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Dimensioning Components
Learn how to dimension radiators, convectors, panel heating and concrete core activation systems on the basis of the requirements analysis in LINEAR Building and manufacturer-specific.
About Radiator Dimensioning
Explains the concept of the Radiator dimensioning.
About the System Preselection
Explains the concept of system preselection in radiator and cooling convector dimensioning.
Preselecting Radiators or Cooling Convectors
Shows step-by-step how to select radiator or cooling convector models that you would like to use in your project.
Details on Data Set Import
Information on the Record imports dialog in the design of radiators or cooling convectors.

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LINEAR Installation and Administration
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Getting Started
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Preparing Building
Learn how architects prepare plans and models to create a building model for building analysis.
Pre-Concept Design
Learn how to collaboratively localize and dimension equipment rooms and how to create pipeline corridor concepts.
Analyzing Buildings
Get information about the requirements analysis of a building. The demand analysis includes the calculation of the heat load, the cooling load and the ventilation concept.
Dimensioning Components
Learn how to dimension radiators, convectors, panel heating and concrete core activation systems on the basis of the requirements analysis in LINEAR Building and manufacturer-specific.
- About Radiator Dimensioning
  Explains the concept of the Radiator dimensioning.
  - About the System Preselection
    Explains the concept of system preselection in radiator and cooling convector dimensioning.
    - Preselecting Radiators or Cooling Convectors
      Shows step-by-step how to select radiator or cooling convector models that you would like to use in your project.
      - Details on Radiator Selection/Cooling Convector Preselection
        Information on the Radiator selection or Cooling convector preselection section in radiator design.
      - Details on Options
        Information on the Options dialog in the radiator or cooling convector design in LINEAR Building.
      - Importing Manufacturer Datasets
        Shows step-by-step how to import manufacturer datasets for selecting further radiators or cooling convectors.
      - Details on Data Set Import
        Information on the Record imports dialog in the design of radiators or cooling convectors.
    - About VDI and BDH datasets
      Explains the concept of VDI and BDH datasets in radiator dimensioning.
    - Setting Dimensioning Options
      Shows step-by-step how to set dimensioning options for radiator or cooling convector model series. This includes, for example, setting whether certain dimensions are to be observed during the dimensioning or whether, if the capacity is not met or is exceeded, certain dimensions should be larger or smaller.
    - Determining the Connecting Set and Connection Location
      Shows step-by-step how to select a connection set for a selected radiator or cooling convector model series. The connecting set appears in the parts list during the pipe network calculation.
  - About the Project Overview
    Explains the concept of project overview in radiator and cooling convector dimensioning.
  - About the Dimensioning of Radiators or Cooling Convectors
    Explains the concept of dimensioning radiators or cooling convectors
  - About the Transfer of Radiators or Cooling Convectors into a CAD Program
    Explains the concept of transferring designed radiators or cooling convectors into a CAD program.
  - Details on Select Pipe Run or Manifold
    Information on the Select pipe run or manifold dialog.
  - Details on Component or Component Group
    Information about the Component or Component group dialog.
  - Details on Heating Manifold
    Information on Heating manifold dialog in radiator dimensioning.
  - About the Pipe Run View
    Explains the concept of the Pipe run view.
  - Details on Heat Generators/Cooling Generators
    Information on the dialog Heat generator or Cooling generator in the radiator/cooling convector dimensioning.
  - Details on Building Sections/Pipe Runs
    Information about the dialog Building sections/pipe run selection in the radiator or cooling convector dimensioning.
- Dimensioning of Cooling Convectors
  Explains the concept of cooling convector dimensioning.
- About Panel Heating in LINEAR Building
  Here, you will find basic information about the setting up and functioning of the Panel heating module in LINEAR Building.
- About Panel Cooling in LINEAR Building
  Learn basic information about the structure and function of the Panel cooling module in LINEAR Building.
Inserting Components
Learn how to insert components from the LINEAR CAD Browser, from the libraries and configurators of the library tab or from LINEAR Building into the model.
Constructing Networks
Learn how to create pipe and duct networks, design slots and openings and manage discipline-related reports and tasks.
Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
Construction Design
Get information about the workflow Construction design in connection with pipe and duct networks.
Labeling
Learn how to label section parts and components in the model.
Output
Get information about material compilation in LINEAR Building. You will also learn how to print or export calculation results and material lists in your CAD program.
Troubleshooting
Get information about possible sources of errors when working with LINEAR Solutions.

Details on Data Set Import

Information on the Record imports dialog in the design of radiators or cooling convectors.

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Source file

Shows the radiator record source file.

Source file for BDH or VDI 3805 sheet 6 Data import

Opens the dialog to select the Manufacturer data set to be imported. You can import records in BDH, DAT or VDI format.

Date

Shows the creation date of the selected manufacturer record.

Info

Shows the creation information for the selected manufacturer record.

Abbrev.

Defines the manufacturer code. You must not assign more than one radiator or cooling convector record to the same manufacturer code.

Name

Defines the name of the manufacturer of the data set.

Import data set

Imports the selected manufacturer record and adds this to the Available records overview.

Open file location

Opens the file path of the manufacturer data set selected in the overview in Windows Explorer.

Available records

Abbrev.

Defines the code of the manufacturer dataset marked in Available datasets.

Name

Defines name the of the manufacturer data set marked in Available datasets.

Path

Defines the path of the manufacturer data set marked in Available datasets.

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Details on Data Set Import

Available records