The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Semi-C Air Displacement in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Air Displacement Unit window:

The Air Displacement Unit window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).The Clash Vol fields are pre-populated with the obstruction volumes associated with the Air Displacement Unit and the ducting.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
you are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Semi Circular Air Displacement Unit.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Front Direction.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The Clash Vol fields are pre-populated with the obstruction volumes associated with the Air Displacement Unit component and the ducting.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Air Displacement Unit window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Air Displacement Unit to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Air Displacement Unit component and close the Air Displacement Unit Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Air Displacement Unit window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Body Radius (A)
Body Length (B)
Body CL Height (D)
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Duct Diameter
Body Radius (A)
Body Radius (A)
Body Length (B)
Body Length (B)
Body CL Height (D)
Body CL Height (D)
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Semi Circular Air Displacement Unit
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Semi-C Air Displacement
Available Type
Air Displacement Unit
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Stock Size
Front Direction
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Picture
Semi Circular Air Displacement Unit
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Front Direction
Front Direction
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Circ Air Displacement Unit in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Air Displacement Unit window:

The Air Displacement Unit window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).The Clash Vol Diameter field is pre-populated with the obstruction volumes associated with the Air Displacement Unit and the ducting.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Circular Air Displacement Unit.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Front Direction.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The ClashVol Diameter field is pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Circ Air Displacement Unit component and the ducting.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Air Displacement Unit window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Air Displacement Unit to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Air Displacement Unit component and close the Air Displacement Unit Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Air Displacement Unit window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Body Diameter (A)
Body Length (B)
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Duct Diameter
Body Diameter (A)
Body Diameter (A)
Body Length (B)
Body Length (B)
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Circular Air Displacement Unit
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Circ Air Displacement Unit
Available Type
Air Displacement Unit
Air Displacement Unit
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Front Direction
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Picture
Circular Air Displacement Unit
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Front Direction
Front Direction
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Rect Air Displacement Unit in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Air Displacement Unit window:

The Air Displacement Unit window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).The Clash Vol fields are pre-populated with the obstruction volumes associated with the Air Displacement Unit and the ducting.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Sizes drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Rectangular Air Displacement Unit.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Front Direction.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The Clash Vol fields are pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Rect Air Displacement Unit component and the ducting.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Air Displacement Unit window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Air Displacement Unit to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Air Displacement Unit component and close the Air Displacement Unit Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Air Displacement Unit window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Body Width (A)
Body Length (B)
Body Height (C)
Body CL Height (E)
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Duct Diameter
Body Width (A)
Body Width (A)
Body Length (B)
Body Length (B)
Body Height (C)
Body Height (C)
Body CL Height (E)
Body CL Height (E)
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Rectangular Air Displacement Unit
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Rect Air Displacement Unit
Available Type
Air Displacement Unit
Air Displacement Unit
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Stock Size
Front Direction
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Picture
Rectangular Air Displacement Unit
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Front Direction
Front Direction
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Rect Disp Unit - Rect Conn in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Air Displacement Unit window:

The Air Displacement Unit window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).The Clash Vol fields are pre-populated with the obstruction volumes associated with the Air Displacement Unit and the ducting.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Rectangular Air Displacement Unit with Rectangular Connection.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Front Direction.
In the Front Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The Clash Vol fields are pre-populated with the obstruction volumes associated with the Air Displacement Unit component and the ducting.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Air Displacement Unit window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Air Displacement Unit to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Air Displacement Unit component and close the Air Displacement Unit Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Air Displacement Unit window.
Name(Ref)
Duct width AA
Duct depth AB
Body Width (A)
Body Length (B)
Body Height (C)
Body CL Height (E)
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct width AA
Duct width AA
Duct depth AB
Duct depth AB
Body Width (A)
Body Width (A)
Body Length (B)
Body Length (B)
Body Height (C)
Body Height (C)
Body CL Height (E)
Body CL Height (E)
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note: T
he fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Rectangular Air Displacement Unit with Rectangular Connection
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Rect Disp Unit - Rect Conn
Available Type
Air Displacement Unit
Air Displacement Unit
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Stock Size
Front Direction
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Picture
Rectangular Air Displacement Unit with Rectangular Connection
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Front Direction
Front Direction
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Connection Box Circ-Circ in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Connection Box window:

The Connection Box window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
In the Leave Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Connection Box ‘Circ Inlet - Circ Outlet’.
Click Transpose Width/Depth to exchange the Box Width dimension with the Box Depth dimension.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Leave Direction.
In the Leave Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Connection Box window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Connection Box to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Connection Box component and close the Connection Box Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Connection Box window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter ‘A’
Duct Diameter ‘L’
Box Width
Box Depth
Box Length
A Offset
B Offset
Arrive Extension
Leave Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter ‘A’
Duct Diameter ‘A’
Duct Diameter ‘L’
Duct Diameter ‘L’
Box Width
Box Width
Box Depth
Box Depth
Box Length
Box Length
A Offset
A Offset
B Offset
B Offset
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Leave Extension
Leave Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Connection Box ‘Circ Inlet - Circ Outlet’
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Connection Box Circ-Circ
Available Type
Connection Box
Connection Box
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Direction
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Picture
Connection Box ‘Circ Inlet - Circ Outlet’
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Transpose Width/Depth
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Leave Direction
Leave Direction
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Connection Box Circ- Rect in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Connection Box window:

The Connection Box window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
You can select the location of the circular entry on the rectangular box, using the Circle Entry drop-down list select: On SIDE of box, On TOP of box, On FRONT of box.
In the Key Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Connection Box with ‘Circ Inlet - Rect Outlet’.
Click Transpose Width/Depth to exchange the Duct Width LA dimension with the Duct Depth LB dimension.
Click Transpose Width/Depth to exchange the Box Width dimension with the Box Depth dimension.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Leave Direction.
In the Key Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Connection Box window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Connection Box to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Connection Box component and close the Connection Box Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Connection Box window.
Name(Ref)
You can select the location of the circular entry on the rectangular box, using the Circle Entry drop-down list select: On SIDE of box, On TOP of box, On FRONT of box.
Duct Diameter ‘A’
Duct width LA
Duct depth LB
Box Width
Box Depth
Box Length
A Offset
B Offset
Arrive Extension
Leave Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
You can select the location of the circular entry on the rectangular box, using the Circle Entry drop-down list select: On SIDE of box, On TOP of box, On FRONT of box.
You can select the location of the circular entry on the rectangular box, using the Circle Entry drop-down list select: On SIDE of box, On TOP of box, On FRONT of box.
Duct Diameter ‘A’
Duct Diameter ‘A’
Duct width LA
Duct width LA
Duct depth LB
Duct depth LB
Box Width
Box Width
Box Depth
Box Depth
Box Length
Box Length
A Offset
A Offset
B Offset
B Offset
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Leave Extension
Leave Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Connection Box with ‘Circ Inlet - Rect Outlet’
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Connection Box Circ- Rect
Available Type
Connection Box
Connection Box
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Stock Size
Circle Entry
Direction
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Stock Size
Special
Picture
Connection Box with ‘Circ Inlet - Rect Outlet’
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Transpose Width/Depth
Transpose Width/Depth
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Leave Direction
Key Direction
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet window:

The Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
The Clash Vol OUT field will be pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet and the ducting, but can be changed by you to the required joint.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Circular Diffuser with Circular Inlet.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
The Clash Vol OUT field will be pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet and the ducting, but can be changed by you to the required joint.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet component and close the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Outlet Diameter
Body Length
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Duct Diameter
Outlet Diameter
Outlet Diameter
Body Length
Body Length
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Circular Diffuser with Circular Inlet
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet
Available Type
Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet
Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet
Standard Stock Sizes
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Stock Size
Clash Vol OUT
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Stock Size
Special
Picture
Circular Diffuser with Circular Inlet
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Clash Vol OUT
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet window:

The Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
In the Width Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The ClashVol OUT field will be pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet and the ducting, but can be changed by you to the required joint.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Rectangular Diffuser with Circular Inlet.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Width Direction.
In the Width Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The ClashVol OUT field will be pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet and the ducting, but can be changed by you to the required joint.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet component and close the Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Outlet Width
Outlet Depth
Body Length
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Duct Diameter
Outlet Width
Outlet Width
Outlet Depth
Outlet Depth
Body Length
Body Length
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Rectangular Diffuser with Circular Inlet
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet
Available Type
Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet
Rect Diffuser - Circ Inlet
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Width Direction
ClashVol OUT
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Stock Size
Special
Picture
Rectangular Diffuser with Circular Inlet
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Width Direction
Width Direction
ClashVol OUT
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK

HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Rect Grille - Rect Inlet in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Rect Grille - Rect Inlet window:

The Rect Grille - Rect Inlet window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
In the Width Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The Clash Vol OUT field will be pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet and the ducting, but can be changed by you to the required joint.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Rectangular Grille with Rectangular Inlet’.
Click Transpose Width/Depth to exchange Duct Width AA dimension with Duct Depth AB dimension.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint, you must enter the Width Direction.
In the Width Direction specify the axis that should be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up).
The ClashVol OUT field will be pre-populated with the obstruction volume associated with the Circ Diffuser - Circ Inlet and the ducting, but can be changed by you to the required joint.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Rect Grille - Circ Inlet window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Rect Grille - Circ Inlet to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Rect Grille - Circ Inlet component and close the Rect Grille - Circ Inlet Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Rect Grille - Circ Inlet window.
Name(Ref)
Duct width AA
Duct depth AB
End Flange Width
Flange Thickness
Insertion Length
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct width AA
Duct width AA
Duct depth AB
Duct depth AB
End Flange Width
End Flange Width
Flange Thickness
Flange Thickness
Insertion Length
Insertion Length
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Rectangular Grille with Rectangular Inlet’
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Rect Grille - Rect Inlet
Available Type
Rect Grille - Rect Inlet
Rect Grille - Rect Inlet
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Width Direction
Clash Vol OUT
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Stock Size
Special
Picture
Rectangular Grille with Rectangular Inlet’
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Transpose Width/Depth
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Width Direction
Width Direction
ClashVol OUT
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK
HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Circular Air Intake Hood in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Air Intake Hood window:

The Air Intake Hood window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Circular Air Intake Hood.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Air Intake Hood window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Air Intake Hood to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Air Intake Hood component and close the Air Intake Hood Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Air Intake Hood window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Overall Diameter
Overall Height
Cowl Height
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Duct Diameter
Overall Diameter
Overall Diameter
Overall Height
Overall Height
Cowl Height
Cowl Height
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Circular Air Intake Hood
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Circular Air Intake Hood
Available Type
Air Intake Hood
Air Intake Hood
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref)
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Stock Size
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Stock Size
Special
Picture
Circular Air Intake Hood
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK
HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Extra Inline Equipment in the Categories drop-down list and then Circular Air Extract Hood in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Air Extract Hood window:

The Air Extract Hood window default is a standard stock size, but can be changed by you using one of the following methods:
Standard Stock Sizes
In the Name(Ref) field, input the name of the HVAC component.
To choose from the standard stock sizes available from the HVAC Catalog, in the Stock Size drop-down list, click the required size for the HVAC component.
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
If you chose not to use a standard stock piece of HVAC, from the Stock Size drop-down list, click Special.
You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Circular Air Extract Hood.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
In the Position list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Air Extract Hood window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Air Extract Hood to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.
Click OK to create the Air Extract Hood component and close the Air Extract Hood Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the Air Extract Hood window.
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Top Diameter
Overall Diameter
Cowl Height (H)
Mid Section Height
Arrive Taper Height
Arrive Extension
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
Duct Diameter
Duct Diameter
Top Diameter
Top Diameter
Overall Diameter
Overall Diameter
Cowl Height (H)
Cowl Height (H)
Mid Section Height
Mid Section Height
Arrive Taper Height
Arrive Taper Height
Arrive Extension
Arrive Extension
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. Mid Section Height and Arrive Taper Height can be changed by you.
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.
Note:
Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Circular Air Extract Hood
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
Circular Air Extract Hood
Available Type
Air Extract Hood
Air Extract Hood
Standard Stock Sizes
Name(Ref
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Non Standard Stock Sizes (Special)
Stock Size
Special
Picture
Circular Air Extract Hood
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Position
Connect
Unchanged
Connect
Create
Unchanged
Modify
Note
:
Unchanged
Modify
Defaults
Fit
OK
HVAC Window
.
Cancel


HVAC Equipment nozzles act as an interface point between pieces of equipment and the connecting HVAC ducting, you can create, then position and orientate the HVAC Nozzle.
All of the HVAC Equipment Nozzle windows are dual purpose windows allowing you to either Create a new HVAC Equipment Nozzle element (by default) or Modify the attributes of an existing HVAC Equipment Nozzle.
Note:
Before a HVAC Equipment Nozzle can be created, a piece of equipment must be created first, refer to Equipment User Guide.

Note
:
Equipment User Guide


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Equipment Nozzles in the Categories drop-down list and then Rectangular Nozzle in the Available Type drop-down list to display the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window:

You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for HVAC Equipment Nozzles.
Modify Orientation
You can modify the orientation of the existing nozzle, refer to Orientation.
Modify Position
You can modify the position of the existing nozzle, refer to Position.
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window was opened.
Click Apply to create the HVAC Equipment Nozzle component and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window.
Name(Ref)
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
Duct Width
Duct Depth
Overall Length
End Flange Width
End Flange Length
Flange Thickness
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
Duct Width
Duct Width
Duct Depth
Duct Depth
Overall Length
Overall Length
End Flange Width
End Flange Width
End Flange Length
End Flange Length
Flange Thickness
Flange Thickness
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. The Arrive Extension default is auto but can be changed by you to a required dimension.

HVAC Window
HVAC Equipment Nozzles
HVAC Catalog
Orientation
Position
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
.
Equipment Nozzles
Categories
Rectangular Nozzle
Available Type
HVAC Equipment Nozzle
Picture
HVAC Equipment Nozzles
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Modify Orientation
Orientation
Modify Position
Position
Defaults
Apply
HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Equipment Nozzles in the Categories drop-down list and then Circular Nozzle in the Available Type drop-down list to display the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window:

You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for HVAC Equipment Nozzles.
Modify Orientation
You can modify the orientation of the existing nozzle, refer to Orientation.
Modify Position
You can modify the position of the existing nozzle, refer to Position.
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window was opened.
Click Apply to create the HVAC Equipment Nozzle component and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window.
Name(Ref)
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
Duct Width
Duct Depth
Overall Length
End Flange Width
End Flange Length
Flange Thickness
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
Duct Width
Duct Width
Duct Depth
Duct Depth
Overall Length
Overall Length
End Flange Width
End Flange Width
End Flange Length
End Flange Length
Flange Thickness
Flange Thickness
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. The Arrive Extension default is auto but can be changed by you to a required dimension.

HVAC Window
HVAC Equipment Nozzles
HVAC Catalog
Orientation
Position
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Equipment Nozzles
Categories
Circular Nozzle
Available Type
HVAC Equipment Nozzle
Picture
HVAC Equipment Nozzles
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Modify Orientation
Orientation
Modify Position
Position
Defaults
Apply
HVAC Window
Cancel


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Equipment Nozzles in the Categories drop-down list and then Flat Oval Nozzle in the Available Type drop-down list to display the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window:

You are required to input the following dimensions:
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for HVAC Equipment Nozzles.
Modify Orientation
You can modify the orientation of the existing nozzle, refer to Orientation.
Modify Position
You can modify the position of the existing nozzle, refer to Position.
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window was opened.
Click Apply to create the HVAC Equipment Nozzle component and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window.
Name(Ref)
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
Duct Width
Duct Depth
Overall Length
End Flange Width
End Flange Length
Flange Thickness
Name(Ref)
Name(Ref)
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
You can select a Duct/Nozzle Shape, using Duct / Nozzle Shape drop-down list
Duct Width
Duct Width
Duct Depth
Duct Depth
Overall Length
Overall Length
End Flange Width
End Flange Width
End Flange Length
End Flange Length
Flange Thickness
Flange Thickness
Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. The Arrive Extension default is auto but can be changed by you to a required dimension.

HVAC Window
HVAC Equipment Nozzles
HVAC Catalog
Orientation
Position
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Equipment Nozzles
Categories
Flat Oval Nozzle
Available Type
HVAC Equipment Nozzle
Picture
HVAC Equipment Nozzles
Note
:
HVAC Catalog
Modify Orientation
Orientation
Modify Position
Position
Defaults
Apply
HVAC Window
Cancel


To modify an existing HVAC Equipment Nozzle element first select an existing HVAC Equipment Nozzle element in the Model Explorer.
Select Equipment Nozzles in the Categories drop-down list and then MODIFY Existing Nozzle in the Available Type drop-down list to display the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window:

The HVAC Equipment Nozzle window will be populated with attributes of the currently selected element and the drop-down list in the top left of the window now has Modify as the default.
To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing.
You can now type in new attribute dimensions for the HVAC Equipment Nozzle element then click OK to commit the changes.
Modify Orientation
You can modify the orientation of the existing nozzle, refer to Orientation.
Modify Position
You can modify the position of the existing nozzle, refer to Position.
Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window was opened.
Click Apply to create the HVAC Equipment Nozzle component and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all the field changes and close the HVAC Equipment Nozzle window.

Orientation
Position
HVAC Window
Equipment Nozzles
Categories
Equipment Nozzle
HVAC Equipment Nozzle
Picture
OK
Modify Orientation
Orientation
Modify Position
Position
Defaults
Apply
HVAC Window
Cancel


Although it is recommended that the standard components supplied in the HVAC Catalog are used. There are occasions when non-standard HVAC components or user defined fittings are required. Before you can select a user defined fitting, the system administrator must first create the user defined catalog and specifications. Refer to the system administrator or System Administrator’s Guide.
All HVAC Component windows are dual purpose windows allowing you to either Create a new HVAC Component element (by default) or Modify the attributes of an existing HVAC Component element.
The task of creating a User Defined Fitting is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select User Defined Fittings in the Categories drop-down list to display the User Defined HVAC Fittings window:

The User Defined HVAC Fittings window is a dual purpose window allowing you to either Create a new User Defined HVAC Fitting (by default) or Modify a User Defined HVAC Fitting.
You can select from the drop-down list, the fittings available in the HVAC Fittings Catalogue.

For the purposes of this user guide, the Specification Data including HVAC Fittings Catalogue only contains the supplied catalogs provided by AVEVA. Catalogs are populated by the System Administrator.

Select an item from the choice available in the lower window, the selection is placed in the current selection window and the list of available choices moves down to the next level dependent upon what element is chosen. Continue to select from the available choices in the lower window until the fitting is complete.
To only select the default item for each level from the lower window, click to select the Default check box.
To automatically select an item when there is only one available at any level, click to select the Auto check box.
For further information on Joints and Connect drop-down list, refer to HVAC Window.
Note:
If both Default and Auto check boxes are selected, the default item for each level and (if all levels have a default set) an overall default fitting will be selected.‘

HVAC Catalog
HVAC Window
HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
System Administrator’s Guide
Create
t
Modify
HVAC
HVAC Window
User Defined Fittings
Categories
User Defined HVAC Fittings
User Defined HVAC Fittings
Create
Modify
Default
Auto
Note
:
Default
Auto
HVAC Window


To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC click Plotfile to display a detailed drawing to refer to all the available HVAC Components as an annotated drawings, refer to HVAC Catalog.

Click Properties to view the user defined fitting parameters displayed in the Modify Properties window:

If the default parameters are not suitable, you can then amend the available parameters as required and click Reset to change the parameters.
Click OK to close the Modify Properties window.
Click Cancel to close the Modify Properties window.
From the drop-down list, select Connect or Unchanged:
Click Default to clear all the dimensions currently in the window and set them to the dimensions when the window was first opened.
Click Reset to change the properties of the HVAC Component and close the Modify Properties window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.

HVAC Catalog
HVAC Window
Plotfile
HVAC Catalog
Properties
Modify Properties
Reset
OK
Cancel
Modify Properties
Connect
Unchanged
Default
Reset
Modify Properties
HVAC Window


The attributes of an existing user defined fitting can be modified. The attributes that can be modified is dependent upon which item has been selected.
First you must select the element, piece of HVAC or equipment in the Model Explorer, then select User Defined Fittings in the Categories drop-down list to display the User Defined HVAC Fittings window.
The Create/Modify window for the selected item is displayed, with Modify as the default. You can now modify the attributes as required and then click Apply to commit the changes.

Model Explorer,
User Defined Fittings
Categories
Create/Modify
Apply


Assemblies are a series of components and branches in a predefined configuration which can be copied into the Design many times. Assemblies are created using the HVAC Assemblies utility, refer to HVAC Assembly, these assemblies can then be selected from the Categories drop-down list by you.
The task of copying an assembly is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Assemblies in the Categories drop-down list to display the HVAC Assembly Creation window is displayed:

If required, select the Display Name/Description check box, to display the available assemblies by description. Otherwise the assemblies are displayed by Name.
Create connected to picked element
You can copy an HVAC assembly from the HVAC Catalog and connect it to an identified element.

Click Create connected to picked element
you are prompted to Identify Component in the 3D graphical view. The HVAC Assembly is connected to the identified element.
Create at position in implied tube
Allows you to copy a HVAC Assembly from the HVAC Catalog and connect it to an identified point on the tube.
Click Create at position in implied tube, you are prompted to Identify an Insertion Point in Tube in the 3D Graphical View.
The HVAC Assembly is connected to the identified point in the tube.
Create connected to current element
Allows you to copy a HVAC Assembly from the HVAC Catalog and connect to the Current Element.
You must select in the Model Explorer where to connect the assembly.
After clicking Create connected to current element, the assembly is added to the current element

Note:
The selected element must be a HVAC branch or component

HVAC Assembly
HVAC Window
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
HVAC Assembly
HVAC Window
Assemblies
Categories
HVAC Assembly Creation
Create connected to picked element
HVAC Catalog
Create connected to picked element
Identify Component
Create at position in implied tube
HVAC Catalog
Identify an Insertion Point in Tube
Create connected to current element
HVAC Catalog
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The section gives an introduction to the way the HVAC catalog is used in creating the design model and lists the principal features of some standard catalog components to which you may want to refer when creating the design model. (For further information of the way in which the catalog is built up and used, refer to the Catalogs and Specifications Reference.)

Catalogs and Specifications Reference
HVAC
Catalogs and Specifications Reference
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For the HVAC Designer application, files are generally stored in the directory:
The control file 'xmaincontrol' can be edited within a text editor, such as WordPad, to change the defaults.


HVAC Designer provides a sample catalogue of HVAC fittings.
The catalogue is stored in the Master Project (MAS)
Database /MASTER-HVACCATA
The key element names are:
CATA /CADCHVACCATA
- HVAC Designer Standard Catalogue
 SECT /RMELBOW-SECT
- Section for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
  CATE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Category for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   PTSE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Point set for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   GMSE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Geometry for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   SCOM /RMELBOW
- Rectangular Mitred Elbow Component
SECT /CADCHVACCATA-INFO
- Section for HVAC Datasets
 CATE / CADCHVACCATA-DTSE
- Category for HVAC Datasets
  DTSE /RMELBOW-DETAIL-DATA
- Data set for Mitred Elbow
   DATA /RMELBOW-DETAIL-DATA-PLOT
- Data (Property DATA)
- etc for each property
SECT /CADCHVACCATA-DETTEXT
- Section for HVAC Detail Text
 CATE / CADCHVACCATA-DETCATE
- Category for HVAC Detail Text
  SDTE /RMELBOW-DETAIL
- Detail Text for Mitred Elbow
SPWL /CADCHVACSPECS
HVAC Designer Standard Specifications
 SPEC /CADCHVACSPEC
HVAC Designer Standard Specification
  SELE
Selector based on TYPE
   SELE
Selector based on STYPE
    SPCO
Spec component
CATA /CADCHVACCATA
- HVAC Designer Standard Catalogue
 SECT /RMELBOW-SECT
- Section for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
  CATE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Category for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   PTSE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Point set for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   GMSE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Geometry for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   SCOM /RMELBOW
- Rectangular Mitred Elbow Component

SECT /CADCHVACCATA-INFO
- Section for HVAC Datasets
 CATE / CADCHVACCATA-DTSE
- Category for HVAC Datasets
  DTSE /RMELBOW-DETAIL-DATA
- Data set for Mitred Elbow
   DATA /RMELBOW-DETAIL-DATA-PLOT
- Data (Property DATA)
- etc for each property

SECT /CADCHVACCATA-DETTEXT
- Section for HVAC Detail Text
 CATE / CADCHVACCATA-DETCATE
- Category for HVAC Detail Text
  SDTE /RMELBOW-DETAIL
- Detail Text for Mitred Elbow

SPWL /CADCHVACSPECS
HVAC Designer Standard Specifications
 SPEC /CADCHVACSPEC
HVAC Designer Standard Specification
  SELE
Selector based on TYPE
   SELE
Selector based on STYPE
    SPCO
Spec component

CATA /CADCHVACCATA
- HVAC Designer Standard Catalogue
 SECT /RMELBOW-SECT
- Section for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
  CATE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Category for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   PTSE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Point set for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   GMSE /RMELBOW-SECT
- Geometry for Rectangular Mitred Elbow
   SCOM /RMELBOW
- Rectangular Mitred Elbow Component
SECT /CADCHVACCATA-INFO
- Section for HVAC Datasets
 CATE / CADCHVACCATA-DTSE
- Category for HVAC Datasets
  DTSE /RMELBOW-DETAIL-DATA
- Data set for Mitred Elbow
   DATA /RMELBOW-DETAIL-DATA-PLOT
- Data (Property DATA)
- etc for each property
SECT /CADCHVACCATA-DETTEXT
- Section for HVAC Detail Text
 CATE / CADCHVACCATA-DETCATE
- Category for HVAC Detail Text
  SDTE /RMELBOW-DETAIL
- Detail Text for Mitred Elbow
SPWL /CADCHVACSPECS
HVAC Designer Standard Specifications
 SPEC /CADCHVACSPEC
HVAC Designer Standard Specification
  SELE
Selector based on TYPE
   SELE
Selector based on STYPE
    SPCO
Spec component


The HVAC application has an extensive parametric catalogue of components but there will always be the need for Special User Defined HVAC Fittings. It is recommended that the standard elements are used whenever possible, however, the HVAC window has a Category for User Defined Fittings.

First the HVAC Administrator has to create a User Defined catalogue and specifications to populate this window. A tutorial style exercise follows to describe this process.

User Defined Fittings


An exercise is carried out from start to finish, to create a new User defined HVAC fitting for use in MODEL, covering all relevant points to successfully complete this task.


It is assumed that the Administrator is already a competent Cats&Specs user, comfortable with creating and editing macros to create the necessary database elements.
The Catalogue and Specification work covered in this tutorial can be done in the MODEL or PARAGON module. Since the work is mainly command line and macro driven, it is recommended to use MODEL with Read/Write access to the catalogue. To do this the Administrator should work in a project with such access rights, and then update the final project using macros.
In ADMIN, set MODEL module to Read/Write catalogue:
EDIT MODULE DESI MODE CATA RW
In ADMIN, also create a catalogue database separate from the AVEVA Solutions Limited database, in which to create the User Defined Cats&Specs
It is assumed that the Administrator is already a competent Cats&Specs user, comfortable with creating and editing macros to create the necessary database elements.
It is assumed that the Administrator is already a competent Cats&Specs user, comfortable with creating and editing macros to create the necessary database elements.
The Catalogue and Specification work covered in this tutorial can be done in the MODEL or PARAGON module. Since the work is mainly command line and macro driven, it is recommended to use MODEL with Read/Write access to the catalogue. To do this the Administrator should work in a project with such access rights, and then update the final project using macros.
The Catalogue and Specification work covered in this tutorial can be done in the MODEL or PARAGON module. Since the work is mainly command line and macro driven, it is recommended to use MODEL with Read/Write access to the catalogue. To do this the Administrator should work in a project with such access rights, and then update the final project using macros.
In ADMIN, set MODEL module to Read/Write catalogue:
In ADMIN, set MODEL module to Read/Write catalogue:
EDIT MODULE DESI MODE CATA RW
EDIT MODULE DESI MODE CATA RW
In ADMIN, also create a catalogue database separate from the AVEVA Solutions Limited database, in which to create the User Defined Cats&Specs
In ADMIN, also create a catalogue database separate from the AVEVA Solutions Limited database, in which to create the User Defined Cats&Specs


Example:

Identify the new components that are required:
Identify the new components that are required:
Identify the new components that are required:
Above is an example of 6 Threeway pieces that are not be covered by the Standard AVEVA Solutions Limited sample HVAC catalogue.
To make these pieces available as User Defined HVAC Fittings, follow this tutorial exercise:
Above is an example of 6 Threeway pieces that are not be covered by the Standard AVEVA Solutions Limited sample HVAC catalogue.
Above is an example of 6 Threeway pieces that are not be covered by the Standard AVEVA Solutions Limited sample HVAC catalogue.
To make these pieces available as User Defined HVAC Fittings, follow this tutorial exercise:
To make these pieces available as User Defined HVAC Fittings, follow this tutorial exercise:


Create Top Level Elements in the New Database

In the new catalogue database that has been created and added to the MDB, some top level elements are created to store the user defined HVAC catalogue.
NEW CATA /My-udHVACcata setstar
NEW SECT *-DETTEXT
NEW CATE *-DETCATE
NEW SPWL /My-udHVACspecs
NEW SPEC /My-udHVACspec
Notice in the above that the SPWL purpose is set to HVAC and the SPEC purpose is set to FITT. These settings are important because in MODEL this specification will then be listed on the HVAC User Defined Fittings form. Element type will be the first selector text on the same form.


The most efficient way for the Administrator to create a new component is to copy an existing similar component and modify it.
Considering the six components in the example, copy /RSTHRE which is the standard component definition for a Rectangular Square Threeway


Write some simple macros to copy the existing component.
Examples:
copyMac1
copyMac2
myUDCata
-- Macro to make My catalogue from copy of existing similar standard
copyMac3
myUDCataDtse
-- Macro to make My datasets from copy of existing similar standard

/My-udHVACcata
tail
new sect $1-SECT copy $2-SECT rename $2 $1
$.
$d2=
/My-ud
cata-DETCATE
tail
new sdte $1 copy $2-DETAIL
rtext |$2|
$.
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac1 /My-Y-Type-3-Way1 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac2 /My-Y-Type-3-Way1-Detail /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac1 /My-Y-Type-3-Way2 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac2 /My-Y-Type-3-Way2-Detail /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac1 /My-Y-Type-3-Way3 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac2 /My-Y-Type-3-Way3-Detail /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac1 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way1 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac2 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way1-Detail /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac1 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way2 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac2 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way2-Detail /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac1 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way3 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac2 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way3-Detail /RSTHRE
$1-GMSE
new DTSE $1-DTSE copy /RSTHRE -DETAIL-DATA rename /RSTHRE $1
NEX SCOM
DTREF $1-DTSE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac3 /My-Y-Type-3-Way1 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac3 /My-Y-Type-3-Way2 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac3 /My-Y-Type-3-Way3 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac3 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way1 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac3 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way2 /RSTHRE
$m/c:/MY-Macros/copyMac3 /My-Angled-Type-3-Way3 /RSTHRE


In MODEL or PARAGON.
$m//c:/MY-Macros/myUDCata
$m//c:/MY-Macros/myUDCataDtse
These macros will create the database elements for the 6 example components.
All elements will be named and organized in a consistent manner.
It is advised that all elements, including primitives and ppoint elements, are named.
The macros will output some catalogue errors but there is no need to be concerned about these, this is simply because the model Design Parameters are not set at this stage.
Catalogue error for component SCOM /My-Y-Type-3-Way1, catalogue primitive PTMIX /My-Y-Type-3-Way1-P6 - Design Parameter number ( 2 ) out of range.

$m//c:/MY-Macros/myUDCata
$m//c:/MY-Macros/myUDCataDtse


Macros to Create Specification References

Write a simple macro to create a Specification reference for the catalogue components created above.
myUDSpec
Reminder:
SPWL %purp HVAC, SPEC %purp FITT to appear in the HVAC User Defined Fittings form.
Each level of SELE with %tquestion and %tans causes a further level of questions in the HVAC UD Fittings form.
Beware that a too lengthy %tans may prevent it from fitting into the form.
SPWL %purp HVAC, SPEC %purp FITT to appear in the HVAC User Defined Fittings form.
SPWL %purp HVAC, SPEC %purp FITT to appear in the HVAC User Defined Fittings form.
Each level of SELE with %tquestion and %tans causes a further level of questions in the HVAC UD Fittings form.
Each level of SELE with %tquestion and %tans causes a further level of questions in the HVAC UD Fittings form.
Beware that a too lengthy %tans may prevent it from fitting into the form.
Beware that a too lengthy %tans may prevent it from fitting into the form.


In MODEL or PARAGON.
$m//c:/MY-Macros/myUDSpec
These macros will create the specification elements for the 6 example components. The TANS texts are the words that will appear on the Design form for User defined HVAC fittings.

$m//c:/MY-Macros/myUDSpec


Observe the User Defined HVAC Fittings form

In HVAC Designer Application and from the HVAC window select the Category User Defined Fittings.

The Specification created is displayed, and the selectors available to select the six catalogue items. At the moment if you select any of these they will all be the same as the copied component /RSTHRE. So the next stage is to edit these components to be unique to match the initial requirements.

User Defined Fittings


For the example choose to make the 1st component of the 6 Threeway components illustrated previously. Make a pencil sketch of the component and mark it with all the variable Design Parameters to be used. It is recommended that the Administrator follows, as closely as possible to the list of Design Parameter/Properties listed in the HVAC User Guide. For example DESP[2] and DESP[3] are the arrive duct size .

HVAC User Guide


The component origin P0 is generally at the intersection of P1 and P2.
P1 is normally the arrive point, P2 is the leave point and P3 is any third connection point.
For straight components P0 is normally at the arrive point, however for the likes of dampers, valves or grilles P0 will be wherever sensible, may be central or even at P2.
The axes are shown on the sketch above as used on HVAC components where Z is opposite to the PArrive, X and Y are the respective width and height of the arrive duct size.
On angled components PLeave is primarily towards X rather than -X.
The component origin P0 is generally at the intersection of P1 and P2.
The component origin P0 is generally at the intersection of P1 and P2.
P1 is normally the arrive point, P2 is the leave point and P3 is any third connection point.
P1 is normally the arrive point, P2 is the leave point and P3 is any third connection point.
For straight components P0 is normally at the arrive point, however for the likes of dampers, valves or grilles P0 will be wherever sensible, may be central or even at P2.
For straight components P0 is normally at the arrive point, however for the likes of dampers, valves or grilles P0 will be wherever sensible, may be central or even at P2.
The axes are shown on the sketch above as used on HVAC components where Z is opposite to the PArrive, X and Y are the respective width and height of the arrive duct size.
The axes are shown on the sketch above as used on HVAC components where Z is opposite to the PArrive, X and Y are the respective width and height of the arrive duct size.
On angled components PLeave is primarily towards X rather than -X.
On angled components PLeave is primarily towards X rather than -X.


The detail text is in the DATASET created earlier (that means, /My-Y-Type-3-Way1-DTSE).
This is presently a direct copy of the copied Threeway so it needs to be modified accordingly, such as: Rtext 'Rectangular Special Threeway Y type1'

/My-Y-Type-3-Way1-DTSE


Because the example was copied from a standard component then the full list of properties has been inherited. A full list is available in the HVAC Designer User Guide.
It is therefore necessary to decide which properties are required for input for the new component.
The properties are in the DATASET created earlier (that means, /My-Y-Type-3-Way1-DTSE).
The long list of data elements (Properties of the Design element) can be shortened by setting the LHIDE attribute to true. Therefore, for the example only the following DATA elements set to LHIDE false are needed:-
AARR -
A of the Arrive Duct size (DESP[2])
BARR -
B of the Arrive Duct size (DESP[3])
ALEA -
A of the Leave Duct size (DESP[4])
ABRA -
A of the Branch Duct size (DESP[41])
ATHR -
Arrive Throat (DESP[12])
LTHR -
Leave Throat (DESP[13])
BRLE -
Branch Length (DESP[7])
AOFF -
Offset A (DESP[10])
BANG -
Angle B (DESP[10])
AARR -
A of the Arrive Duct size (DESP[2])
BARR -
B of the Arrive Duct size (DESP[3])
ALEA -
A of the Leave Duct size (DESP[4])
ABRA -
A of the Branch Duct size (DESP[41])
ATHR -
Arrive Throat (DESP[12])
LTHR -
Leave Throat (DESP[13])
BRLE -
Branch Length (DESP[7])
AOFF -
Offset A (DESP[10])
BANG -
Angle B (DESP[10])
The easiest way to do this is to use the List utility to add all data elements to a list and action the command LHIDE true, then navigate to the ones required for input and manually modify LHIDE false.
These are the properties that will appear on the Create/Modify User Defined components form:

Modify the text, set defaults and reorder the data elements to improve the presentation. To give:

A PLOT file property will be completed later using a DRAFT picture of a sample component created in MODEL, but first, the geometry has to be completed.
AARR -
A of the Arrive Duct size (DESP[2])
BARR -
B of the Arrive Duct size (DESP[3])
ALEA -
A of the Leave Duct size (DESP[4])
ABRA -
A of the Branch Duct size (DESP[41])
ATHR -
Arrive Throat (DESP[12])
LTHR -
Leave Throat (DESP[13])
BRLE -
Branch Length (DESP[7])
AOFF -
Offset A (DESP[10])
BANG -
Angle B (DESP[10])

/My-Y-Type-3-Way1-DTSE


Although only the above properties are shown, some of the other properties may need to be set, such as TYPE, SUBT, SHAP, FACE
The FACE property is subtly different from the SHAP property; mainly because of Branch connectors that can be of circular shape but connected to a rectangular or circular or flat oval main.

The TYPE property Attributes
Type DATA
Dkey TYPE
Ptype unset
Pproperty ( ATTRIB WDESP[66 ] )
Dproperty ( HASH ( 'THRE' ) )
Purpose DESP
Number 66
Dtitle Type
Punits unset
Ruse 1
Lhide true
The STYP property (Specific Type) Attributes
Type DATA
Dkey STYP
Ptype unset
Pproperty ( ATTRIB WDESP[67 ] )
Dproperty ( HASH ( 'YTYP' ) )
Purpose DESP
Number 67
Dtitle Type
Punits unset
Ruse 1
Lhide true
The SHAP property (Shape RECT, CIRC or OVAL) Attributes
Type DATA
Dkey SHAP
Ptype unset
Pproperty ( ATTRIB WDESP[40 ] )
Dproperty ( HASH ( 'RECT' ) )
Purpose DESP
Number 40
Dtitle Type
Punits unset
Ruse 1
Lhide true
The FACE property (Shape RECT, CIRC or OVAL) Attributes
Type DATA
Dkey FACE
Ptype unset
Pproperty ( ATTRIB WDESP[30 ] )
Dproperty ( HASH ( 'RECT' ) )
Purpose DESP
Number 30
Dtitle Type
Punits unset
Ruse 1
Lhide true


It is suggested that for initial creation the User Defined HVAC Fittings are created with a default joint of RE; to do this, set the following DATA elements as:

*-ARRJ
Pproperty ( ATTRIB WDESP[58 ] )
Dproperty ( HASH ( 'RE' ) )
*-AVAL
Pproperty ( ATTRIB DESP[68 ] )
Dproperty 0
*-LEAJ
Pproperty ( ATTRIB WDESP[59 ] )
Dproperty ( HASH ( 'RE' ) )
*-LVAL
Pproperty ( ATTRIB DESP[69 ] )
Dproperty 0
*-BJNT
Pproperty ( ATTRIB WDESP[60 ] )
Dproperty ( HASH ( 'RE' ) )
*-BVAL
Pproperty ( ATTRIB DESP[70 ] )
Dproperty 0


For the correct leave tubing to be used for User Defined HVAC Fittings, it is necessary to create a DATA element in your DATASET
Note: ID /CADCHVACSPEC/RTUBEB is generally used for Straight components but ID /CADCHVACSPEC/RTUBEA generally for non-angular components such as bends and threeways.

Note
:
ID /CADCHVACSPEC/RTUBEB
ID /CADCHVACSPEC/RTUBEA


There are some properties required for all HVAC components because the standard HVAC Sketches functionality expects them. These are:
These properties are strings of text that are evaluated to describe the duct component.
For the example these may be:

DATA */rtext (Property RTEX)
DATA */Ductsizes (Property DUCT)
DATA */Detail (Property DETA)
DATA */Joints (Property JOIN)
DATA */Fixing (Property FIXI)


The component is already in a state where it can be created in MODEL or PARAGON although the Geometric representation will be not correct.
If working in MODEL use the Create User Defined HVAC Fittings form to create an instance of the new component that means, select the element, set some property values, and apply the form.
If working in PARAGON create a macro to set the model Design Parameters, such as:
model set des para 1 0
Repeat for 100 parameters set to 0
model set des para 2 900
model set des para 3 700
model set des para 4 600
model set des para 5 700
model set des para 41 500
model set des para 42 700
model set des para 7 150
model set des para 10 200
model set des para 12 150
model set des para 13 150
model set des para 63 90
-- 21 to 29 for Joints
model set des para 21 50
model set des para 22 50
model set des para 23 5
model set des para 24 50
model set des para 25 50
model set des para 26 5
model set des para 27 50
model set des para 28 50
model set des para 29 5
DESP[21] to [29] are reserved for the Arrj, Leaj and Bjnt
In MODEL these could be set by command line using desp n21 50 desp n22 50 desp n23 5 . However…
For Joints Settings in MODEL: When the element is created, modify the joints using SHOW !!HVCJOINTMOD


The Point set *-PTSE was inherited from the copied component, but it is now easy to modify the PTAX, PTMI, PTCA elements to be positioned using the new parameters.
In MODEL at the newly created Threeway element, use GOTO PTREF to navigate to the PTSE element and view it in the Members list.
Attributes of the Parrive point:
Reminders
Some commands to aid visualization:
P1, P2, P3 reserved for 3 connections arrive, leave and branch
P6 is required on all items at PL of the item, perpendicular to PL. This is used to aid connection of components where the appware by default uses: CONN and X is P6 of PREV although core code can now use the logic based on the PWIDTH and PHEIGHT attributes.
P61 62 etc series are used as key dimension points to aid drafting. These are usually at the corners of the arrive duct size, add as many as required.
P1, P2, P3 reserved for 3 connections arrive, leave and branch
P1, P2, P3 reserved for 3 connections arrive, leave and branch
P6 is required on all items at PL of the item, perpendicular to PL. This is used to aid connection of components where the appware by default uses: CONN and X is P6 of PREV although core code can now use the logic based on the PWIDTH and PHEIGHT attributes.
P6 is required on all items at PL of the item, perpendicular to PL. This is used to aid connection of components where the appware by default uses: CONN and X is P6 of PREV although core code can now use the logic based on the PWIDTH and PHEIGHT attributes.
P61 62 etc series are used as key dimension points to aid drafting. These are usually at the corners of the arrive duct size, add as many as required.
P61 62 etc series are used as key dimension points to aid drafting. These are usually at the corners of the arrive duct size, add as many as required.
In MODEL - repre pp on pp num on update
In MODEL - pin6 at P6 pin6 dir p6 or pin6 dir p6 at p6 .
In MODEL - repre pp on pp num on update
In MODEL - repre pp on pp num on update
In MODEL - pin6 at P6 pin6 dir p6 or pin6 dir p6 at p6 .
In MODEL - pin6 at P6 pin6 dir p6 or pin6 dir p6 at p6 .

Name /My-Y-Type-3-Way1-PA1
Type PTAX
Lock false
Owner /My-Y-Type-3-Way1-PTSE
Description unset
Number 1
Pconnect RECT
Pbore ( ATTRIB DDESP[2 ] + ATTRIB DDESP[3 ] )
Pdistance ( ATTRIB DESP[12 ] + ATTRIB DESP[4 ] / 2 )
Paxis -Z
Pskey unset
Purpose unset
Pvifilter 0
Pzaxis Y
Pwidth ( ATTRIB DDESP[2 ] )
Pheight ( ATTRIB DDESP[3 ] )


Again, the geometry set *-GMSE was inherited from the copied component, but it is now easy to modify the Primitive elements to be positioned using the new parameters.
In MODEL at the newly created Threeway element, use GOTO GMREF to navigate to the GMSE element and view it in the Members list.
Reminders
Name all elements using setstar* to aid recognition
Normal representation lev 0 - 10
Negatives representation lev 9 - 10
Flanges representation lev 6 - 10
Insulation representation lev 7 - 10
Remember to check these before the item is finished. It is suggested to use reporter to check these and a macro to make sure they are all corrected.
Name all elements using setstar* to aid recognition
Name all elements using setstar* to aid recognition
Normal representation lev 0 - 10
Normal representation lev 0 - 10
Negatives representation lev 9 - 10
Negatives representation lev 9 - 10
Flanges representation lev 6 - 10
Flanges representation lev 6 - 10
Insulation representation lev 7 - 10
Insulation representation lev 7 - 10
Remember to check these before the item is finished. It is suggested to use reporter to check these and a macro to make sure they are all corrected.
Remember to check these before the item is finished. It is suggested to use reporter to check these and a macro to make sure they are all corrected.


When the component looks OK in MODEL, create an example element that can be used on a DRAFT drawing to make a Plotfile.
Create the drawing in a similar style to the standard Plotfiles, where the philosophy was to do a Plan and elevation and an Isometric view giving all the data as on the Properties input form. There is a standard HVAC representation rule available in the DRAFT database that can be used to do a detailed Level 9, holes ON drawing.
The Plotfile should be named the same as the CATREF.
The PLOT property attributes:
Pproperty is the name of the file.
Dproperty is the name of the directory within the %AVEVA_DESIGN_PLOTS% directory.

Type DATA
Dkey PLOT
Ptype LPLT
Pproperty ( ATTRIB FLNM OF CATR  )
Dproperty ( 'HVACADV' )
Purpose PLOT
Dtitle Plotfile
Lhide false
%AVEVA_DESIGN_PLOTS%


When the Geometry, Point Set, Data Set, Detail Text and PLOT are complete it is advisable to do some testing:
Level6, level4, level9, level7 - Make sure the Design element displays correctly, each time combined with holes on/off, insulation on/off
Test that implied tube displays correctly when a following item is moved to create a gap.
Test that the automatic fill with straights utility works as expected when the new component is used in the branch
Test that the HVAC Spooling and Sketches functionalities work as expected and produce good data on the final sketch.
Level6, level4, level9, level7 - Make sure the Design element displays correctly, each time combined with holes on/off, insulation on/off
Level6, level4, level9, level7 - Make sure the Design element displays correctly, each time combined with holes on/off, insulation on/off
Test that implied tube displays correctly when a following item is moved to create a gap.
Test that implied tube displays correctly when a following item is moved to create a gap.
Test that the automatic fill with straights utility works as expected when the new component is used in the branch
Test that the automatic fill with straights utility works as expected when the new component is used in the branch
Test that the HVAC Spooling and Sketches functionalities work as expected and produce good data on the final sketch.
Test that the HVAC Spooling and Sketches functionalities work as expected and produce good data on the final sketch.


A Detail Specification is a table of rules to define duct ranges with different Joints, standard length, material thickness or stiffening.

This information for HVAC is currently not stored in the specification database but in system files. The default directory for this is %AVEVA_DESIGN_DFLTS%/hvacadvspecs, however, this can be changed by the Administrator in the control file, xmaincontrol, mentioned earlier.
The list of detail specifications available to you is defined in

                  |DW142TABLE6

                  | |DW142TABLE6|

                  |DW142TABLE7

                  | |DW142TABLE7|

                  |MODELONLY

                  | |MODELONLY|

                  |TUTORIAL

                  | |TUTORIAL|

|DW142TABLE6
| |DW142TABLE6|
|DW142TABLE7
| |DW142TABLE7|
|MODELONLY
| |MODELONLY|
|TUTORIAL
| |TUTORIAL|
These lines refer to files that have been saved into the same directory named: example
When defining these files Administrators must make sure that they have r/w access, whereas you will never have write access to these files.

                  |DW142TABLE6

                  | |DW142TABLE6|

                  |DW142TABLE7

                  | |DW142TABLE7|

                  |MODELONLY

                  | |MODELONLY|

                  |TUTORIAL

                  | |TUTORIAL|


Insulation is applied at Branch level by setting of the ISPEC attribute. There is currently one insulation specification, named /CADCHVACISPEC, available in the HVAC application. However, if a User Defined Insulation specification is required it will be necessary for the HVAC Administrator to create a similar specification in a CATA database:
new spec /MyISpec copy /CADCHVACISPEC rename /CADCHVACISPEC /MyISpec
The SPWL will have a PURP HVAC and the SPEC will have a PURP INSU
The SPEC will have the MATREF set to a material in the properties database that has a valid material density.
The database structure for the insulation is as follows:
SPWL
Purp HVAC
SPEC
Purp INSU
Question TYPE
Matref /MyInsulationMaterial
SELE
QUES TEMP
TANS 'INSU'
TDEF 'NONE'
SELE
DESC '1"'
ANSW 24
MAXA 26
QUES PBOR
TDEF 'NONE'
SPCO /MyISpec/INSU25
MAXA 10000
CATREF /INSU25
SELE
DESC '1.1/4"  - For when in imperial units
ANSW 29      -- for 30mm insulation
MAXA 31
QUES PBOR
TDEF 'NONE'
SPCO /MyISpec/INSU30
MAXA 10000
CATREF /INSU30
Etc…
SPWL
Purp HVAC

SPEC
Purp INSU
Question TYPE
Matref /MyInsulationMaterial

SELE
QUES TEMP
TANS 'INSU'
TDEF 'NONE'

SELE
DESC '1"'
ANSW 24
MAXA 26
QUES PBOR
TDEF 'NONE'

SPCO /MyISpec/INSU25
MAXA 10000
CATREF /INSU25

SELE
DESC '1.1/4"  - For when in imperial units
ANSW 29      -- for 30mm insulation
MAXA 31
QUES PBOR
TDEF 'NONE'

SPCO /MyISpec/INSU30
MAXA 10000
CATREF /INSU30
Etc…
The CATREF element also must exist and can be defined by the administrator:
By creating these Cats&Specs elements this means that:
SPWL
Purp HVAC
SPEC
Purp INSU
Question TYPE
Matref /MyInsulationMaterial
SELE
QUES TEMP
TANS 'INSU'
TDEF 'NONE'
SELE
DESC '1"'
ANSW 24
MAXA 26
QUES PBOR
TDEF 'NONE'
SPCO /MyISpec/INSU25
MAXA 10000
CATREF /INSU25
SELE
DESC '1.1/4"  - For when in imperial units
ANSW 29      -- for 30mm insulation
MAXA 31
QUES PBOR
TDEF 'NONE'
SPCO /MyISpec/INSU30
MAXA 10000
CATREF /INSU30
Etc…
Insulation Spec and thicknesses will appear on the Create Branch form
Insulation weight will be used in weight calculations
Insulation can be shown graphically by using IPARAM[1] in the catalogue geometry. (Actually IPARAM[2] could also be used if required for 2 level insulation but the standard catalogue has not included this in its geometry).
Insulation Spec and thicknesses will appear on the Create Branch form
Insulation Spec and thicknesses will appear on the Create Branch form
Insulation weight will be used in weight calculations
Insulation weight will be used in weight calculations
Insulation can be shown graphically by using IPARAM[1] in the catalogue geometry. (Actually IPARAM[2] could also be used if required for 2 level insulation but the standard catalogue has not included this in its geometry).
Insulation can be shown graphically by using IPARAM[1] in the catalogue geometry. (Actually IPARAM[2] could also be used if required for 2 level insulation but the standard catalogue has not included this in its geometry).


Prior to VERSION 12.0 the joints available for use on the HVAC components were a fixed set of joints, such as FJ25, FJ30, RE ., all defined in the macro hvcjoints.pmlobj. The HVAC Administrator is now able to define joints for rectangular, circular and flat oval ductwork.
There are 6 new sections (SECT) in the HVAC catalogue database.
These sections hold dataset elements (DATASET) for each joint, and each dataset has 7 data elements, …/DESC …/CODE …/ALPH …/NUME …/HVJA …/HVJB …/HVJC
Example
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30
DESC ' 30 x 30 x 4 Angle Flange Joint (FJ30) '
FUNC 'FJ30'
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30/DESC
DKEY DESC
PTYP TEXT
PPRO ( ' 30 x 30 x 4 Angle Flange Joint (FJ30) ' )
DTIT 'Description'
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30/CODE
DKEY CODE
PTYP TEXT
PPRO ( 'FJ30' )
DTIT 'Code'
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30/ALPH
DKEY ALPH
PTYP TEXT
PPRO ( 'FJ' )
DTIT 'Alpha'
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30/NUME
DKEY NUME
PTYP TEXT
PPRO ( '30' )
DTIT 'Numeric'
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30/HVJA
DKEY HVJA
PTYP REAL
PPRO ( 30 )
DTIT 'A Dimension'
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30/HVJB
DKEY HVJB
PTYP REAL
PPRO ( 30 )
DTIT 'B Dimension'
/CADCHVACCATA-Joints-RECT/FJ30/HVJC
DKEY HVJC
PTYP REAL
PPRO ( 4 )
DTIT 'C Dimension'
The data in these data elements define a joint and all its relevant information to be used and displayed in the Joints window.

The joints provided in the standard product now use this new mechanism so that HVAC Administrators can remove and create joints. The standard joints and codes available currently are:


MALE or M
Socket and spigot male connection
FEMA or F
Socket and spigot female connection
FJ25
25x25x3 (1"x1"x1/8") equal angle section joint
FJ303
30x30x3 (11/4"x11/4"x1/8") equal angle section joint
FJ30
30x30x4 (11/4"x11/4"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ40
40x40x4 (11/2"x11/2"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ45
45x45x4 (13/4"x13/4"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ50
50x50x5 (2"x2"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ60
60x60x6 (21/4"x21/4"x1/4") equal angle section joint
FJ608
60x60x8 (21/4"x21/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ6550
65x50x6 (21/2"x2"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ65
65x65x6 (21/2"x21/2"x1/4") equal angle section joint
FJ70
70x70x7 (23/4"x23/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ7550
75x50x6 (3"x2"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ75
75x75x7 (3"x3"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ8060
80x60x6 (31/4"x21/4"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ80
80x80x8 (31/4"x31/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ8010
80x80x10 (31/4"x31/4"x3/8") equal angle section joint
FJ90
90x90x9 (31/2"x31/2"x7/16") equal angle section joint
FJ10065
100x65x6 (4"x21/2"x3/8") unequal angle section joint
FJ10080
100x80x8 (4"x31/4"x3/8") unequal angle section joint
FJ100
100x100x8 (4"x4"x3/8") equal angle section joint
FB253
25x3 (1"x1/8") flat bar joint
FB254
25x4 (1"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB304
30x4 (11/4"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB305
30x5 (11/4"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB354
35x4 (13/8"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB405
40x5 (11/2"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB505
50x5 (2"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB606
60x6 (21/4"x1/4") flat bar joint
FB6010
60x10 (21/4"x3/8") flat bar joint
FB8010
80x10 (31/4"x3/8") flat bar joint
FB8012
80x12 (31/4"x1/2") flat bar joint
CH7638
76x38 (3"x11/2") rectangular channel section joint
CH10251
102x51 (4"x2") rectangular channel section joint
CH12763
127x63 (5"x21/2") rectangular channel section joint
CH15276
152x76 (6"x3") rectangular channel section joint
RE
Raw edge
SF25
Self flange 25mm (1")
SF40
Self flange 40mm (11/2")
SF50
Self flange 50mm (2")
WELD or W
Welded joint for branch connector or attachment fixed to a duct
MALE or M
Socket and spigot male connection
FEMA or F
Socket and spigot female connection
FJ25
25x25x3 (1"x1"x1/8") equal angle section joint
FJ303
30x30x3 (11/4"x11/4"x1/8") equal angle section joint
FJ30
30x30x4 (11/4"x11/4"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ40
40x40x4 (11/2"x11/2"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ45
45x45x4 (13/4"x13/4"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ50
50x50x5 (2"x2"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ60
60x60x6 (21/4"x21/4"x1/4") equal angle section joint
FJ608
60x60x8 (21/4"x21/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ6550
65x50x6 (21/2"x2"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ65
65x65x6 (21/2"x21/2"x1/4") equal angle section joint
FJ70
70x70x7 (23/4"x23/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ7550
75x50x6 (3"x2"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ75
75x75x7 (3"x3"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ8060
80x60x6 (31/4"x21/4"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ80
80x80x8 (31/4"x31/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ8010
80x80x10 (31/4"x31/4"x3/8") equal angle section joint
FJ90
90x90x9 (31/2"x31/2"x7/16") equal angle section joint
FJ10065
100x65x6 (4"x21/2"x3/8") unequal angle section joint
FJ10080
100x80x8 (4"x31/4"x3/8") unequal angle section joint
FJ100
100x100x8 (4"x4"x3/8") equal angle section joint
FB253
25x3 (1"x1/8") flat bar joint
FB254
25x4 (1"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB304
30x4 (11/4"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB305
30x5 (11/4"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB354
35x4 (13/8"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB405
40x5 (11/2"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB505
50x5 (2"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB606
60x6 (21/4"x1/4") flat bar joint
FB6010
60x10 (21/4"x3/8") flat bar joint
FB8010
80x10 (31/4"x3/8") flat bar joint
FB8012
80x12 (31/4"x1/2") flat bar joint
CH7638
76x38 (3"x11/2") rectangular channel section joint
CH10251
102x51 (4"x2") rectangular channel section joint
CH12763
127x63 (5"x21/2") rectangular channel section joint
CH15276
152x76 (6"x3") rectangular channel section joint
RE
Raw edge
SF25
Self flange 25mm (1")
SF40
Self flange 40mm (11/2")
SF50
Self flange 50mm (2")
WELD or W
Welded joint for branch connector or attachment fixed to a duct

MALE or M
Socket and spigot male connection
FEMA or F
Socket and spigot female connection
FJ25
25x25x3 (1"x1"x1/8") equal angle section joint
FJ303
30x30x3 (11/4"x11/4"x1/8") equal angle section joint
FJ30
30x30x4 (11/4"x11/4"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ40
40x40x4 (11/2"x11/2"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ45
45x45x4 (13/4"x13/4"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ50
50x50x5 (2"x2"x3/16") equal angle section joint
FJ60
60x60x6 (21/4"x21/4"x1/4") equal angle section joint
FJ608
60x60x8 (21/4"x21/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ6550
65x50x6 (21/2"x2"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ65
65x65x6 (21/2"x21/2"x1/4") equal angle section joint
FJ70
70x70x7 (23/4"x23/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ7550
75x50x6 (3"x2"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ75
75x75x7 (3"x3"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ8060
80x60x6 (31/4"x21/4"x1/4") unequal angle section joint
FJ80
80x80x8 (31/4"x31/4"x5/16") equal angle section joint
FJ8010
80x80x10 (31/4"x31/4"x3/8") equal angle section joint
FJ90
90x90x9 (31/2"x31/2"x7/16") equal angle section joint
FJ10065
100x65x6 (4"x21/2"x3/8") unequal angle section joint
FJ10080
100x80x8 (4"x31/4"x3/8") unequal angle section joint
FJ100
100x100x8 (4"x4"x3/8") equal angle section joint
FB253
25x3 (1"x1/8") flat bar joint
FB254
25x4 (1"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB304
30x4 (11/4"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB305
30x5 (11/4"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB354
35x4 (13/8"x5/32") flat bar joint
FB405
40x5 (11/2"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB505
50x5 (2"x3/16") flat bar joint
FB606
60x6 (21/4"x1/4") flat bar joint
FB6010
60x10 (21/4"x3/8") flat bar joint
FB8010
80x10 (31/4"x3/8") flat bar joint
FB8012
80x12 (31/4"x1/2") flat bar joint
CH7638
76x38 (3"x11/2") rectangular channel section joint
CH10251
102x51 (4"x2") rectangular channel section joint
CH12763
127x63 (5"x21/2") rectangular channel section joint
CH15276
152x76 (6"x3") rectangular channel section joint
RE
Raw edge
SF25
Self flange 25mm (1")
SF40
Self flange 40mm (11/2")
SF50
Self flange 50mm (2")
WELD or W
Welded joint for branch connector or attachment fixed to a duct