OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

Duct Properties

Property Name Description
Base Offset <numeric value>
  • Displays the Base Offset set in the Place dialog while placing a duct. The value reflects when a duct is being modified.
By default, the Base Offset property is hidden in DataGroup Catalog.
Connection 1 | Length (L1) <numeric value>
  • Sets length of male or female connection for End1. Set Connection End Type to male or female to see change in geometry. If Connection End Type is flange, the connection point moves.
Connection 2 | Length (L2) <numeric value>
  • Sets length of male or female connection for End2. Set Connection End Type to male or female to see change in geometry. If Connection End Type is flange, the connection point moves.
Connection | End Type fl -<numeric value>
  • Sets and sizes end with a flange connection.
m -<numeric value>
  • Sets and sizes end with a male connection.
fe -<numeric value>
  • Sets and sizes end with a female connection.
Separate End Type entries for each End Spec with a semi colon.

Example: fl-2;fe-.13 creates a flange at End1 with size 2, and a female connection at End2 with an overall reduction of component's dimensions of .13

Length Positive <numeric value>
  • Sets duct length with a positive value greater than or equal to value of Min Length property.
Minimum Length Positive <numeric value>
  • Sets minimum length. Duct cannot be manipulated to segments smaller than Min Length property.
Ridge Distance Positive <numeric value>
  • Sets the spacing of ridges.
Ridge Numbers Positive <integer>
  • Sets the number of ridges.

Property Option menus are available to assist in making some property entries.