Transformation Components - Square to Flat Oval

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

1. Select Transformations in the Categories dropdown list and then Square to Flat Oval in the Available Type dropdown list to display the Square > FlatOval window:

   

   You are required to input the following dimensions:

   • Rect width AA

   • Rect depth AB

   • Oval width LA

   • Oval depth LB

   • Length

   • A offset

   • B offset

   • Rect Extension

   • Oval Extension

   • Male Collar

2. To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, select Picture to display a detailed drawing for Transformations Components Catalog Elements - Square to Flatoval.

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

3. Select Transpose width/depth to exchange Rect Width AA dimension with Rect depth AB dimension or exchange Oval width LA dimension with Oval width LB dimension.

4. Specify a type of joint to use for the Rect Jnt (Rectangular Joint) and Oval Jnt (Oval Joint). For more information, refer to Create a Component.

5. After selecting the type of joint to use for the Rect Jnt and Oval Jnt, you must enter the Aoff Direction.

6. In Aoff Direction enter the direction for the Aoff Direction relative to the Point of Origin. Valid directions are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up). X, Y, Z, -X, -Y or -Z.

7. Using the Flip Oval/Rect dropdown list, choose whether to flip the direction of arrive and leave of the of the piece of HVAC, 180° relative to the point of origin.

8. 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 piece of HVAC at the co-ordinates 0.00.

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

9. Select Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Square > Flat Oval window was opened.

10. Select Fit to orientate the Square > Flat Oval to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.

11. Select OK to create the Square > Flat Oval component and close the Square > Flat Oval Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.

12. Select Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Square > Flat Oval window.