5
Under Layout Method, specify how many labels or flow arrows to add to each straight segment
of the duct run:
then
If you want to
select Space Evenly, and enter a value for Number of Labels. Note
that the number of labels or flow arrows is automatically added to
each straight segment.
Specify the total number of labels or
flow arrows to display on each straight
segment of the duct run
select Repeat Every, and enter a value for Distance. Note that if a
segment length is less than the interval distance, a label or flow arrow
is not automatically added to that segment.
Insert a label or flow arrow at a uniform
interval on each straight segment of
the duct run
Flow Arrows Spaced Evenly, 1 per segment
Flow Arrows Repeated at a Uniform Interval
6
To specify 2 label or flow arrow styles to a duct run, select the second Apply Labels/Flow Arrows,
and follow the previous steps to define the type and placement.
NOTE
To turn off the automatic insertion of labels or flow arrows, open the Duct Preferences dialog,
click the Ducts tab, and under Labels and Flow Arrows, deselect one or both Apply Labels/Flow Arrows.
Configuring the Display of Turning Vanes and Flanges
1
, click Manage tab
➤
Preferences panel
➤
Duct
.
2
In the Duct Layout Preferences dialog, click the Vanes and Flanges tab.
3
To display turning vanes on fittings in 2-Line and Plan display representations, select Enable
Vanes.
If you apply vanes to a single fitting, they are automatically applied to all fittings of the same
subtype and size.
To disable vanes for selected fittings, clear this setting. If you do, you can still apply vanes to
fittings, but you must repeat for one fitting at a time. They are not applied to all fittings of the
same subtype and size. For more information, see
Adding Turning Vanes to Fittings
on page 214.
NOTE
The visibility and display properties of turning vanes are determined by the Annotation display
component.
To show flanges on ducts and fittings in Plan or Model display representations
4
Select Enable Flange Connector Graphics.
5
For each duct shape (round, rectangular, and oval), enter values for the flange size and flange
thickness.
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