The Equipment (EQUI) element(s) are administrative and can own a number of Sub-equipment elements or Primitive and Nozzle elements.
Use the Equipment Creation window to create an administrative EQUI element in the design hierarchy.

Enter a name for the EQUI element in the Naming field.
The equipment element can be positioned on one of three ways:
The Position pane sets the coordinates of the equipment element’s origin.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
If required, select one or all of the Lock check boxes to lock the explicit position of the current co-ordinate along the E/W, N/S or U/D axis.
The axes to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must be set.
In the wrt text box, input the name of the element to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to, the default is /*.
Input attributes of the equipment element in the Attributes pane:
Description
Input the Description of the Equipment element.
Function
Input the Function for the Equipment element.
Design Code
Input the Design Code for the Equipment element.
Paint Specification
Input the Paint Specification for the Equipment element.
Inspection Schedule
Input the Inspection Schedule for the Equipment element.
Description
Input the Description of the Equipment element.
Function
Input the Function for the Equipment element.
Design Code
Input the Design Code for the Equipment element.
Paint Specification
Input the Paint Specification for the Equipment element.
Inspection Schedule
Input the Inspection Schedule for the Equipment element.
Click OK to create the Equipment element or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Equipment Creation window. The Primitive gallery activates by default. Refer to Primitives for further information.

East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
Description
Input the Description of the Equipment element.
Function
Input the Function for the Equipment element.
Design Code
Input the Design Code for the Equipment element.
Paint Specification
Input the Paint Specification for the Equipment element.
Inspection Schedule
Input the Inspection Schedule for the Equipment element.
Using the functionality available from the Positioning Control window, refer to COMMON for further information.
Using the cursor and picking a position in the graphical view
Using the functionality available from the Position pane of the Equipment Creation window.
Using the functionality available from the Positioning Control window, refer to COMMON for further information.
Using the functionality available from the Positioning Control window, refer to COMMON for further information.
Using the cursor and picking a position in the graphical view
Using the cursor and picking a position in the graphical view
Using the functionality available from the Position pane of the Equipment Creation window.
Using the functionality available from the Position pane of the Equipment Creation window.

Primitives
Equipment Creation
Naming
Positioning Control
COMMON
Position
Equipment Creation
East/West
East/West
North/South
North/South
Up/Down
Up/Down
wrt
Attributes
Description
Function
Design Code
Paint Specification
Inspection Schedule
OK
Cancel
Equipment Creation
Primitive
Primitives


A Sub-Equipment element is also an administrative element, which defines an equipment sub-assembly to be associated with an existing equipment element. The Sub-equipment (SUBE) element(s) are owned by Equipment elements. Sub-equipment elements can own a number of Primitive and Nozzle elements.

Enter a name for the SUBE element in the Naming field.
The Position pane sets the coordinates of the sub-equipment element’s origin.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
The axes to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must be set.
The wrt text box displays the owning equipment element by default, the user can input an alternative value in the field.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Input an explicit position value in the Position field.

Naming
East/West
East/West
North/South
North/South
Up/Down
Up/Down
wrt


Equipment elements consist of a collection of primitives, positioned in the 3D graphical view as a graphical representation of the piece of equipment. The primitives are created using parameters in the graphical view. The initial method of creation is the default although other methods are available for selection.
For example, the simple storage vessel shown below can be constructed from a cylinder for the main body, two dishes for the ends, two boxes for the support legs and a nozzle for the piping connection.

Primitive Gallery
All of the primitives are available for selection from the Primitive gallery.

Create a Box Primitive
Use the functionality to create a box primitive (BOX) element in the design hierarchy, refer to for further information.
Create a Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a cylinder primitive (CYLI) element, refer tor for further information.
Create a Cone Primitive
Use the functionality to create a cone primitive element (CONE), refer to for further information.
Create a Snout Primitive
Use the functionality to create a snout primitive element (SNOU), refer to for further information
Create a Pyramid Primitive
Use the functionality to create a pyramid primitive element (PYRA), refer to for further information.
Create a Dish Primitive
Use the functionality to create a dish primitive element (DISH), refer to for further information.
Create a Extrusion Primitive
Use the functionality to create an extrusion primitive element (EXTR), refer to for further information.
Create a Circular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a circular torus primitive element (CTOR), refer to for further information.
Create a Rectangular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a rectangular torus primitive element (RTOR), refer to for further information.
Create a Sloped Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a sloped cylinder primitive element (SLCY), refer to for further information.
Create a Revolution Primitive
Use the functionality to create a revolution primitive element (REVO), refer to for further information.

Create a Box Primitive
Use the functionality to create a box primitive (BOX) element in the design hierarchy, refer to for further information.

Create a Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a cylinder primitive (CYLI) element, refer tor for further information.

Create a Cone Primitive
Use the functionality to create a cone primitive element (CONE), refer to for further information.

Create a Snout Primitive
Use the functionality to create a snout primitive element (SNOU), refer to for further information

Create a Pyramid Primitive
Use the functionality to create a pyramid primitive element (PYRA), refer to for further information.

Create a Dish Primitive
Use the functionality to create a dish primitive element (DISH), refer to for further information.

Create a Extrusion Primitive
Use the functionality to create an extrusion primitive element (EXTR), refer to for further information.

Create a Circular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a circular torus primitive element (CTOR), refer to for further information.

Create a Rectangular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a rectangular torus primitive element (RTOR), refer to for further information.

Create a Sloped Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a sloped cylinder primitive element (SLCY), refer to for further information.

Create a Revolution Primitive
Use the functionality to create a revolution primitive element (REVO), refer to for further information.
Positioning
Primitives and negative primitives are created using parameters in the graphical view aligned with the default axis system (X=E, Y=N and Z=U), this is the default option. Each primitive can be positioned using relative or absolute positioning through a series of prompts, refer to Position Fields (COMMON) and for further information.
Box Primitive
Creates a box primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view,. For a definition of the parameters refer to and for further information.

After selecting Create a Box Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt to Specify the first corner is displayed, click to identify the first corner position as the origin of the box primitive relative to its owner (EQUI element). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the opposite corner prompt is displayed, input a value into the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the opposite corner of the box primitive.

The Specify the Z length prompt is displayed, input a value into the dimension field or click to identify the height of the box primitive.

Throughout the box primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is also available.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
W - Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create a box primitive with two specified points (first and opposite corners).
T - Three Points
Press the down arrow key and select Three Points to create a box primitive with three specified points (first, opposite and height).
F - Four Points
Press the down arrow key and select Four Points to create a box primitive with relative positioning functionality, with four specified points (origin, X, Y,Z).
E - Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a box primitive with absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, width, length and height.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
W - Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create a box primitive with two specified points (first and opposite corners).
T - Three Points
Press the down arrow key and select Three Points to create a box primitive with three specified points (first, opposite and height).
F - Four Points
Press the down arrow key and select Four Points to create a box primitive with relative positioning functionality, with four specified points (origin, X, Y,Z).
E - Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a box primitive with absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, width, length and height.
Cylinder Primitive
Creates a cylinder primitive through a series of prompts in the graphical view. For a definition of the parameters, refer to Cylinder Element (CYLINDER), Cylinder (SCYL) and Cylinder (LCYL) for further information.

After selecting Create a Cylinder Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt to Specify the base centre is displayed, click to identify the base center position as the origin of the cylinder primitive relative to its owner (EQUI element). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the diameter prompt is displayed, click to identify the diameter or input values in the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the height prompt is displayed, click to identify the height of the cylinder or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

Throughout the cylinder primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is also available.

Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the cylinder primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the cylinder primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Cone Primitive
Creates a cone primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view, for a definition of the parameters refer to Cone Element (CONE) and Cone (SCON) for further information.

After selecting Create a Cone Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt to Specify the base centre is displayed, click to identify the base center position as the origin of the cone primitive relative to its owner (EQUI element). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the diameter prompt is displayed, click to identify the D-bottom diameter or input values in the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the height prompt is displayed. click to identify the height of the vertex above the base or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the diameter prompt is displayed, click to identify the D-top diameter or input values in the dimension fields and press Enter.

Throughout the cone primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is also available.

Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the curved part of the cone primitive with two specified points (diameter start and end).
Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a cone primitive with an absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, D-top, D-bottom and height.
Centre+
Press the down arrow and select Centre+ to create the curved part of the cone primitive with a specified center point and radius/diameter point.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the cone primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the action.
Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the curved part of the cone primitive with two specified points (diameter start and end).
Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a cone primitive with an absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, D-top, D-bottom and height.
Centre+
Press the down arrow and select Centre+ to create the curved part of the cone primitive with a specified center point and radius/diameter point.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the cone primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the action.
Snout Primitive
Creates a snout primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to Snout (LSNO) and Snout Element (SNOUT) for further information.

After selecting Create a Snout Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt to Specify the base centre is displayed, click to identify the base center position as the origin of the snout primitive relative to its owner (EQUI element). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the diameter prompt is displayed, click to identify the D-bottom diameter or input values in the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the height prompt is displayed, click to identify the height of the snout or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the diameter prompt is displayed, click to identify the D-top diameter or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the offset prompt is displayed, click to identify the offset of the snout primitive or input values in the dimension fields and press Enter.

Throughout the snout primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is also available.

Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the curved part of the snout primitive with two specified points (diameter start and end).
Centre+
Press the down arrow and select Centre+ to create the curved part of the snout primitive with a specified center point and radius/diameter point.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the snout primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the curved part of the snout primitive with two specified points (diameter start and end).
Centre+
Press the down arrow and select Centre+ to create the curved part of the snout primitive with a specified center point and radius/diameter point.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the snout primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Pyramid Primitive
Creates a pyramid primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to and for further information.

After selecting Create a Pyramid Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt to Specify the base centre is displayed, click to identify the base centre as the origin of the pyramid primitive relative to its owner (EQUI element). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the X length prompt is displayed, click to identify the bottom X length or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the Y length prompt is displayed, click to identify the bottom Y length or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the height prompt is displayed, click to identify the height of the pyramid or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the X length prompt is displayed, click to indentify the top X length or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the Y length prompt is displayed, click to indentify the top Y length or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the offset prompt is displayed, click to indentify the offset for the pyramid or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

Throughout the pyramid creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is also available.

Two Points
Press the down arrow and select Two Points to create the base of the pyramid with two specified points (first and opposite corner).
Two Points
Press the down arrow and select Two Points to create the base of the pyramid with two specified points (first and opposite corner).
Dish Primitive
Creates a dish primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to and for further information.

After selecting Create a Dish Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt Specify the base centre is displayed, click to indentify the base center position as the origin of the dish primitive relative to its owner (EQUI element). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the diameter prompt is displayed, click to indentify the diameter of the dish primitive or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the height prompt is displayed, click to indentify the height of the dish primitive r input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

Throughout the dish primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is also available.

Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the base of the dish primitive (diameter start and end).
Centre+
Press the down arrow and select Centre+ to create the curved part of the dish primitive with a specified center point and radius/diameter point.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the dish primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Knuckle Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Knuckle Radius to create the transition between the cylinder and dish (knuckle).
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the base of the dish primitive (diameter start and end).
Centre+
Press the down arrow and select Centre+ to create the curved part of the dish primitive with a specified center point and radius/diameter point.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the dish primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Knuckle Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Knuckle Radius to create the transition between the cylinder and dish (knuckle).
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Extrusion Primitive
Creates an extrusion primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to for further information.
After selecting Create an Extrusion primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt to Specify first corner (fillet radius: 0mm) is displayed, click to identify the first vertice (SVER). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

If required, SVER element(s) can have radius applied to create a convex or concave fillet. press the down arrow key and select Fillet Radius, to display the Fillet radius <0mm> prompt. Input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify second corner (fillet radius: 0mm) prompt is displayed, click to identify the second SVER element, or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the next corner (fillet radius: 0mm) prompt is displayed, click to identify the next SVER element, or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

Continue to identify SVER elements as required, once complete press the down arrow to select Height, the Specify the height prompt is displayed.

Click to identify the height of the extrusion or input a value into the dimension field and press Enter.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Circular Torus Primitive
Creates an circular torus primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to and for further information.

After selecting Create Circular Torus Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the prompt to Specify the origin is displayed. Click to identify the origin of the circular torus primitive relative to its owner or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the start point prompt is displayed, click to identify the start point of the outside radius or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the sweep angle prompt is displayed, click to identify the sweep angle of the outside radius or input value into dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the tube radius prompt is displayed, click to identify the inside radius or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

Throughout the dish primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is also available.

Diameter
Press the down arrow key and select Diameter to create the inside/outside radius of the circular torus primitive with a specified origin and diameter.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Diameter
Press the down arrow key and select Diameter to create the inside/outside radius of the circular torus primitive with a specified origin and diameter.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Rectangular Torus Primitive
Creates an rectangular torus primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to and for further information.

After selecting Create Rectangular Torus Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the Specify the origin prompt is displayed, click to identify the origin of the rectangular torus primitive or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify sweep angle prompt is displayed, click to identify the sweep angle or input an value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the half width prompt is displayed, click to identify the width of the rectangular torus primitive or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the height prompt is displayed, click to identify the height of the rectangular torus primitive or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

Throughout the rectangular torus primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is available.

Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create a rectangular torus primitive (diameter start and end).
Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a rectangular torus primitive with a specified origin, start angle, sweep angle, inner radius, outside radius and height.
Width
Press the down arrow key and select Width of the rectangular torus primitive.
Centre+
Press the down arrow key and select Centre+ to create a rectangular torus primitive with a specified center point and a radius.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create a rectangular torus primitive (diameter start and end).
Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a rectangular torus primitive with a specified origin, start angle, sweep angle, inner radius, outside radius and height.
Width
Press the down arrow key and select Width of the rectangular torus primitive.
Centre+
Press the down arrow key and select Centre+ to create a rectangular torus primitive with a specified center point and a radius.
Back
The option Back is available during the selection, Back moves back one step.
Sloped Cylinder Primitive
Creates an sloped cylinder primitive using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to for further information.

After selecting Create a Sloped Cylinder Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the Specify the base centre prompt is displayed, click to identify the origin of the sloped cylinder primitive or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify the diameter prompt is displayed, click to identify the origin of the sloped cylinder or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify the height prompt is displayed, click to identify the height of the sloped cylinder or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify Rotation prompt is displayed, click to identify the rotation point for the slope or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

The Specify Angle prompt is displayed, click to identify the angle or input a value in the dimension field and press Enter.

Throughout the sloped cylinder primitive creation process, press Esc to cancel the command, additional functionality is available.

Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the base diameter of the sloped cylinder primitive (diameter start and end).
Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a sloped cylinder primitive with absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, base diameter and height.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the base diameter of the sloped cylinder primitive.
Centre+
Press the down arrow key and select Centre+ to specify the base center of the sloped cylinder primitive.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the process.
Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the base diameter of the sloped cylinder primitive (diameter start and end).
Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a sloped cylinder primitive with absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, base diameter and height.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the base diameter of the sloped cylinder primitive.
Centre+
Press the down arrow key and select Centre+ to specify the base center of the sloped cylinder primitive.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the process.

Revolution Primitive
Creates a revolution primitive (2D shape) using parameters through a series of prompts in the graphical view. Refer to for further information.
After selecting Create a Revolution Primitive from the Primitive Gallery, the Specify origin prompt is displayed, click to identify the origin of the revolution primitive (defines the axis about which the loop is rotated and the plane in which the loop is defined). Or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify first loop vertex (fillet radius: 0mm) prompt is displayed, click to identify the first loop vertex or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter. Vertices define the outline of the 2D shape

If required, press the down arrow key to create a convex or concave fillet at this point, this fillet radius becomes the new default.

The Specify second loop vertex (fillet radius: 0mm) prompt is displayed, click to identify the second loop vertex or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

The Specify next loop vertex (fillet radius: 0mm) prompt is displayed, click to identify the next loop vertex or input values into the dimension fields and press Enter.

Continue identifying the vertices to complete the outline of the 2D shape, after the third selection, the Specify next loop vertex (fillet radius: 0mm) or <Angle> prompt is displayed.

Press the down arrow key to create the angle to which the 2D shape will be rotated around the specified rotation axis.

Select Angle, the Specify revolution angle prompt is displayed, click to identify the revolution angle or enter an angle in the field and press Enter.

Negative Primitives
Negative primitives elements are used to represent holes or end preparations for structural items. It specifies the dimensions, orientation and obstruction geometry of each negative primitive.
All primitives have an equivalent negative primitives (with the exception of a nozzle primitive) whose attributes are the same but have different names in the design hierarchy.

Create a Negative Box Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative box primitive (NBOX) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative cylinder primitive (NCYLI) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Cone Primitives
Use the functionality to create a negative cone primitive (NCONE) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Snout Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative snout primitive (NSNOU) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Pyramid Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative pyramid primitive (NPYRA) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Dish Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative dish primitive (NDISH) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Extrusion Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative extrusion primitive (NEXTR) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Circular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative circular torus primitive (NCTOR) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Rectangular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative rectangular torus primitive (NRTOR) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Sloped Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative sloped cylinder primitive (NSLCY) element, refer to for further information.
Create a Negative Revolution Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative revolution primitive element (NREVO), refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Box Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative box primitive (NBOX) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative cylinder primitive (NCYLI) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Cone Primitives
Use the functionality to create a negative cone primitive (NCONE) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Snout Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative snout primitive (NSNOU) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Pyramid Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative pyramid primitive (NPYRA) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Dish Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative dish primitive (NDISH) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Extrusion Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative extrusion primitive (NEXTR) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Circular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative circular torus primitive (NCTOR) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Rectangular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative rectangular torus primitive (NRTOR) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Sloped Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative sloped cylinder primitive (NSLCY) element, refer to for further information.

Create a Negative Revolution Primitive
Use the functionality to create a negative revolution primitive element (NREVO), refer to for further information.
Check the P-point Position of a Primitive
A primitive contains a number of P-points indicating the position of a primitive. Once a primitive has been created, these P-point positions can be checked, for example, the CYLI primitive shown below displays its P-points.

Create a Box Primitive
Use the functionality to create a box primitive (BOX) element in the design hierarchy, refer to for further information.
Create a Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a cylinder primitive (CYLI) element, refer tor for further information.
Create a Cone Primitive
Use the functionality to create a cone primitive element (CONE), refer to for further information.
Create a Snout Primitive
Use the functionality to create a snout primitive element (SNOU), refer to for further information
Create a Pyramid Primitive
Use the functionality to create a pyramid primitive element (PYRA), refer to for further information.
Create a Dish Primitive
Use the functionality to create a dish primitive element (DISH), refer to for further information.
Create a Extrusion Primitive
Use the functionality to create an extrusion primitive element (EXTR), refer to for further information.
Create a Circular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a circular torus primitive element (CTOR), refer to for further information.
Create a Rectangular Torus Primitive
Use the functionality to create a rectangular torus primitive element (RTOR), refer to for further information.
Create a Sloped Cylinder Primitive
Use the functionality to create a sloped cylinder primitive element (SLCY), refer to for further information.
Create a Revolution Primitive
Use the functionality to create a revolution primitive element (REVO), refer to for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
W - Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create a box primitive with two specified points (first and opposite corners).
T - Three Points
Press the down arrow key and select Three Points to create a box primitive with three specified points (first, opposite and height).
F - Four Points
Press the down arrow key and select Four Points to create a box primitive with relative positioning functionality, with four specified points (origin, X, Y,Z).
E - Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a box primitive with absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, width, length and height.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the cylinder primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Two Points
Press the down arrow key and select Two Points to create the curved part of the cone primitive with two specified points (diameter start and end).
Explicit
Press the down arrow key and select Explicit to create a cone primitive with an absolute positioning functionality, in this case specified origin, D-top, D-bottom and height.
Centre+
Press the down arrow and select Centre+ to create the curved part of the cone primitive with a specified center point and radius/diameter point.
Radius
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to create the curved part of the cone primitive with a specified center point and radius.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the action.
Two Points
Press the down arrow ke


A nozzle is an interface point between the equipment and the connecting Pipework. Nozzles are positioned and oriented (and given a height dimension) like other primitives, but must be selected from the catalog via a Specification (for the bore to be assigned).

Use the Create Nozzle window to define the nozzle specification.
Parameters
Displays the Primitives window, indicating the Parameters fields along the axis.
Name
Input the nozzle name in the Name field.
Specification
Select a nozzle specification from the drop-down list of available specifications (selected from the catalog via a specification (for the bore to be assigned)).
Insulation
Select an insulation specification from the drop down list of available specifications.
Generic Type
Select a nozzle type from the drop-down list of available generic types.
Bore
The Bore specifies the nominal bore of the nozzle. Select a bore from the drop-down list of available bore sizes.
Height
Input the nozzle height in the Height field.
Temperature
Input the temperature to which the pipe can reach (the default is 0degC, this means that the temperature is ignored)
Duty
Input a value in the Duty field.
Pressure
Input the pressure to which the nozzle must withstand (the default is 0pascal).
Description
Input a description in the Description field.
Purpose
Input a purpose in the Purpose field.
Parameters
Displays the Primitives window, indicating the Parameters fields along the axis.

Name
Input the nozzle name in the Name field.
Specification
Select a nozzle specification from the drop-down list of available specifications (selected from the catalog via a specification (for the bore to be assigned)).
Insulation
Select an insulation specification from the drop down list of available specifications.
Generic Type
Select a nozzle type from the drop-down list of available generic types.
Bore
The Bore specifies the nominal bore of the nozzle. Select a bore from the drop-down list of available bore sizes.
Height
Input the nozzle height in the Height field.
Temperature
Input the temperature to which the pipe can reach (the default is 0degC, this means that the temperature is ignored)
Duty
Input a value in the Duty field.
Pressure
Input the pressure to which the nozzle must withstand (the default is 0pascal).
Description
Input a description in the Description field.
Purpose
Input a purpose in the Purpose field.
Click Create to display the Nozzle in the 3D view or close the Create Nozzle window to discard any inputs.The Modify Nozzle and Positioning Control windows are displayed by default.

Use the positioning, rotation and align with functionality (refer to COMMOM for further information) to orientate the nozzle. For Select Nozzle or Next functionality, refer to Modify Nozzle for further information.
Parameters
Displays the Primitives window, indicating the Parameters fields along the axis.
Name
Input the nozzle name in the Name field.
Specification
Select a nozzle specification from the drop-down list of available specifications (selected from the catalog via a specification (for the bore to be assigned)).
Insulation
Select an insulation specification from the drop down list of available specifications.
Generic Type
Select a nozzle type from the drop-down list of available generic types.
Bore
The Bore specifies the nominal bore of the nozzle. Select a bore from the drop-down list of available bore sizes.
Height
Input the nozzle height in the Height field.
Temperature
Input the temperature to which the pipe can reach (the default is 0degC, this means that the temperature is ignored)
Duty
Input a value in the Duty field.
Pressure
Input the pressure to which the nozzle must withstand (the default is 0pascal).
Description
Input a description in the Description field.
Purpose
Input a purpose in the Purpose field.

Modify Nozzle
Create Nozzle
Parameters
Primitives
Name
Name
Specification
Insulation
Generic Type
Bore
Height
Height
Temperature
Duty
Duty
Pressure
Description
Description
Purpose
Purpose
Create
Create Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
Positioning Control
COMMOM
Select Nozzle
Next
Modify Nozzle


Use the Navigation functionality to navigate through the selected equipment or sub-equipment elements hierarchy.

Navigation


An electrical component in equipment, is a connection point between equipment and cables and can represent anything from an individual cable gland to a piece of electrical equipment, such as a generator. Electrical components must be selected from the catalog via a Selection Table. They are positioned and orientated within equipment in the same way as nozzles and primitives.

Use the Create Electrical Component window to select an electrical component from the list of available catalog items. To name the component, either input a Name explicitly in the Name field, or select Autoname from the Name drop-down list.
If the project has been configured with User Defined Element Types based on electrical component (ELCONN) element type, they display in the User Defined Type drop-down list. When the electrical component element is created, it is created as the User Defined Type selected from this list. Selecting a User Defined Element Type may change the content of the Selection Table if the table has been configured to filter on element type.
To define the overall category of electrical component, select from the Table drop-down list.
To define the sub-category of electrical component, select from the Type drop-down list.
If required the search results can be grouped in Create Electrical Component window. Select a Column Header, for example RPM, and drag and drop the selection into the Drag a column header here to group by that column field.
A component can be selected by clicking on a row in the table. Click Properties to display the Modify Properties window, the user can define parameterized data relevant to the selected electrical component.
If no parameters are required for the selected component, an Error window displays.

Click Plotfile to display a diagram of the component, if one has been provided, with the component definition. The diagram can also form part of the Modify Properties window.
To create the currently selected electrical component, click Create. The component is created at the equipment origin.

Note:
If parameterized data is not set, default values are applied.

Create Electrical Component
Name
Autoname
Name
User Defined Type
Table
Type
Create Electrical Component
Column Header
RPM
Drag
a column header here to group by that column
Properties
Modify Properties
Note
:
Error
Plotfile
Modify Properties
Create


Use the Standard Equipment functionality to build up a parameterized equipment item (templates) based on a specification of standard equipment types. Refer to Design Template for further information. Standard equipment may be selected from a Specification or from a Selection Table as configured in the Equipment catalog. Refer to Specification of Standard Equipment and Selection Table for further information. The selection table option is selected as default.

To name the equipment,either input a Name explicitly in the Name field, or select Autoname from the Name drop-down list.
If the project has been configured with User Defined Element Types based on Equipment, they display in the User Defined Element Type drop-down list. When the equipment element is created, it is created as the User Defined Type selected from this list. Selecting a User Defined Element Type may change the content of the Selection Table if the table has been configured to filter on element type.

Design Template
Specification of Standard Equipment
Selection Table
Standard Equipment
Design Template
Specification
Selection Table
Specification of Standard Equipment
Selection Table
Name
Autoname
Name
User Defined Element Type


The simplest approach to modelling Equipment is to create an Equipment element in Model and create a collection of primitives and nozzles under the Equipment element. In this case, no Design Template is used. The approach may be suitable for unique Equipment items that are not reused in the same project or in other projects.
In order to model an Equipment item containing Pipe and HVAC connections, and support steelwork, where the Equipment can be selected via an Equipment specification, it is necessary to create an Equipment Template. Refer to Design Template for further information.

Design Template
Design Template


Once the 3D Model has been completed it may be necessary to modify and orientate the equipment and sub-equipment elements.


The functionality available from the Modify Equipment Specification window enables the specification of the current element to be changed to another from the list of available specifications.

The name of the currently selected equipment element displays at the top of the Modify Equipment Specification window.
Click CE to set the currently selected element, from the Model Explorer or graphical view, as the working element.
Standard equipment may be selected from a Specification or from a Selection Table as configured in the Equipment catalog.

Modify Equipment Specification
Modify Equipment Specification
CE
Specification
Selection Table


The align primitives functionality enables the alignment of one primitive with another using a graphical operation on the 3D view. The operation involves selecting a P-Point on two different primitives. The first primitive is moved and rotated so that the two identified P-Points are at the same position and point towards each other.
The result of the function is identical to the CONNECT command for primitive element connection. Refer to Primitive Element Connection for further information.
The Select First P-Point prompt is displayed.

P-Points are displayed as white crosses, the nearest P-Point to the cursor is highlighted. Click to identify the first P-Point and press Enter.
The Select Second P-Point to Align prompt is displayed. Click to identify the second P-Point (on a different primitive) and press Enter.

The P-Point of the first primitive is aligned with the P-Point of the second primitive.

Throughout the align primitives operation, press Esc to cancel the command.
Note:
The default orientation of Extrusion and Revolution P-Points may prohibit the intended primitive alignment.
Note:
If two P-Points are coincident, the P-Point with the highest number in the current element is selected.

Primitive Element Connection
Primitive Element Connection
Note
:
Select First P-Point
Enter
Note
:
Select Second P-Point to Align
Enter
Esc


The functionality available from the Modify Nozzle window enables a nozzle element to be modified, repositioned and reorientated, make sure the correct nozzle element is selected as the Current Element (CE) in the Model Explorer.

Click parameters to display the Primitives window, indicating the Parameters fields along the axis for the currently selected primitive. Refer to Nozzle for further information.
The parameters fields (such as name, specification, generic type and so on) display the parameters for the currently selected nozzle. The functionality available from the parameters part of the Modify Nozzle window is identical to that available in the Create Nozzle window. Refer to Nozzle for further information.
Use the Datum part of the Modify Nozzle window to define the datum point for a nozzle. The functionality available from the Datum part of the Modify Nozzle window is identical to that available from positioning control. Refer to COMMON for further information.
The Position part of the Modify Nozzle window allows each nozzle to be explicitly positioned with respect to (wrt) another element. The functionality available from the Position part of the Modify Nozzle window is identical to that available from positioning control. Refer to COMMON for further information.
The Rotate part of the Modify Nozzle window allows the user to rotate a nozzle about an axis. The functionality available from the Rotate part of the Modify Nozzle window is identical to that available from positioning control. Refer to COMMON for further information.
The Align with P-Point part of the Modify Nozzle window allows the user to align the current element with a P-point on another element. The functionality available from the Align P-Point part of the Modify Nozzle window is identical to that available from positioning control Refer to COMMON for further information.
Click Select Nozzle to select a nozzle using a cursor pick in the graphical view. The Pick Nozzle : prompt is displayed.
Click Next to modify the nozzle, the Create Nozzle window displays as default. Close the Modify Nozzle window to discard any inputs.

Nozzle
Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
Primitives
Parameters
Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
Create Nozzle
Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
Datum
Modify Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
COMMON
Rotate
Modify Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
COMMON
Modify Nozzle
Modify Nozzle
Select Nozzle
Pick Nozzle :
Next
Create Nozzle
Modify Nozzle


The functionality available from the Create Electrical Component window enables a electrical component element to be repositioned and reorientated, make sure the correct electrical component element is selected as the Current Element (CE) in the Model Explorer.
The Create Electrical Component window is displayed and is automatically populated with the properties and attributes of the CE as default. The functionality of the Create Electrical Component window has been previously described, refer to Electrical Component for further information.
To select another CE, select the correct element is selected in the Model Explorer, then from the Create Electrical Component window, click CE. The Create Electrical Component window is automatically populated with the properties and attributes of the newly selected CE.

Electrical Component
Create Electrical Component
Create Electrical Component
Create Electrical Component
Electrical Component
Model Explorer
Create Electrical Component
Create Electrical Component


The origin point of an equipment item can also be modified, make sure the correct element is selected in the Model Explorer.
Equipment ID Point
To modify an equipment origin using a cursor pick in the graphical view, the following prompt is displayed.

Equipment Explicit
Use the Modify Origin By window to modify an equipment origin using explicit position values.

The name of the currently selected equipment item displays at the top of the Modify Origin By window.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Click Apply to modify the origin point or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Modify Origin By window.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.

Equipment ID Point
Equipment Explicit
Modify Origin By
Modify Origin By
East/West
East/West
North/South
North/South
Up/Down
Up/Down
Apply
Cancel
Modify Origin By


Use the Modify SUBE Origin window to change the origin point of a Sub-equipment item, make sure the correct element is selected in the Model Explorer.
SubEquipment ID point
To modify a Sub-equipment origin using a cursor pick in the graphical view, the following prompt is displayed.

SubEquipment Explicit
Use the Modify SUBE Origin window to modify a Sub-equipment origin using explicit position values.

The name of the currently selected equipment item displays at the top of the Modify SUBE Origin window.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Click Apply to modify the origin point or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Modify SUBE Origin window.
East/West
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the East/West axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
North/South
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the North/South axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.
Up/Down
From the drop down menu, click to identify the direction of the Up/Down axis. Enter an explicit position value in the Position field.

Modify SUBE Origin
SubEquipment ID point
SubEquipment Explicit
Modify SUBE Origin
Modify SUBE Origin
East/West
East/West
North/South
North/South
Up/Down
Up/Down
Apply
Cancel
Modify SUBE Origin


The Equipment Associations utility allows geometrical constraints to be applied between Equipment and its surroundings for subsequent design checking. An Equipment Association is a design rule that can be checked by the system. The system reports success if a design constraint is satisfied by the model, otherwise it reports a failure.
It provides the ability to create, modify, delete and view details of Equipment Associations. Use the separate utility, called the Association Manager, to view these associations. Refer to Association Manager for further information.

Equipment Associations
Association Manager
Association Manager


There are three project set up considerations for this utility, these are administration functions.


P-points, Design Points and P-lines can be selected as reference points for Associations. These can be picked in the 3D view when an Association is created.
It can be quite difficult to pick a particular graphical point in a 3D view where many elements are displayed. To make it easier to select reference points or lines to be used in an Association, it is recommended that Design Points are created in Design Templates, and P-points in catalog items that identify themselves as connection points for Associations.
The user can create Design Points or P-points with the PURPOSE attribute set to a four character value where the first two characters are chosen by the person defining the point, and the last two characters must be 'FA'. For example, an Equipment may be created with three Association Design Points with PURPOSE attributes set to CLFA for center-line, BOFA for bottom face and TOFA for top face. Any number of reference points can be created for each element, but it is recommended that only the most commonly used reference points on each type of Equipment or catalog item are defined in this way, otherwise they become difficult to identify in a 3D view.


Use the Equipment Associations window to create, modify, delete an association or change a member of an association. An association comprises a primary and partner element, a geometric constraint and two reference planes.
To pick the primary member of the association in the graphical view, click Pick Association Item, the ‘Pick an Element to associate with :’ prompt is displayed.

Select the type of geometric association required from the Create a New Association list, refer to for further information.
To pick the partner element of the association in the graphical view, the Pick an Element to associate with :’ prompt is displayed.
The Association Details part of the Equipment Associations window displays a list of current associations that the primary member participates in. The Associations can be modified, changed or deleted by selecting a row in this list.

Equipment Associations
Pick Association Item
Pick an Element to associate with :’
Create a New Association

Pick an Element to associate with :’
Association Details
Equipment Associations


Use the Equipment Associations window to modify an association, click Pick Association Element, the ‘Pick an Element to Associate with :’ prompt is displayed.
Once selected, the Participates in Associations table in the Association Details part of the Equipment Associates window is populated with all of the associations for the picked element by default.

Select the association from the Participates in Associations table, then select Modify Association, or select Modify from the right-click options menu.
The association modification window for the selected association is displayed, modify as required, refer to Identify Reference Geometry, Association Reference Planes and Set Association Parameters for further information.

Identify Reference Geometry
Association Reference Planes
Set Association Parameters
Equipment Associations
Pick Association Element
Pick an Element to Associate with :’
Participates in Associations
Association Details
Equipment Associates
Participates in Associations
Modify Association
Modify
Identify Reference Geometry
Association Reference Planes
Set Association Parameters


If required the partner element of the association can be modified, from the Equipment Associations window, the prompt ‘Pick an Element to associate with’ is displayed. Select the new partner element in the graphical view, once selected the Equipment Associations window is automatically updated to reflect the change in the partner element.

Equipment Associations
‘Pick an Element to associate with’
Equipment Associations


To delete an association, select the association in the table and click Delete Association, or select Delete from the right-click options menu.

Delete Association
Delete


There are three ways to report on associations without selecting a specific element and showing the equipment association utility:
Include association results on a general report, refer to Include Association Results on a General Report for further information
Write a specific PML utility to produce customized reports, refer to Write PML Utility to Produce Customized Reports for further information
Produce a standard association report, refer to Standard Association Report for further information.
Include association results on a general report, refer to Include Association Results on a General Report for further information
Include association results on a general report, refer to Include Association Results on a General Report for further information
Write a specific PML utility to produce customized reports, refer to Write PML Utility to Produce Customized Reports for further information
Write a specific PML utility to produce customized reports, refer to Write PML Utility to Produce Customized Reports for further information
Produce a standard association report, refer to Standard Association Report for further information.
Produce a standard association report, refer to Standard Association Report for further information.

Include Association Results on a General Report
Write PML Utility to Produce Customized Reports
Standard Association Report
Include Association Results on a General Report
Write PML Utility to Produce Customized Reports
Standard Association Report


If an element participating in an association is deleted, the TESTEV Association test returns the result FALSE to indicate that the association has failed. It is possible to find out which element has been deleted by inspecting the association members for a bad reference in the AMEMRF attribute.


Create Design Points in the Equipment Application

Add Association Features to Equipment describes how design points can be configured to use with the equipment associations utility. The functionality for creating and modifying design points is included in the Equipment discipline to allow design points to be defined directly on an equipment item. Refer to Design Points for further information.

Add Association Features to Equipment
Design Points
Add Association Features to Equipment

Design Points


Customize Equipment Associations Utility

Software developers with a detailed knowledge of the AVEVA product can use the provided APIs (Application Programming Interface) to customise the associations functionality. Refer to the following documents for further information:
.NET Customization
Data Model
.NET Customization
.NET Customization
Data Model
Data Model

.NET Customization
Data Model
.NET Customization
Data Model


The Manage Associations functionality enables all the associations created during the current session to be viewed, and if required association worlds or groups can also be created, modified or deleted.

Manage Associations


The Equipment discipline provides functionality to generate reports independently from the supplied reporting functionality. Reports can be generated for all or individual equipment elements, nozzles and electrical components along with all of their attributes or chosen ones. The report once generated can then be exported to Excel for printing or further editing.

Use the Equipment Report window to define the type of equipment element on which the report will be based, and which attributes and/or pseudo attributes will be included in the report. The report output can also be viewed and if necessary sorted then exported to Excel for printing, existing reports can also be opened in Excel from the Equipment Report window.

Equipment Report
Equipment Report


AVEVA Mechanical Equipment Interface (MEI) is the interface for Model which imports 3D models from STEP AP203 files into 3D models in AVEVA E3D Design and exports 3D geometric models from the Model in STEP format. The resulting files can then be used to import 3D geometry into the systems that can read that format.

AVEVA Mechanical Equipment Interface (MEI)


There are two methods to export 3D geometric models from the Model databases in a .stp format, depending on knowledge and access rights.


Use the DXF-Export functionality to extract 3D geometric models from Design databases and output them to a Drawing Interchange File (DXF or binary DXF). The resulting file can then be used to import 3D graphics models into AutoCAD or into other systems that can read DXF format files.
There are two methods to extract 3D geometric models, using the GUI or the command window, depending on knowledge and access rights. Refer to DXF-Export using the GUI or Command Window for Exporting DXF for further information.

DXF-Export using the GUI
Command Window for Exporting DXF
DXF-Export
DXF-Export using the GUI
Command Window for Exporting DXF


Use the HVAC application to design and detail complex ducting networks within a full 3D environment by selecting components from the HVAC Catalog, and produce a clash free design.
Using standard default settings, a conceptual layout can be created and analyzed rapidly, leaving the design details to a later post-approval stage.

HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog


All database elements are owned by other elements, therefore elements must be created in a strict order.
The following database elements are common to all the Design disciplines:

Below the ZONE level in the HVAC module, the HVAC specific elements are:
The HVAC (HVAC) is a top level element in the Design database under which Branch (BRAN) and Spools (HLIST) are created.
BRANCH (BRAN) Element
The Branch (BRAN) is a sequence of HVAC component elements running between two points:
HVAC Components are single pieces of HVAC used to create a HVAC design. Refer to HVAC Components for a full description.
The Spools (HLIST) contains a collection of HVAC Spool elements.
Each HVAC Spool is a sequence of HVAC components combined together, for ease of fabrication.
World
Site
Zone
World
World
Site
Site
Zone
Zone
HVAC (HVAC)
BRANCH (BRAN)
HVAC Component(s)
SPOOLS (HSLIST)
HVAC Spool
HVAC (HVAC)
HVAC (HVAC)
BRANCH (BRAN)
BRANCH (BRAN)
HVAC Component(s)
HVAC Component(s)
SPOOLS (HSLIST)
SPOOLS (HSLIST)
HVAC Spool
HVAC Spool
Branch Head
Branch Tail
Branch Head
Branch Head
Branch Tail
Branch Tail

HVAC Components
HVAC Components


The constructional details of components available from the HVAC Catalog are determined by the current detailing specification. To change the current detailing specification, select the required specification from the drop-down list.

A detailing specification is only available at a Branch level. To use different detailing specifications within a ducting run a new branch must be created at each point where the detailing specification changes.
Note:
To create or modify a detailing specification, refer to the System Administrator.

HVAC Catalog
HVAC Catalog
Note
:
.


All of the tasks carried out that are associated with the creation or modification of HVAC are initiated from a central HVAC window which acts as a task hub. Depending on selections made in the HVAC window further windows are presented prompting for input.

After inputting information in these windows the HVAC window is displayed allowing the workflow to continue.

HVAC window
HVAC window
HVAC window


After selecting a category of HVAC, choose a specific type of HVAC element from the Available Types list.
When a selection is made from the Available Types drop-down list a separate window is displayed, input specific criteria based on what type of HVAC component is being created. For example: a prompt is displayed ‘to enter dimensions for a straight piece of ‘.

If the correct database hierarchy has not been configured beforehand certain Available Types are not available for selection. For example: certain HVAC elements must reside below other elements in the database hierarchy (an overview of the database hierarchy is described in Hierarchy).
If a particular HVAC element cannot be created at the current position in the database hierarchy an error message summarizing the problem is displayed, for example in the following window an error explains that the element being created must reside below an Zone, HVAC Element, HVAC Branch or HVAC Component.

After populating the windows that are opened by selecting the Available Type, the HVAC Window is displayed.
Note:
The windows that are presented are as a result of selecting an Available Type.

Hierarchy
category
Available Types
Available Types
Note
:
Available Type
Available Types
Hierarchy


An existing piece of HVAC or equipment can be copied and then modified to create a new piece of HVAC or equipment.
Click Copy ID, the prompt Identify element in the 3D View is displayed and the selected element is also displayed in a window.

Type in the new attributes for the new piece of HVAC or equipment and then click OK to create the new piece of HVAC or equipment.
Specify the Orientation, Position and Plane Positioning to another piece of HVAC of equipment as required.
Note:
Choose an existing piece of HVAC or equipment with attributes similar to what is required.
Note:
The window displayed depends on the selection made.

Orientation
Position
Plane Positioning
Note
:
Copy ID
Identify element
Note
:
OK
Orientation
Position
Plane Positioning


It may be necessary to merge the branches of split HVAC. On the HVAC tab, in the Tools group, click Merge.
A prompt in the 3D View to First pick a connected branch to merge is displayed, once a connected branch is selected, the name of the branch is displayed at the top of the 3D View. A prompt to Secondly pick the branch to merge to is displayed, select a connected branch, the name of the branch is displayed at the top of the 3D View.
The confirm window is displayed, a prompt Do you really want to merge the two branches is displayed.
Click Yes to merge the selected branches or click No to close the window and discard inputs.

HVAC
Tools
Merge
First pick a connected branch to merge
Secondly pick the branch to merge to
,
Do you really want to merge the two branches
Yes
No


Most of the work area is common for all design disciplines, but some areas with respect to the HVAC application can be customized.


Many operations in HVAC discipline can be initiated using the PowerWheel, refer to Common Functionality for further information.

All of the out of box configurations for the power wheel can be customized, refer to Customizing Guide for further information.
Note:
The equivalent functionality is also available from the HVAC UI.

Common Functionality
Common Functionality
Note
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Customizing Guide


The default settings used to create the design model are taken from the current defaults file.
These default settings make sure you are in compliance with company standards and a high level of design consistency is maintained throughout the project.
Created items are generated using these defaults settings, any default setting can be overwritten. All dimensions (metric or imperial) must be compatible with the session units in force.
The current defaults file can be changed to use other default settings to comply with company standards and national/international standards.

Browse and choose an appropriate defaults file.
Note:
CADMETRIC.DEF and CADCIMPERIAL.DEF default files are supplied as standard.

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Some HVAC windows can be customised by right-clicking on the HVAC window and selecting Styles options from the pop-up menu to display the HVAC Form Style window.

Show Local Views
Select the Show Local Views check box to continuously display a 3D graphical view of the current component next to the Create/Modify window.
Deselect the Show Local Views check box to remove the 3D graphical view.

Local Views Shade
Change the appearance of the component in the Local View from a shaded view to a wire line view by selecting or deselecting the Local Views Shade check box. Selecting the check box will display a shaded view and deselecting will display a wire line view.

OK/Apply
The Use OK on Create Forms check box allows you to change the OK buttons to Apply buttons on the Create/Modify windows.
To display the OK buttons, check the Use OK on Create Forms check box. Selecting this option will close the Create/Modify window when OK is clicked allowing you to only create or modify a single component.
To display the Apply buttons, deselect the Use OK on Create Forms check box. Selecting this option will not close the Create/Modify window when Apply is clicked allowing you to create or modify multiple instances of the same component.
Show Pixmaps
Choose to display a pictorial representation of the Available Types of components available when a selection is made in the Categories field on the HVAC Window.
To display a pictorial representation select the Show Pixmaps check box. For more information on the which representations are available refer to Component Palettes.
To remove the pictorial representations deselect the Show Pixmaps check box.
Show Forms
Choose whether or not to display the Create/Modify windows by selecting or deselecting the Show Forms check box.
Selecting the Show Forms check box displays the Create/Modify windows automatically with the addition of a new component allowing you to change the default detailing specifications.
Deselecting the Show Forms check box prevents the Create/Modify windows automatically displaying with the addition of a new component. Using this option allows you to connect components immediately using the default detailing specifications. You can modify any added component by selecting the component and clicking Modify CE on the HVAC Window.
Note:
None of these style options can be seen until tasks are being performed, refer to HVAC Window.
Note:
The Show Local Views check box must be selected for either option to display.

HVAC Window
HVAC Window
Component Palettes
HVAC Window
Styles options
HVAC Form Style
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HVAC Window
Show Local Views
Show Local Views
Create/Modify
Show Local Views
Local Views Shade
Local View
Local Views Shade
Note
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Show Local Views
OK/Apply
Use OK on Create Forms
OK
Apply
Create/Modify
OK
Use OK on Create Forms
Create/Modify
OK
Apply
Use OK on Create Forms
Create/Modify
Apply
Show Pixmaps
Available Types
Categories
HVAC Window
Show Pixmaps
Component Palettes
Show Pixmaps
Show Forms
Show Forms
Show Forms
Show Forms
Modify CE
HVAC Window


The HVAC Window can be used in either a Full or Brief format. Both the formats perform the same functions except the Full format has an additional option, Plane Positioning. To switch between Full or Brief formats, right-click on the HVAC window and select either Use Full Form or Use Brief Form from the pop-up menu.
For further information on the functions common to both forms refer to HVAC Window.
Plane Positioning
The additional positioning aid to position elements defines a reference plane for use as a construction aid.
The plane is called the construction plane, the plane is defined in terms of its position (a point through which it passes) and its direction (the direction of a line normal to the plane).

Use this option to define the construction plane’s position and direction:
Plane Direction
Define the direction of the normal to the plane:
Input a direction.
Cursor
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
Use the cursor to pick a new position in the 3D View. Before doing so you should reset the view to a Plan view. The first prompt Enter a 3-d position is used for the east and north coordinates. The view will then flip allowing you to pick a point to be used for the elevation of the element (Enter a 2nd point to define third coordinate).
ID P-Point
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
A prompt to identify design ppoint to position the origin of the CE at a chosen P-point in the 3D graphical view is displayed, P-Points are described in the Getting Started with Plant and Basic Features of the Catalogue.
ID Element
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
A prompt to identify element to position the origin of the CE at the location of the origin of a selected element in the 3D graphical view is displayed.
Plane Direction
Define the direction of the normal to the plane:
Input a direction.
Cursor
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
Use the cursor to pick a new position in the 3D View. Before doing so you should reset the view to a Plan view. The first prompt Enter a 3-d position is used for the east and north coordinates. The view will then flip allowing you to pick a point to be used for the elevation of the element (Enter a 2nd point to define third coordinate).
ID P-Point
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
A prompt to identify design ppoint to position the origin of the CE at a chosen P-point in the 3D graphical view is displayed, P-Points are described in the Getting Started with Plant and Basic Features of the Catalogue.
ID Element
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
A prompt to identify element to position the origin of the CE at the location of the origin of a selected element in the 3D graphical view is displayed.

Plane Direction
Define the direction of the normal to the plane:
Input a direction.
Cursor
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
Use the cursor to pick a new position in the 3D View. Before doing so you should reset the view to a Plan view. The first prompt Enter a 3-d position is used for the east and north coordinates. The view will then flip allowing you to pick a point to be used for the elevation of the element (Enter a 2nd point to define third coordinate).
ID P-Point
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
A prompt to identify design ppoint to position the origin of the CE at a chosen P-point in the 3D graphical view is displayed, P-Points are described in the Getting Started with Plant and Basic Features of the Catalogue.
ID Element
Specify the method of identification of a point through which the plane is constructed (p-arrive):
A prompt to identify element to position the origin of the CE at the location of the origin of a selected element in the 3D graphical view is displayed.

HVAC Window
Basic Features of the Catalogue
Plane Positioning
HVAC
Use Full Form
Use Brief Form

HVAC Window
Plane Positioning
Plane Direction
Cursor
Enter a 3-d position
Enter a 2nd point to define third coordinate
ID P-Point
identify design ppoint
Basic Features of the Catalogue
ID Element
identify element


HVAC Component palettes display a pictorial representation of the components available when you select a Category from the HVAC Window if the Show Pixmaps check box has been selected. Refer to Show Pixmaps for more information.
To view the corresponding Create/Modify component window, click the required pixmap on the palette.
Note:
Not all the options in the Categories drop-down list have palettes available.

HVAC Window
Category
HVAC Window
Show Pixmaps
Create/Modify component
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To display the HVAC Rectangular Ductwork palette, click Rectangular from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Rectangular
Categories
HVAC Window


To display the HVAC Circular Ductwork palette, click Circular from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Circular
Categories
HVAC Window


To display the HVAC Flat Oval Ductwork palette, click Flat Oval from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Flat Oval
Categories
HVAC Window


To display the HVAC Shape Transformation Items palette, click Transformations from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Transformations
Categories
HVAC Window


To display the HVAC Branch Connectors palette, click Branch Connectors from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Branch Connectors
Categories
HVAC Window


To display the HVAC Inline Plant Equipment palette, click Inline Plant Equipment from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Plant Equipment
Categories
HVAC Window


To display the HVAC Extra Equipment palette, click Extra Inline Equipment from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Extra Inline Equipment
Categories
HVAC Window


To display the HVAC Nozzle Items palette, click Equipment Nozzles from the Categories drop-down list on the HVAC Window.

HVAC Window
Equipment Nozzles
Categories
HVAC Window


In this section, all of the HVAC components available for selection in the catalog database are described. If there is a requirement for a component which is not available, refer to system administrator. The information can be applied to the same processes that are used to create all other types of HVAC component, for a more detailed description of creating a HVAC component, refer to HVAC Components.

HVAC Components
HVAC Components


The branches option of the Categories drop-down list is an umbrella for the specific HVAC hierarchical elements which are available from the Available Types drop-down list.

Categories
Available Types


A HVAC System Element is a top level element in the design database under which other elements are created, for a more detailed description, refer to HVAC System Element.

HVAC System Element
HVAC System Element


A HVAC Main Branch is a starting point or branch head to which all other HVAC Component elements can be added, for a more detailed description, refer to HVAC Main Branch.

HVAC Main Branch
HVAC Main Branch


A HVAC Side Branch allows you to create additional branches off the Main Branch, for a more detailed description, refer to Side Branch.

Side Branch
Side Branch


The Rectangular option of the Categories drop-down list is an umbrella for the rectangular components for selection in the catalog database.

Rectangular
Categories


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

For a more detailed description, refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component.

HVAC Window
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Rectangular
Categories
Straight
Available Type
Straight
Create/Modify HVAC Component


The task of creating a HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Rectangular in the Categories drop-down list and then Taper in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Taper 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 Taper.
Click Transpose Width/Depth to exchange Duct Width AA dimension with Duct Depth AB dimension or to exchange Duct Width LA dimension with Duct Depth LB dimension.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint and Leave Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint and Leave Joint you must enter the A Offset Direction.
In the A Offset Direction enter the direction for the A Offset or B Offset relative to the Point of Origin Valid directions 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 Taper window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Taper 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 Taper component and close the Taper Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Taper window.
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Duct Depth LB
Length
A Offset
B Offset
Arrive Extension
Leave Extension
Duct Width AA
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Duct Width LA
Duct Depth LB
Duct Depth LB
Length
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. The Arrive and Leave Extension default is auto but can be changed by you to a required dimension.
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
Taper
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Rectangular
Categories
Taper
Available Type
to display
Taper
Picture
Taper
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HVAC Catalog
Arrive
Leave Extension
auto
Transpose Width/Depth
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Duct Depth LB
Arrive Joint
Leave Joint
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Arrive Joint
Leave Joint
A Offset Direction
A Offset Direction
A Offset
B Offset
Position
Note
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Defaults
Taper
Fit
Taper
OK
Taper
Taper
HVAC Window
Cancel
Taper


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Rectangular in the Categories drop-down list and then Cranked Taper in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Cranked Taper 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 Cranked Taper.
Click Transpose Width/Depth to exchange Duct Width AA dimension with Duct Depth AB dimension or to exchange Duct Width LA dimension with Duct Depth LB dimension.
Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint and Leave Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint and Leave Joint you must enter the A Offset Direction.
In the A Offset Direction enter the direction for the A Offset and B Offset relative to the Point of Origin. Valid directions 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 Cranked Taper window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Cranked Taper 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 Cranked Taper component and close the Cranked Taper Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window
Click Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Cranked Taper window.
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Duct Depth LB
Length
A Offset
B Offset
A Back Extension
Arrive Extension
Leave Extension
Duct Width AA
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Duct Width LA
Duct Depth LB
Duct Depth LB
Length
Length
A Offset
A Offset
B Offset
B Offset
A Back Extension
A Back Extension
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 dimension. These dimension 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
Cranked Taper
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Rectangular
Categories
Cranked Taper
Available Type
Cranked Taper
Picture
Cranked Taper
Note
HVAC Catalog
Transpose Width/Depth
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Duct Depth LB
Arrive Joint
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Arrive Joint
Leave Joint
t Direction
Position
Note
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Defaults
Fit
OK
Cranked Taper
HVAC Window
Cancel
Cranked Taper


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Rectangular in the Categories drop-down list and then Square Bend in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Square Bend 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 Square Bend.
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 and Leave Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint and Leave Joint you must enter the Leave Direction.
In the Leave Direction specify the axis to 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 Square Bend was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Square Bend 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 Square Bend component and close the Square Bend Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Square Bend window.
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Arrive Throat
Leave Throat
Inside Radius
Back Radius
Arrive to Back Fillet
Leave to Back Fillet
Arrive Throat Fillet
Leave to Throat Fillet
Airturn Vanes
Duct Width AA
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Depth AB
Duct Width LA
Duct Width LA
Arrive Throat
Arrive Throat
Leave Throat
Leave Throat
Inside Radius
Inside Radius
Back Radius
Back Radius
Arrive to Back Fillet
Arrive to Back Fillet
Leave to Back Fillet
Leave to Back Fillet
Arrive Throat Fillet
Arrive Throat Fillet
Leave to Throat Fillet
Leave to Throat Fillet
Airturn Vanes
Airturn Vanes
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 dimension. These dimension are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. The Airturns Vanes default is auto but can be changed by you to a required dimension.
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
Square Bend
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Rectangular
Categories
Square Bend
Available Type
Square Bend
Picture
Square Bend
Note
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HVAC Catalog
Transpose Width/Depth
Duct Width AA
Duct depth AB
Arrive Joint
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Arrive Joint
Leave Joint
Leave Direction
Position
Note
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Defaults
Fit
OK
Square Bend
HVAC Window
.
Cancel
Square Bend


The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.
Select Rectangular in the Categories drop-down list and then Radiused Bend in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Radiused Bend 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 Radius Bend.
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 and Leave Joint. Refer to Create/Modify HVAC Component for a detailed description.
After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrive Joint and Leave Joint you must enter the Leave Direction.
In the Leave Direction specify the axis to 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 rest all the fields back to when the Radiused Bend window was opened.
Click Fit to orientate the Radiused Bend 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 Radisued Bend component and close the Radiused Bend Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.
Click Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Radiused Bend window.
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Angle
Inside Radius
Arrive Extension
Leave Extension
Duct Width AA
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Duct Depth AB
Angle
Angle
Inside Radius
Inside Radius
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-populate with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. The Arrive and Leave Extension default is auto but can be changed by you to a required dimension.
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
Radius Bend
HVAC Catalog
Create/Modify HVAC Component
HVAC Window
HVAC Component
HVAC Window
Rectangular
Categories
Radiused Bend
Available Type
Radiused Bend
Picture
Radius Bend
Note
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HVAC Catalog
Transpose Width/Depth
Duct Width AA
Duct Depth AB
Arrive Joint
Create/Modify HVAC Component
Leave Direction
Leave Direction
Position
Note
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Defaults
Fit
OK
Radiused Bend
HVAC Window
.
Cancel
Radiused Bend