Divide
- Last UpdatedJan 24, 2023
- 3 minute read
Use the functionality to automatically split or divide a rectangular duct into multiple branches and create the new BRCO and BRAN database elements.
BRCO elements are created with a default length of 0. Connected Branches are indicated by the dotted lines which enables the branch to be selected graphically, where a new element can be then be created.
Note:
This functionality is only available for rectangular HVAC elements. If at a branch
member then the CE will be the branch. The following error message is displayed if
the CE is not an rectangular HVAC element.
Note:
Individual BRCO elements can be modified using Modify CE functionality.
HVAC Branch
The CE must be a branch and it must have a last member (rectangular element). If the CE is not a branch element then the following message is displayed.
Main Duct
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Duct Size |
The dimensions of the duct are displayed, these dimensions are non-editable. |
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Rotate Duct 90 degrees |
Use to rotate the duct through 90 degrees about the end point. |
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End Point Direction |
Branches have a start and end point known as the head and tail. These define position, direction and many other attributes to define the branch. The End Point Direction of the duct is displayed. The orientation is non-editable. Note: |
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Direction X |
The X orientation of the duct is displayed, the orientation is non-editable. |
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Direction Y |
The Y orientation of the duct is displayed, the orientation is non-editable |
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Rotate Duct 90 degrees |
Use to rotate the duct through 90 degrees about the end point. |
Branches
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Number of Branches |
Use to create multiple branches up to a maximum of five, for example 2 x 2 makes 4 branches. |
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Create Single Branch Only |
Use to create and position each single branch, enter offset into the X and Y offset fields
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Divisions
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Auto-Fill |
Divides the rectangular element into equal sections which represent the new branches. The dimensions of the sections are automatically populated the divisions fields (X and Y). Amend as required. Note:
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Clear |
Use to clear the entries in the dimensions fields. |
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Summary |
The Summary panel is populated with original duct size, its orientation, how many new branches it has been divided into and the duct size, center offset and orientation of each new branch. There is a tolerance of + 0, - 5mm on the duct sizes. Note:
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Preview |
Use to display a preview of the multiple branches in the 3D view. |
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Clear Preview |
Use to remove the preview of the multiple branches from the 3D view. |
Note:
The Apply functionality is not active until the divisions match the overall sizes.