Automatic Itemizing Utility
- Last UpdatedJan 07, 2026
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The Automatic Itemizing utility automatically allocates sequential item numbers to all pieces of HVAC and Plant equipment.
Note: Use Automatic Itemizing to show where the pieces of HVAC and/or equipment fit in the selected branch (hierarchy structure).
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From the main menu bar, select Utilities > Automatic Itemising, to display the HVAC Itemising window.

The HVAC Itemising window defines the naming prefix and start number.
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Select to identify the branch selected in the design explorer as the CE.
The Naming Prefix is in the format PREFIXnumber - for example, /HITEM1.
All extra Plant and inline plant equipment already have naming prefixes and therefore remain unchanged.
Decimalized version for other items.

Input the Naming Prefix
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Input the number for the starting point of the sequential numbering, select Apply. The HVAC Command Output window displays the itemised list:

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Select Apply to sequentially number another element identified as the CE.
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Open the HVAC Command Output window and display the itemised list, or select Dismiss to close the HVAC Itemising window.