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How does the Pipe and Drape Builder calculate the items needed?
How does the Pipe and Drape Builder calculate the items needed?

Here's a glimpse into how the Pipe and Drape Builder determines which items will be suggested.

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Written by Colin Connor
Updated over a week ago

When you've entered in the measurements in the Pipe and Drape Builder you'll see the system suggest the best fits for this project.

Let's say you enter in 10 High x 20 Wide, Single, Wall, and Straight.

The number of uprights needed is equal to the total run width (length) divided by 10, plus one (because you will need at least two uprights). However, if the Shape is 'Closed', you'd subtract one.
So in this case, I'd need 3 Uprights (20 / 10 = 2 + 1 = 3) 

The number of crossbars needed is equal to the total run width (length) divided by 10. However,  if the type is “double” then multiply by 2.
In this case, I'd need 2 Crossbars (20 / 10 = 2)

The number of Baseplates will match the number of Uprights.
In this example, I have 3 Uprights, so I'll need to select 3 base plates.

The number of Base Pins will match the number of Baseplates.
In this example, I have 3 base plates so I need to add 3 base pins.

Two panels of 10' Drape are needed per crossbar.
If the Type is 'Double' you'll multiple by 2.
In this example, I need 40 ft of Drape (2 cross bars with 20 ft needed on each).


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