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Intergraph Smart 3D HVAC

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11 (2016)

The vertical toolbar on the left side of the window contains tools that you use to route the HVAC system. The Select tool allows you to quit all active commands and select an object that you want to review or modify. After you place a section of ducting, you then can modify the run with several commands, for example,

  • Inserting split features or splitting one line into multiple runs.

  • Modifying the size of the existing run by inserting a transition feature.

  • Adding components to represent a complex composition of the run. For example, in-line components and surface-mounted components.

The HVAC task includes the following commands:

Select

Selects objects in the model so that you can copy, move, modify or delete the objects.

Route Selection Commands

Route selection commands on the shortcut menu allow you to select a section of a route network to modify. These commands simplify the selection of a specific section of a network.

Route Duct Command

Creates a new duct run, extends an existing run, routes to or from nozzles or end features, and creates branches from duct runs. If you select an end feature before starting the command, that feature is the default starting point for the new duct run.

Insert Split Command

Cuts a duct into two, or more, segments and inserts a split feature to connect the ends. You can insert a split between straight and non-straight features, and between non-straight features, such as turns. You can start the Insert Split command without finishing the Route Duct command. That is, you can split parts and then continue routing the duct. If you end the Route Duct command so that the split feature and end feature are in the same location, the software automatically deletes the split feature. For some split types, you need to use Depth Slope to orient the split correctly.

Insert Transition Command

Adjusts the duct to accommodate a change in shape by placing and modifying a transition feature. You can create a transition feature only on an existing end feature or HVAC port. 

If you select an end feature or nozzle before starting this command, the software inserts the transition at that point. If you insert a transition during the routing of a duct run, clicking Finish returns the software to routing the duct at the end of the transition feature. Click Properties on the horizontal ribbon to set the properties of the transition feature at any time during the command.

Insert Inline Component Command

Places components that the software did not place automatically during routing. These components can include straight features, end features, cross sections, and so on. However, this command cannot place hoods, terminal boxes or plenums, which are enclosures or chambers that contain gas at a higher pressure than the surrounding atmosphere. Place these components as equipment in the Furnishings and Equipment task. Click Properties on the horizontal ribbon at any time to set the properties of the in-line component.

Insert Surface Mount Component Command

Places surface-mounted components at the location and rotation that you want. When you select a feature before clicking the command, the component appears on the selected feature; however, you can type precise values for the component location using the Reference position and Offset boxes on the ribbon. Also, you can make changes to the horizontal ribbon to further define the component. You can click Properties on the horizontal ribbon at any time to set the properties of the surface-mounted component.

Generate Spools Command

Defines a spool, or fabrication assembly, for the selected ducting.

Quick Route Command

Joins two existing duct segments in the model.

Tools > Flow Calculator

Provides a tool for you to complete partial calculations to choose the cross section or to estimate the flow rate.