| Type
|
Sets the connection components to rigid or
flexible.
- Rigid - All
solid components are used in hookup unless allowable flexible option is set.
-
Flexible - Identifies both connection shapes to validate one of the
two is round, if so, then it allows flexible option on any shape by insertion
of transition ,either Rect to Round / Flat Oval to Round.
|
| Flex Length
|
Keyed in value represents the maximum length of flex
in the hookup run. Enabled for Flexible type.
|
| Item
|
As defined by the Type choice, contains all the
rigid or flexible connection instances to use in the hookup.
|
| Angle
|
Sets the elbow angle in the hookup run to one of
the standard angles; 30, 45, 60 or 90 degree. User defined angle is attempted
first to align with connection end point. If the selected angle doesn't work
due to geometry placement then user can cycle through other angle options and
hit enter to select hookup.
|
| Invert Path
|
Enabled to connect to a different side of the
component. For instance, connect to the bottom instead of the side. Toggles
through various connection points on main ducts.
|
| Group
|
Enabled when more than one terminal devices
(diffusers or sprinklers) are selected, to make a group for the selected
components. After the group is created it dynamically starts showing the path.
- For a selection set
- grouped items, only freeform hookup path works which will allow you to move
the main branch line and position it within the main duct range and beyond (if
open-ended).
- For a selection set
- without grouped items, after selecting the main duct/pipe it directly makes
the connection with the main duct/pipe.
- Selection set of a
rectangular duct with different connection shape on terminal devices, are by
default set to rectangular branch with appropriate shaped takeoffs to complete
connection to the terminal devices.
- If the different
connection shape only consists of flat oval & round, then flat oval should
take the priority as branch shape and an appropriate takeoff to complete the
round shaped terminal.
Note: For a
selection set (group/without group),
Invert Path and
Calculated Path should always be disabled
and connection angle should always be 90 Degree.
|
| Freeform Path
|
It allows to dynamically manipulate path of
connection.
|
| Calculated Path
|
When enabled, it presents possible Calculated Path
options in single line representation.
|
| Solution
|
Switch between the
Solution option to get the closest route.
Note: It takes the
next possible angle that will make a valid connection.
|
Used to automatically
connect disconnected components using combinations of fittings and rigid or
flex components. Tool options provide additional detail for connection
geometry.
