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Selector - Criteria - Mechanical dialog

Used to select mechanical elements inside master or referenced files. This tool's settings filter through mechanical elements' basic characteristics like type, shape and justification. Use the DataGroup criteria type for more detailed selection.



SettingDescription
Discipline When checked, the contents of the selection set are filtered based on the discipline type.
  • HVAC — Selects components associated with the HVAC discipline.
  • Plumbing — Selects components associated with the plumbing discipline.
  • Electrical — Selects components associated with the electrical discipline.
Element Type When checked, the contents of the selection set are filtered based on the element type.
  • Linear — Selects duct/pipe.
  • Fitting — Selects fittings.
  • Flexible — Selects flexible duct/pipe.
Shape When checked, the contents of the selection set are filtered based on shape.
  • Rectangular — Selects rectangular shapes.
  • Round — Selects round shapes.
  • Flat Oval — Selects flat oval shapes.
Justification When checked, the contents of the selection set are filtered based on one of the nine available justification settings.