Rectangular Components - Mitred Offset

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

1. Select Rectangular in the Categories dropdown list and then miterd Offset in the Available Type dropdown list to display the miterd Offset window:

   

   You are required to input the following dimensions:

   • Duct width AA

   • Duct depth AB

   • Duct width LA

   • Length

   • A offset

   • Arrive Extension

   • Leave Extension

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 - Mitered Offset Element.

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

3. Select Transpose width/depth to exchange Duct Width AA dimension with Duct depth AB dimension.

4. 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.

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

6. In the Offset Direction enter the direction for the Offset 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. 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.

8. Select Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the miterd Offset window was opened.

9. Select Fit to orientate the miterd Offset to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.

10. Select OK to create the miterd Offset component and close the miterd Offset window. You will be returned to the .

11. Select Cancel to discard all field changes and close the miterd Offset window.