Type
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Sets the connection components to rigid or flexible.
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Item
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As defined by the Type choice, contains all the rigid or
flexible connection instances to use in the hookup.
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Flex Length
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Keyed in value represents the maximum length of flex in the
hookup run. Enabled for Flexible type.
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Connection Angle
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Sets the elbow angle in the hookup run to one of the standard
angles; 30, 45, 60 or 90.
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Transition Tolerance
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Sets a safe offset between connected devices while they are at
distance or in different planes. The transition hooks up the devices within the
specified tolerance. If the distance between the components in hookup is
greater than the allowed distance, the tolerance must be increased.
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Invert Path
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Turn on to connect to a different side of the component to
connect to. For instance, connect to the bottom instead of the side.
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Stretch Ducts/Pipes
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When on the connected duct or pipe is stretched to accommodate
hookup run rather than adding a new segment.
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Use Fence
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When on all existing devices in the fence are connected to a
selected duct or pipe.
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Fence Mode
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The option menu sets the Fence (Selection) Mode when fence is
used.
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Minimum Length
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For rigid type hookup, sets the minimum length for the instance
of the selected device being hooked up to one of the three options.
- Default — sets the
value to the default minimum length of the device, as seen in element info.
- From AutoFitting —
sets the minimum length as that of currently defined under the right click
Set as Default AutoFitting option menu in
Parameters properties in the DG Instance.
- Manual — allows
setting the minimum length of the device within the available margin that
overrides the Default or AutoFitting minimum length.
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Duct/Pipe Min Length Value
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Enabled only for manual minimum length value.
When the available distance in the hookup is less than the
allowable length, a prompt is issued to enter a minimum length offering the
best option to complete the hookup.
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