This tool lets you place mechanical equipment for a duct system in a project. Mechanical equipment, such as a VAV (variable air volume) box, supplies air to the air terminals in a project.
- In the Project Browser, open a view where you want to place the mechanical equipment.
- Click Systems tab
Mechanical panel
Mechanical Equipment, and in the Type Selector, select a particular equipment type.
- On the ribbon, verify that Tag on Placement is selected to tag the equipment automatically. To include a tag leader, select Leader and specify the length. Then specify the following tagging options:
If you want to... then... change the orientation of the tag select Horizontal or Vertical. load additional tags click Tags. include a leader line between the tag and the equipment select Leader. change the default length of the leader enter a value in the text box to the right of the Leader check box. - Click to place the equipment.
Tip: You can press the Spacebar to rotate the equipment prior to placing it in the view. The equipment is rotated by 90 degrees each time you press the Spacebar.