HVAC Attributes - Orientation
- Last UpdatedJan 07, 2026
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Use the Orientation part of the HVAC window to modify the Leave Direction and Leave ‘A’ Axis of a HVAC component.
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You must first select the element to modify, from either the Design Explorer or the 3D View. In the example below a Rectangular Straight is highlighted in the Design Explorer.

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After selecting the element in the Design Explorer or 3D View, select CE to display the current orientation of the CE:

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Input the required direction in the Leave Direction and/or Leave ‘A’ Axis fields.
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Select Enter on the keyboard.
The orientation of the CE will be updated with the input(s) in the 3D View.
Leave Direction - Sets the Leave Direction for a piece of HVAC. Valid directions are X, Y, Z, -X, -Y or -Z.
Leave ‘A’ Axis - Sets the rotation of the piece of HVAC relative to the Leave Direction. Valid dimensions are X, Y, Z, -X, -Y or -Z.