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HVAC Designer Overview
HVAC Designer contains the tools required to
draw two-line duct systems within AutoCAD. The system contains a series of
toolbars as described below. Currently, the information required to draw the
component is prompted at the command line. For some, this is the fastest way
to work. In the future, an option will be provided to have the complete
system dialog driven. This will result in a single toolbar and a series of
dialogs for each type fitting. In addition to the toolbars, the system
contains other features in the drop-down menu which are great for designing
systems.
Rectangular Ductwork
The rectangular duct tools include
functions to draw the duct components, note the duct, hide duct lines,
indicate direction of air flow and more. The drawing tools include elbows
(at any angle), offsets in plan view, offsets in the vertical plane, ducts
turning up, ducts turning down, transitions, taps, and rectangular wyes. All
drawing features are included to create lined or unlined supply, return, and
exhaust ductwork.
Round Ductwork
The round duct tools include functions to
draw the duct components, note the duct, hide duct lines, indicate direction
of air flow and more. The drawing tools include short and long radius elbows
(at any angle), offsets with selected elbows in plan view, offsets in the
vertical plane, ducts turning up, ducts turning down, transitions, wyes, and
straight or conical tees at 90 and 45 degree angles. All drawing
features are included to create lined or unlined round supply.
Diffusers, Grilles, and
Registers
The outlets include lay-in, surface, round,
sidewall, and linear type for floor installation. Flow arrows are provided
for supply, return, and exhaust. The runouts are drawn automatically based
on your requirements. Simply select the outlet and main trunk and round or
rectangular runouts are drawn to your specifications. You define the length
of flexible duct, the type of tap to use at the main, and the desired offset
angle (if any) from the diffuser.
Ductwork Accessories
and Utilities
The HVAC Accessories and Utilities provide
the components required to complete the HVAC drawings. The utilities feature duct breaks, end caps,
hide duct lines, draw flow arrows, fire dampers, hand dampers, thermostats,
and more.
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