About Modifying a Radiator MvPart

When you modify a radiator, its connections to valves and pipes are maintained if possible. Branch pipes that connect the radiator to parallel pipes are adjusted to maintain the connection to the parallel pipes. If the connections to the parallel pipes cannot be maintained, the branch pipes will disconnect from the main run and move along with the radiator.

To modify a radiator, you use the same procedures that apply to all MvParts, as follows:

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change the part type, size, or elevation of a radiator
Tip: You can also change elevation on the Properties palette.

select one or more radiator MvParts, and then click Equipment tab Modify panel Modify Equipment .

Modify settings in the Multi-view Part Modify dialog box.

For more information, see To Modify Piping Equipment.

move a radiator use the (Location) grip.

For more information, see To Move Pipe Components Using Location Grips.

move and connect an unconnected radiator use the (Alignment) grip to connect and align the radiator to a connector.

For more information, see To Connect MvParts Using Alignment Grips.