Checking Connectivity In A Duct System; Modifying Annotation; Modifying A Label - Autodesk 235B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD MEP 2010 User Manual

You can also add insulation or lining automatically as you draw duct runs. For more information, see
Lining or Insulation

Checking Connectivity in a Duct System

Use this procedure to check connectivity of the duct systems in your drawings. Checking connectivity is
useful if you are experiencing difficulties modifying a duct system.

Modifying Annotation

You can modify all aspects of labels and flow arrows. For information on modifying annotation such as tags
and schedules, see

Modifying a Label

After you place a label in your drawing, you can apply a new style, change the spacing along the object, or
change how it is displayed. You can use grips to add or remove individual labels from an object, or offset a
label from the object.
A label is updated dynamically if the object to which it is attached is modified. For example, if the size of
the duct, cable tray, or duct is modified, the label attached to it reflects the change in size.
If you want to
modify the lining thickness
remove insulation or lining
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Check connectivity for a duct network:
If you want to...
show solution tips on all systems
check connectivity between adjacent
parts
check connectivity on a duct run
check connectivity among duct
branches
Creating Construction Documents
then
specify a new value for Thickness.
deselect Apply Insulation or Apply Lining.
then...
Click View tab MEP View panel
disconnects are highlighted in red. For more information, see
Showing Solution Tips on page 579.
select a part, and click [Duct, Duct Flex, or Duct Fitting]
tab Modify panel Show Connected Objects drop-down
Connected Objects .
select a part in the run, and click [Duct, Duct Flex, or Duct Fitting]
tab Modify panel Show Connected Objects drop-down
Connected Run .
select a part, and click [Duct, Duct Flex, or Duct Fitting]
tab General panel Select System drop-down
Branches . Press Tab to cycle through the connected upstream
and downstream branches.
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