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How Does the Pipe and Drape Builder Calculate the Items Needed?

Here’s a look at how the Pipe and Drape Builder determines the best inventory items based on your project measurements.

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Written by Colin Connor
Updated this week

This feature is available on all Goodshuffle Pro Plans.

Before you begin, make sure your Pipe and Drape components are set up in your inventory.
👉 Learn how to set up Pipe and Drape inventory items.

Then, on a project, you can use the Pipe and Drape Builder to enter your measurements and layout preferences.
👉 See how to use the Pipe and Drape Builder on a project.

When you enter your specs—like height, width, type, shape, and layout—the system suggests the best-fit quantities for your components.

Example: 10' High × 20' Wide | Single | Wall | Straight

Let’s break down how each component is calculated based on this example:

🔧 Uprights

  • Formula: Run width ÷ 10, then add 1

  • If the shape is “Closed,” subtract 1

  • Calculation: 20 ÷ 10 = 2 + 1 = 3 Uprights

🔧 Crossbars

  • Formula: Run width ÷ 10

  • If the type is “Double,” multiply by 2

  • Calculation: 20 ÷ 10 = 2 → 2 Crossbars

🔧 Baseplates

  • Matches the number of uprights

  • Result: 3 Baseplates

🔧 Base Pins

  • Matches the number of baseplates

  • Result: 3 Base Pins

🔧 Drape Panels

  • Formula: 2 panels per crossbar × number of crossbars

  • If type is “Double,” multiply again by 2

  • Calculation: 2 × 2 crossbars = 4 panels (each 10' wide) → 40 ft of Drape

📝 Note: These formulas assume you're using 10' wide panels and bars. Adjust your input if using different sizes.


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