Purpose

The program toolbar can be used to access frequently used PCC functions. The program toolbar has buttons with icons for quick access. The icons have a tooltip text with a description for the function. Several buttons open a dialog that requests further actions.  

Description

The program toolbar contains several buttons that will be explained:

  • 'New project database ...', to create a new projects file. Choose a name and location for the file with extension pccb.
  • 'Open project database ...', to open an existing projects file from a location. 
  • 'Save as ...', to save the active pipe class to a file in HTML or ODT format. Choose a name and location.
  • 'PDF Export ...', to save the active pipe class to a file in PDF format. Choose a name and location.
  • 'Print ...', to send the active pipe class to a printer.
  • 'Print preview ...', to preview the active pipe class before it is send to a printer.
  • 'Project edit', to edit the project data. For further information see PCC project edit window.
  • 'Pipe class edit', to edit the pipe class data. For further information see PCC pipe class edit window.
  • 'Pipe', to select the dimensions and the materials of the pipe components. For further information see PCC pipe component window.
  • 'Elbow', to select the dimensions and the materials of the elbow components. For further information see PCC elbow component window.
  • 'Bend', to select the dimensions and the materials of the bend components. For further information see PCC bend component window.
  • 'Miter bend ', to select the dimensions and the materials of the miter bend components. For further information see PCC miter bend component window.
  • 'Cap', to select the dimensions and the materials of the cap components. For further information see PCC cap component window.
  • 'Reducer conc.', to select the dimensions and the materials of the concentric reducer components. For further information see PCC concentric reducer component window.
  • 'Reducer ecc.', to select the dimensions and the materials of the eccentric reducer components. For further information see PCC eccentric reducer component window.
  • 'Tee', to select the dimensions and the materials of the tee components. For further information see PCC tee component window.
  • 'Welded outlet', to select the dimensions and the materials of the welded outlet components. For further information see PCC welded outlet component window.
  • 'Stubon', to select the dimensions and the materials of the stubon components. For further information see PCC stubon component window.
  • 'Angled stubon', to select the dimensions and the materials of the angled stubon components. For further information see PCC stubon angled component window
  • 'Branch type', to get an overview of all component types with branches. Synchronise the table after component changes. For further information see PCC branch type window.
  • 'Socket weld fittings', with the following items:
  • 'Threaded fittings', with the following items:
  • 'Flanges', with the following items:
    • 'Flange', to select the type, ratings and materials of flange components. For further information see PCC flange component window.
    • 'Misc flange', to select the type, ratings and materials of miscellaneous flange components, for example bolts, nuts, washers and gaskets. For further information see PCC flange miscellaneous component window.
  • 'Valve', to select the type, rating and materials of valve components from a standard. For further information see PCC valve component window.
  • 'Miscellaneous', to select the type, ratings and materials of miscellaneous components. For further information see PCC miscellaneous component window.
  • 'Notes', to edit the pipe class notes. For further information see PCC pipe class note window.
  • 'Calculate summary', to display a summary of all calculations of all components. For further information see PCC calculation summary window
  • 'Calculate list of components', to display a list of calculations of all components for all PT ratings. For further information see PCC calculation list window
  • 'Detail calculation', to display a detailed calculation of one component for one PT rating. For further information see PCC calculation detail window
  • 'Schedule wizard', to determine pipe schedules for a pipe class as a starting point. For further information see PCC schedule wizard window.
  • 'Component datasheet', to display the datasheet of one component. For further information see PCC data sheet window.
  • 'Export dimensions', to export the dimensions. For further information see PCC dimension export window