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Context Menu Options

The Mechanical discipline components design has schema defined, e.g Properties and Parameters schema. These properties have contextual options list when you press the value field.


Properties and Parameters pull-down menu options

Table 1. Component Properties Schema:
Options Component / Schema
asd500 [Auto Size]
  • Round Mitre Elbow
Auto Size Options [Auto Size]
  • Diffuser
  • Rectangular Damper
  • Round Damper
  • Silencer
  • Round Silencer
  • Rectangular Fire Damper
  • Round Fire Damper
  • Fans
  • Air Heater
  • Air Cooler
  • Air Humidifier
  • Air Moisture Eliminator
  • Flat Filter
  • Zig Zag Filter
Cap with/without Handle
  • Duct End Cap
Convert to.. option [Pitch]
  • Roof Curb
Edit Vanes
  • Rectangular Elbow

Set as Default AutoFitting option

  • Rectangular Duct
  • Round Duct
  • Oval Duct
  • Rectangular Transition
  • Round Transition
  • Oval Transition
  • Rectangular to Round Transition
  • Rectangular to Oval Transition
  • Oval to Round Transition
  • Rectangular Elbow
  • Round Elbow
  • Round Mitre Elbow
  • Segmented Bend
  • Angular Elbow
  • Takeoff
  • Rectangular Takeoff Radius
  • Saddle Tap
  • Rectangular Adapter
  • Round Adapter
  • Oval Adapter
  • Rectangular Coupling
  • Round Coupling
  • Oval Coupling
  • Pipe
  • Plumbing Elbow
  • Plumbing Elbow Union
  • Plumbing Twin Elbow
  • Plumbing Transition
  • Plumbing Tee

Manufacturer Catalog

  • Round Duct
  • Round Transition
  • Round Elbow
  • Round Tee
  • Saddle Tee
  • Round Cross
  • Star Rectangular Grille
  • Star Round Grille
  • Diffuser
  • Access Door
  • Rectangular Gooseneck
  • Roof Curb
  • Variable Air Volume Unit (Single Inlet)
  • Fan-Powered Terminal Unit Single Inlet
  • Pipe
  • Plumbing End Cap
  • Plumbing Elbow
  • Plumbing Bend With Heel
  • Plumbing Return Bend
  • Plumbing Transition
  • P-Trap
  • SP-Trap
  • P-Trap Gully
  • Plumbing Tee
  • Sanitary Tee
  • Plumbing Wye
  • Lateral Wye
  • Plumbing Cross
  • Weld Neck Flange
  • SlipOn Flange
  • Blind Flange
  • Round Cleanout
  • Base Mounted Pump
  • Diaphragm Pump
  • Sump Pump
  • Showers
  • Bath Tub
  • Sink
  • win Sink
  • Toilet
  • Urinal
  • Straight Valve
  • Butterfly Valve
  • Gate Valve
  • Valve
  • Pressure Regulating Valve
  • Straight Relief Valve
  • Relief (Angled) Valve
  • Pilot Operated Relief Valve
  • Breeching Inlet
Radius, RadToDia
  • Round Elbow
  • Segmented Bend
  • Angular Elbow
  • Plumbing Elbow
  • Plumbing Elbow Union
  • Plumbing Twin Elbow
Standard Lengths
  • Rectangular Transition
  • Round Transition
  • Oval Transition
  • Rectangular to Round Transition
  • Rectangular to Oval Transition
  • Oval to Round Transition
Operator Form [Valve Operator Parameter]
  • Angled Valve
  • Balance Valve
  • Double Regulating Valve
  • 4-Way Valve
  • Hose Bib Tap
  • LPG Gas Shut Off Valve
  • Motorized Control Valve
  • 2-Way (Motorized) Valve
  • 3-Way (Motorized) Valve
  • 3-Way (Motorized) With Bypass Valve
  • 3-Way Valve
  • Landing Valve
  • Breeching Inlet
  • Straight Relief Valve
  • Relief (Angled) Valve
  • Pilot Operated Relief Valve
Offset Options
  • Takeoff