Significant Mechanical discipline features include:

• Supports HVAC and Plumbing disciplines, as well as LPG and Fire protection.

  Placement, modification, and manipulation tools are available to each discipline. Advanced tools like AHU Builder can build library of customized Air Handling Units.

• Drawing resymbolization control:

  Automated drawing representations for mechanical components are customizable. Standard single line and double line presentations can be used, or they can be edited to meet other requirements.

• Alternate view display and work environments:

  Work in 2D drawings or 3D models, or both at the same time to support all workflows.

• Dynamic routing connections place transitions, fittings, and combinations of fittings as route sizes change:

  Placement commands automatically place fittings and symbols in logical locations without leaving the command.

• Automatic labeling and label updating:

  Various components are labeled with one command. Labels are associative and update automatically when changes to components are made.

• Automatic device hookup:

  Devices and route elements are hooked up by selecting them. Settings contain options for connecting devices to existing route elements. If requirements exceed settings, then hookups are finished automatically.

• AccuDraw key-in short cuts specific to the Mechanical discipline application.

  AccuDraw key-ins assist placement by reorientating components dynamically during placement or modification operations.

• Contextual property options assist with DataGroup property entries and setting.

  A pull-down list of property options launches option menus and dialogs used to apply entries to tentatively placed or modified Mechanical discipline elements.

• Integrated schedules and reporting:

  Building information can be entered at any point during the decision making and modeling process. This information is managed and used by the DataGroup System to quickly generate accurate, user produced, schedules and reports.

• Automatic manufacturer catalog selection:

  Automatic component selection from widely recognized manufacturer catalogs simplifies the routing process. Manufacturer catalogs can be queried during both placement or modification operations.

• Performance based tools

  With advanced tools like Duct System Sizing, the entire routes can be analyzed and checked for integrity, connectivity, and flow paths. Gaps in the system, open air duct endings, and grilles and diffusers without defined air rates can quickly and easily be found and fixed.