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1. Project
More information: 1. Project 1.1. Creating the project 1.2.
Creating systems in MagiCAD 1.3. Selecting products to the project
1.4. How to define insulation series 1.5. How to create duct and
pipe series 1.6. Flange series 1.7. Sizing methods 1.8. Heat
transfer media 1.9. Absorption material (inner insulation) 1.10.
Update Drawing Data 1.11. Merge
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1.1. Creating the project After you have made initial
procedures, you can create the MagiCAD project.Initial procedures
have been explained in other document. C:\Project1directory is used
in this example.
If Add drawing to the model drawing list option is active,
drawing will be addedto the Model drawings list. You can add
connection nodes between thedrawings in the list and those drawings
can also be added to the bill ofmaterial. Missing drawings can be
added in the Project dialog (Project ->Model Drawings).
Give the name for the project. 3 project files will be created:
*.epj, *.qpd and*.linIf you click the ... button beside the
Location field, the following dialog opens:
Here you can see all the possible places, where you can save the
project files.Select the folder.
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Select MagiCAD template. You can use templates for example from
MagiCADHPV\Templates folder. Template is prefilled project file,
which contains somesystems, devices, components, dimension texts,
sizing criterias, duct/pipeseries etc.Note! You can also use old
projects as a template!
More information: 1.1. Creating the project Location of the
project files Storey list, active storey, storey origin
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Location of the project files Project files (*.epj, *.qpd,
*.lin) and MagiCAD drawings can be added to thesame folder or you
can devide them different ways. Here is one example:
The best place for the project files is the main folder of the
project. You canhave several subfolders under the main folder. You
can divide the drawings e.g. so that all the system goups are in
their ownfolders. If the project files are saved to the main folder
of the project, all the drawings inmain folder or its subfolders
and their subfolders can be connected to theMagiCAD project.
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Storey list, active storey, storey origin After you have created
the project, Project Management dialog is opened.Now you still need
to tell which storey the active drawing is. First you need tocreate
the Storeys list. There you define all the storeys in the building
and howthe storeys are located relatively to each others.
Select the group that you want to edit. With the Install storey
origin function you can install the MagiCAD origin point.MagiCAD
needs its own origin, so that it knows how the storeys are
locatedrelatively each others. With the Active storey function you
can select the active storey for the activebuilding.Edit the
existing information or add/copy new products and information by
right-clicking in the right window pane. After right-click you can
choose the operationfrom the popup menu.
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More information: Storey list, active storey, storey origin
Storeys Active storey Install storey origin Conclusion
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Storeys
Select the storey from the list and choose an option from for
the pop-up menu.
Import - import the storey list from MagiCAD Room project. If
you edit the storey, the following dialog opens:
ID - an unique identifier for the storey. It is not possible to
change the IDafterwards.x, y and z define the location of the
storey relative to the storey origin. Thisis the left lower corner.
This defines how the storeys are located according toeach
others.Install the storey origin to the point which is the same in
all storeys. Goodpoints are for example the corner of the building,
crossing point of module lines.Sometimes it is good to draw a
helping line for example from the corner of theelevator.
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elevator.a and b Define the size of the building/drawing area. A
value is the size in x-direction and b value is the size in
y-direction.h Room height. If you use linetypes according to
objects height level, thisvalue is one height level where the
linetype changes.You can add some notes to the text fields.
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Active storey After the storey list is ready, you still need to
tell which storey the active drawing is. Storey list can beedited
afterwards.
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Install storey origin MagiCAD needs its own origin point to be
able to understand the location of allthe storeys. Because of this,
all the ducts and pipes are in right place whenthey are taken from
storey to other storey (with connection node function).
Give the coordinates if you already know them. Show the origin
point for MagiCAD. Start the function, show the origin point
andthen the direction of x-axis. Quite often the origin point is
good to install to the lower left corner of thebuilding. Good point
is also crossing point of module lines. Sometimes it isneeded to
draw some helping line from some constant point of the building for
example from the corner of the elevator. When installing the origin
point, it is good to zoom the corner point closer(zoom window). Use
also AutoCADs Snap Intersectionfunction (you canfind it for example
by pushing Ctrl-button down and taking the right click.Select the
corner point and show the direction of the x-axis after this.
UseAutoCADs ORTHO (F8) value on to be sure that the direction of
x-axis isstraight.
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Project Management dialog is reopened after installing the
storey origin. If it isok, you can close the Project Management
dialog and start to draw.Alternatively you can reinstall the storey
origin, if it went to a wrong place orposition.
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Conclusion Before you can start to draw with MagiCAD, you need
to connect the drawingto the existing project or create the new
project. And in both cases you need toselect the active storey for
the drawing and also install the MagiCADs storeyorigin.
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1.2. Creating systems in MagiCAD Every MagiCAD object belongs to
some system. There can be hundreds ofsystems in same project, if
needed.All the systems are located in the Project Management
dialog.
Select the system and take a right click in the window in right.
A popup menuopens and you can add, edit or delete systems.
More information: 1.2. Creating systems in MagiCAD Ventilation
systems Heating, cooling and special systems Water systems
Sprinkler systems Sewer systems
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Ventilation systems
GeneralID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible
to change itafterwards.UserCode identification for the system. User
Code can be used forexample in dimension texts.Name - description
for the system. This is shown in the lists where youselect the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.System type options
for the system types are; Supply air, Extract air,Exhaust air and
Outdoor air.Color color for the system can be selected with Select
button.Linetype this linetype is used, if the setting in MagiCAD
Layers(Project -> Ducts -> Layers) is set to By system.
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Sizing method
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Select the sizing method for this system. Sizing methods can be
created inProject -> Ducts -> Sizing methods
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Dp/BalancingMinimum dp for flow damper [Pa] - define the minimum
value for flowdampersMinimum dp for devices [Pa] - define the
minimum value for airdevicesWarning limit of high dp [Pa] - warning
limit for balancing.Calculation gives warning, if the pressure
exceeds this level in someobject.Balancing warning tolerance [% of
dp]- with this value, you canallow a wanted percentage deviation
for pressure drops.Balancing to minimum pressure - MagiCAD perform
the balancing so,that the pressure drop remains as small as
possible.Balancing to fan pressure - if you have used some real
fan, then youcan balance the system according to fan. In this case,
there is no openend in the system. At the moment, these kind of
intelligent fans areincluded only in exhaust devices.Balancing to
given pressure - define the pressure, that you want touse for
balancing, to Given pressure [Pa] field
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Layer variablesSystems can be divided to their own layers by
using the layer variables(SV1-3). Then you need to add this/these
variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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CalculationsSelect the calculations which you want to allow
using in this system.Flow sum - sum up all the flows. It doesnt
change the duct sizes etc.Sizing sum up the flows and also change
the duct sizes according toselected sizing criteria.Balancing sum
up the flows and try to balance the system. Balancingdoes not
change the duct sizes.BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this
system are calculated to the bill ofmaterial list
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Initial SoundDefine the sound data which fan gives to the
ducts.
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Heating, cooling and special systems
GeneralID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible
to change itafterwards.UserCode identification for the system. User
Code can be used for examplein dimension texts.Name - description
for the system. This is shown in the lists where you selectthe
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.Color color for the
system can be selected with Select button.Linetype this linetype is
used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project-> Heating,
cooling and special systems -> Layers) is set toBy system.
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Sizing MethodSelect the sizing method for this system. Sizing
methods can be created inProject -> Pipes -> Heating, cooling
and special systems -> Sizingmethods
BalancingMinimum dp for radiator valves [kPa] - define the
minimum valuefor radiator valvesMinimum dp for zone valves [kPa] -
define the minimum value forzone valvesWarning limit of high dp
[kPa] - warning limit for balancing.Calculation gives warning, if
the pressure exceeds this level in someobject.Balancing to minimum
pressure - MagiCAD perform the balancing so,that the pressure drop
remains as small as possible.Balancing to pump pressure - define
the pressure, that you want touse for balancing, to Pump pressure
[kPa] field
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Layer variablesSystems can be divided to their own layers by
using the layer variables(SV1-3). Then you need to add this/these
variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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CalculationsSelect the calculations which you want to allow
using in this system.Flow sum - sum up all the flows. It doesnt
change the pipe sizes etc.Sizing sum up the flows and also change
the pipe sizes according toselected sizing criteria.Balancing sum
up the flows and try to balance the system. Balancingdoes not
change the pipe sizes.BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this
system are calculated to the bill ofmaterial list
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LiquidLiquid select the wanted liquid type. Liquid types can be
created inProject -> Pipes -> Heating, cooling and special
systems ->Heat transfer mediaTemperatures define the
temperatures for supply and return water
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Water systems
GeneralID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible
to change itafterwards.UserCode identification for the system. User
Code can be used for examplein dimension texts.Name - description
for the system. This is shown in the lists where you selectthe
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.Color color for the
system can be selected with Select button.Linetype this linetype is
used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project-> Water systems
-> Layers) is set to By system.
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Sizing MethodsSelect the sizing method for the systems. Sizing
methods can be created inProject -> Pipes -> Water systems
-> Sizing methods
BalancingMinimum dp for radiator valves [kPa] - define the
minimum valuefor radiator valvesMinimum dp for zone valves [kPa] -
define the minimum value forzone valvesWarning limit of high dp
[kPa] - warning limit for balancing.Calculation gives warning, if
the pressure exceeds this level in someobject.Warning limit of
high/low qv - MagiCAD gives the warning if thewater flow is outside
of this range in water points
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Layer variablesSystems can be divided to their own layers by
using the layer variables(SV1-3). Then you need to add this/these
variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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CalculationsSelect the calculations which you want to allow
using in this system.Flow sum - sum up all the flows. It doesnt
change the pipe sizes etc.Sizing sum up the flows and also change
the pipe sizes according toselected sizing criteria.Balancing sum
up the flows and try to balance the system. Balancingdoes not
change the pipe sizes.BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this
system are calculated to the bill ofmaterial list
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TemperaturesDefine the temperatures of cold, hot and circulation
water.
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Sprinkler systems
GeneralID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible
to change itafterwards.UserCode identification for the system. User
Code can be used forexample in dimension texts.Name - description
for the system. This is shown in the lists where youselect the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.Color color for the
system can be selected with Select button.Range pipe color - the
color of the connection pipe.Distribution pipes start from size
Give the smallest pipesize which is considered as a distribution
pipe. MagiCAD automaticallysets the pipe color according to the
type of the pipe (connection pipe ordistribution pipe)Distribution
pipe - color of the distribution pipeLinetype this linetype is
used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers
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Linetype this linetype is used, if the setting in MagiCAD
Layers(Project -> Sprinklers -> Layers) is set to By
system.Welded pipes start from size pipe connections are
weldedstarting from this size. Connection type (welded or
components) affectsto the sprinkler calculation.
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Basic settingsArea of coverage [m2] the are that one sprinkler
can handle. This isa default value for the sprinklers which are
installed to this system. Areaof coverage value can be changed
while installing the sprinkler and alsoafterwards.Pressure at
weakest sprinkler [mbar] sprinkler launches when thisvalue
exceeds.
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Layer variablesSystems can be divided to their own layers by
using the layer variables(SV1-3). Then you need to add this/these
variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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CalculationsSelect the calculation method. Only Hazen-Williams
is in use at themoment.BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this
system are calculated to the bill ofmaterial list
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Sewer systems
GeneralID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible
to change itafterwards.UserCode identification for the system. User
Code can be used forexample in dimension texts.Name - description
for the system. This is shown in the lists where youselect the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.Sewer color color for
the system can be selected with Selectbutton.Linetype this linetype
is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers(Project -> Sewers
-> Layers) is set to By system.
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Layer variablesSystems can be divided to their own layers by
using the layer variables(SV1-3). Then you need to add this/these
variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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CalculationsSelect the calculations which you want to allow
using in this system.
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Flow sum sums up all the flows. It does not change pipe sizes
etc.BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this system are calculated
to the bill ofmaterial list
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1.3. Selecting products to the projectSettingsDevices and
components, which are needed in the drawings, need to be selectto
the project. After some device/component has selected to the
project, it isimmediately in use in all the drawings which are
connected to the same project. All the devices and components are
located under Part list (Project ->Ducts/Pipes/Sewers ->
Parts).
Select, for example, Supply devices. All the products which are
now selectedto the project are shown in the window in right
side.
Right-click in the window and select the option from the popup
menu.
If you edit the product, the following dialog opens:
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UserCode This is an identification code for device. It is shown
in device listsand bill of material list. It can also be used in
dimension texts.Product variables Product variable value can be
used in layer namewith layer variable {PV}. P1-P5 are for extra
information.National code the possible standard code can be set to
this field.Product product code of the selected deviceObject ID
format Devices can have an automatic device ID. It nothing
isselected, then this value can be set manually for devices. Object
ID settingscan be defined in Project -> Variable sets ->
object ID formatsNote! All these values values can be used in
dimension texts and MagiCADExport list. Select products to
projectChoose the Select products to project option from the popup
menu.
First, select the manufacturer whose products you want to use.
You can search products with its product code or description.When
the search function is used first time (or after updating the
databases) ittakes some time because MagiCAD creates an index file.
Next time the searchfunction is very fast. You can choose the
product databases from the Progmans internet server
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You can choose the product databases from the Progmans internet
server(Internet databases) or from your own directory (Local
databases). If you usedatabases from your own computer/own server,
you can define the folder fromSelect product database path. You can
download the latest databases fromProgman's website. Internet
databases option requires an internet connection. Choose the
rendered presentation or the wireframe presentation
withdimension.Rendered picture can be rotated and moved with the
left and the scroll buttonof your mouse. The Properties function
shows more information about the selected product.
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1.4. How to define insulation series SettingsIt is possible to
create new insulation series or copy them from other
MagiCADprojects. Insulation series are located in Project dialog
under each systemgroup (Project -> Ducts/Pipes/Sewers ->
Insulation Series)
Insulation series for ducts
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ID makes all insulation series unique. It is not possible to
change itafterwards.UserCode identification for the
series.Description - description for the series. This is shown in
the lists where youselect the systems.National code possible
standard code can be set to this field.Material the material code
of the insulation seriesNote! All these values values can be used
in dimension texts and MagiCADExport list. Type this linetype is
used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project ->Ducts ->
Layers -> Insulation) is set to By object.Color - this color
value is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project ->
Ducts -> Layers -> Insulation) is set to By object.Line
weight - this color value is used, if the setting in MagiCAD
Layers(Project -> Ducts -> Layers -> Insulation) is set to
By object. Define the thickness for insulation. If all the sizes
have the same insulationthickness, mark the Dmax value to
999.Circular ducts in this example insulation thickness 50mm is
used up to125 ducts. Then from 126-200 ducts the thickness is 60mm,
etc.Rectangular ducts Rules are the same than with circular ducts.
Set themaximum width to the Bmax and maximum height to Hmax.
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Insulation series for sewers
ManagerInsulations series can be imported from the selected
project to the activeproject.
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Group - Select the object group what you want to import to
project.Source project - Select the project from where you want to
import theinsulation series.Active project - Move the selected
insulation series to the active projectwith the arrow to the
right.Remove the insulation series from the active project with the
arrow to left.
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1.5. How to create duct and pipe series
SettingsWhen you start to draw duct/pipe networks, you need to
select the duct/pipeseries. MagiCAD use the sizes in that series
when the system is sized withMagiCADs Sizing function.It is
possible to create new duct and pipe series or copy them from
otherMagiCAD projects. Duct and pipe series are located in Project
dialog undereach system group (Project -> Ducts/Pipes/Sewers
-> Ductseries/Pipe series/Sewer series)
Duct series
Manager - Select duct series from some other MagiCAD
project.
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ID makes all duct series unique. It is not possible to change it
afterwards.k this is the roughness factor of the ductFlexible duct
select this one if the duct are flexible.Name name for duct
seriesUserCode identification for the seriesNational code the
possible standard code can be set to this field.Material material
code for the seriesObject ID format Devices can have an automatic
device ID. It nothing isselected, then this value can be set
manually for devices. Object ID settings canbe defined in Project
-> Variable sets -> object ID formatsNote! All these values
can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD Export list. Define the
duct sizes for this series. Add the new size with right-click and
Addbutton, and edit the existing size with double-click.Sizes in
rectangular ducts is in order width x height. For example
600x300.Bend R/D defines the ratio of the bend radius and the duct
diameter.Fit-on length minimum length for ducts. It means that if
the value is forexample 40 mm then 2 bends after each others need
at least 2x40 mm ductbetween them. And if you move the duct
component as close to bend aspossible, it goes 2x40 mm distance
from the bend.Extra length - this length is needed to get the
female connection productbetween 2 fittings (for example Lindab
MF). Right-click on the window to add more products in the product
list. Moreinformation about this can be found in the documentation
of the productionmodel.
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Pipe series
Manager - Select pipe series from some other MagiCAD
project.
ID makes all pipe series unique. It is not possible to change it
afterwards.k this is the roughness factor of the pipe. There are
separate values forheating and water pipes.Hazen-Williams factor
this value is needed in sprinkler calculations.Name name for the
pipe seriesUserCode identification for the seriesNational code the
possible standard code can be set to this field.Material material
code for the seriesObject ID format Devices can have an automatic
device ID. It nothing isselected, then this value can be set
manually for devices. Object ID settings canbe defined in Project
-> Variable sets -> object ID formatsNote! All these values
can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD Export list. Define the
pipe sizes for this series. Add the new size with right-click and
Addbutton, and edit the existing size with double-click.
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Size pipe sized-in inner diameter of the piped-out outer
diameter of the pipeValve size choose which size of valve is
installed to this pipe sizeBend R/D defines the ratio of the bend
radius and the pipe diameter.Fit-on length minimum length for
pipes. It means that if the value is forexample 5 mm then 2 bends
after each others need at least 2x5 mm pipebetween them. And if you
move the pipe component as close to bend aspossible, it goes 2x5 mm
distance from the bend.User field 1 of series extra information for
the pipe series. Thisinformation is shown in the pipes installation
dialog. Note: When sizing, MagiCAD goes through this list and
selects the first sizewhich matches the sizing criteria. Sewer
series
Manager - Select sewer series from some other MagiCAD
project.
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ID makes sewer pipe series unique. It is not possible to change
it afterwards.Name name for the sewer seriesUserCode identification
for the seriesNational code the possible standard code can be set
to this field.Material material code for the seriesObject ID format
Devices can have an automatic device ID. It nothing isselected,
then this value can be set manually for devices. Object ID settings
canbe defined in Project -> Variable sets -> object ID
formatsNote! All these values can be used in dimension texts and
MagiCAD Export list. Define the sewer sizes for this series. Add
the new size with right-click and Addbutton, and edit the existing
size with double-click.
Size pipe sized-in inner diameter of the piped-out outer
diameter of the pipeValve size choose which size of valve is
installed to this pipe sizeBend R/D defines the ratio of the bend
radius and the pipe diameter.Fit-on length minimum length for
pipes. It means that if the value is forexample 5 mm then 2 bends
after each others need at least 2x5 mm pipebetween them. And if you
move the pipe component as close to bend aspossible, it goes 2x5 mm
distance from the bend.User field 1 of series extra information for
the pipe series. Thisinformation is shown in the sewer pipes
installation dialog.
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ManagerDuct and pipe series can be imported from the selected
project to the activeproject.
Group - Select the object group what you want to import to
project.Source project - Select the project from where you want to
import theduct/pipe series.Active project - Move the selected
duct/pipe series to the active projectwith the arrow to the
right.Remove the duct/pipe series from the active project with the
arrow to left.
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1.6. Flange series SettingsIt is possible to create new flange
series in Project dialog (Project ->Ducts -> Flange
Series)
Right-click the mouse and select Insert from the pop-up menu to
create aflange series.
ID makes all flange series unique. It is not possible to change
it afterwards.Description - description for the series. This is
shown in the lists where youselect the systems. Define the width
and height for flanges. If all the sizes have the same flangesize,
mark the max values to 9999.Circular ducts in this example circular
ducts does not have flangesRectangular ducts Set the maximum width
to the Bmax and maximumheight to Hmax and define the width and
height of flanges to each size rule. How to use flange seriesFlange
series can be selected as a default series for the duct series and
it can
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Flange series can be selected as a default series for the duct
series and it canbe selected or changed in duct drawing options.
Default value for duct series
Select the default Flange series.Only selected flange type
allowed if this is active, it is not possibleto change the flange
series in duct drawing options and the selected flangeseries is
always used. Selecting the flange series in duct drawing
options
Select the flange series for ducts. If the Default is active,
the flanges alwaysget the size 20x20Note! Flanges are shown only in
real product ducts, for example, Lindab ducts.
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1.7. Sizing methods SettingsYou can select the wanted sizing
method for each ventilation-, heating/cooling and water system. It
is also possible to create new sizing methods.When you start to
create -or edit sizing methods, you need to select the
sizingmethod. Sizing methods are located in Project dialog under
each system group(Project -> Ducts/Pipes -> Sizing
methods).
Sizing methods for ventilation
ID makes all sizing methods unique. It is not possible to change
itafterwards.Description - description for the sizing method.
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Description - description for the sizing method. Define the
sizing methods. Add the new criteria with Ins button and edit
theexisting criteria with double-click.Dekv-max defines the maximum
diameter that v-max and dp-max are usedwithv-max [m/s] maximum
velocity. When the velocity is reached, MagiCADtakes the next
size.dp-max [Pa/m] maximum friction loss. When the pressure is
reached,MagiCAD takes the next size.In this example the ducts are
sized according to velocity thats why the dp-max is set so high
that it is never exceeded.With this sizing method the sizing goes
through all the duct sizes and changethe size if the velocity
exceeds the 4 m/s. This is used until 160 duct size isreached.
After that MagiCAD allows 5 m/s to the duct size 315. And so
on.Note! The values have to be in right order in the list. It is
also allowed to useboth velocity and friction loss in same method.
Sizing methods for heating, cooling and specialsystems
ID makes all sizing methods unique. It is not possible to change
itafterwards.Description - description for the sizing method.
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Define the sizing methods. Add the new criteria with Ins button
and edit theexisting criteria with double-click.Dekv-max defines
the maximum diameter that v-max and dp-max are usedwithv-max [m/s]
maximum velocity. When the velocity is reached, MagiCADtakes the
next size.dp-max [Pa/m] maximum friction loss. When the pressure is
reached,MagiCAD takes the next size.In this example the pipes are
sized according to friction loss thats why the v-max is set so high
that it is never exceeded.With this sizing method the sizing goes
through all the pipe sizes and changesthe size if the friction loss
exceeds the 50 Pa/m. This is used for all sizes.Note! The values
have to be in right order in the list. It is also allowed to
useboth velocity and friction loss in same method. Sizing methods
for water systems
ID makes all sizing methods unique. It is not possible to change
itafterwards.Description - description for the sizing method.
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Define the sizing methods. Add the new criteria with Ins button
and edit theexisting criteria with double-click.Dekv-max defines
the maximum diameter that v-max and dp-max are usedwithv-max [m/s]
maximum velocity. When the velocity is reached, MagiCADtakes the
next size.dp-max [Pa/m] maximum friction loss. When the pressure is
reached,MagiCAD takes the next size.In this example the pipes are
sized according to velocity thats why the dp-max is set so high
that it is never exceeded.With this sizing method the sizing goes
through all the pipe sizes and changesthe size if the velocity
exceeds the 2 m/s. This is used for all pipe sizes.Note! The values
have to be in right order in the list. It is also allowed to
useboth velocity and friction loss in same method. You can select
differentmethods separately for cold, hot and circulation water
pipes.
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1.8. Heat transfer media Liquid type is needed for the
calculations of heating and cooling systems.
It is possible to create new liquid types. Select the Heat
transfer media fromthe Project dialog (Project -> Heating,
cooling and specialsystems -> Heat transfer media).
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ID makes all liquids unique. It is not possible to change it
afterwards.Description - description for the liquidDensity [kg/m3]
density of the liquidHeat capacity [J/kgK] heat capacity of the
liquidViscosity [m2/sE-7] viscosity of the liquid
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1.9. Absorption material (inner insulation) It is possible to
define an absorption material series in project
management.Absorption material is the insulation which is inside of
the duct. SettingsIt is possible to create new absorption material
in the Project dialog (Project-> Ducts -> Absorption material
series)
ID makes all insulation series unique. It is not possible to
change itafterwards.UserCode identification for the
series.Description - description for the series. This is shown in
the lists where youselect the systems.Thickness Define the
thickness for insulation. InstallationAbsorption material is added
to ducts by using the Change Propertiesfunctions.
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Calculation with absorption materialPressure drop and sound
calculation take absorption material intoconsideration.
Calculations which calculate the velocity (e.g. flow summation)
take theabsorption material into consideration
Duct sizing checks the velocity and roughness caused by the
absorptionmaterial
Pressure drop calculation takes the absorption material into
consideration
Pressure drop calculation of outlets calculates the branches by
using thespeed according to the inner diameter with an absorption
material. Thefrictional resistance between the outlets also takes
the absorption materialinto account.
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Sound calculation takes the smaller surface area and higher
speed intoaccount (ducts and fittings).
The attenuation of ducts is calculated according to SMACNA
definitions.
The attenuation of ducts is calculated according to SMACNA
definitions. Note!SMACNA does not have the reasonable values for
circular bends andrectangular bends with rounded shape, so in these
cases the attenuation isalways calculated without absorption
material.
The attenuation calculation of distribution box has been changed
according toSMACNA definitions. However, SMACNA definitions cover
only a chamberwith one inlet and one outlet at the opposite side.
Therefore MagiCAD usesits own formula for calculating the sound
attenuation of separated ducts.Inaddition, SMACNA does not include
a formula for the low octave bands of achamber without attenuation
(the basic formula has a boundary frequency,under which the formula
is not valid), so in this case the low octave bands willonly have
the distribution attenuation.
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1.10. Update Drawing Data With this function ( ) you can update
the information from project to drawing.This is needed if
information is changed in the Project dialog. Almost every type of
information can be changed and they can be updated todrawings - for
example, symbols, product information, layer names, colors etc.
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1.11. Merge GeneralWith the Merge Project button you can merge
data from another project to thecurrent project.
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Group selection
Source projectSelect the project from where you want to pick the
objects.
GroupsSelect the groups which object you want to merge
Compare data
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After the grous have been selected, select the Compare data
button.MagiCAD check all the objects which will be imported. If
there are objects withsimilar data, MagiCAD ask what to do.
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More information: Group selection Compare data and merge
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Compare data and merge
Merge listAll the objects which can be imported to active
project are shown in a list. Objectswhich are not in an active
project yet will automatically have an operation Createnew.If there
are objects which have some similar data with existing product will
haveoperation - which means thet the user must select an action.
Select the object (ormany object with ctrl / shift buttons) and
take a right click. PopUp -menu opens.
PopUp -menuThere are three options in popup -menu.
Show differences - MagiCAD shows the data which is different
than inexisting product. With this information it is easier to
choose if the
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object can be imported or notDo not merge - select this option
if you dont want to merge theobjectOverwrite existing - this option
remove an existing object and takesall the data from the new
object.
Ok - MergeAfter all the settings have been done, merge the
objects to active project withthis button.
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2. Ventilation
More information: 2. Ventilation 2.1. Drawing the ducts 2.2.
Installing air devices 2.3. Installing duct components 2.4.
Installing flow arrows 2.5. Distribution box 2.6. Production model
2.7. AHU
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2.1. Drawing the ductsGeneralStart to draw duct with Duct button
. If the command is used first time inthis MagiCAD session the
Design options dialog is opened automatically.Later it can be
opened by taking the Options from the PopUp menu (rightclick).
Drawing optionsMagiCAD have 2 different "list" for drawing options.
The other one is availablebefore any part of duct have been drawn
-> start the duct drawing and take aright click when PopUp menu
opens.
More options will be available after drawing a piece of duct.
EditingIt is possible to edit all the values afterwards. For
example Duct serie -andsize, insulation serie, status, lock status
and branch types can beadded/changed afterwards with Change
Properties function.
More information: 2.1. Drawing the ducts Design Options Drawing
the duct
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Drawing the duct Tips and Tricks
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Design Options
Duct optionsSeries select the wanted duct serieSize select the
duct size. If the system will be sized with MagiCAD, then itdoesnt
matter which size is used. It is however recommended to use as
right sizesas possible because then it is easier to pre-make
crossings and predict the spacerequirements.Locked it is also
possible to lock the duct sizes. If the size is locked thenMagiCADs
sizing does not change the duct size.Swapped this option change the
rectangular ducts width and height to opposite.For example 300x100
swapped 100x300.
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InsulationSelect the insulation serie if needed (defined in
Project -dialog).
Flange seriesSelect the flanges if needed (defined in Project
-dialog). Flanges are shownwith rectangular ducts.
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StatusIt is also possible to select the status for the ducts.
Status can be for examplenew, to be removed, existing etc.
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RoutingSelect the routing method:Smart MagiCAD always use
standard parts (for example bends)Direct it is possible to draw
with non-standard parts
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Height difference in branchSelect the bend for the main duct
branch connections. This bend is usedonly when the drawing
direction is toward the main duct and if the ducts are indifferent
height levels.Example: 30 deg is active and the duct is drawn from
air device to main duct.Air device is in lower height level than
main duct. When the branch duct isconnected to main duct, 30 degree
angle is used.
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Alignment optionIt is possible to draw the ducts with different
alignments. If the duct is drawnby using the alignment points,
width-, height -or both values are locked:
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Bend -and reduction typesSelect the bend -and reduction type for
circular and rectangular ducts.
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Branch typeSelect the branch types for duct-duct connections.
Use outlets that break the duct as T-branches - if this isactive,
outlet breaks the duct and in this case sizing is able tochange the
size of the main duct as well.
Note: This option can be changed with Change Properties! Allow
different connection sizes - With this option MagiCAD doesnot
create a reduction to T-branches, if the duct size ischanged.
Instead of reduction, MagiCAD change the size of T-branch
connections.
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Automatically select products (while drawing)If Automatically
select products (while drawing) is selected, MagiCADautomatically
select real products if possible (real product has to be selected
toduct series). If the box is unselected, MagiCAD uses generic
products. If Show warning if product not found is selected, MagiCAD
gives a warningmessage (in command line) if suitable product is not
found.
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Automatical flexible duct selectionSelect the settings for
automatic flexible duct connection. If this setting is active,
MagiCAD will convert the connection duct automaticallyto flexible
duct according to the settings.Note! Connection duct can be changed
afterwards with Change Properties.
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Drawing the duct After the settings are ok, start to draw the
duct. You can connect to theexisting duct or air device and then
continue to draw duct. Alternatively you canstart to draw duct from
the empty place. In this situation click the place where you want
to draw the duct. Dialog opens.After the suitable system and height
level are selected, start to draw duct.
More information: Drawing the duct System and Height level
selection Drawing Drawing options Height level change (Z) Scramble
connection
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System and Height level selection
SystemSelect the system for the ducts
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Coordinate systemIt is possible to select if the height levels
are shown as an absolute heightlevels or from the floor.
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Height levelSelect the height level where you want to draw
ducts. It is possible to give theheight level to the bottom, center
or top level of the duct. MagiCAD thencalculates the other values
according to duct size.
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ToleranceTolerance value is always automatically added to
top/bottom height levelvalue when using Top/Bottom of buttons.
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Show reference partIt is possible to copy the height level from
the existing MagiCAD/AutoCADobject.Top of MagiCAD takes the height
level from the top of theselected object. This value is put to the
Bottom level field.Then object goes over the selected objectCenter
of MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of theselected
object. This value is put to the Center field. In thiscase the duct
goes to the same height level with the selectedobjectTop of MagiCAD
takes the height level from the bottom of theselected object. This
value is put to the Bottom level field.Then object goes under the
selected object
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From PartCopy the information from the selected object. Duct
serie, size, system and theheight level wll be copied
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Drawing
DrawDraw the duct from point to point. Bends and T-branches are
createdautomatically when drawing. If you want to get the duct
shorter, just draw it backward. Or if you want to goback over the
bend/branch take a right click and select Back option from thePopUp
menu. Finish the drawing with enter or esc button. Or if you
connect the duct to theair device or to other duct, the command
ended.
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Right click PopUp -manuWhen the duct is drawn, all the drawing
options are shown in AutoCADscommand line. They can also be used
from the PopUp menu which appearswith right click.
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Drawing options
noConnect / Connect if foundif noConnect is active, the duct
cant be connected to any object. This option isneeded for example
in the situations where are many ducts very close eachothers.
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AngleSelect this option and choose an angle to the duct. AutoCAD
Polar tracking isquite handy as well
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Zheight difference changes are made by using this option. Read
more.
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OptionsOptions dialog is opened and all the settings can be
changed
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BackDuct goes back to the previous bend/branch
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PlugMagiCAD add the plug to the end of the duct
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connnection NodeThis function adds the connection node to the
end of the duct. It means that isis possible to continue to draw
the duct from the other storey (other dwg). Allthe technical data
is transferred.More information in other chapter.
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Standard conenctionConnect 2 open ends together with this
function. With this function, you havepossibility to see the
results with the standard angles or you can also createthe special
connection with non-standard angles.
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forKAdd the installation plate to the end of the duct and
continue drawing withmany ducts from that plate.
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smarT / direcTSwitch between smart and direct routing. This is
the same option than in
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Options dialog.
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DeviceAdd the air device to the end of the duct
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coMponentAdd the component to the duct
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cLeaning coverAdd the cleaning cover to the edge -or end of the
duct.
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scRamble connectionConnect the duct to fitting (without
reduction) by using the scrambleconnection function.Note! It is
also possible to start to draw duct from the fitting. Read
more.
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Height level change (Z)
Coordinate systemIt is possible to select if the height levels
are shown as an absolute height levelsor height level from the
floor.This selection can be done in all dialog's where you can set
the height level.
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Height levelSelect the height level where you want to take the
duct. It is possible to give theheight level to the bottom, center
or top level of the duct.MagiCAD then calculates the other values
according to the duct size. MaiCAD also has a tolerance value,
which is automatically added to top/bottomheight level value when
using Top/Bottom of buttons.
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Top-, center -and bottom of
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It is possible to copy the height level from the existing
MagiCAD/AutoCADobject. Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from
the top of the selected object.This value is put to the Bottom
level field. Then object goes over the selectedobjectCenter of
MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the
selectedobject. This value is put to the Center field. In this case
the duct goes to thesame height level with the selected objectTop
of MagiCAD takes the height level from the bottom of the
selectedobject. This value is put to the Bottom level field. Then
object goes under theselected object
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AngleSelect the angle for the height difference.If the angle is
some other than 90, MagiCAD asks to show the direction forthe
height difference
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Free -angleShow the end point and MagiCAD then choose the angle
which takes the ductto the wanted height level.
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Scramble connectionGeneralIt is possible to connect the duct to
fitting (without reduction) by using thescramble connection
function. It is also possible to start to draw duct from thefitting
(select the scRamble option immediately after starting the duct
drawingfunction)..
Scramble optionsThere are also axtra options when the option
scRamble connection is active.
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Options
Insert description text here... And don't forget to add keyword
for thistopic
cancel scRambleThis option cancel the scramble conenction and
goes back to "normal" ductdrawing mode.
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PlainAdd the plain scramble duct connection to fitting. It means
that the connectionwill not have any outlet or reduction, it just
connects the duct to the fitting.See the example drawing under
outLet description.
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outLetConenct the duct to fitting with outlet connection.
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reDuction
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1 -sided rEduction
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OptionsSelect the options for outlet -and reduction scramble
connections.
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Tips and TricksStarting to draw ductWhen you continue to draw
the duct, you can do it in two ways: you can selectthe command and
connect to the duct (or device) or you can first select theduct or
device and then start the drawing from the + grip. With
commandStart the command and connect to the duct or device and
draw
from + gripSelect the duct or device and click the + mark and
draw.
If you select the + grip from the middle of the duct, MagiCAD
starts the ductcommand and then it is possible to connect where
ever you want. Note! If the command does not start from the + grip,
turn off AutoCADsdynamic input
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2.2. Installing air devices Selecting the air device
All the devices in the project are shown in this dialog. Select
the air device fromthe list.Size - select the suitable size.Qv give
the needed air flow in l/s or m3/h.Collar length define the lenth
for the collar below air device box. If thevalue is out of range,
the field goes red.All these values can be changed afterwards.
Select the placement and orientation for the device. If the device
is meant to beused only in some specific direction, the values
cannot be changed. Air device properties, selecting new devices
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Right-click on a product. The popup menu opens. Properties -
Check the properties of the selected device.
Select products to project - select new products to the
project.
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Installing the air deviceAfter the right device is selected and
the settings are ok, install the air device.It can be installed to
the end of the duct, empty place or also to the edge of theduct.
Options and installing air device to the duct
When the device is connected to the duct, it has to be rotated
to the rightdirection. In this case the message is shown in
AutoCADs command line.
If the air device is connected to the duct, it inherits the
system from the duct.
Connect if this is selected, the air device can be connected to
the duct. Direction if the device is installed to the empty place,
it is good to rotate itto the correct direction before
installation. It can of course be rotatedafterwards with AutoCADs
rotate function.Grille direction in some devices, it is possible to
rotate the diffuserseparately
Left: Normal grille direction. Right: Grille direction 45Options
the Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be
changed
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Installing air device to the empty place
If the air device is installed to the empty place, the device
selection dialogopens.
Select the system for the deviceIt is possible to select the
status for the air device. Status can be, for example,new, to be
removed, existing, etc. It can also be defined/changed afterwards.
It is also possible to copy the height level from the existing
MagiCAD/AutoCADobject.Align tops MagiCAD copies the height level
(top level) from the selectedobjectAlign connections MagiCAD takes
the connection height level from theselected object.Align
inst.levels MagiCAD takes the height level from the selectedobjects
inst. level. Or if the height level is taken for example from the
duct, thenthe connection height level is used.Align bottoms MagiCAD
copies the height level (bottom level) from theselected object.
Select the height level where you want to install the air device.It
is possible to give the height level to the top and bottom level of
the device(bottom level is the bottom of the diffuser).It is also
possible to give the height level of the installation point and the
heightlevel of the device (=bottom height level the height of the
diffuser).
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2.3. Installing duct components It is possible to install
different kind of components to the ducts. Start theinstallation
from some of the following buttons.
More information: 2.3. Installing duct components Fire damper
Flow damper Silencer Other component Cleaning cover
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Fire damper Selecting the fire damper
All the fire dampers in the project are shown in this dialog.
Select the firedamper from the list.Some components can be
installed to the empty place (not connected to theduct). Size field
is active in those components. When you right-click the mouse on
the product, the popup menu opens.Properties - Check the
information of the selected fire damper
Select products to project - Select new fire dampers to the
project. Installing the fire damperWhen the duct component is
installed, it is not needed/possible to select the
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When the duct component is installed, it is not needed/possible
to select thesize. MagiCAD automatically takes the same connection
size than the duct sizeis.Select the component and then show the
place from the duct where you wantto install it.
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Flow damper Selecting the flow damper
All the flow dampers in the project are shown in this dialog.
Select the flowdamper from the list.Some components can be
installed to the empty place (not connected to theduct). Size field
is active in those components. When you right-click the mouse on
the product, the popup menu opens.Properties - Check the
information of the selected flow damper
Select products to project - Select new flow dampers to the
project.
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Installing the flow damperWhen the duct component is installed,
it is not needed/possible to select thesize. MagiCAD automatically
takes the same connection size than the duct sizeis.Select the
component and then show the place from the duct where you wantto
install it.
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Silencer Selecting the silencer
All the silencers in the project are shown in this dialog.
Select the silencer fromthe list.Some components can be installed
to the empty place (not connected to theduct). Size field is active
in those components. When you right-click the mouse on the product,
the popup menu opens.Properties - Check the information of the
selected silencer
Select products to project - Select new silencers to the
project.
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Installing the silencerWhen the duct component is installed, it
is not needed/possible to select thesize. MagiCAD automatically
takes the same connection size than the duct sizeis.Select the
component and then show the place from the duct where you wantto
install it.
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Other component Selecting the other component
All the other components in the project are shown in this
dialog. Select theother component from the list.Some components can
be installed to the empty place (not connected to theduct). Size
field is active in those components. When you right-click the mouse
on the product, the popup menu opens.Properties - Check the
information of the selected component
Select products to project - Select new components to the
project. Installing the other componentWhen the duct component is
installed, it is not needed/possible to select thesize. MagiCAD
automatically takes the same connection size than the duct size
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size. MagiCAD automatically takes the same connection size than
the duct sizeis.Select the component and then show the place from
the duct where you wantto install it.
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Cleaning cover Selecting the cleaning cover
All the cleaning covers in the project are shown in this dialog.
Select thecleaning cover from the list. It is also possible to use
General cleaning cover. Then it is not a realcomponent it is just a
symbol which can be installed straight ducts, bends andplugs.
General cleaning covers are included to bill of materials, but they
are notseparated according to duct sizes. When you right-click the
mouse on the product, the popup menu opens.Select products to
project - Select new cleaning covers to theproject. Installing the
cleaning coverWhen the cleaning cover is installed, it is not
needed/possible to select the size.MagiCAD automatically takes the
same connection size than the duct size is.Select the cleaning
cover and then show the place from the duct where youwant to
install it.
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If the cleaning cover is installed to the edge of the duct, the
direction needs tobe shown.Tip! Turn ortho off and you can rotate
the cleaning cover around the duct.
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2.4. Installing flow arrows It is possible to add the flow
arrows for air devices or to the empty place.MagiCAD automatically
recognizes the system type of ait device and it cantake the correct
arrow for that.Start the flow arrow installation with Flow Arrow
button ( ). Extra options canbe selected from the popup menu
(right-click).
noConnect The arrow is installed to the empty place with this
option1-4 Select the number of arrowsDirection Rotate the flow
arrows to the desired directionOptions Define the options for the
flow arrows Flow arrow optionsSelect Options from the popup menu.
The Arrow Options dialog opens.
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Each system type has its own arrow options. Select the one you
want to edit.Choose the length for the arrow "stick". If the Short
and Long options are notsuitable, you can specify the length in the
User Defined field.Choose the head type for the arrow and the
figure for the arrow "stick". Youcan see the preview according to
your selections. Installing the flow arrowOnce the settings are
defined you can install the arrow. Install the arrow byclicking the
air device.
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2.5. Distribution box It is possible to create a distribution
box where can be 50 duct connections. 49ducts is able to come in to
the box and 1 has to go forward towards the openend (air handling
unit). This can be used in many purposes. Defining the distribution
boxStart the function from Distribution Box button ( ).
Give the dimensions for the distribution box.
Installing the distribution boxDistribution box can be installed
to the empty place or it can be connected tothe duct. After the
sizes are defined, install the distribution box. Extra optionscan
be selected from the popup menu (right-click).
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Connect connect the distribution box to the ductDirection rotate
the distribution box to the right position before installationto
the empty place Installation to empty placeRotate the distribution
box to the right position. Then show the installationplace. The New
Part dialog opens.
Select the system for the box.It is possible to select the
status for the box. Status can be, for example new,to be removed,
existing etc. It can be defined / changed afterwards.Select the
height level where you want to install the box. It is possible to
givethe height level to the bottom, center or top level of the
duct. MagiCAD thencalculates the other values according to
distribution box size It is also possible to copy the height level
from the existing MagiCAD/AutoCADobject.Top of MagiCAD takes the
height level from the top of the selected object.This value is put
to the Bottom level field. Then object goes over the
selectedobject.Center of MagiCAD takes the height level from the
center of the selectedobject. This value is put to the Center
field. In this case the duct goes to thesame height level with the
selected object.Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the
bottom of the selectedobject. This value is put to the Bottom level
field. The object goes under theselected object. With the From Part
button you can copy the information from the selectedobject. Size,
system and the height level will be copied.
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Installation to the ductSelect Connect from the popup menu. Then
select the point from the duct,where the box is installed.
Unnecessary part from the duct can be erased. Different kind of
ducts can becontinued from the distribution box.
Editing the distribution boxIt is possible to change the
dimensions of distribution box afterwards. It can bedone in two
ways with Part Properties function or from grip points. If thereare
duct connections in distribution box, the ducts will be stretched
(connectionremains). 1) Start edting with Part Properties function
( ) or by double-clicking thedistribution box.
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2) Select the distribution box and then grab from the grip point
( ) and give thenew size by stretching the box.Height can be
changed in 3D view.
Examples of using the distribution box
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2.6. Production model In MagiCAD 2009.11 and earlier MagiCAD
always used generic products. Nowthe user can select whether
MagiCAD uses real products instead of genericones. Real products
have the exact dimensions from the manufacturer.
More information: 2.6. Production model Selecting real products
to the project Selecting products to duct series Using the new
products Network analyzer Editing the fittings Rectangular ducts
and flanges Female connection Install Any Product
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Selecting real products to the project MagiCAD Project
Management now includes a new selection for real productfittings
(Project Management -> Ducts -> Parts ->
Fittings).Different parts (bends, t-branch etc.) can be selected to
project just like anyother component. Products that are already
selected to the project appear inthe window in right side.
Right-click the mouse in the window and select thedesired option
from the popup menu.
Properties... Shows the information of the productEdit Editing
the product informationDelete Delete the selected product from the
projectSelect products to project - Select new fittings from
manufacturer`sdatabasesSelect non-geometry products to project
Select genericproducts, whose dimensions do not come from
manufacturer. These partswere used in older MagiCAD versions. When
you select the Edit option, the following dialog opens:
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Usercode - Identification code for product. It is shown in
product lists and billof material list. It can also be used in
dimension texts.Product variables - value can be used in layer name
with layer variable{PV}. P1-P5 are for extra information.National
code the possible standard code can be set to this field.Product
Product code of the selected product.Object ID format - Devices can
have an automatic device ID. It nothing isselected, then this value
can be set manually for devices. Object ID settingscan be defined
in Project -> Variable sets -> object IDformats.
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Selecting products to duct series Now when the wanted products
have been selected for the project, they needto be added to duct
series before use. They can be added to selected ductseries or
maybe better way is to do own duct series for the real parts.NOTE!
MagiCAD templates include Lindab Safe series which includes
newproducts.
If Show all part types option is selected, Available products
list shows allproducts that are selected from the project. Uncheck
the box and it is possible
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products that are selected from the project. Uncheck the box and
it is possibleto select specific product type to available products
list (duct, bend, t-branchetc.) Available products list show the
selected products as selected from the filter. Select the products
which will be included to duct series from the list and clickthe
right arrow button to add them to the Selected products list (or
double-clickthe part). To remove already selected products from the
Selected products list,click the left arrow button. Selected
products list shows products that are already selected to duct
series.With Up and Down buttons the order can be changed. MagiCAD
always usesthe first available product.
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Using the new products Products are ready to use after they have
been selected to duct series. Newproducts can be selected with two
different ways, automatically while drawingor afterwards with
Change generic objects to products function. Selecting a product
while drawingTo select product while drawing can be selected from
the Design Optionsdialog. Design Options starts with Duct function
( ).
Select the duct series which includes the new products..The way
to get MagiCAD uses the real product is this new product
selection.Select Automatically select products (while drawing) if
you want to use realproducts. If it is not selected, MagiCAD uses
generic object (as previousversions).If Show warning if product not
found is selected, MAgiCAD gives a warningmessage if suitable
product cannot be found. Draw ducts like before, and MagiCAD uses
the real products (if suitableproducts are found).
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Selecting products afterwardsProducts can be selected to
ductwork also afterwards with Change genericobjects to products
function ( ) which opens the Product Selectiondialog.
Select the System Group. Real products can be selected only for
ductworks.Select whether change the products to specific branch or
the whole Systemfrom the Range field.System(s) which product will
be changed can be selected from the System list.
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Changing real products back to genericIf real products need to
be change back to generic products, Changeproducts to generic
objects function ( ) should be used. It works exactlythe same way
as Change generic objects to products function.
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Network analyzer With this function it is possible to examine
the duct networks. List shows e.g. ifparts are not products or does
the product have an integrated reductions etc.Just click the
function and Show Messages dialog appears.
System Select the specific system or all systems at the same
time.Storey Select the specific or all storeys.Part type It is
possible to select specific part type or all parts. Select Mark
Selected Error and Zoom to find some specific error.Select Mark All
Errors and all errors are marked from the picture. The list shows
either all notifications or the notifications the user have
selectedusing filters.
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Editing the fittings It is possible to edit the rectangular
fittings afterwards. Select the fitting withPart Properties or by
double-clicking it.
Select the Size... -function from the dialog.
Values can be edited by double clicking them. Values with "=
"mark areconstant and they cannot be edited.
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constant and they cannot be edited.Reset changes - this button
restore the default values Automatic - MagiCAD defines the product
code automaticallyManual - user defined product codeSizes - if the
product has different size options, the size can be selected
fromhere.Lock all dimensions - If this is active, MagiCAD sizing
does not changeany sizes Preview pictures can be zoomed in/out with
the scroll button of mouse. And itcan be moved by pushing the
scroll button down.Define the settings for the big preview
picture.
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Rectangular ducts and flanges MagiCAD automatically creates the
flanges between duct and fittings whenusing real rectangular
products. Flanges have a fixed size (thickness 20mm andheight
20mm).
Flanges can be turned on/off from Viewport Preferences.
Note! MagiCAD is able to show the flanges in shaded views only
if the settingis saved to project/drawing defaults (Viewport
Preferences --> Saveas project/drawing defaults). New layer
settings are specified for the flanges (Connection
Accessories).
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Female connection MagiCAD can create a female connection between
two fittings. Suitableproduct for this is for example MF (from
Lindab). MF is added between twofittings if 2xFit-on length + Extra
duct length is exactly the same than the lengthof the product.
For example the MF has lenght 95mm for the duct sizes 63-200. In
this casethe Fit-on length need to be 40mm and Extra duct length
15mm -->40+40+15=95Note: This product need to be before the duct
in a priority list of duct series.
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Install Any ProductInstall Any Product function ( ) can be used
for installing special products.These kind of products are
Y-branches, S-bends and bends with cleaningbranch. In the future it
is possible to install any product which is selected to
project,with this function.
Select the object type, which you want to install. Add the
mostly used productsto Favorites list by using the Add to Favorites
button. Right-click in the window:
Properties shows the informationEdit for editing the product
information.Delete the selected product.Select products to project
- select new products from databases
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Select the duct series and size which you want to install.Note!
the sizing does not change the size of special fittings. It the
size of theduct(s) is changed, the size of the special fitting need
to be changed manuallywith Part Properties. Install the fitting to
the empty place, or connect it to the end of the duct or tothe bend
(bend with cleaning cover branch must be installed to the bend).
S-part
Select the duct series and the connection size for the ducts.
Define the dimensions for the S-part.Tip: if the similar s-part
will be used later again, add it to Favorites list. Thenthe part
with given dimensions is saved to project. Select the type of
product code product code is shown for example in bill ofmaterial
list.Automatic - MagiCAD create the product code for the part
automatically.Manual - user defined product code
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Pressure drop and sound calculation in S-part
andY-branchS-part:
Pressure drop is calculated as there would be 2 separate
bends.Sound calculation is calculated as there would be 1
bends.Sound attenuation is calculated as there would be 2
bends.
Y-branch:Pressure drop for Y-branch is calculated according to
Ashrae HandBook1985.Sound calculation works in the same way than in
any other branch.Sound attenuation only checks the distribution
attenuation.
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2.7. AHUGeneralMagiCAD have a support for the Air Handling Units
from manufacturer. Selectthe substations to project in Project
dialog (Project -> Pipes ->Parts -> FAN). Installing the
FanStart the installation from Fan button All the fans in a project
are shown in a list. Right click opens the PopUp -menu. Properties
- check the information of substationSelect products to project -
select new fans to project
Select the Fan and install it to drawing.
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Fan options
SystemsSelect the systems for all duct connections. It is
possible to select the system fromthe object in a drawing with From
part buttons.
StatusIt is also possible to select the status for the ducts.
Status can be for example new,to be removed, existing etc.
Coordinate systemIt is possible to select if the height levels
are shown as an absolute heightlevels or height level from the
floor.This selection can be done in all dialog's where you can set
the height level.
[Top]
Height levelSelect the height level where you want to install
the substation. It is possible
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to give the height level to the bottom, center or top level of
the duct.MagiCAD then calculates the other values according to the
substation size. It is possible to copy the height level from the
existing MagiCAD/AutoCADobject. Align tops MagiCAD takes the height
level from the object and align thetop levels to same height
level.Align Inst.levels MagiCAD takes the installation height level
from theobject and align the installation levels to same height
level.Align bottoms MagiCAD takes the bottom level from the object
and alignthe bottom levels to same height level.
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3. Piping
More information: 3. Piping 3.1. Heating, cooling and special
system pipes 3.2. Water pipes 3.3. Sewer pipes 3.4. Installing and
connecting radiators 3.5. Radiator for hot water systems 3.6.
Installing tap water and sewer points 3.7. Installing pipe
components 3.8. Installing other sewer components 3.9. Installing
other pipe device 3.10. Installing manifold 3.11. Substation
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3.1. Heating, cooling and special system pipes Pipe optionsStart
to draw pipes with Pipe button(s). It is possible to draw supply
pipe, return pipeor supply and return pipes at the same time ( .)If
the command is used first time in this MagiCAD session the Pipe
options dialog isopened automatically. Later it can be opened by
taking the Options from the popupmenu (right click).
Series select the pipe seriesSize select the pipe size. If the
system will be sized with MagiCAD, then it doesntmatter which size
is used. It is however recommended to use as right sizes aspossible
because then it is easier to pre-make crossings and predict the
spacerequirements.Locked it is also possible to lock the pipe
sizes. If the size is locked thenMagiCADs sizing does not change
the pipe size.Insulation Select the insulation series if needed.
Select the pipe positioning from the cursor (supply) pipe.Distance
define the distance between the pipes If you want to avoid the
crossings between branched and main pipes, you can definethe
automatic height difference in branch.
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the automatic height difference in branch.Available angle
options are 90 and 45.Note! if the dH in branch value is negative,
pipes goes downward.
It is also possible to select the status for the pipes. Status
can be for example new,to be removed, existing etc. It is possible
to define the radius for flexible pipes.Do not use MagiCAD uses the
R/D value which is defined in pipe seriesUse if this is active,
define the radius to the field. Then MagiCAD always use thisradius.
Select the routing method:Smart MagiCAD always use standard parts
(for example bends)Direct it is possible to draw with non-standard
parts Select how the pipes are located after the height difference.
Cursor (supply) pipestays in the height level which was given.Smart
MagiCAD always stretch the pipes so that they are nor crossing.
Top (cursor pipe below) MagiCAD always keep the cursor (supply)
pipebelow the other pipe.
Bottom (cursor pipe above) MagiCAD always keep the cursor
(supply) pipebelow the other pipe.
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Manual MagiCAD always use the settings defined in Pipe
positioning from cursorpipe.
Note! Pipe series and size, insulation series, status, lock
status and branch typescan be added/changed afterwards with Change
Properties function. Drawing the pipe(s)After the settings are ok,
start to draw the pipes. You can connect to the existingpipes,
radiator, cooling beam etc. and then continue to draw pipes. Or you
can startto draw pipes from the empty place. In this situation
click the place where you wantto draw the pipes. The Heat pipe
positions dialog opens.
Select the system for the pipes.Select the height level where
you want to draw pipes. It is possible to give the heightlevel to
the bottom, center or top level of the pipe. MagiCAD then
calculates the othervalues according to pipe size. It is also
possible to copy the height level from the existing
MagiCAD/AutoCADobject.Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from
the top of the selected object. Thisvalue is put to the Bottom
level field. Then object goes over the selected objectCenter of
MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the selected
object.This value is put to the Center field. In this case the pipe
goes to the same heightlevel with the selected object
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level with the selected objectTop of MagiCAD takes the height
level from the bottom of the selected object.This value is put to
the Bottom level field. Then object goes under the selected object.
After the suitable system and height level are selected, start to
draw pipe.
Draw the pipes from point to point. Bends and T-branches are
created automaticallywhen drawing.If you want to get the pipes
shorter, just draw them backward. Or if you want to goback over the
bend/branch take a right click and select Back option from the
popupmenu.Finish the drawing with enter or esc button. If you
connect the pipes to the radiator orto other pipes, the command
ends. Drawing optionsWhen the pipe is drawn, all the drawing
options are shown in AutoCADs commandline.
They can also be used from the popup menu, which appears with
right click.
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noConnect if this is selected, then pipes cant be connected to
any object. Thisoption is needed for example in the situations
where are many pipes very close eachothers.Angle choose the angle
to pipesZ height difference changes are made by using this
option.Options Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be
changedBack pipe goes back to the previous bend/branchPlug MagiCAD
add the plug to the end of the pipe.connection Node this function
add the connection node to the end of the pipe. Itmeans that is is
possible to continue to draw the pipe from the other storey
(otherdwg). All the technical data is transferred. More information
in other chapter.Valve add valves to pipes. MagiCAD ask to install
valve to supply pipe first andafter that to return pipe. If only
one pipe (supply or return) is drawn, then there are more
options
Special connection you can connect two open ends together with
thisfunction. Then you have possibility to see the results with the
standard angles or youcan also create the special connection with
non-standard angles.
smarT direcT you can switch between smart and direct routing.
This is thesame option than in the Options dialog.coMponent add the
component to the pipe Height difference changesHeight difference
changes are always made with the Z option.
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Select the height level where you want to take the pipe.It is
also possible