Creating a Fitting


To add a new fitting to the database using RsysConfig, 

  • select the FITTINGS link on the left navigation pane.
  • Select the "Add New Fitting" button.



  • On the "Fitting Information" page,  fill in the fields or select from drop-downs for


Fitting Name - Name by which the fitting is listed and the root of the .ptd or .csv filename


Fitting Selection Name - Name which shows up Creo in the "Insert Fitting" dialog when selecting the fitting


Fitting Code - Code which controls the behavior of Spec-Driven Piping when inserting the fitting model.  For example, a corner can only used to join the ends of two angled pipe segments.


Fitting Category - Used to link the fitting to the proper selection icon in the "Insert Fitting" dialog. 


Fitting Material - In the example shown, PVC is selected. Only materials designated as "fitting materials" will appear in the drop-down.  If a new materials is needed, select the "+" icon to create one. The fitting can be saved without selecting a material.


Unit System - Default unit system for the fitting



  • Select "Save" and the new fitting is created.


Next, see how to create fitting instances.