Project specials for piping /MDS/SPECIALS/PIPE zone
- Last UpdatedJan 12, 2026
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This zone contains all the available project specials for piping.
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Select the Support Atta Only option in the Create field on the Special Support form (see Create a Special Support from a Combination of MDS Standard Frameworks).
The Special MDS Framework form is displayed.
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Select the
Copy Project Special icon.
A list of the available templates is displayed.

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Select the type of standard the steelwork configuration.
This is copied to the datum support. An example of the selected support configuration is shown below.

When the application copies the steelwork, no resizing is performed. You must complete the special support according to your requirements.
Project specials for HVAC - /MDS/SPECIALS/HVAC zone
This zone contains all the available project specials for HVAC ducts.
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Select the Support Attas Only option in the Create field on the Special Support form (see Create a Special Support from a Combination of MDS Standard Frameworks).
The Special MDS Framework form (see Create a Special Support) is displayed.
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Select the Copy Project Special icon
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A list of the available templates is displayed. This list is similar to that for piping in the figure above.
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Select the type of standard for the steelwork.
The configuration is copied to the datum support.
The project specials for HVAC are based on a 500mm by 500mm duct and the framework is modified to suit the size of duct identified.
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Modify the interface points with other steelwork.
Note: The automatic support modification to suit the supported HVAC duct size on creation/selection is only available for the HVAC project special templates.
For further information on the configuration of these HVAC projects special frameworks, refer to the MDS document, customization Guide.
Project specials for tray - Zone /MDS/SPECIALS/TRAY
This zone contains all the available project specials for cable trays.
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Select the Support Attas Only option in the Create field on the Special Support form (see Create a Special Support from a Combination of MDS Standard Frameworks).
The Special MDS Framework form (see Create a Special Support) is displayed.
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Select the Copy Project Special icon
.
A list of the available templates is displayed.
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Select the type of standard the steelwork configuration.
This is copied to the datum support.
When the application copies the steelwork, no resizing is performed. You must complete the special support according to your requirements.