Flat Oval Components - Male Coupling

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

1. Select Flat Oval in the Categories drop-down list and then Male Coupling in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Male Coupling window:

   

   The user is required to input the following dimensions:

   • Duct width AA

   • Duct depth AB

   • Length

   • Male Collar (A)

   • Male Collar (L)

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

   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). Refer to Create / Modify HVAC Components for a detailed description.

4. After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrjoint (Arrive Joint) and Leajoint (Leave Joint) the user must 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:

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

   • Click 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. Click Fit to orientate the Male Coupling component to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.

8. Click OK to create the Male Coupling component and close the Male Coupling Window. The user will be returned to the HVAC Window.

9. Click Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Male Coupling window.