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8 (Optional) Click the K-Factor tab to assign a K-factor value to sprinklers. TIP Sprinklers are listed under Fire Protection. 9 Specify an insertion point in the drawing, and use the compass to specify a rotation angle. 10 Press Enter to end the command. TIP To add another MvPart that is currently in the drawing, select the MvPart, click Equipment tab ➤ General panel ➤ Add Selected . You can also use the AutoCAD COPY or ARRAY commands to add more MvParts. For more information on these AutoCAD commands, see the AutoCAD Help. Adding Parts In-Line to Pipe 1 Add a Pipe MvPart, as described in Placing a Pipe MvPart in a Drawing on page 285. 2 To place the part on a pipe, move the cursor to a pipe segment to display a pipe end or pipe curve connector. 3 Click the pipe connector to place the part in-line to the pipe or anchored to a pipe end, and use the compass to specify a rotation angle. 4 Press ENTER to end the command. After the part is inserted, you can use grips to rotate the part around the centerline of the pipe segment. You can also flip an in-line part, such as a check valve, to orient the part in the proper flow direction. Adding Pipe You can draw pipe runs anywhere on a floor plan. All pipes and fittings include connectors that let you connect directly to other pipe objects and MvParts. Prior to drawing pipe systems, if necessary, review pipe routing preferences and system definitions. See Configuring Pipe System Settings on page 279. Pipe Properties Palette (Add Mode) This section defines the properties on the Design tab of the Properties palette that you use to add pipe objects. The Design tab is divided into two categories: Basic and Advanced. 286 | Chapter 7 Drawing Piping Systems