HVAC
Divide
Divide
Use the functionality to automatically split or divide a rectangular duct into multiple branches and create the new BRCO and BRAN database elements.
BRCO elements are created with a default length of 0. Connected Branches are indicated by the dotted lines which enables the branch to be selected graphically, where a new element can be then be created.
Note:
This functionality is only available for rectangular HVAC elements. If at a branch member then the CE will be the branch. The following error message is displayed if the CE is not an rectangular HVAC element.
Note:
Individual BRCO elements can be modified using Modify CE functionality.
HVAC Branch
The CE must be a branch and it must have a last member (rectangular element). If the CE is not a branch element then the following message is displayed.
Main Duct
Duct Size
The dimensions of the duct are displayed, these dimensions are non-editable.
Rotate Duct 90 degrees
Use to rotate the duct through 90 degrees about the end point.
End Point Direction
Branches have a start and end point known as the head and tail. These define position, direction and many other attributes to define the branch. The End Point Direction of the duct is displayed. The orientation is non-editable.
Note:
The End Point Direction is always fixed.
Direction X
The X orientation of the duct is displayed, the orientation is non-editable.
Direction Y
The Y orientation of the duct is displayed, the orientation is non-editable
Rotate Duct 90 degrees
Use to rotate the duct through 90 degrees about the end point.
Branches
Number of Branches
Use to create multiple branches up to a maximum of five, for example 2 x 2 makes 4 branches.
Create Single Branch Only
Use to create and position each single branch, enter offset into the X and Y offset fields
Divisions
Auto-Fill
Divides the rectangular element into equal sections which represent the new branches. The dimensions of the sections are automatically populated the divisions fields (X and Y). Amend as required.
Note:
The Y dimensions field are not editable until the X dimension field has been modified.
Clear
Use to clear the entries in the dimensions fields.
Summary
The Summary panel is populated with original duct size, its orientation, how many new branches it has been divided into and the duct size, centre offset and orientation of each new branch. There is a tolerance of + 0, - 5mm on the duct sizes.
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The summary panel can also be populated with the description of any errors in the divide process.
Preview
Use to display a preview of the multiple branches in the 3D view.
Clear Preview
Use to remove the preview of the multiple branches from the 3D view.
Note:
The Apply functionality is not active until the divisions match the overall sizes.
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