Classifying Components
Shows step-by-step how to classify components in order to assign the components a calculation type for the Pipe and Air Duct Network Calculation.
Before you begin
You have unclassified components in a pipe or duct network and want to assign the appropriate calculation types to the components so that they perform the desired functions in the calculation.
Tip: When you perform calculations, any unclassified components of the network are automatically listed in the Classify - (...) dialog. You do not have to select the components manually in the drawing.
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Applies to: Heating, Potable water, Waste water, Ventilation, Cooling, Gas.
Procedure
- Open the Components section, if necessary.
- Click Classification..
- Make a component selection in the model that contains the components to be classified and confirm the selection with Enter. Tip: You can also select components before clicking Classify.... Use this, for example, if you want to filter by element categories or use functions such as Select Path or Select Branch.
The dialog Classify - (...) opens. The family types of the selected components are listed in the table. Unclassified types have no entry in the Classify as column.
- Click on
in the Classify as column of the corresponding family type. The Classification dialog opens.
- Select the desired domain, function and class for the previously selected family type in the tree structure on the left of the dialog.
- If necessary, select a variant of the component class from the list at the top right of the dialog or use the drop-down list above to load another TEC file (e.g., a manufacturer data set) to access its variants.
- Confirm your selection with OK.
- Repeat the process if necessary until all family types have the desired classifications.
Results
The components were classified as required and are taken into account accordingly in the pipe or duct network calculation.