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title: Creating Water Reticulation System
description: "With Node and Pipe buttons, a water reticulation system can be easily created. ## **Node** Refers to water fittings structure (Fittings/ Appurtenances). ![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Node.png?resize=1080%2C184&ssl=1) To insert node; 1. Select the node button to insert water fittings structure 2. Click inside the…"
url: "https://mes100.com/docs/creating-water-reticulation-system/"
updated: "2026-06-26"
category: Water / Input / Node
---

# Creating Water Reticulation System

With Node and Pipe buttons, a water reticulation system can be easily created.

## **Node**

Refers to water fittings structure (Fittings/ Appurtenances).

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Node.png?resize=1080%2C184&ssl=1)

To insert node;

1. Select the node button to insert water fittings structure
2. Click inside the input screen until the cursor turns to ‘+’
3. Click again to place the node

**Note: Object Snapping**

Object Snap Settings can be called out either by Ctrl + right-mouse click, or clicking the “Snap” button. 

To turn on/ off the snap function, press F3

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Snap.png?resize=1080%2C539&ssl=1)
*The “Snap” button is located at the Input Tab (RHS)*

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screenshot-2025-12-05-164231.png?resize=588%2C526&ssl=1)
*Object Snap Settings*

## **Pipe**

Refers to the water pipe.

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pipe.png?resize=1080%2C178&ssl=1)

Activate the pipe button, then click anywhere on the screen. Once the cursor turns to ‘+’, draw a line to form a pipeline. A line with 2 nodes at both ends will be generated.

To model a pipe without a node, create a line and hold ‘Shift’ + left click mouse at the location where

### **Import Pipe from ACAD**

Click Import Pipes, select the ACAD file, and tick only the layer that contains the pipe network from the ACAD drawing.

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Import-Pipes.png?resize=1080%2C178&ssl=1)

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Import-Water.png?resize=1080%2C645&ssl=1)

### **Import Pipe with ‘z-values’**

Z-level refers to the invert level of the pipe. 

If the lines in the ACAD have internal Z values defined in the Properties, tick “Import Z Levels” checkbox to import the invert levels automatically.

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Import-Z-Level.png?resize=1080%2C645&ssl=1)
*Once layer and settings have been configured, click Import at the bottom right corner*

### **Features of Drain**

#### **Break Pipe**

To break a pipe into several pipes at a certain length.

[https://www.youtube.com/embed/KUhQxs3jPO8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1](https://www.youtube.com/embed/KUhQxs3jPO8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1)

#### **Change Length**

Change the length of pipe

[https://www.youtube.com/embed/-NzEIhY7aPo?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1](https://www.youtube.com/embed/-NzEIhY7aPo?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1)

#### **Map Node to Pipe**

To connect a drain from a node to the selected drain

[https://www.youtube.com/embed/EqUb_lTwcOA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1](https://www.youtube.com/embed/EqUb_lTwcOA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1)

#### **Create Offset Pipes**

To set a drain with the same length and orientation at a certain offset distance from the original drain selected.

[https://www.youtube.com/embed/OJ-jPMJWlV8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1](https://www.youtube.com/embed/OJ-jPMJWlV8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1)

#### **Show Long Section**

Displays the long section of the selected pipe. This function is available after the analysis has been completed.

[https://www.youtube.com/embed/rIu09PcXcS0?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1](https://www.youtube.com/embed/rIu09PcXcS0?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1)

### *Related*

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I’m the [Benevolent Dictator for Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benevolent_dictator_for_life) for MiTS Software cum Editor of this website. Read more [here](/about-ngu-soon-hui/).

You can also contact me at soonhui@mes100.com