Using the System Inspector

Opening the System Inspector

Modifying a system component

Inspecting sections or sub-sections in a system

Finishing or canceling the System Inspector

  1. In the Project Browser, expand Views (all)Floor Plans, and double-click a view where you have created a duct or pipe system.
    Note: The System Inspector is not available for Fire Protection Systems.
  2. Select a section of your 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 or sub-section in the system. The flow, static pressure, and pressure loss 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 sub-section, or until you dismiss the System Inspector.

  8. Click Finish to apply your changes or Cancel to dismiss the System Inspector without applying your changes to the system.