Pipe network updates

Last updated: 2026-01-06

pipe-ntwrk-updt.mp4 07:24

  1. Open the drawing to be updated.
  2. Open a new drawing using the latest WisDOT template that contains the updated parts lists.
  3. In the drawing to be updated, Analyze Tab > QTO Manager

  4. Click the folder icon in the upper left hand corner.

  5. Choose the new bid item file and new categorization file. OK

    Info: Pick the latest version of the pay item files. WisDOT provides these files.

  6. Dismiss the QTO Manager

  7. In the Setting tab of the Toolspace, located the parts list from the empty drawing with the updated parts lists. Drag and drop the desired parts lists into the drawing that needs to be updated. Choose "Overwrite".

  8. The empty drawing can now be closed.
  9. Navigate to the pipe network in Toolspace > Prospector.
  10. Sort the parts by description.

  11. Holding the shift key, select the group of parts that need to be updated. Selecting each type as a group.

  12. Right click and choose "Select".
  13. Contextual ribbon > Isolate
  14. WisDOT Design ribbon > "Swap Pipe Network Part" tool
  15. Window select the parts in model space > Enter
  16. Choose the same part from the parts list in the dialogue box. OK
  17. Repeat for other part types.