OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

Mechanical Preferences

Contains preference settings and controls for Mechanical discipline utilities including AccuSnap hints and hints for duct, flex duct and fittings.


SettingDescription
Name for Preferences This is a text editor field where the name for Mechanical discipline preferences is set.
Options Miscellaneous application options are located here.
  • Heads Up Display in view — Select a view from the drop down list to assign as the working view dedicated for Heads Up Display modifications. Default is view 8.
  • Confirm discipline change during command — When on, a message appears confirming a change in the active discipline when applicable.
Drawing Pipe turn down size settings to display in drawing.
  • Pipe turn down size: — Sets pipe turn down size in a drawing to one of the below options:
    • Actual
    • Percentage
    • Fixed
  • Size: — Enables for Percentage and Fixed modes; sets the value for Pipe turn down size.
Note: The variable BMECH_PIPE_TURNDOWN_SIZE controls the pipe turn down size preference, where the mode set to fixed with the specified size helps achieving a consistent graphical output across entire project or organization.
Note: Pipe Turn Down/Up symbols will always be seen with Linestyle 0 (Continuous) for better clarity no matter what Linestyle is set in Mechanical rule.
Focus Item Description field A description displays for the setting that has active focus in the dialog.
Defaults Returns all Mechanical discipline preferences to the default settings.
OK Saves settings and dismisses the dialog.
Cancel Disregards input and dismisses the dialog.