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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.

Note:
For the fitting to be generated, there must be enough physical space for the program to be able to place it. If there is insufficient space, the program warns of the situation by indicating that a fitting must be provided.

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Manufacturer catalogues
    Selects and imports fittings from manufacturer catalogues using the wizard on the right.
    • Catalogue / Selection