Valves Properties

Property Name	Description
Angle	`Angles less than or equal to 90°` Sets the angle between tap pipe End1 and nose End2 of a hose bib.
Blade Angle	`Angles less than or equal to 90°` Sets the rotation (in the plane perpendicular to the valve outlets) of the valve's internal flow obstruction.
Blade Depth	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the thickness of the valve's internal flow obstruction.
Blade Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the diameter of the valve's internal flow obstruction. The value is limited by the overall diameter of the valve body.
Body \| Depth	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets depth of valve body.
Body \| Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets cylinder diameter for main body of valve. Note: For ports on valve body, e.g. in Alarm Check value, the port diameters D1-D4 are always set less than the body diameter.
Body \| Length Total Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the horizontal length of valve fitting. Sets pipe length from End1 connect point to valve center.
Body \| Outer Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets outside diameter for Vent body.
Body Type	1-Round 2-Hexagonal Defines the shape of the upper body of the valve.
Body \| Width	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the width of valve unit.
Bypass Height	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets distance between the bypass center lines at End1 and at End3.
Cap Base \| Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets outside diameter for base of cap on the valve bonnet.
Cap Base \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets length of cap on the valve bonnet.
Cap Body \| Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets diameter of cap placed on the top of valve.
Cap Body \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets length of cap around the pressure adjusting screw on the valve top.
Cap Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets outside diameter for cap on the body of air vent.
Cap \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Indicates the preset value for the lengths of the cap, included in Outlet to Top Distance .
Cap \| Width	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the width of the Cap assembly.
Cell Library	`<cell library file name>` Library file name for device cells.
Cell Symbol Name	`<cell name>` Sets the model cell to the device. Prerequisite of proper Cell Library for AHUs.
Center to Connection 1 Distance Inlet to Center Distance	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets distance between End1 and valve center.
Center to Connection 2 Distance Outlet to Center Distance	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets distance between End2 and valve center.
Center to Connection 3 Distance	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets distance between End3 and valve center.
Center to Connection 4 Distance	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets distance between End4 and valve center.
Center to Outlet Distance	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the length between valve axis to the End2 (outlet).
Coil \| Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets diameters to coil connections (D3–D5) on the branch of valve and cap body.
Coil \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets length of coil connections (D3–D5).
Configuration	1-Flow Configuration 2-Return Configuration Sets DPDC valve configuration to work in flow or return pipework .
Connection 1 \| Length (L1) Connection 3 \| Length (L3) Connection 3 \| Length (L3) Connection 4 \| Length (L4)	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the straight length at End1, End2, End3, and End4, respectively
Plumbing Connection 1 \| Outer Diameter Plumbing Connection 2 \| Outer Diameter Plumbing Connection 3 \|Outer Diameter Plumbing Connection 4 \|Outer Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets pipe outside diameter for End1 End2 End3 and End4, respectively.
Plumbing Connection \| Outer Diameter Inlet Outer Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the outside dimension of the valve main. Sets pipe outside diameters for End1. Same for End2, Nose Outer Diameter.
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
Connection \| Type	1-SideInlet SideOutlet – Ends side-by-side horizontally opposite. 2-SideInlet BottomOutlet – End2 at the base end. Determines the positions of the End2 of (Straight Relief) valve.
Depth	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the width of the valve body/bonnet. Sets depth of switch assembly, in case of flow switch.
Diameter Valve Body Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the diameter of the valve body/bonnet.
Diaphragm Depth	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the depth of the diaphragm assembly of pressure transducer.
Flange Size	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the flange dimension, exterior to reducer body at both sides of check valve.
Flange \| Thickness Motor \| Flange Thickness	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the thickness to the flanges attached to both sides of check valve body.
Handle Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets diameter of handwheel that controls valve operation.
Height	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets vertical distance between the main branch center line and the side branch.
Hose \| Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets hose branch outside diameter for End2.
Hose \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets hose pipe length along main pipe, equal to tangential distance between hose contact and the end of hose pipe at End2.
Horizontal Pipe \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets main pipe length between End2 and End3 connect points. Cannot be smaller than D1 .
Horizontal Pipe \| Outer Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets horizontal pipe outside diameters for End2 and End3. Equal or less than D1.
Inlet \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the straight length at End1.
Inlet to Outlet Distance Connection Height	`Positive <numeric value>` AngledRelief - Sets the height between the center of End2 and End1 (inlet). PilotRelief/PressureRegulating/StraightRelief - Sets the height between the center of End1 and the base.
Length Total Length	`Positve <numeric value>` Sets the overall length of the valve body/bonnet including flange thickness, if any.
Lever Height	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets height of the lever attached on the top of branch; equal to distance between End1 center line and the top of the branch.
Lever Length Lever Width	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets height and width of the lever shaft attached on the top of branch.
Nose Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets nose length of branch pipe from End2 connect point.
Nose Outer Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets nose branch outside diameter for End2. Same as Connection Outer Diameter at End1.
Number of Ports	`<integer> between 1 and 4.` Sets number of ports to the valve; e.g. Alarm Check valve can have 2-4 ports. Their sides and offset can also be managed using the Port Location and Offset properties.
Operator Offset	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the offset of actuating shaft towards End2.
Outlet \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the straight length at End2.
Outlet to Top Distance	`Positive <numeric value>` AngledRelief - Sets the height between the center of End2 and the adjusting bolt. PilotRelief/PressureRegulating/StraightRelief - Sets height between the center of End1 and the outer surface of the cap of the adjusting bolt.
Options	1-Screw 2-With Cap 3-Pilot Defines the option for the top assembly of (pressure regulating) valve.
Plate Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets outer diameter of cylindrical housing of capacitance plates, used to sense diaphragm positioning and convert the differential pressure into electrical signal.
Plate Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets straight length of cylindrical assembly of plates mounted between diaphragm and transmitter of DP Transmitter.
Port Location	`Sides <left \| right>` Sets the location of ports; either to left or right. The location is set using the sequence of string, each separated with ";", e.g. for 3 ports it could be "`Left;Right;Right`" meaning, the 1st port in the left and port numbers 2 and 3 in the right.
Port Offset	`Positive <numeric values>` Sets horizontal offset between two adjacent ports; minimum 0.5 inch. The offset values are set using the sequence of numeric values, each separated with ";", e.g. for 3 ports it could be "`0.5;0.5;2`" meaning, the 1st port in the left is offset 0.5, and port numbers 2 and 3 in the right are with 0.5, and 2.0. Useful where non collinear ports need to be set.
Reducer Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets diameters of reduce openings of flow/system at both sides of valve.
Reducer Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the distance between the reduce opening and valve body it is attached.
Relief Valve Type	1-Piston Type Sets the valve in a cylindrical body structure. It limits a specific pump discharge pressure on machine tool hydraulic systems, oil burning equipment, rams, presses, lifts, etc. 2-Direct Acting Sets the type to angle-type suitable to low to moderate flows.
Stem Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets diameter of branched stem under the cap of differential valve. Follows main diameters at End1/End2.
Stem Height	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets straight length of branch elevated from center line of End1 main pipe .
Stem Offset Branch \| Offset	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets distance of side branch center from End1 on main pipe.
Switch Type	1-Paddle Default type set for flow switch type Paddle valve. 2-Vane Default type set for flow switch type Vane valve.
Tag	`<alpha-numeric characters>` Sets tag value visible in output of drawing composition in dynamic view. Separate tag strings with a semi colon
Thickness	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the valve body's wall thickness.
Total Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the distance between End1 and End2 of valve.
Transmitter Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets outer diameter of cylindrical housing of transmitter placed on top of valve.
Transmitter Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets straight length of transmitter assembly mounted on top of valve.
U- Bolt Size	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets straight distance between two ends of U-bolt.
Valve Body Height	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets the valve unit height from the base.
Valve Operator Parameters	`Name=<type of operator>,A=<numeric value>,B=<numeric value>,C=<numeric value>,Primary=<angle value>,Tertiary=<angle value>,Secondary=<angle value>` Name:Sets operator type to either Handwheel, Wrench, Electrical or Gear. A:-Sets the handwheel's diameter.-Sets the electrical box's larger size dimension. -Sets the vertical offset distance between the valve axis and the wrench. -Sets the vertical offset distance between the valve axis the gear box's centerline. B:-Sets the offset distance between the valve and the handwheel. -Sets the offset distance between the valve and the outermost surface of the electrical box. -Sets the horizontal offset distance between the valve axis and the end of wrench.-Sets the distance between the gear box's centerline to the end of the gear actuation shaft. C:-Sets the handwheel actuator shaft diameter. -Sets the electrical actuator shaft diameter.-Sets the gear operator hand control diameter. D:-Sets the horizontal offset distance between the valve axis and the hand control. E:-Sets the horizontal offset distance between the gear actuator shaft and the hand control axis. Primary:Sets rotation of operator along the valve axis in degrees. Secondary:Sets the orientation of the operator relative to operator's shaft axis. Tertiary:Sets rotation of operator perpendicular to the valve axis in degrees. Positive values rotate the operator towards End2 and negative values rotate the operator towards End1.
Valve Type	1-ball Sets valve type to ball. 2-globe Sets valve type to globe. 3-gate Sets valve type to gate. 4-plug Sets valve type to plug. 5-other Sets valve type to other.
Vertical Pipe \| Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets vertical pipe length from End1 connect point. Cannot be smaller than Horizontal Pipe Outer Diameter. .
Vertical Pipe \| Outer Diameter	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets vertical pipe outside diameter for End1 (D1).
Width	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets width of switch assembly.
Wrench Length	`Positive <numeric value>` Sets length of wrench lever attached on the top of branch used to operate valve.

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