Rectangular Components - Radiused Bend

The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.

1. Select Circular in the Categories dropdown list and then Radiused Bend in the Available Type dropdown list to display the Radiused Bend window:

   

   You are required to input the following dimensions:

   • Duct Diameter

   • Angle

   • Inside Radius

   • Arrive Extension

   • Leave Extension

   • Male Collar (A)

   • Male Collar (L)

2. To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, select Picture to display a detailed drawing for Rectangular Components Catalog Element - Radius Bend Bend.

   Note: The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. The Arrive and Leave Extension is auto but can be changed by the user to a required dimension.

3. Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrjoint (Arrive Joint) and Leajoint (Leave Joint). For a detailed description, see Create / Modify HVAC Components.

4. After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrjoint and Leajoint, enter the Leave Direction.

5. In the Leave Direction specify the axis to be used. Valid axes are X, Y, Z, -X, -Y or -Z.

6. In the Connect list, select Connect or Unchanged:

   • Select Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.

   • Select Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.

   Note: Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

7. Select Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Radiused Bend window was opened.

8. Select Fit to orientate the Radiused Bend component to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.

9. Select OK to create the Radiused Bend component and close the Radiused Bend Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.

10. Select Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Radiused Bend window.