To hook up a device
The following are the generic steps followed to hookup a device using the (Device Hookup) tool:
- Determine the Type of connection.
- Enter a value to limit the amount of flex (if the connection type is flexible).
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Set the desired
Connection Angle from the set of standard
angles.
Tip: The default standard angles are: 30, 45, 60 or 90. However, you can set user defined angle values by editing the AutoFittingOptions settings file.
- Set the Transition Tolerance βthe allowable distance for transition between two devices offset in different planes.
- Set the Invert Path option if want to connect to other side of the device in the hookup.
- Turn on Stretch Ducts/Pipes if the connecting device should extend to meet the angle path without adding another piece of duct or pipe and couplings.
- (Optional) For fence and selection sets, create a connected components selection set.
- Set the Minimum Length option
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Select the component to connect, then select the connect to
component.
A path displays allowing you to position the elements along the run.
- (Optional) If required, manipulate the angle setting to keep the hooked up assembly within minimum path.
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Click in the view to accept.
The elements are created with elbows of the selected angle.