Common Functions

Support additional pipe HVAC, or cable tray

Click to add a pipe, HVAC duct or cable tray to a support. You must identify the element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are prompted to Identify element you wish to support

Once the selection is made, the Ancillary Selection window displays. You must select an ancillary from the list of available ancillaries. The functionality of the Ancillary Selection window is explained. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.

The new ancillary is created and displays on the Support Editor window as a new tab.

Position Through

Allows you to position the support through a picked element. Refer to Position Through a Picked Element for further information.

Rotate

Click to rotate the support 180 degrees around the datum position.

Rotate Component

Allows you to rotate an individual support or hanger ancillary. Refer to Rotate Component or Rotate Hanger Component for further information.

Set Steelwork Template

Allows you to modify the steelwork template for the framework support. Refer to Modify Steelwork Template for further information.

Set Framework Orthogonal to Pipe or Cable tray

Click to modify the position of the support framework with respect to the supported sloped pipe or cable tray. The support framework position can be orthogonal or non-orthogonal with respect to the supported sloped pipe or cable tray.