Using the Filter Buttons

The filter buttons filter the list of available hanger types by the following filtering criteria:

• Hanger category

• Pipe size

• Pipe insulation (YES/NO)

• Top beam type

There are ten filtering categories represented by the following ten buttons:

By default the ALL filter is activated and the form displays all available hanger categories.

• To filter the list, click on one of the filter buttons.

  The application then prompts you to take further action depending on the filter selected.

  • View: enables you to display the standard data sheets for the selected hanger.

  • View Config: displays a 3D view of the selected hanger configuration to enable early model appreciation of the configuration selected.

Example:

1. Click on the filter (single-hanger connected to a beam).

   The application prompts you to identify the item you want to support.

2. Identify the item in the graphical view.

   Note: At any stage, you can press the Esc key to escape the application prompt.

   The tube size and the insulation thickness of the identified pipe are displayed in the selection area just below the filter buttons. This area shows the current selection data. The list displays the available hanger configurations for the selected category (single-hanger connected to a beam), pipe bore size, and insulation thickness.

   The application prompts you to identify the steelwork beam you want to connect the hanger to. The identified beam type is appended to the selection data in the form selection area.

   In the case of double-hangers, or hangers connected to a double-channel beam, the application prompts you to identify the required additional beams.

   The form displays a filtered list containing only the hanger configurations that meet the selection criteria.

   

3. Enter the hanger name in the Name input field.

   You can also use the auto-naming feature by clicking the AutoName icon .

4. Click OK.