Create a Hanger

1. Access the hanger forms in one of two ways:

   • Click on the Fixed Hanger icon or Variable Hanger icon from the tool bar, or¼

   • Select the appropriate hanger from the Create drop-down menu.

   

2. Choose Fixed Hanger to display the form shown in the Fixed Hangar Configurations form.

   This shows all the available hanger configurations that can be created.

   

   The available types can contain three prefix characters:

   • T (Top)

   • M (Middle)

   • B (Bottom)

Example:

A T1 M2 B4 hanger means that the hanger has a T1 type top connection, M2 type middle connection, and a B4 type pipe connection.

These types of connection can represent the components from different supplier catalogues or different company standards.

3. Enter the name of the hanger to be created. You can also select the AutoName icon to name the support. Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for further information.

   The icon allows you to create a Hanger from an existing Preliminary Support. Refer to Convert an Existing Preliminary Support into an MDS Support for further information.

4. Click on OK. The form becomes active.

5. Select a hanger type from the list.

6. Click on OK.

7. Identify the pipe to support and the steelwork beam (if relevant to the selected hanger type) to connect the hanger to.

   Since the list of hanger types contains all the hangers available, regardless of the pipe size, the pipe insulation, and the type of the steelwork connection, you may find that the hanger type selected is not suitable for the pipe to support or is not suitable for an insulated pipe. Avoid this situation by using the filters at the bottom of the form (see Figure 5:2 above). This is described in Using the Filter Buttons.