlocked. If a value is locked, it is not modified when updating the results and remains unchanged.
  • Nominal diameter / External diameter / Internal diameter (Lock/Unlock)
    Selects and defines the diameter of the gutter.
  • Drainage units (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the number of drainage units associated with the gutter. This option only appears if the "Discharge values defined in drainage units" checkbox is activated in the "Design options" of the "General options" is activated and if "Drainage units" is selected in the "Dimensioning by tables" table, under "Analysis methods to use", in the selected gutter type.  If this value is unlocked, the program can modify it when updating results, taking the data from the projected area value of the drainage area where the gutter is located.
  • Design area (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the design area associated with the gutter. This option only appears if the "Discharge values defined in drainage units" checkbox is activated in the "Design options" of the "General options" is activated and if "Drainage units" is selected in the "Dimensioning by tables" table, under "Analysis methods to use", in the selected gutter type. If this value is unlocked, the program can modify it when updating results, taking the data from the projected area value of the drainage area where the gutter is located.
  • Flow (optional) (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the flow rate of the gutter.
• 3D layout (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the 3D layout of the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element.
  • Without restrictions
    Directly enters the absolute X, Y and Z spatial coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
  • By slope
    Defines the 3D layout of the element by entering the on plan coordinates of the points through which it passes, the initial coordinate of the first point and the slope of the element. If the values for initial elevation and slope are unlocked, the program can adjust them when updating results.
    • Initial elevation (Lock/Unlock)
      Defines the initial elevation of the element.
    • Slope (Lock/Unlock)
      Defines the slope of the element.
    • Points
      Defines the absolute X and Y plan coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
• Floor (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the floor data assigned to the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element. If this section is unlocked, the program can modify this data, which is generated according to the layout of the element in the model. Using the wizard available on the right, the data of a floor plan defined in the "Floor plans" section of the "Project" group can be imported.
  • Reference
  • Initial elevation
  • Installation depth
  • Minimum free height
• Label (optional)
  Manages the information visible in the element's label.
  • Reference (optional)
  • Length (optional)
  • Slope (optional)
  • Diameter (optional)
  • Elevation (optional)
• Bill of quantities
  Controls the generation of the element's bill of quantities using filters.
  • Gutter
• Consult checks
  Consults and lists the checks carried out on the element, if defined in the selected drainage area type.
• Design
  This feature, accessed by clicking on the button in the bottom right-hand corner, is used to automatically design the parameters considered in the gutter editing panel so that they comply with the defined checks.

Longitudinal drain

Inserts a longitudinal drain in the water evacuation system.

When entering or editing a longitudinal drain, the following parameters can be configured. Some parameters only appear if the "Simplified entry" option found in the "Design options" of the "General options" is kept deactivated:

• Reference
  Element reference. This value can be locked or unlocked. If unlocked, the program will create or modify the reference when updating results.
• Longitudinal drain reference
  Selects the type of longitudinal drain by its reference. These types can be created and edited in “Gutters” in the "Design and check options to be carried out" section in the "General options" of the "Project" group.
• General data
  Defines the element's general data. Some of these values can be locked or unlocked. If a value is locked, it is not modified when updating the results and remains unchanged.
  • Type (Lock/Unlock)
    Selects the type of material corresponding to the longitudinal drain. These materials can be created and edited in the "Longitudinal drains catalogue", in the "Material and equipment selection" section of the "General options" of the "Project" group.
  • Dimensions (Lock/Unlock)
    Selects the dimensions of the longitudinal drain from those available in the type selected in the previous section.
  • Design area (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the design area associated with the longitudinal drain. This option only appears if the "Discharge values defined in drainage units" checkbox, found in the "Design options" of the "General options", is activated. If this value is unlocked, the program can modify it when updating results, taking the data from the design area value of the drainage area where the longitudinal drain is located.
  • Flow (optional) (Lock/Unlock)
    Defines the flow rate of the longitudinal drain.
• 3D layout (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the 3D layout of the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element.
  • Without restrictions
    Directly enters the absolute X, Y and Z spatial coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element.
  • By slope
    Defines the 3D layout of the element by entering the on plan coordinates of the points through which it passes, the initial coordinate of the first point and the slope of the element. If the values for initial elevation and slope are unlocked, the program can adjust them when updating results.
    • Initial elevation (Lock/Unlock)
      Defines the initial elevation of the element.
    • Slope (Lock/Unlock)
      Defines the slope of the element.
    • Points
      Defines the absolute X and Y plan coordinates of the points on the polygonal line defining the axis of the element..
• Floor (Lock/Unlock)
  Defines the floor data assigned to the element. This section only appears when editing a previously entered element. If this section is unlocked, the program can modify this data, which is generated according to the layout of the element in the model. Using the wizard available on the right, the data of a floor plan defined in the "Floor plans" section of the "Project" group can be imported.
  • Reference
  • Initial elevation
  • Installation depth
  • Minimum free height
• Label (optional)
  Manages the information visible in the element's label.
  • Reference (optional)
  • Length (optional)
  • Slope (optional)
  • Diameter (optional)
  • Elevation (optional)
• Bill of quantities
  Controls the generation of the element's bill of quantities using filters.
  • Longitudinal drain