Create HVAC Component

The task of creating an 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:

Note:
Make sure the drop-down list in the top left of the HVAC Component window is set to Create.

Input the following dimensions for the new HVAC Component.

• Duct width AA

• Duct depth AB

• Length

To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Straight.

Note:
The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.

Click Transpose width/depth to exchange Duct Width AA dimensions with Duct depth AB dimensions.

Specify from a selection of industry standard joints, an Arrive Joint (Arrjoint) for the inlet side of the component and a Leave Joint (Leajoint) for the outlet side of the component by clicking Choose. The default for the Arrjoint value will be set to detailing specification, for more information on detailing specification, refer to Default Detailing Specification).

When the Arrjoint is selected, click Prev. The software will then automatically select the Leajoint used on the adjacent piece of HVAC to use for the Arrjoint on the new piece of HVAC. If no adjacent piece of software exists an Error message will be displayed.

To select an Arrjoint or Leajoint, click Choose to open the Choose Joint Window.