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4 To define the domain and type of connection for the connector, in the part browser, expand
5 Select Pipe for Domain from the list.
6 Select Threaded for Type from the list.
7 Select Cold Water for System Type from the list.
Adding Dimensions to a Parametric MvPart
Dimensions are used to define the default size of a parametric MvPart. You add model dimensions to define
the overall size of the model. You can then add other sizes, such as a list of values, to a dimension to create
individual part sizes.
Adding Model Dimensions to a Parametric Air Terminal MvPart
Use this procedure to add dimensions to specify the lengths and widths of the diffuser faces, the height of
the transition, and the height of the lip that lies in the ceiling grid.
TIP To avoid distortion of the model, add the overall model dimensions first, and then add the individual dimensions
for the geometry.
1 In the part browser, expand Modifiers, right-click each modifier, and click Visible.
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A diameter dimension (D1) is added to the model for the diameter of the tap and to Model
Parameters in the part browser, and a connector is added to Connections.
IMPORTANT The position of the first connector placed in the model defines the axis orientation of
the part upon insertion. For example, if you place the first connector on a part with a perpendicular
vector into the part, the direction of the vector defines the positive x-axis orientation when inserted
into a drawing.
Connections, right-click Connector 1, and click Edit.
The Connector Properties dialog is displayed.
Connector domains are dependent on the specified shape of the modifier to which the connector
is attached. When the Piping domain is selected, the System Type property is available.
Connector types are dependent on the part domain.
NOTE Connectors are assigned an undefined type by default. An undefined connection type creates
a valid connection between all types of connectors when inserted in a drawing.
System types are dependent on the connector domain.
This turns off the display of the modifiers in the modeling area to assist you in adding dimensions
to the profiles.
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