OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

To Define a Connection by "By Point" Placement Method

  1. In the Connectors tab, click + to add connectors.

    The Add Connectors dialog opens.

  2. For HVAC connection, click Place HVAC Connector.
  3. Select By Point Placement Method.
  4. Enter Name in the textbox.
    Note: ACS Plane Lock and ACS Plane Snap Lock should be off while defining placement point.
  5. Place the Connector and Accept to get the connection or Reject to cancel the placement.

    After defining the connector in the geometry, the connection details are listed under Connectors tab.

  6. In the Type column, select the connection type for HVAC from dropdown arrow: Supply, Return, Exhaust, Fresh-Air and None.
  7. Enter the Width/Diameter, Depth and Connection Length.
  8. (Optional) Click Delete to delete the connection.
The connections are defined by "By Point" Placement Method.

By Point Placement Method for HVAC Connection