Transformation Components - Square to Round

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

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

   

   You are required to input the following dimensions:

   • Duct width AA

   • Duct depth AB

   • Duct Diameter

   • Length

   • A offset

   • B offset

   • Rect Extension

   • Circ 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 Round.

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

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 Rect Jnt (Rectangular Joint) and Circ Jnt (Circular Joint). For more information, see Create / Modify HVAC Components.

5. After selecting the type of joint to use for the Rect Jnt and Circ 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 Arrive/Leave 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 > Round window was opened.

10. Select Fit to orientate the Square > Round 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 > Round component and close the Square > Round Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.

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