Using the System Inspector

Opening the System Inspector

Modifying a system component

Inspecting sections in a system

Viewing system properties

Finishing or canceling the System Inspection

  1. In the Project Browser, expand Views (all)Floor Plans, and double-click a view where you have created a mechanical system.
    Note: The System Inspector is not available for Fire Protection Systems.
  2. Select a section of your mechanical system, and click Modify | Duct/Pipe tabAnalysis panel System Inspector to activate tools on the System Inspector tab.
  3. Click Modify on the System Inspector tab.
  4. Select a component in the system, then select a type from the Type Selector to change the component.
  5. Click System Inspector tabSystem Inspector panel Inspect.

    Arrows appear along the length of the system to show the direction of flow.

  6. Highlight a section in the system. The flow information appears as a tag for the highlighted section. The arrows and flag are color-coded. Red indicates segments with greater static pressure.
  7. Click to retain the flow information in the view.

    The information remains until you click another section or until you dismiss the System Inspector.

  8. Click (Properties) in the System Inspector panel. The Properties palette displays parameters for the system.
  9. Click Finish to apply your changes or Cancel to dismiss the System Inspector without applying your changes to the system.