Inserting and generating fittings (air distribution)
In the "Installation" tab, in the "Air distribution" group of the main toolbar, there is a "Fittings" menu:
The options in this menu allow users to enter air duct connections by hand or to generate them automatically. The program includes the ASHRAE catalogue of elbows, transitions and branches as well as manufacturer catalogue fittings. These options are:
Generate fittings
Automatically generates the fittings in the air ducts. In doing so, the length of the duct sections reaching each fitting is adjusted.
For this purpose, the most appropriate type of fitting, whether elbows, transitions or branches, is sought and arranged according to the situation.
The generation of fittings is also integrated in the process that launches the "Design" option.
Delete fitting
This deletes the fittings. In doing so, the duct sections are lengthened so that they are not disconnected, thus taking the place of each eliminated connection.
Elbow
Enters an elbow.
When entering an elbow the following parameters must be specified:
- Reference
- Generic
Defines a generic connection.- Catalogue / Material / Selection
Selects and imports duct data from "Manufacturer catalogues" or from the "Library of generic elements" using the wizard on the right. - Type
- Rectangular
- Circular
- Catalogue / Material / Selection
- Manufacturer catalogues
Selects and imports fittings from manufacturer catalogues using the wizard on the right.- Catalogue / Selection
Transition
Enters a transition.
When entering a transition the following parameters must be specified:
- Reference
- Generic
Defines a generic connection.- Catalogue / Material / Selection
Selects and imports duct data from "Manufacturer catalogues" or from the "Library of generic elements" using the wizard on the right. - Type
- Rectangular - Rectangular
- Rectangular - Circular
- Circular - Rectangular
- Circular - Circular
- Catalogue / Material / Selection
- Manufacturer catalogues
Selects and imports fittings from manufacturer catalogues using the wizard on the right.- Catalogue / Selection
Branch
Enters a branch.
When entering a branch the following parameters must be specified:
- Reference
- Generic
- Defines a generic connection.
- Catalogue / Material / Selection
Selects and imports duct data from "Manufacturer catalogues" or from the "Library of generic elements" using the wizard on the right. - Type
- Rectangular
- Circular
- Catalogue / Material / Selection
- Manufacturer catalogues
Selects and imports fittings from manufacturer catalogues using the wizard on the right.- Catalogue / Selection
Double branch
Enters a double branch.
When entering a branch the following parameters must be specified:
- Reference
- Generic
- Defines a generic connection.
- Catalogue / Material / Selection
Selects and imports duct data from "Manufacturer catalogues" or from the "Library of generic elements" using the wizard on the right. - Type
- Rectangular
- Circular
- Catalogue / Material / Selection
- Manufacturer catalogues
Selects and imports fittings from manufacturer catalogues using the wizard on the right.- Catalogue / Selection
Triple branch
Enters a triple branch.
When entering a branch the following parameters must be specified:
- Reference
- Generic
Defines a generic connection.- Catalogue / Material / Selection
Selects and imports duct data from "Manufacturer catalogues" or from the "Library of generic elements" using the wizard on the right. - Type
- Rectangular
- Circular
- Catalogue / Material / Selection
- Manufacturer catalogues
Selects and imports fittings from manufacturer catalogues using the wizard on the right.- Catalogue / Selection