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User's Guide
1. Project
If Add drawing to the model drawing list option is active, drawing will be added to the
Model drawings list. You can add connection nodes between the drawings in the list and
those drawings can also be added to the bill of material. Missing drawings can be added
in the Project dialog (Project -> Model Drawings).
Give the name for the project. 3 project files will be created: *.epj, *.qpd and *.lin
If you click the ... button beside the Location field, the following dialog opens:
Here you can see all the possible places, where you can save the project files. Select the
folder.
Select MagiCAD template. You can use templates for example from MagiCAD
HPV\Templates folder. Template is prefilled project file, which contains some systems,
devices, components, dimension texts, sizing criterias, duct/pipe series etc.
Note! You can also use old projects as a template!
The best place for the project files is the main folder of the project. You can have several
subfolders under the main folder.
You can divide the drawings e.g. so that all the system goups are in their own folders.
If the project files are saved to the main folder of the project, all the drawings in main
folder or its subfolders and their subfolders can be connected to the MagiCAD project.
Storeys
Select the storey from the list and choose an option from for the pop-up menu.
ID - an unique identifier for the storey. It is not possible to change the ID afterwards.
x, y and z define the location of the storey relative to the storey origin. This is the left
lower corner. This defines how the storeys are located according to each others.
Install the storey origin to the point which is the same in all storeys. Good points are for
example the corner of the building, crossing point of module lines. Sometimes it is good to
draw a helping line for example from the corner of the elevator.
a and b Define the size of the building/drawing area. A value is the size in x-direction
and b value is the size in y-direction.
h Room height. If you use linetypes according to objects height level, this value is one
height level where the linetype changes.
You can add some notes to the text fields.
Active storey
After the storey list is ready, you still need to tell which storey the active drawing is. Storey list can be
edited afterwards.
Project Management dialog is reopened after installing the storey origin. If it is ok, you
can close the Project Management dialog and start to draw. Alternatively you can
reinstall the storey origin, if it went to a wrong place or position.
Conclusion
Before you can start to draw with MagiCAD, you need to connect the drawing to the
existing project or create the new project. And in both cases you need to select the active
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Select the system and take a right click in the window in right. A popup menu opens and
you can add, edit or delete systems.
Ventilation systems
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General
ID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.
UserCode identification for the system. User Code can be used for example in
dimension texts.
Name - description for the system. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.
System type options for the system types are; Supply air, Extract air, Exhaust
air and Outdoor air.
Color color for the system can be selected with Select button.
Linetype this linetype is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project ->
Ducts -> Layers ) is set to By system .
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Sizing method
Select the sizing method for this system. Sizing methods can be created in
Project -> Ducts -> Sizing methods
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Dp/Balancing
Minimum dp for flow damper [Pa] - define the minimum value for flow
dampers
Minimum dp for devices [Pa] - define the minimum value for air devices
Warning limit of high dp [Pa ] - warning limit for balancing. Calculation
gives warning, if the pressure exceeds this level in some object.
Balancing warning tolerance [% of dp] - with this value, you can allow
a wanted percentage deviation for pressure drops.
Balancing to minimum pressure - MagiCAD perform the balancing so, that
the pressure drop remains as small as possible.
Balancing to fan pressure - if you have used some real fan, then you can
balance the system according to fan. In this case, there is no open end in the
system. At the moment, these kind of intelligent fans are included only in exhaust
devices.
Balancing to given pressure - define the pressure, that you want to use
for balancing, to Given pressure [Pa] field
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Layer variables
Systems can be divided to their own layers by using the layer variables (SV1-3).
Then you need to add this/these variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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Calculations
Select the calculations which you want to allow using in this system.
Flow sum - sum up all the flows. It doesnt change the duct sizes etc.
Sizing sum up the flows and also change the duct sizes according to selected
sizing criteria.
Balancing sum up the flows and try to balance the system. Balancing does
not change the duct sizes.
BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this system are calculated to the bill of material
list
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Initial Sound
Define the sound data which fan gives to the ducts.
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General
ID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.
UserCode identification for the system. User Code can be used for example in
dimension texts.
Name - description for the system. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.
Color color for the system can be selected with Select button.
Linetype this linetype is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project ->
Heating, cooling and special systems -> Layers ) is set to By
system .
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Sizing Method
Select the sizing method for this system. Sizing methods can be created in
Project -> Pipes -> Heating, cooling and special systems ->
Sizing methods
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Balancing
Minimum dp for radiator valves [kPa] - define the minimum value for
radiator valves
Minimum dp for zone valves [kPa] - define the minimum value for zone
valves
Warning limit of high dp [kPa] - warning limit for balancing. Calculation
gives warning, if the pressure exceeds this level in some object.
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Balancing to pump pressure - define the pressure, that you want to use for
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Layer variables
Systems can be divided to their own layers by using the layer variables (SV1-3).
Then you need to add this/these variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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Calculations
Select the calculations which you want to allow using in this system.
Flow sum - sum up all the flows. It doesnt change the pipe sizes etc.
Sizing sum up the flows and also change the pipe sizes according to selected
sizing criteria.
Balancing sum up the flows and try to balance the system. Balancing does
not change the pipe sizes.
BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this system are calculated to the bill of material
list
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Liquid
Liquid select the wanted liquid type. Liquid types can be created in Project
-> Pipes -> Heating, cooling and special systems -> Heat
transfer media
Temperatures define the temperatures for supply and return water
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Water systems
General
ID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.
UserCode identification for the system. User Code can be used for example in
dimension texts.
Name - description for the system. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.
Color color for the system can be selected with Select button.
Linetype this linetype is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project ->
Water systems -> Layers ) is set to By system .
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Sizing Methods
Select the sizing method for the systems. Sizing methods can be created in
Project -> Pipes -> Water systems -> Sizing methods
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Balancing
Minimum dp for radiator valves [kPa] - define the minimum value for
radiator valves
Minimum dp for zone valves [kPa] - define the minimum value for zone
valves
Warning limit of high dp [kPa] - warning limit for balancing. Calculation
gives warning, if the pressure exceeds this level in some object.
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Calculations
Select the calculations which you want to allow using in this system.
Flow sum - sum up all the flows. It doesnt change the pipe sizes etc.
Sizing sum up the flows and also change the pipe sizes according to selected
sizing criteria.
Balancing sum up the flows and try to balance the system. Balancing does
not change the pipe sizes.
BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this system are calculated to the bill of material
list
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Temperatures
Define the temperatures of cold, hot and circulation water.
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Sprinkler systems
General
ID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.
UserCode identification for the system. User Code can be used for example in
dimension texts.
Name - description for the system. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.
Color color for the system can be selected with Select button.
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Distribution pipe - color of the distribution pipe
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Welded pipes start from size pipe connections are welded starting
from this size. Connection type (welded or components) affects to the sprinkler
calculation.
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Basic settings
Area of coverage [m2] the are that one sprinkler can handle. This is a
default value for the sprinklers which are installed to this system. Area of
coverage value can be changed while installing the sprinkler and also afterwards.
Pressure at weakest sprinkler [mbar] sprinkler launches when this
value exceeds.
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Layer variables
Systems can be divided to their own layers by using the layer variables (SV1-3).
Then you need to add this/these variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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Calculations
Select the calculation method. Only Hazen-Williams is in use at the moment.
BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this system are calculated to the bill of material
list
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Sewer systems
General
ID this ID makes all systems unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.
UserCode identification for the system. User Code can be used for example in
dimension texts.
Name - description for the system. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems. Can be used also in dimension texts.
Sewer color color for the system can be selected with Select button.
Linetype this linetype is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project ->
Sewers -> Layers) is set to By system.
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Layer variables
Systems can be divided to their own layers by using the layer variables (SV1-3).
Then you need to add this/these variables to Layer structure for example {SV1}
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Calculations
Select the calculations which you want to allow using in this system.
Flow sum sums up all the flows. It does not change pipe sizes etc.
BOM (Bill of Materials) objects in this system are calculated to the bill of material
list
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Select, for example, Supply devices. All the products which are now selected to the
project are shown in the window in right side.
Right-click in the window and select the option from the popup menu.
Manager
Insulations series can be imported from the selected project to the active project.
Group - Select the object group what you want to import to project.
Source project - Select the project from where you want to import the insulation
series.
Active project - Move the selected insulation series to the active project with the
arrow to the right.
Remove the insulation series from the active project with the arrow to left.
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MagiCAD use the sizes in that series when the system is sized with MagiCADs Sizing
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It is possible to create new duct and pipe series or copy them from other MagiCAD
projects. Duct and pipe series are located in Project dialog under each system group
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Group - Select the object group what you want to import to project.
Source project - Select the project from where you want to import the duct/pipe
series.
Active project - Move the selected duct/pipe series to the active project with the
arrow to the right.
Remove the duct/pipe series from the active project with the arrow to left.
Right-click the mouse and select Insert from the pop-up menu to create a flange series.
Select the flange series for ducts. If the Default is active, the flanges always get the size
20x20
Note! Flanges are shown only in real product ducts, for example, Lindab ducts.
It is possible to create new liquid types. Select the Heat transfer media from the Project
dialog (Project -> Heating, cooling and special systems -> Heat
transfer media).
Settings
It is possible to create new absorption material in the Project dialog (Project -> Ducts
-> Absorption material series)
Installation
Absorption material is added to ducts by using the Change Properties functions.
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Select the project from where you want to pick the objects.
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Groups
Select the groups which object you want to merge
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Compare data
After the grous have been selected, select the Compare data button.
MagiCAD check all the objects which will be imported. If there are objects with similar
data, MagiCAD ask what to do.
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Merge list
All the objects which can be imported to active project are shown in a list. Objects
which are not in an active project yet will automatically have an operation Create new.
If there are objects which have some similar data with existing product will have
operation - which means thet the user must select an action. Select the object (or many
object with ctrl / shift buttons) and take a right click. PopUp -menu opens.
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PopUp -menu
There are three options in popup -menu.
Show differences - MagiCAD shows the data which is different than in existing
product. With this information it is easier to choose if the object can be imported or
not
Do not merge - select this option if you dont want to merge the object
Overwrite existing - this option remove an existing object and takes all the
data from the new object.
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Ok - Merge
After all the settings have been done, merge the objects to active project with this
button.
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Drawing options
MagiCAD have 2 different "list" for drawing options. The other one is available before any
part of duct have been drawn -> start the duct drawing and take a right click when PopUp
menu opens.
Editing
It is possible to edit all the values afterwards. For example Duct serie -and size, insulation
serie, status, lock status and branch types can be added/changed afterwards with
Change Properties function.
Design Options
Duct options
Series select the wanted duct serie
Size select the duct size. If the system will be sized with MagiCAD, then it
doesnt matter which size is used. It is however recommended to use as right
sizes as possible because then it is easier to pre-make crossings and predict
the space requirements.
Locked it is also possible to lock the duct sizes. If the size is locked then
MagiCADs sizing does not change the duct size.
Swapped this option change the rectangular ducts width and height to
opposite. For example 300x100 swapped 100x300.
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Insulation
Select the insulation serie if needed (defined in Project -dialog).
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Flange series
Select the flanges if needed (defined in Project -dialog). Flanges are shown with
rectangular ducts.
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Status
It is also possible to select the status for the ducts. Status can be for example new,
to be removed, existing etc.
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Select the bend for the main duct branch connections. This bend is used only
when the drawing direction is toward the main duct and if the ducts are in different height
levels.
Example: 30 deg is active and the duct is drawn from air device to main duct. Air device
is in lower height level than main duct. When the branch duct is connected to main duct,
30 degree angle is used.
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Alignment option
It is possible to draw the ducts with different alignments. If the duct is drawn by
using the alignment points, width-, height -or both values are locked:
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Branch type
Select the branch types for duct-duct connections.
Use outlets that break the duct as T-branches - if this is active,
outlet breaks the duct and in this case sizing is able to change the size of the main
duct as well.
Note: This option can be changed with Change Properties!
Allow different connection sizes - With this option MagiCAD does not
create a reduction to T-branches, if the duct size is changed. Instead of reduction,
MagiCAD change the size of T-branch connections.
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System
Select the system for the ducts
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Coordinate system
It is possible to select if the height levels are shown as an absolute height levels or
from the floor.
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Height level
Select the height level where you want to draw ducts. It is possible to give the height
level to the bottom , center or top level of the duct. MagiCAD then calculates the other
values according to duct size.
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Tolerance
Tolerance value is always automatically added to top/bottom height level value
when using Top/Bottom of buttons.
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Drawing
Draw
Draw the duct from point to point. Bends and T-branches are created automatically
when drawing.
If you want to get the duct shorter, just draw it backward. Or if you want to go back over
the bend/branch take a right click and select Back option from the PopUp menu.
Finish the drawing with enter or esc button. Or if you connect the duct to the air device
or to other duct, the command ended.
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Drawing options
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Angle
Select this option and choose an angle to the duct. AutoCAD Polar tracking is quite
handy as well
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Z
height difference changes are made by using this option. Read more.
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Options
Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed
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Back
Duct goes back to the previous bend/branch
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Plug
MagiCAD add the plug to the end of the duct
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connnection Node
This function adds the connection node to the end of the duct. It means that is is
possible to continue to draw the duct from the other storey (other dwg). All the technical
data is transferred.
More information in other chapter.
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Standard conenction
Connect 2 open ends together with this function. With this function, you have
possibility to see the results with the standard angles or you can also create the special
connection with non-standard angles.
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Add the installation plate to the end of the duct and continue drawing with many
ducts from that plate.
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smarT / direcT
Switch between smart and direct routing. This is the same option than in Options
dialog.
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Device
Add the air device to the end of the duct
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Add the component to the duct
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Add the cleaning cover to the edge -or end of the duct.
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scRamble connection
Connect the duct to fitting (without reduction) by using the scramble connection
function.
Note! It is also possible to start to draw duct from the fitting. Read more.
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Coordinate system
It is possible to select if the height levels are shown as an absolute height levels or
height level from the floor.
This selection can be done in all dialog's where you can set the height level.
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Height level
Select the height level where you want to take the duct. It is possible to give the
height level to the bottom, center or top level of the duct.
MagiCAD then calculates the other values according to the duct size.
MaiCAD also has a tolerance value, which is automatically added to top/bottom height
level value when using Top/Bottom of buttons.
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Angle
Select the angle for the height difference.
If the angle is some other than 90, MagiCAD asks to show the direction for the height
difference
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Free -angle
Show the end point and MagiCAD then choose the angle which takes the duct to the
wanted height level.
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Scramble connection
General
It is possible to connect the duct to fitting (without reduction) by using the scramble
connection function. It is also possible to start to draw duct from the fitting (select the
scRamble option immediately after starting the duct drawing function)..
Scramble options
There are also axtra options when the option scRamble connection is active.
Options
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This option cancel the scramble conenction and goes back to "normal" duct drawing
mode.
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Plain
Add the plain scramble duct connection to fitting. It means that the connection will
not have any outlet or reduction, it just connects the duct to the fitting.
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With command
Start the command and connect to the duct or device and draw
from + grip
Select the duct or device and click the + mark and draw.
If you select the + grip from the middle of the duct, MagiCAD starts the duct command
and then it is possible to connect where ever you want.
Note! If the command does not start from the + grip, turn off AutoCADs dynamic input
All the devices in the project are shown in this dialog. Select the air device from the list.
Size - select the suitable size.
Qv give the needed air flow in l/s or m3/h.
Collar length define the lenth for the collar below air device box. If the value is out
of range, the field goes red.
All these values can be changed afterwards.
Select the placement and orientation for the device. If the device is meant to be used only
in some specific direction, the values cannot be changed.
When the device is connected to the duct, it has to be rotated to the right direction. In this
case the message is shown in AutoCADs command line.
If the air device is connected to the duct, it inherits the system from the duct.
Connect if this is selected, the air device can be connected to the duct.
Direction if the device is installed to the empty place, it is good to rotate it to the
correct direction before installation. It can of course be rotated afterwards with AutoCADs
rotate function.
Grille direction in some devices, it is possible to rotate the diffuser separately
Left: Normal grille direction. Right: Grille direction 45
Options the Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed
If the air device is installed to the empty place, the device selection dialog opens.
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Fire damper
Selecting the fire damper
All the fire dampers in the project are shown in this dialog. Select the fire damper from the
list.
Some components can be installed to the empty place (not connected to the duct). Size
field is active in those components.
When you right-click the mouse on the product, the popup menu opens.
Properties - Check the information of the selected fire damper
Flow damper
Selecting the flow damper
All the flow dampers in the project are shown in this dialog. Select the flow damper from
the list.
Some components can be installed to the empty place (not connected to the duct). Size
field is active in those components.
When you right-click the mouse on the product, the popup menu opens.
Properties - Check the information of the selected flow damper
Silencer
Selecting the silencer
All the silencers in the project are shown in this dialog. Select the silencer from the list.
Some components can be installed to the empty place (not connected to the duct). Size
field is active in those components.
When you right-click the mouse on the product, the popup menu opens.
Properties - Check the information of the selected silencer
Other component
Selecting the other component
All the other components in the project are shown in this dialog. Select the other
component from the list.
Some components can be installed to the empty place (not connected to the duct). Size
field is active in those components.
When you right-click the mouse on the product, the popup menu opens.
Properties - Check the information of the selected component
Cleaning cover
Selecting the cleaning cover
All the cleaning covers in the project are shown in this dialog. Select the cleaning cover
from the list.
It is also possible to use General cleaning cover. Then it is not a real component it is
just a symbol which can be installed straight ducts, bends and plugs. General cleaning
covers are included to bill of materials, but they are not separated according to duct sizes.
When you right-click the mouse on the product, the popup menu opens.
Select products to project - Select new cleaning covers to the project.
If the cleaning cover is installed to the edge of the duct, the direction needs to be shown.
Tip! Turn ortho off and you can rotate the cleaning cover around the duct.
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noConnect The arrow is installed to the empty place with this option
1-4 Select the number of arrows
Direction Rotate the flow arrows to the desired direction
Options Define the options for the flow arrows
Each system type has its own arrow options. Select the one you want to edit.
Choose the length for the arrow "stick". If the Short and Long options are not suitable, you
can specify the length in the User Defined field.
Choose the head type for the arrow and the figure for the arrow "stick". You can see the
preview according to your selections.
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Center of MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the selected object. This
value is put to the Center field. In this case the duct goes to the same height level with the
selected object.
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the bottom of the selected object. This
value is put to the Bottom level field. The object goes under the selected object.
With the From Part button you can copy the information from the selected object. Size,
system and the height level will be copied.
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Unnecessary part from the duct can be erased. Different kind of ducts can be continued
from the distribution box.
two ways with Part Properties function or from grip points. If there are duct connections
in distribution box, the ducts will be stretched (connection remains).
1) Start edting with Part Properties function (
box.
2) Select the distribution box and then grab from the grip point (
by stretching the box.
Height can be changed in 3D view.
Usercode - Identification code for product. It is shown in product lists and bill of material
list. It can also be used in dimension texts.
Product variables - value can be used in layer name with layer variable {PV}. P1-P5
are for extra information.
National code the possible standard code can be set to this field.
Product Product code of the selected product.
Object ID format - Devices can have an automatic device ID. It nothing is selected,
then this value can be set manually for devices. Object ID settings can be defined in
Project -> Variable sets -> object ID formats .
If Show all part types option is selected, Available products list shows all products that are
selected from the project. Uncheck the box and it is possible to select specific product
type to available products list (duct, bend, t-branch etc.)
Available products list show the selected products as selected from the filter.
Select the products which will be included to duct series from the list and click the right
arrow button to add them to the Selected products list (or double-click the part). To
remove already selected products from the Selected products list, click the left arrow
button.
Selected products list shows products that are already selected to duct series. With Up
and Down buttons the order can be changed. MagiCAD always uses the first available
product.
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Select the System Group. Real products can be selected only for ductworks.
Select whether change the products to specific branch or the whole System from the
Range field.
System(s) which product will be changed can be selected from the System list.
Network analyzer
With this function it is possible to examine the duct networks. List shows e.g. if parts are
not products or does the product have an integrated reductions etc. Just click the function
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System Select the specific system or all systems at the same time.
Storey Select the specific or all storeys.
Part type It is possible to select specific part type or all parts.
Select Mark Selected Error and Zoom to find some specific error.
Select Mark All Errors and all errors are marked from the picture.
The list shows either all notifications or the notifications the user have selected using
filters.
Values can be edited by double clicking them. Values with "= "mark are constant and they
cannot be edited.
Reset changes - this button restore the default values
Automatic - MagiCAD defines the product code automatically
Manual - user defined product code
Sizes - if the product has different size options, the size can be selected from here.
Lock all dimensions - If this is active, MagiCAD sizing does not change any sizes
Preview pictures can be zoomed in/out with the scroll button of mouse. And it can be
moved by pushing the scroll button down.
Define the settings for the big preview picture.
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Note! MagiCAD is able to show the flanges in shaded views only if the setting is saved to
project/drawing defaults (Viewport Preferences --> Save as project/drawing
defaults ).
New layer settings are specified for the flanges (Connection Accessories ).
Female connection
MagiCAD can create a female connection between two fittings. Suitable product for this is
for example MF (from Lindab). MF is added between two fittings if 2xFit-on length + Extra
duct length is exactly the same than the length of the product.
For example the MF has lenght 95mm for the duct sizes 63-200. In this case the Fit-on
length need to be 40mm and Extra duct length 15mm --> 40+40+15=95
Note: This product need to be before the duct in a priority list of duct series.
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Select the object type, which you want to install. Add the mostly used products to
Favorites list by using the Add to Favorites button.
Right-click in the window:
S-part
Select the duct series and the connection size for the ducts.
Define the dimensions for the S-part.
Tip: if the similar s-part will be used later again, add it to Favorites list. Then the part with
given dimensions is saved to project.
Select the type of product code product code is shown for example in bill of material list.
Automatic - MagiCAD create the product code for the part automatically.
Manual - user defined product code
2.7. AHU
General
MagiCAD have a support for the Air Handling Units from manufacturer. Select the
substations to project in Project dialog
(Project -> Pipes -> Parts -> FAN).
Fan options
Systems
Select the systems for all duct connections. It is possible to select the system from
the object in a drawing with From part buttons.
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Status
It is also possible to select the status for the ducts. Status can be for example new,
to be removed, existing etc.
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Coordinate system
It is possible to select if the height levels are shown as an absolute height levels or
height level from the floor.
This selection can be done in all dialog's where you can set the height level.
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Select the height level where you want to install the substation. It is possible to give
the height level to the bottom, center or top level of the duct.
MagiCAD then calculates the other values according to the substation size.
It is possible to copy the height level from the existing MagiCAD/AutoCAD object.
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It is also possible to select the status for the pipes. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc.
It is possible to define the radius for flexible pipes.
Do not use MagiCAD uses the R/D value which is defined in pipe series
Use if this is active, define the radius to the field. Then MagiCAD always use this radius.
Select the routing method:
Smart MagiCAD always use standard parts (for example bends)
Direct it is possible to draw with non-standard parts
Select how the pipes are located after the height difference. Cursor (supply) pipe stays in
the height level which was given.
Smart MagiCAD always stretch the pipes so that they are nor crossing.
Top (cursor pipe below) MagiCAD always keep the cursor (supply) pipe below
the other pipe.
Bottom (cursor pipe above) MagiCAD always keep the cursor (supply) pipe
below the other pipe.
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is put to the Bottom level field. Then object goes over the selected object
Center of MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the selected object. This
value is put to the Center field. In this case the pipe goes to the same height level with the
selected object
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the bottom of the selected object. This
value is put to the Bottom level field. Then object goes under the selected object.
After the suitable system and height level are selected, start to draw pipe.
Draw the pipes from point to point. Bends and T-branches are created automatically when
drawing.
If you want to get the pipes shorter, just draw them backward. Or if you want to go back
over the bend/branch take a right click and select Back option from the popup menu.
Finish the drawing with enter or esc button. If you connect the pipes to the radiator or to
other pipes, the command ends.
Drawing options
When the pipe is drawn, all the drawing options are shown in AutoCADs command line.
They can also be used from the popup menu, which appears with right click.
noConnect if this is selected, then pipes cant be connected to any object. This option
is needed for example in the situations where are many pipes very close each others.
Angle choose the angle to pipes
Z height difference changes are made by using this option.
Options Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed
Back pipe goes back to the previous bend/branch
Plug MagiCAD add the plug to the end of the pipe.
connection Node this function add the connection node to the end of the pipe. It
means that is is possible to continue to draw the pipe from the other storey (other dwg).
All the technical data is transferred. More information in other chapter.
Valve add valves to pipes. MagiCAD ask to install valve to supply pipe first and after
that to return pipe.
If only one pipe (supply or return) is drawn, then there are more options
Special connection you can connect two open ends together with this function.
Then you have possibility to see the results with the standard angles or you can also
create the special connection with non-standard angles.
smarT <> direcT you can switch between smart and direct routing. This is the same
Select the height level where you want to take the pipe.
It is also possible to copy the height level from the existing MagiCAD/AutoCAD object.
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the top of the selected object.
Center of MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the selected object.
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the bottom of the selected object.
Select the angle for the height difference.
If the angle is some other than 90, MagiCAD asks to show the direction for the height
difference
Free angle this active only with 1-pipe drawing. Show the end point (the point where
the height level is the one you have given in Heights field). MagiCAD then chooses the
angle which takes the pipe to the desired height level.
Start the command and connect to the pipe or device and draw.
If you draw 2 pipes at the same time, the easiest way to connect to other 2 pipes is so that
those both pipes fits inside of the selection circle.
If the drawing is zoomed so close that the pipes does not fit inside of selection circle, then
you need to show the supply pipe first and the return pipe after that. MagiCAD shows the
instructions in commandline.
Select the pipe, click the + mark and draw.
If you select the + grip from the middle of the pipe, MagiCAD starts the pipe command
and then it is possible to connect to any place.
If the command does not start from the + grip, turn off AutoCADs dynamic input (
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If you want to avoid the crossings between branched and main pipes, you can define the
automatic height difference in branch.
Available angle options are 90 and 45.
Note! if the dH in branch value is negative, pipes goes downward.
Top (cursor pipe below) MagiCAD always keep the cursor pipe below the other
pipe.
Bottom (cursor pipe above) MagiCAD always keep the cursor pipe below the
other pipe.
Manual MagiCAD always use the settings defined in Pipe positioning from cursor pipe .
Note! Pipe series and size, insulation series, status, lock status and branch types can be
added/changed afterwards with Change Properties function.
is put to the Bottom level field. Then object goes over the selected object
Center of MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the selected object. This
value is put to the Center field. In this case the pipe goes to the same height level with the
selected object
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the bottom of the selected object. This
value is put to the Bottom level field. Then object goes under the selected object.
After the suitable system and height level are selected, start to draw pipe.
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Draw the pipes from point to point. Bends and T-branches are created automatically when
drawing.
If you want to get the pipes shorter, just draw them backward. Or if you want to go back
over the bend/branch take a right click and select Back option from the popup menu.
Finish the drawing with enter or esc button. If you connect the pipes to the radiator or to
other pipes, the command ends.
Drawing options
When the pipe is drawn, all the drawing options are shown in AutoCADs command line.
They can also be used from the popup menu, which appears with right click.
noConnect if this is selected, then pipes cant be connected to any object. This option
is needed for example in the situations where are many pipes very close each others.
Angle choose the angle to pipes
Z height difference changes are made by using this option.
Options Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed
Back pipe goes back to the previous bend/branch
Plug MagiCAD add the plug to the end of the pipe.
connection Node this function add the connection node to the end of the pipe. It
means that is is possible to continue to draw the pipe from the other storey (other dwg).
All the technical data is transferred. More information in other chapter.
Valve add valves to pipes. MagiCAD ask to install valve to supply pipe first and after
that to return pipe.
If only one pipe (supply or return) is drawn, then there are more options
Special connection you can connect two open ends together with this function.
Then you have possibility to see the results with the standard angles or you can also
create the special connection with non-standard angles.
smarT <> direcT you can switch between smart and direct routing. This is the same
Select the height level where you want to take the pipe.
It is also possible to copy the height level from the existing MagiCAD/AutoCAD object.
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the top of the selected object.
Center of MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the selected object.
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the bottom of the selected object.
Select the angle for the height difference.
If the angle is some other than 90, MagiCAD asks to show the direction for the height
difference
Free angle this active only with 1-pipe drawing. Show the end point (the point where
the height level is the one you have given in Heights field). MagiCAD then chooses the
angle which takes the pipe to the desired height level.
After the hot water joint is selected, MagiCAD adds a piece of hot water pipe. Then hot
water pipe can be drawn from there.
Note! MagiCADs Substation unit is better for this purpose! This is just a fast way to make
a connection between cold and hot water pipe.
Return joint
Return joint is meant to use in the situation where the hot water turns back towards to
heat exchanger (hot water becomes the circulation water).
After the return joint is selected and power defined, MagiCAD adds a piece of circulation
water pipe. Then circulation water pipe can be drawn from there.
Note! Some radiator or zone valve is needed in circulation water pipe, otherwise MagiCAD
cannot get the system in balance.
Start the command and connect to the pipe or device and draw.
If you draw 2 pipes at the same time, the easiest way to connect to other 2 pipes is so that
those both pipes fits inside of the selection circle.
If the drawing is zoomed so close that the pipes does not fit inside of selection circle, then
you need to show the supply pipe first and the return pipe after that. MagiCAD shows the
instructions in commandline.
Select the pipe, click the + mark and draw.
If you select the + grip from the middle of the pipe, MagiCAD starts the pipe command
and then it is possible to connect to any place.
If the command does not start from the + grip, turn off AutoCADs dynamic input (
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Note! Pipe series and size, insulation series, status, lock status and branch types can be
added/changed afterwards with Change Properties function.
Drawing options
When the pipe is drawn, all the drawing options are shown in AutoCADs command line.
They can also be used from the popup menu, which appears with right click.
noConnect if this is selected, then pipes cant be connected to any object. This option
is needed for example in the situations where are many pipes very close each others.
Angle choose the angle to pipes
Z height difference changes are made by using this option.
Options Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed
Back pipe goes back to the previous bend/branch
Plug MagiCAD add the plug to the end of the pipe.
connection Node this function add the connection node to the end of the pipe. It
means that is is possible to continue to draw the pipe from the other storey (other dwg).
All the technical data is transferred. More information in other chapter.
Special connection you can connect two open ends together with this function.
Then you have possibility to see the results with the standard angles or you can also
create the special connection with non-standard angles.
smarT <> direcT you can switch between smart and direct routing. This is the same
option than in the Options dialog.
coMponent add the component to the pipe
Select the height level where you want to take the pipe.
It is also possible to copy the height level from the existing MagiCAD/AutoCAD object.
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the top of the selected object.
Center of MagiCAD takes the height level from the center of the selected object.
Top of MagiCAD takes the height level from the bottom of the selected object.
Select the angle for the height difference.
If the angle is some other than 90, MagiCAD asks to show the direction for the height
difference
Free angle this active only with 1-pipe drawing. Show the end point (the point where
the height level is the one you have given in Heights field). MagiCAD then chooses the
angle which takes the pipe to the desired height level.
Start the command and connect to the pipe or sewer point and draw.
If you select the + grip from the middle of the pipe, MagiCAD starts the pipe command
and then it is possible to connect to any place. You can also select the sewer point and
then click the + mark and draw.
If the command does not start from the + grip, turn off AutoCADs dynamic input (
).
Radiator options
Start to select radiators with Radiator button ( ). Radiator dialog is opened
automatically. Later it can be opened by taking the Options from the popup menu (rightclick).
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Inlet <> outlet select the points for supply and return pipes
Mirror radiator can be mirrored. This can also be done afterwards, if the pipes are not
connected.
Connection size define the connection size for the connection pipes.
Draw valve if this is active, then the valve symbol is drawn in radiator
Filled if this is active, the radiator is shown as filled in drawing.
Min H <> Max H filter out all the sizes outside of these minimum and maximum
values.
Min L <> Max L filter out all the sizes outside of these minimum and maximum
values.
P % min <> P % max define the range, how much power is needed at least and what
is the maximum allowed power
P % 100 the given power is shown here
T room define the room temperature
Supply <> Return water temperatures are shown here. These values are defined for
the system.
Calculate if the Sizing Data values have been changed, update the radiator list with
this button.
Show all products if this is selected, all the sizes (which suits to Sizing Data
criterias) from all radiator types in this project are shown in the list. Otherwise only the
sizes from the active radiator are shown.
All the sizes that suit to Sizing Data criteria are shown in this list. Besides of sizes, the real
power is shown in the list.
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Options
If the direction or some options of the radiator need to be changed before the installation,
take a right-click to open the popup menu or use the variables from the command line.
Select the height level where you want to install the radiator. It is possible to give the
height level to the top and bottom level of the radiator.
Height level can be copied from some other object (Show reference part ).
In the Description field you can give extra information for the radiator. This value can be
used in dimension texts or it can also be selected to MagiCAD Export list.
It is possible to select the status for the radiator. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc. It can be defined / changed afterwards.
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MagiCAD makes the connection so that it first takes the pipes to the same x/y level with
radiator, then the pipes goes downward and makes the connections so that the pipes are
in the same height level with the pipe connection points.
Situation 2: Pipes are drawn a little bit from the main pipes and after that connected
to the radiator.
Start 2-pipe drawing. Connect to the main pipes and then draw a piece of pipes. Supply
pipe has to be in right side in this case then there will not be any crossings near by
radiator. Connect to the radiator after this.
MagiCAD makes the connection so that it first takes the pipes to the same x/y level with
radiator, then the pipes goes downward close to floor. Then MagiCAD makes the
connections so that the pipes go near radiator and connect the pipes.
Tip (also applies to situation 3): If there are many radiators in the same line and the pipes
should go below the radiators, it is profitable to connect the pipe to the last radiator and
then connect the other radiators.
Start 2-pipe drawing. Connect to the main pipes and then draw a piece of pipes. Connect
to the last radiator after this.
Pipes go below radiators and then makes the connection to the last radiator. Connect the
other radiators after this.
Start 2-pipe drawing. Connect to the radiator and then connect to the pipes which go
below radiator. MagiCAD makes the connection.
Situation 3: Connection from the riser pipes so that the pipe goes below the
radiators.
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upper pipe is e.g. 100 mm.
After connection, select pipe options.
Place the return pipe below the supply pipe. Set the pipe distance so that the pipe does
not go under the floor.
Draw a piece of pipes.
Then connect the pipe to the radiator. If there are many radiators in the same line,
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the radiator
Radiator options
Start to select radiators with Radiator for Hot Water System button ( ). Radiator dialog
is opened automatically. Later it can be opened by taking the Options from the popup
menu (right-click).
Draw valve if this is active, then the valve symbol is drawn in radiator
Filled if this is active, the radiator is shown as filled in drawing.
Select Size select the size according to the given power. Note that in this example
the radiators are for heating system.
Min H <> Max H filter out all the sizes outside of these minimum and maximum
values.
Min L <> Max L filter out all the sizes outside of these minimum and maximum
values.
P % min <> P % max define the range, how much power is needed at least and what
is the maximum allowed power
P % 100 the given power is shown here
T room define the room temperature
Supply <> Return water temperatures are shown here. These values are defined for
the system.
Calculate if the Sizing Data values have been changed, update the radiator list with
this button.
Show all products if this is selected, all the sizes (which suits to Sizing Data
criterias) from all radiator types in this project are shown in the list. Otherwise only the
sizes from the active radiator are shown.
All the sizes that suit to Sizing Data criteria are shown in this list. Besides of sizes, the real
power is shown in the list.
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Options
If the direction or some options of the radiator need to be changed before the installation,
take a right-click to open the popup menu or use the variables from the command line.
Select the height level where you want to install the radiator. It is possible to give the
height level to the top and bottom level of the radiator.
Height level can be copied from some other object (Show reference part ).
In the Description field you can give extra information for the radiator. This value can be
used in dimension texts or it can also be selected to MagiCAD Export list.
It is possible to select the status for the radiator. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc. It can be defined / changed afterwards.
In this example the pipes have been drawn upward from the radiator (with z option).
Select the device type(s) which you want to install. Even though both device types are
installed at the same time, they still are separate objects, so they can be moved etc.
separately.
All the water and sewer points, in this project, are shown in these windows. Select the
water and/or sewer point.
Right-click over some product, and the popup menu opens.
Select products to project select a new water point or sewer point to the
project.
Options The Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed
Direction It is recommended to rotate the device to correct direction before
installation. It can, however, be rotated afterwards with AutoCADs rotate function.
When the direction is ok, install the water and sewer point by showing the desired place.
Installing valves
Selecting the valve
Show the place for the valve. Then show the direction for it.
All the other components in this project are shown in this window. Select the component.
Right-click over some product to open the popup menu.
Select products to project select new component to project.
Show the place for the component. Then show the direction for it.
All the devices in this project are shown in this window. Select the valve.
Right-click over some product to open the popup menu.
Select products to project select new component to project.
Select the diameter for the manifold pipe. Size can be changed afterwards from the
Properties dialog if there are no pipe connections in manifold.
Select the amount of the connection pipes and also the distance between pipes. The
amount of the connection pipes can be changed afterwards.
Calculation works even though there are too many empty connections.
It is possible to rotate the connection pipe around the manifold.
Rotate only the active connection pipe is rotated
Rotate all all the connection pipes are rotated.
It is possible to rotate the manifolds main pipe around the manifold.
Options
If the direction or some options of the manifold need to be changed before the installation,
right-click to open the popup menu or use the options from the command line.
Installation
Click the desired place to install the manifold.
If the command does not start from the + grip, turn off AutoCADs dynamic input
If the manifold need to be in different height level, move the desired one with MagiCAD
Move function
. Select the function, take Z option from the PopUp menu (right click),
select the manifold and define the new height level.
3.11. Substation
General
MagiCAD have a support for the substations from manufacturer. Select the substations to
project in Project dialog
(Project -> Pipes -> Parts -> Substation).
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Substation supports connections to many systems - tap water -and heating systems
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Start the installation from Substation Product -button
Substation options
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Systems
Select the systems for the pipes in substation. It is possible to select the system
from the object in a drawing with From part buttons.
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It is also possible to select the status for the ducts. Status can be for example new,
to be removed, existing etc.
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It is possible to select if the height levels are shown as an absolute height levels or
height level from the floor.
This selection can be done in all dialog's where you can set the height level.
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Height level
Select the height level where you want to install the substation. It is possible to give
the height level to the bottom, center or top level of the duct.
MagiCAD then calculates the other values according to the substation size.
It is possible to copy the height level from the existing MagiCAD/AutoCAD object.
Align tops MagiCAD takes the height level from the object and align the top levels
to same height level.
Align Inst.levels MagiCAD takes the installation height level from the object and
align the installation levels to same height level.
Align bottoms MagiCAD takes the bottom level from the object and align the
bottom levels to same height level.
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4.1. Sprinkler system settings
4.2. Installing sprinklers
4.3. Sprinkler pipes
4.4. Connect sprinklers to pipe
4.5. Sprinkler design area
4.6. Calculate sprinkler network
4.7. Sprinkler node numbers
4.8. Sprinkler reports
System definitions
System definitions can be done in Project management -> Pipes -> Sprinklers
-> System .
covers. When installing sprinkler this value appears to Area of coverage field.
Define the pressure at weakest sprinkler. Value must be between range 3009999 mbar.
Feed point pressure can be given during calculations.
It is possible to give the warning limit for high velocity. MagiCAD gives an error message if
the velocity of pipes exceeded the given value.
All the sprinklers, in this project, are shown in this window. Select the sprinkler.
System system of sprinkler
H [mm] - Select the height level where you want to install the sprinkler. If you install
sprinkler to the empty place, this is the sprinklers height level.
Status - It is possible to select status for the sprinkler if needed. Not defined status
means that MagiCAD uses the normal settings.
Up, Sideways, Down its possible to select the direction in some sprinklers.
Calculations:
Area of coverage [m2] Set the area of coverage for the sprinkler. The default area
can be set to the system. These settings can be changed afterwards with the Change
Properties and Part Properties.
Pressure at sprinkler [mbar] the pressure at weakest sprinkler. Default value
comes from the system.
When the sprinkler is connected to the pipe, the direction is automatically selected.
Drawing options
When the sprinkler is installed, all the drawing options are shown in AutoCAD`s
commandline. They can be also used from the popup menu which appears with right click.
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Use the command line options by pressing the capital letter (hotkey) and then Enter.
Connect/noConnect If the connect is selected, sprinkler can be connected to the pipe. Otherwise
sprinkler can be connect to the empty place.
Direction to rotate the device to the desired orientation.
Array to place the sprinklers to cover the desired area.
Options to return to the selection dialog.
Array settings:
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If the command is used first time in this MagiCAD session the Sprinkler Pipe options
dialog is opened automatically. Later it can be opened by taking the Options from the
popup menu (right click).
Note! Pipe series and size, insulation series, status, lock status and branch types can be
added/changed afterwards with Change Properties function.
Draw the pipe from point to point. Bends and T-branches are created automatically when
drawing.
If Smart option is in use, MagiCAD does not use 90 bend, it uses 2x45 bends instead.
If you want to get the pipes shorter, just draw them backward. Or if you want to go back
over the bend/branch take a right click and select Back option from the popup menu.
Finish the drawing with enter or esc button. If you connect the pipe to other points, the
command ends.
Drawing options
When the pipe is drawn, all the drawing options are shown in AutoCADs command line.
They can also be used from the popup menu, which appears with right click.
noConnect if this is selected, then pipes cant be connected to any object. This option
is needed for example in the situations where are many pipes very close each others.
smarT <> direcT you can switch between smart and direct routing. This is the same
option than in the Options dialog.
sprInkler add the sprinkler to the pipe
If you select the + grip from the middle of the pipe, MagiCAD starts the pipe command
and then it is possible to connect to any place. You can also select the sewer point and
then click the + mark and draw.
If the command does not start from the + grip, turn off AutoCADs dynamic input (
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First click the Connect sprinklers to pipe button. Select the sprinklers you want to
connect and then select the pipe you want to connect them. After that Height dialog
opens.
If the Shortest path option is selected, MagiCAD makes the connection by using the
shortest possible way
If the By constant option is selected, MagiCAD draw the pipes so that the distance from
the main pipe is always the value which is defined in Constant height [mm] field.
If the By level option is selected, MagiCAD draw the pipes so that they always go via the
height level which is defined in Height Level field.
Give a name for the design area. It is possible to have several design areas with the same
name in the same drawing or in different drawings in the same project. If there are several
areas with the same name in the same project, these areas are combined as as a single
larger design area, and it is assumed that the sprinklers will release in each area.
Select the system to which the design area belongs. Remember to set the necessary
default settings to the system for calculations (Project -> Pipes -> Sprinklers > Systems)
Select the hazard class to which the design area belongs. NOTE! The same design areas
need to have the same hazard class otherwise a warning is given. Hazard class can be
changed afterwards.
Define the dimensions of the design area (height level of the upper and lower surface).
When you have defined the settings, accept them and draw the area. The area can have
any shape (at least three cornerpoints). Close the area by clicking the right mouse button.
System - List of systems that are available in the project. Select the system whose
sprinkler design areas you want to calculate.
Settings - The pressure drop and equivalent length of the sprinkler connection pipe and
connecting fittings is taken into account in the same way as other pipes. That is, the
equivalent length of the elbow or branch is added to the pipe length, and the pressure
drop is calculated according to the equivalent length. The equivalent length of the fittings
and pipe sections is handled according to the different standards (tables below, next
page)
Ignore short connection branches - If this is active, the pressure drops of the
sprinkler connection pipes and connecting fittings are not taken into account if the length
of the connection pipe is less than 30cm. The equivalent length of the fittings and pipe
section is handled according to the table below (next page).
Show route - If this option is selected, MagiCAD draws the route to the calculated
sprinklers. The route is drawn on the MAGI_GARBAGE layer, and it can be removed with
CEA 4001
Accept the settings, and the Sprinkler calc: Select area dialog opens.
5. Editing functions
All the properties are shown in this window. Information is changed depending how much
information is defined for the object and if the system is calculated or not.
It is possible to change the properties in Part Properties dialog. For example flow, power,
pressure drop etc.
These information can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD export lists.
UserVar value can also be used as a filter in Bill of Materials function. One example, you
can define that only the objects which UserVar1 value = ABC are calculated to bill of
materials.
Properties - Shows the 3D model of the product and also for example the pressure
drop curves and sound data.
Change RI - If object has a running index value, it can be changed from here.
Xref - If you want to check information from some HP&V object which is as xref in a
drawing, select this option. Then click the object whose properties you want to check.
Xref - If you want to check information from some Electrical object which is as xref in a
drawing, select this option. Then click the object whose properties you want to check.
First, show the starting point. Starting point is the T-branch or outlet.
Next, show the duct/pipe which will be copied.
Copy the branch after this. It can be connected to the existing duct/pipe or to the empty
place.
Tip
If you want to copy the branch to some specific distance from the original branch, you can
do it just writing the distance to command line. Start the Branch Copy function, show the
starting point of the branch and then show the duct/pipe which will be copied. After this
show the direction where you want to copy the branches and write the distance to
command line. For example 2000 -> 4000 -> 6000 .
Show the direction where the branches should be copied.
Give the distance and press Enter. Repeat this if more branches are needed.
Branch Erase
If the whole branch should be removed, use the Branch Erase function ( ). Select first
the starting point of the branch and then show the duct/pipe which should be erased. If
you erase heating or water pipe branches, you need to show first the supply/cold water
pipe and after that return/hot water pipe and in water system the circulation water pipe if it
exist.
First show the starting point. Starting point is the T-branch or outlet.
Next show the duct/pipe which will be erased.
The selected branch is erased.
Part Erase
Single objects can be erased with this function. Of course the objects can be erased by
using AutoCADs erase, but in some cases MagiCADs Part Erase is more handy; for
example, the situations where many objects are over each other. Start the Part Erase
function (
). Show the place of the object to be removed.
If there are more than one MagiCAD object in the same place, MagiCAD gives the options
of all possible objects which can be erased.
If you want to change the height level of MagiCAD object, you can use MagiCADs Move
Part function or AutoCADs MOVE function.
Note! If you move the whole network, only the network with 90 degree vertical bends is
moved. So, if there are some other vertical bends, network will be returned back to
original height level.
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, select the duct and then select the side movement by pointing the
Select the property group. All the values which can be changed are shown in this list.
For example, the Duct series:
Extra selections
When you select the objects, you can select them in traditional ways - by clicking the
object or drawing the window. You can also use some extra options. After you have
selected the value which should be changed, there are options in AutoCADs command
line.
Select the extra option by selecting the capital letter and enter. Then make the selection.
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Select the property group. Select the object type you want to replace.
From select the device which you want to replace. Select the product and size.
To select the new product. Select the product and size.
Select data from existing part you can copy the infgormation from the object
in a drawing. If this function is used, then it is not necessary to select the Group and
Objects to Change information.
Select the range for the selection.
Do not change connection pipes this option is active when changing the size of
sprinkler pipes
Drawing all the objects in active drawing will be replaced
Select objects the selected objects will be replaced. Note the extra options in the
command line.
Examples
Extra selections
When you select the objects, you can select them in traditional ways - by clicking the
object or drawing the window. You can also use some extra options. After you have
selected the value which should be changed, there are options in AutoCADs command
line.
Select the extra option by selecting the capital letter and enter. Then make the selection.
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5.8. 3D Rotate
3D Rotate
3D Rotate -function is very usefull for rotating objects and components in place. Start to
rotate component with 3D Rotate button
. Select the component which need to be
rotated and define the new angle by showing the direction with mouse..
Orientation
It is possible to change the orientation of the component (for example the direction of the
valve). After the 3D Rotate function has been started and component is selected, select
the Orientation from the PopUp -menu (right click) or command line. After this, define the
new direction by showing the direction with mouse..
Angle option is handy if the valve need to be rotate to some specific angle.
Tip
Take AutoCAD Ortho off and use Polar Tracking when using 3D Rotate and
Orientation. It helps to rotate the component to correct position.
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With this function you can make height difference changes in crossings. The function is
meant for horizontal ducts/pipes; for tilted pipes a warning is shown and the command is
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Start the fuction from Crossing button
. Select points where the height difference
starts and ends.
Height difference dialog is shown. Select the height level and angle.
Referencing other entity heights is possible with Top of, Center of and Bottom of
buttons.
Tolerance value is automatically added to top/bottom height level value when using
Top/Bottom of buttons.
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After starting the command it is possible to choose the drawing options from the
command line (Using hotkey) or from the menu that opens with right-click:
Right-click menu.
Add Part information of several parts to the same dimension line (this function only
appears when some part is selected).
Midpoints it is possible to give some midpoint for the dimension text (this function
only appears when some part is selected)
Format
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Select the System group whose dimension text you want to edit.
Select the group, and a list of the Available formats updates. Select the style, and all
buttons get enabled (Set active, Manager, New, Edit, Copy and Delete).
You can see a preview of the dimension text format in the right side of the panel.
If you add or edit the dimension text, the following dialog opens:
You can select the reference line for the dimension text. In the Preview window is easy to
check how the dim. text is going to be look a like.
None no reference line at all
First part the reference line will appear only with the first part that is selected.
All parts the reference line will appear with all the parts that are selected for the
dimension text.
Select the Reference line symbol:
Line only Arrow -
Target line -
Dot -
Symbol scale Set the scale factor for the reference line symbol. Scale factor can be
from 0,2 to 4.0. By default it is 1.00
Select the Baseline:
None no base line
Set the dimension text style active with the Set Active button. Only one dim. Style /
system group can be active at the same time.
You can copy styles from other projects. Click the Manager button, which opens the
Project File Manager dialog. Select the source project, then select styles you want to
copy to existing project and finally click the arrow button.
With Copy button you can make a copy of the active style.
It is possible to delete the dimension text styles with Delete button.
NOTE! The height levels of the ducts and pipes are the height levels of their midpoints.
It is possible to add text styles to the drawing by using AutoCAD`s Format/Text style
function.
Show dimension changes If this option is selected, dimension texts are always
placed in connection with the changes in the sizes (reducers, T-pieces, etc.)
Min D defines the minimum size for the duct/pipe that will have the dimension text.
Max D defines the maximum size for the duct/pipe that will have the dimension text.
Min L defines the minimum length for the duct/pipe that will have the dimension text.
UCS direction the dimension text is placed in the UCS direction.
Parallel to object edge line the dimension text is placed in the same direction
as the object, outside the edgeline.
Parallel to object centerline the dimension text is placed in the same
direction as the object, beside the centerline.
Dx defines the x location of the dimension text in relation to the object.
Dy defines the Y location of the dimension text in relation to the object.
Extra selections
When you select the objects, you can select them in traditional ways - by clicking the
object or drawing the window. You can also use some extra options. After you have
selected the value which should be changed, there are options in AutoCADs command
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always located on the side of the duct/pipe.
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Part Type
This information is shown in Bill of materials dialog in Class column.
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Select the system type and system for the object.
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Product information
Define the User code and Product code for the object.
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Extra information
It is also possible to define an extra information for the object. This data can be used
in MagiCAD Export list and dimension texts.
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objects as unique.
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BOM selection
If this is active the object will be calculated in bill of materials
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ID number this ID makes all the connection node unique. The same ID numbers must
not be used twice with the connection nodes of the same system type (ventilation,
heating, water or sewer system) leading to the same direction. For example, you cannot
use the same ID number with two duct ends leading to the upward. Only exception is the
risers then it is recommended to use the same ID numbers in the upper and lower ends
of the vertical ducts/pipes. See the Tip.
MagiCAD automatically suggest the next free number
Description this value can be used in dimension texts and export lists. It is also
shown in Connection Node report list.
Select the direction where the duct/pipe is going. Usually MagiCAD can conclude the right
direction for connection node.
None with this connection node type, you can define the wanted flow and pressure drop.
It can be used for example the situations where there are some existing ductwork in the
building, or if the needed air device is not found from the product database.
This - type connection node must have a counterpart with the same ID number in the
same drawing (and both of these connection nodes must be This-type). The flow rate and
pressure drop data of the duct is transferred between the connection nodes. Use this
connection node type when you don't want the connecting duct/pipe appear in the
drawing.
The Flow Data fields are active with None type of connection node
In this example the connection node is going upward.
Select the system group. They can all be selected at the same time.
You can import the connection nodes from all systems or from one specific system.
Connection nodes will be automatically imported if they are inside of the storey rectangle
(Project -> Storeys -> a and b dimensions ).
If the connection nodes are outside of this area, then activate the Ignore storey
dimensions and then you can define the area from where the connection nodes will be
imported.
Select the drawing from where the connection nodes will be imported.
Add/remove model drawings if the drawing is not shown in the window, it probably
is missing from Model drawings list. Add the drawing to model drawings list with this
function.
When you click OK, connection nodes appear to the drawing and MagiCAD shows the
information in AutoCADs command line.
If the connection node is connected, the destination storey is shown inside of brackets ().
The height level of the connection node is 0, because the bottom level of Storey 2 is 3000
mm and the connection node in Storey 1 is in height level 3000 mm.
Now you can continue drawing duct/pipe from the connection node.
Tips
Use always the same connection node ID number at both ends of the vertical duct/pipe. In
this case the ducts and pipes can connect to each other when you copy storeys or riser
ducts/pipes.
Disconnect Node
Sometimes it is necessary to disconnect the connection nodes. It is necessary, for
example, if the drawing names have been changed the connection nodes are still
connected to the drawings with old name. It would cause errors in calculations. In these
situations, disconnect the connection nodes and then connect them back.
Start the function from Disconnect Node button
.
You can select the drawing which connection node connections you want to disconnect.
Alternatively you can disconnect them from all drawings.
MagiCAD shows the number of disconnected nodes in AutoCADs command line.
You can zoom the selected connection node to the center of the AutoCAD window
Select the duct where the partial insualtion is and after that click the blue circle with cross
inside of it.
6. Viewing functions
Enabler Options:
Change all linetypes... With this function it is possible to change linetypes at
the same time in the whole drawing.
Change all colors - It is possible to change colors of all MagiCAD objects at the
same time in the whole drawing.
Retain settings You can restore the original settings by clicking this button.
Auto Hide:
You can set active the hiding function during saving.
The hiding is carried out in the viewports whose Hide this viewport when saving option is
selected in the Viewport Preferences/Hide options tab.
HPV Objects in Xrefs:
Shows HP&V objects as saved in the model space. This allows plot drawings including
hide information from also Xrefs.
Sometimes the drawing must be reopened, or Xrefs need to be reloaded, to be able to
see the hide information.
Systems:
Select the active systems that can be available in the selection lists of drawing and
calculation functions. The objects appear in the drawing regardless of these selections.
Commandline options
After you have started the command, it is possible to affect the drawing preferences of the
hidden parts with the command options:
The input fields indicate how much MagiCAD reserves spaces between the hiding line
and the unbroken part, and the minimum length for the pipes. You can define the
minimum length only if the presentation mode is Invisible.
NOTE! You can hide all objects in the drawing by selecting the Hide function and writing
ALL in the commandline.
Reset Hide
Reset hide unhides the hidden parts visible in the selected area. It is possible to unhide
several viewport at the same time. First select the Reset hide function, then type A and
press enter.
MagiCAD selection
Select the objects by clicking them or select multiple objects by windowing some area (all
objects inside that area will be selected).
Branch
Select a branch which you want to show. MagiCAD asks for the start node (t-branch,
bend etc.) and the duct/pipe of the branch. All objects includes to that branch are
selected.
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Network
Select one object in a network and all objects connected to selected object will be
selected.
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sYstem
Select one object and all objects included to same system than selected object will
be selected.
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bEtween
Select two points from the network and all objects between the selected points will
be selected.
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With other (than MagiCAD selection) options, it is possible to make the selection also in
xref drawings.
Rectangular
Select the rectangular area.
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Polygonal
Draw the polygonal area and close the area with a right click.
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Existing polyline
It is also possible to draw the area with polyline and use that line for selecting the
area.
Select the option Existing polyline and select the polyline in a drawing (has to be closed
area).
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Clip Xrefs
If this option is active, MagiCAD objects which are in a drawing as an external
reference objects, will be taken account in Show Selected Parts Only selection.
It means that also the xref objects will be hided if they are outside of selected area.
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The color and text style of the reference texts are defined according to the AutoCAD layer
settings.
NOTE! If you want to keep the information in the drawing, move these from the
MAGI_GARBAGE layer to another layer with AutoCAD commands.
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Tolerance
It is possible to set a tolerance for the collisions. With negative tolerance, the parts
are allowed to be inside each other, whereas with positive tolerance space is reserved
around the parts.
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Collision options
If you don`t want to notice a collision between some parts, uncheck the boxes.
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pipe-pipe collisions
You can set the minimum size for the pipes which will be checked. If one of the
colliding pipes is smaller than the limit, the collision is ignored.
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7. Calculations
Flow summation
Start the function from Flow Summation button
Calculate flow - MagiCAD calculate the flows also from the other drawings via
connection nodes.
Use last value if the other drawings are not available from some reason, then this
option can be used.
be able to calculate the whole system, there need to be one open end in the system. Total
values go to that open end.
Calculate flow - MagiCAD calculate the flows also from the other drawings via
connection nodes.
Use last value if the other drawings are not available from some reason, then this
option can be used.
Show the index run - If this option is selected, MagiCAD marks the most difficult
route. The route is marked with the line, which goes to magi_garbage layer.
magi_garbage layer can be cleared with the Clear Garbage Layer function
Show the index run option in Flow Summation and Balancing dialog shows the most
difficult route (marked with green line in the picture above).
Start the Flow Route Examination function and select the object.
MagiCAD gives the report from the selected route from the selected object to the open
end.
File report can be printed out
Edit you can also copy the report to the clipboard and paste it, for example, to Excel.
Show the index run option in Flow Summation and Balancing dialog shows the most
difficult route (marked with green line in the picture above).
Start the Sound Calculation of Flow Route function and select the object.
MagiCAD gives the report from the selected route from the selected object to the open
end.
Results
File report can be printed out
Edit you can also copy the report to the clipboard and paste it, for example, to Excel.
Initial sound level can be defined for the system. If some air handling unit plugin is used,
the sound level comes from the air handing unit.
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Sound from the fan this information is shown, if the initial sound values comes from
the air handling unit or fan.
Sound values are shown for each part and every octave band. Then the results are
calculated logarithmically together.
At the end, MagiCAD reduce the A-weight and 4 decibel room absorption. Then MagiCAD
shows the total sound level.
If there are missing sound values in some octave band, MagiCAD gives the warning. It
still calculates the sound with the information it has. Those octave bands, which have
missing sound values in some products, are not taken into calculation.
MagiCAD shows the sound values. Values goe to magi_garbage layer. The layer can be
cleared with the Clear Garbage Layer function
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Bill of Materials
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Output Header you can define the header for the material list.
Click the Bill of Materials button to create the material list.
MagiCAD Export
See the initial values in Bill of Materials dialog above. Click the MagiCAD Export button
in the dialog to create the export list.
Conf. file - Select the configuration file or create your own. All the created
configurations are saved to this file.
Selected conf. - Select the configuration or create your own. All the created
configurations are saved to the selected configurations file.
Include these Parts/Objects - Select the object types which you want to take to
the export list.
Include these Attributes - Select the attributes which you want to take to the
export list. Move the attribute to the Selected Attributes/Columns list with the green arrow.
Selected Attributes/Columns - All the attributes which are selected to the export
list, are shown in this window.
Include column headers activate this, if you want to add the attribute name as
header.
Arrows up/down change the order of the attributes
Delete attributes delete the selected attributes
Copy to clipboard you can copy the objects to clipboard and paste them, for
example, to Excel.
Save to file saves information to a text file.
Tolerance value
MagiCAD has now a tolerance value in duct/pipe drawing and also in Crossing function
(height level change dialog).
Tolerance value is always added to top/bottom level value when using Top/Bottom of
buttons.
3D Rotate
It is now possible to define an angle to components, when rotating it with 3D rotate
function.
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Angle can be define by writing the angle in degrees to command line or show the angle
with mouse.
Dimension texts
It is possible to add dimension texts for the AutoCAD objects which has been defined to
MagiCAD objects with Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects function
It means that the orientation is now same no matter if the drawing is opened with or
without MagiCAD.
Sprinklers
Connection node type This is now supported in sprinkler pipes.
Collision Control
It is now possible to select an option for avoiding the collision control in cases when there
is a provision for void in structure.
Update Drawing Data function update now also the owner information of provision for
voids.
Bill of material function is now able to count the provision for voids.
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Free Text
It is now possible to create a default text for Free Text. This text can be selected in Free
Text -dialog. Define the default texts in Project --> Texts for free text
Scramble connection
It is now possible to connect the duct to fitting (without reduction) by using the scramble
connection function. It is also possible to start to draw duct from the fitting.
There are also axtra options when the option scRamble connection is active.
IFC Export
Option Select objects added to IFC export -dialog.
Side Movement
MagiCAD have now a new kind of side movement function. Start the function
the duct and then select the side movement by pointing the circle.
, select
Partial Insulation
It is now possible to define the partial insulation to ducts - without any joint parts.
Installing the partial insulation
Install the partial insulation with Change Properties -function. Select the function and the
insulation material, then show to points from the duct and the insulation is installed
between those points.
HyperLink
It is now possible to define the hyperlink to products
Substation
MagiCAD have now support for the substations from manufacturer. There is a new group
in Project -dialog (Project -> Pipes -> Parts -> Substation ).
Start the installation from Substation Product -button
Select the dimensions with "<- from Dwg" button. Select the duct/pipe and define the
Other changes
Possibility to define Object ID in Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects dialog (manual
value).
Possibility to select Storey information to Object ID format.
MagiCAD Export function did not show the Room information from the AutoCAD objects
which has MagiCAD information (defined with Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects
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New riser -and reduction symbols for pipes (Viewport Preferences ).
Change Properties now remember the last used value when changing the duct/pipe
series.
There are now 15 product variables in devices.
Product selection now supports Aligned Integrated Reductions.
Production model now supports male-female bends.
It is now possible to draw rectangular bends also with non-standard angles
It is now possible to select the "Status from constructor" value (in provision for voids) to
MagiCAD Export list.
If the real fittings are used, MagiCAD uses the real dimension immediately when drawing
the duct (if "Automatically select products (while drawing)" option is active) .
New function which turns the bevelled T-branches and outlets to correct direction - even
thougt there are many open ends in network. Start the function from Equalize Branch
Directions -button
and show the starting point of ductwork.
Flanges are now also shown with generic rectangular ducts.
Resolved issues
Extra length value in duct series changed its place to wrong duct size field in some
situations. Sometimes the value was also changed to 0.
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Crossing function did not accept the height difference values, which was possible to use
when drawing the crossing manually. MagiCAD gave the message Not enough space for
all parts.
Target lines were missing if in a section more than one object was selected the to same
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text.
The size of the Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects dialog was changed if the dialog
was moved.
If the presentation of pipe was 1D, vertical bends were shown with strange graphic in
shaded 3D view.
Valve which 3D model was shorter than 2D symbol had empty space between valve and
pipe connection in shaded 3D view.
If the between option was used in Find and Replace, MagiCAD crashed.
Hide function did not hide the rectangular duct fittings properly, if the duct had an
insulation.
MagiCAD did not choose the correct pipe size when the pipe was drawn from pump. It
was always draw the same pipe size (smallest).
Insert / Edit substation unit did not work if the Use primary connection option was active
but main system was not selected.
If the LIN file is missing from project files, MagiCAD gave error message in two situations:
"Version conflict with McHpv_18x64.arx" error appears when using IFC export.
"The drawing is not connected to a project, or the project is invalid" error appears when
using Running index.
In some cases, MagiCAD selected a real ductwork fittings even thought the "Automatically
Drawings which were added to model drawing list during MagiCAD session were not
shown in IFC export list. They were shown after restarting MagiCAD.
It is now possible to add dimension texts to angled radiator valve.