OpenPlant Modeler Help

To Place HVAC Branching Components

Components are typically connected to other components or placed at known distances to one another. However, you may want to place a component "in space"; that is, at a specific location or coordinate with no respect to other component locations.
Note: It is suggested that the user should be proficient with the AccuDraw tool when routing components in OpenPlant Modeler .
Note: If placing a component W.R.T. to the active point of a bend component, refer to the Snap to an Active Point of an Elbow topic for details.
  1. Open the Standard Preferences dialog and set the HVAC System and component values.
    Note: By default, only the Insulation Thickness and Insulation Material component properties are displayed.
  2. Select a branching option from one of the HVAC branching galleries (Tees and Wyes, Crosses, etc.)
    Note: The HVAC module has several different types of branching components in Rectangle, Round or Oval shapes.
  3. Pick one of the following Placement Points for the duct in the Place Component dialog:
    • Main Port
    • Run Port
  4. Expand the HVAC Port Settings tab and define the options available for the port end preparations.
  5. Click the Design Conditions to define the size parameters for the length of duct. (Width, Height, etc.)
  6. Pick a point in the drawing, or input the (x,y,z) coordinates in the AccuDraw window to determine the placement point. An outline of the component displays.
  7. Use the mouse to determine the direction for the component.
  8. Again use the mouse to determine the rotation for the component.
  9. Right-click to end the placement procedure.
Parent topic: HVAC Galleries