Is it possible for a user to add a Lateral Pipe Category that is not already in the system? I assume that is not since there is a myriad of data associated with each pipe category, such as dimension, friction coefficients, etc.
The reason I ask is that I am currently working on an irrigation system design wherein approximately 2/3 of the project is more like a restoration planting than a traditional landscape. We are planning for the irrigation on this portion of the project to be temporary, only remaining for one or two growing seasons while the plants become established. This is a woodland area, and in order to avoid causing root damage, we would like to install the temporary lateral lines at grade. We certainly could use pvc for this, but I am exploring other options at the moment. One option I am exploring is the use of PE-IDR-Non NSF Pipe such as by Charter Plastics http://www.charterplastics.com/pipe/irrigation-pipe/non-nsf-irrigation-pipe/ Not sure if this is what we will end up using, but I want to know if there is a way that I can use Land FX to correctly size my laterals using this type of pipe.
Also, if anybody has any other thoughts on temporary systems such as this, please speak up! I'd love to hear about what others might have done in past that worked well (and things that didn't work well).
The reason I ask is that I am currently working on an irrigation system design wherein approximately 2/3 of the project is more like a restoration planting than a traditional landscape. We are planning for the irrigation on this portion of the project to be temporary, only remaining for one or two growing seasons while the plants become established. This is a woodland area, and in order to avoid causing root damage, we would like to install the temporary lateral lines at grade. We certainly could use pvc for this, but I am exploring other options at the moment. One option I am exploring is the use of PE-IDR-Non NSF Pipe such as by Charter Plastics http://www.charterplastics.com/pipe/irrigation-pipe/non-nsf-irrigation-pipe/ Not sure if this is what we will end up using, but I want to know if there is a way that I can use Land FX to correctly size my laterals using this type of pipe.
Also, if anybody has any other thoughts on temporary systems such as this, please speak up! I'd love to hear about what others might have done in past that worked well (and things that didn't work well).
Roband,
This is a great question. You are definitely correct in assuming there is more backend data that goes into adding further pipe classes to the existing list. However, we are happy to take a look at what further classes we are missing and add them for you.
As an example, I have already now added the PE-IDR-Non NSF Pipe into the Imperial Pipe list for your use. While you may not end up using it, having the option there might be better to use while you continue to investigate what pipe class would work best for you. I have set the C-Factor to 140 for now as I couldn't find anything that said what should be used otherwise.
To see these pipe options in your projects pipe list, you will need to do the following:
-Navigate to your Land F/X folder, to: LandFX\data\xml.cache
-Find the P.xml file and delete it
-Restart CAD and go to your pipe data dialog
-Select the new pipe classes as needed.
There were two main pipe classes that I added. One rated at 80psi and the other rated at 100psi. I hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any further questions!
This is a great question. You are definitely correct in assuming there is more backend data that goes into adding further pipe classes to the existing list. However, we are happy to take a look at what further classes we are missing and add them for you.
As an example, I have already now added the PE-IDR-Non NSF Pipe into the Imperial Pipe list for your use. While you may not end up using it, having the option there might be better to use while you continue to investigate what pipe class would work best for you. I have set the C-Factor to 140 for now as I couldn't find anything that said what should be used otherwise.
To see these pipe options in your projects pipe list, you will need to do the following:
-Navigate to your Land F/X folder, to: LandFX\data\xml.cache
-Find the P.xml file and delete it
-Restart CAD and go to your pipe data dialog
-Select the new pipe classes as needed.
There were two main pipe classes that I added. One rated at 80psi and the other rated at 100psi. I hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any further questions!
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