3. User Interface Guide (UI)
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Upon loading, PiCri adds its own PiCri tab to the AutoCAD Ribbon. The tab includes the following panels, from left to right:
The order of the panels follows the Ribbon from left to right, as shown in the table below.
| Panel | Buttons | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt Length | Refresh, Precise Refresh, Load Data | Bolt length calculation and data import |
| Calculation | Total Pipe Length | Pipe length report with optional surface and volume (Excel export) |
| Annotation | Mode (Weld / Spool / Part), Numbering, Display, Remove | Pipeline numbering and annotation |
| AutoRouting | Auto Route, Convert, Mirror, Place Elements, Place Fasteners, Load Data | Automated routing of conduits and placement of auxiliary/fastening components |
| Clip-Box | Prepare, Cut, XRef | 3D model clipping and XRef-related visibility/snap control |
| Tools | Rebuild Connection, Weight Adjustment | Connection repair and weight correction |
| Repair Links | Repair Component Link | Restore links between model components and Plant 3D specification |
| Connection | Check Unconnected Components | Connection integrity checks within the model |
| Properties | Match Properties, Match Geometry, Line Number | Transfer line properties and geometry; browse line numbers |
| Design | Assign Color, High/Low Point, Pipe Sag | Temporary coloring and checks on piping design |
| Isometric | 3D View, Draw Area | Viewport area on the isometric and 3D view placement |
| Settings | Settings | Application configuration |
| Licenses | Licenses | License Management |
Each panel and its functions are described in detail in the following sections. Section 4.9 summarizes the "Calculation" command. Other sections cover Clip-Box, Tools, Repair Links, Connection, Properties, Design, and Isometric.