Dampers can be created for cutting and holes added to Round Fittings and a couple of the Rectangular Fittings. To access and amend these settings click on File > Setup > Pattern Database and select the Dampers tab or select the Pattern Database icon from the Utility Bar.
Name
Assigns a name to the Damper.
Adjust
Gives a value to trim the width of the Damper. Inputting a negative figure will increase the size of the Damper.
Inset
Gives a value for the Damper to be inset into the duct.
Hole Diameter .
Sets the diameter for the hole, normally where a Handle or Rod would be inserted
Fixing Hole Diameter
Determines the diameter of the Fixing Hole.
Machine Cut
Determines whether the hole is to be cut, pierced or marked.
Hole Angle
The angle rotation from the seam position for the holes.
Gauge
Determines the gauge of material used in creating the Damper.
Type and Mirror are CAD-Duct specific options and have no relevance in CAM-Duct.
The Damper can then be assigned to the fitting in the Connectors tab during takeoff or assigned to the fittings using a Specification. To assign the Damper use the D1, D2, etc fields in the Connector Tab during takeoff.
