1
, click Manage tab
➤
Style & Display panel
➤
Style Manager
drop-down
➤
HVAC System Definitions
.
2
Create the duct system definition:
then in the left pane of Style Manager…
If you want to…
right-click Duct System Definitions, and click New. Enter a name,
and press ENTER.
create a new, blank system definition
do the following:
copy an existing definition, so you can
modify the copy
■
Right-click the system definition you want to copy, and click
Copy.
■
Right-click Duct System Definitions, and click Paste.
■
Right-click the copy, click Rename, enter a new name, and press
ENTER.
3
On the General tab, enter a description for the duct system definition.
4
Specify values for other general properties that are common to systems in all disciplines:
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. For more information, see
on page 95.
5
Specify a calculation method for duct sizing. For more information, see
on page 182.
Specifying a Calculation Method for Duct Sizing
You must specify duct sizing parameters for each duct system on which you will use
on page 169.
1
, click Manage tab
➤
Style & Display panel
➤
Style Manager
drop-down
➤
HVAC System Definitions
.
2
On the Style Manager, select a duct system under Duct System Definitions.
3
In the right pane of Style Manager, select the Design Parameters tab.
4
Specify which method to use to calculate duct sizes:
Then…
If you want to…
select Velocity, and enter a value.
use the constant velocity method
select Friction, and enter a value.
use the equal friction method
The fixed parameter value is displayed in the Add Duct dialog and Modify Duct dialog, and is
indicated with an asterisk (*).
182 | Chapter 6 Drawing HVAC Systems
Summary of Contents for 235B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD MEP 2010
Page 1: ...AutoCAD MEP 2010 User s Guide March 2009 ...
Page 22: ...4 ...
Page 86: ...68 ...
Page 146: ...128 ...
Page 180: ...162 ...
Page 242: ...Modifying the elevation of a duct 224 Chapter 6 Drawing HVAC Systems ...
Page 264: ...246 ...
Page 480: ...462 ...
Page 534: ...516 ...
Page 616: ...598 ...
Page 658: ...640 ...
Page 788: ...770 ...
Page 802: ...784 ...
Page 820: ...802 ...
Page 878: ...860 ...