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Hull and Outfitting

Flat Oval Components - Flat Oval Straight

  • Last UpdatedJan 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read

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

  1. Select Flat Oval in the Categories dropdown list and then Straight in the Available Type dropdown list to display the Oval Straight window:

    The user is required to input the following dimensions:

    • Duct width AA

    • Duct depth AB

    • Length

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

    Note: The fields will be pre-populated with default dimension. These dimension are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.

  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 (Arrive Joint) and Leajoint (Leave Joint), enter the Width Direction.

  5. In Width Direction specify the axis to be used. Valid axes are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up). 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 Oval Straight window was opened.

  8. Select Fit to orientate the Oval Straight 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 Oval Straight component and close the Oval Straight Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.

  10. Select Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Oval Straight window.

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