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1. Project

More information: 1. Project


1.1. Creating the project
1.2. Creating systems in MagiCAD
1.3. Selecting products to the project
1.4. How to define insulation series
1.5. How to create duct and pipe series
1.6. Flange series
1.7. Sizing methods
1.8. Heat transfer media
1.9. Absorption material (inner insulation)
1.10. Update Drawing Data
1.11. Merge

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1.1. Creating the project


After you have made initial procedures, you can create the MagiCAD project. Initial
procedures have been explained in other document. C:\Project1 directory is used in
this example.
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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!

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Location of the project files
Storey list, active storey, storey origin

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Location of the project files


Project files (*.epj, *.qpd, *.lin) and MagiCAD drawings can be added to the same folder or
you can devide them different ways. Here is one example:
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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.

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Storey list, active storey, storey origin


After you have created the project, Project Management dialog is opened. Now you still
need to tell which storey the active drawing is. First you need to create the Storeys list.
There you define all the storeys in the building and how the storeys are located relatively
to each others.

Select the group that you want to edit.


With the Install storey origin function you can install the MagiCAD origin point. MagiCAD
needs its own origin, so that it knows how the storeys are located relatively each others.
With the Active storey function you can select the active storey for the active building.
Edit the existing information or add/copy new products and information by right-clicking in
the right window pane. After right-click you can choose the operation from the popup
menu.

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Storeys

Select the storey from the list and choose an option from for the pop-up menu.

Import - import the storey list from MagiCAD Room project.


If you edit the storey, the following dialog opens:

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.

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Active storey
After the storey list is ready, you still need to tell which storey the active drawing is. Storey list can be
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Install storey origin


MagiCAD needs its own origin point to be able to understand the location of all the
storeys. Because of this, all the ducts and pipes are in right place when they are taken
from storey
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Give the coordinates if you already know them.


Show the origin point for MagiCAD. Start the function, show the origin point and then the
direction of x-axis.
Quite often the origin point is good to install to the lower left corner of the building. Good
point is also crossing point of module lines. Sometimes it is needed to draw some helping
line from some constant point of the building for example from the corner of the
elevator.
When installing the origin point, it is good to zoom the corner point closer (zoom
window). Use also AutoCADs Snap Intersectionfunction (you can find it for example
by pushing Ctrl-button down and taking the right click.
Select the corner point and show the direction of the x-axis after this. Use AutoCADs
ORTHO (F8) value on to be sure that the direction of x-axis is straight.

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.

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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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1.2. Creating systems in MagiCAD


Every MagiCAD object belongs to some system. There can be hundreds of systems in
same project, if needed.
All the systems are located in the Project Management dialog.

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.

More information: 1.2. Creating systems in MagiCAD


Ventilation systems
Heating, cooling and special systems
Water systems
Sprinkler systems
Sewer systems

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Ventilation systems
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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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Heating, cooling and special 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 ->
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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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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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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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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Welded pipes start from size pipe connections are welded starting
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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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1.3. Selecting products to the project


Settings
Devices and components, which are needed in the drawings, need to be select to the
project. After some device/component has selected to the project, it is immediately in use
in all the drawings which are connected to the same project.
All the devices and components are located under Part list (Project ->
Ducts/Pipes/Sewers -> Parts ).

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.

If you edit the product, the following dialog opens:

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UserCode This is an identification code for device. It is shown in device lists and bill of
material list. It can also be used in dimension texts.
Product variables Product variable 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 device
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
Note! All these values values can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD Export list.

Select products to project


Choose the Select products to project option from the popup menu.

First, select the manufacturer whose products you want to use.


You can search products with its product code or description.
When the search function is used first time (or after updating the databases) it takes
some time because MagiCAD creates an index file. Next time the search function is very
fast.
You can choose the product databases from the Progmans internet server (Internet
databases ) or from your own directory (Local databases ). If you use databases from your
own computer/own server, you can define the folder from Select product database path.
You can download the latest databases from Progman's website.
Internet databases option requires an internet connection.
Choose the rendered presentation or the wireframe presentation with dimension.
Rendered picture can be rotated and moved with the left and the scroll button of your
mouse.
The Properties function shows more information about the selected product.

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1.4. How to define insulation series


Settings
It is possible to create new insulation series or copy them from other MagiCAD projects.
Insulation series are located in Project dialog under each system group (Project ->
Ducts/Pipes/Sewers -> Insulation Series)

Insulation series for ducts

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ID makes all insulation series unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


UserCode identification for the series.
Description - description for the series. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems.
National code possible standard code can be set to this field.
Material the material code of the insulation series
Note! All these values values can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD Export list.
Type this linetype is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project -> Ducts ->
Layers -> Insulation ) is set to By object .
Color - this color value is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project -> Ducts
-> Layers -> Insulation ) is set to By object .
Line weight - this color value is used, if the setting in MagiCAD Layers (Project ->
Ducts -> Layers -> Insulation ) is set to By object .
Define the thickness for insulation. If all the sizes have the same insulation thickness,
mark the Dmax value to 999.
Circular ducts in this example insulation thickness 50mm is used up to 125 ducts.
Then from 126-200 ducts the thickness is 60mm, etc.
Rectangular ducts Rules are the same than with circular ducts. Set the maximum
width to the Bmax and maximum height to Hmax .

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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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1.5. How to create duct and pipe series


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Duct series

Manager - Select duct series from some other MagiCAD project.

ID makes all duct series unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


k this is the roughness factor of the duct
Flexible duct select this one if the duct are flexible.
Name name for duct series
UserCode identification for the series
National code the possible standard code can be set to this field.
Material material code for the series
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
Note! All these values can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD Export list.
Define the duct sizes for this series. Add the new size with right-click and Add button, and
edit the existing size with double-click.
Sizes in rectangular ducts is in order width x height. For example 600x300.
Bend R/D defines the ratio of the bend radius and the duct diameter.
Fit-on length minimum length for ducts. It means that if the value is for example 40
mm then 2 bends after each others need at least 2x40 mm duct between them. And if you
move the duct component as close to bend as possible, it goes 2x40 mm distance from
the bend.
Extra length - this length is needed to get the female connection product between 2
fittings (for example Lindab MF).
Right-click on the window to add more products in the product list. More information about
this can be found in the documentation of the production model.

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Pipe series

Manager - Select pipe series from some other MagiCAD project.

ID makes all pipe series unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


k this is the roughness factor of the pipe. There are separate values for heating and
water pipes.
Hazen-Williams factor this value is needed in sprinkler calculations.
Name name for the pipe series
UserCode identification for the series
National code the possible standard code can be set to this field.
Material material code for the series
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
Note! All these values can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD Export list.
Define the pipe sizes for this series. Add the new size with right-click and Add button, and
edit the existing size with double-click.

Size pipe size


d-in inner diameter of the pipe
d-out outer diameter of the pipe
Valve size choose which size of valve is installed to this pipe size
Bend R/D defines the ratio of the bend radius and the pipe diameter.
Fit-on length minimum length for pipes. It means that if the value is for example 5
mm then 2 bends after each others need at least 2x5 mm pipe between them. And if you
move the pipe component as close to bend as possible, it goes 2x5 mm distance from the
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User field 1 of series extra information for the pipe series. This information is
shown in the pipes installation dialog.
Note: When sizing, MagiCAD goes through this list and selects the first size which
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Sewer series

Manager - Select sewer series from some other MagiCAD project.

ID makes sewer pipe series unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


Name name for the sewer series
UserCode identification for the series
National code the possible standard code can be set to this field.
Material material code for the series
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
Note! All these values can be used in dimension texts and MagiCAD Export list.
Define the sewer sizes for this series. Add the new size with right-click and Add button,
and edit the existing size with double-click.

Size pipe size

d-in inner diameter of the pipe


d-out outer diameter of the pipe
Valve size choose which size of valve is installed to this pipe size
Bend R/D defines the ratio of the bend radius and the pipe diameter.
Fit-on length minimum length for pipes. It means that if the value is for example 5
mm then 2 bends after each others need at least 2x5 mm pipe between them. And if you
move the pipe component as close to bend as possible, it goes 2x5 mm distance from the
bend.
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Duct and pipe 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 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.

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1.6. Flange series


Settings
It is possible to create new flange series in Project dialog (Project -> Ducts ->
Flange Series)

Right-click the mouse and select Insert from the pop-up menu to create a flange series.

ID makes all flange series unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


Description - description for the series. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems.
Define the width and height for flanges. If all the sizes have the same flange size, mark
the max values to 9999.
Circular ducts in this example circular ducts does not have flanges
Rectangular ducts Set the maximum width to the Bmax and maximum height to
Hmax and define the width and height of flanges to each size rule.

How to use flange series


Flange series can be selected as a default series for the duct series and it can be
selected or changed in duct drawing options.

Default value for duct series


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Select the default Flange series.


Only selected flange type allowed if this is active, it is not possible to change
the flange series in duct drawing options and the selected flange series is always used.

Selecting the flange series in duct drawing options

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.

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1.7. Sizing methods


Settings
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When you start to create -or edit sizing methods, you need to select the sizing method.
Sizing methods are located in Project dialog under each system group (Project ->
Ducts/Pipes -> Sizing methods ).

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Sizing methods for ventilation

ID makes all sizing methods unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


Description - description for the sizing method.
Define the sizing methods. Add the new criteria with Ins button and edit the existing
criteria with double-click.
Dekv-max defines the maximum diameter that v-max and dp-max are used with
v-max [m/s] maximum velocity. When the velocity is reached, MagiCAD takes the
next size.
dp-max [Pa/m] maximum friction loss. When the pressure is reached, MagiCAD
takes the next size.
In this example the ducts are sized according to velocity thats why the dp-max is set so
high that it is never exceeded.
With this sizing method the sizing goes through all the duct sizes and change the size if
the velocity exceeds the 4 m/s. This is used until 160 duct size is reached. After that
MagiCAD allows 5 m/s to the duct size 315. And so on.
Note! The values have to be in right order in the list. It is also allowed to use both velocity
and friction loss in same method.

Sizing methods for heating, cooling and special systems

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ID makes all sizing methods unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


Description - description for the sizing method.
Define the sizing methods. Add the new criteria with Ins button and edit the existing
criteria with double-click.
Dekv-max defines the maximum diameter that v-max and dp-max are used with
v-max [m/s] maximum velocity. When the velocity is reached, MagiCAD takes the
next size.
dp-max [Pa/m] maximum friction loss. When the pressure is reached, MagiCAD
takes the next size.
In this example the pipes are sized according to friction loss thats why the v-max is set
so high that it is never exceeded.
With this sizing method the sizing goes through all the pipe sizes and changes the size if
the friction loss exceeds the 50 Pa/m. This is used for all sizes.
Note! The values have to be in right order in the list. It is also allowed to use both velocity
and friction loss in same method.

Sizing methods for water systems

ID makes all sizing methods unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


Description - description for the sizing method.
Define the sizing methods. Add the new criteria with Ins button and edit the existing
criteria with double-click.
Dekv-max defines the maximum diameter that v-max and dp-max are used with
v-max [m/s] maximum velocity. When the velocity is reached, MagiCAD takes the
next size.
dp-max [Pa/m] maximum friction loss. When the pressure is reached, MagiCAD
takes the next size.
In this example the pipes are sized according to velocity thats why the dp-max is set so
high that it is never exceeded.
With this sizing method the sizing goes through all the pipe sizes and changes the size if
the velocity exceeds the 2 m/s. This is used for all pipe sizes.
Note! The values have to be in right order in the list. It is also allowed to use both velocity
and friction loss in same method. You can select different methods separately for cold, hot
and circulation water pipes.

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1.8. Heat transfer media


Liquid type is needed for the calculations of heating and cooling systems.

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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).

ID makes all liquids unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


Description - description for the liquid
Density [kg/m3] density of the liquid
Heat capacity [J/kgK] heat capacity of the liquid
Viscosity [m2/sE-7] viscosity of the liquid
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1.9. Absorption material (inner insulation)


It is possible to define an absorption material series in project management. Absorption
material is the insulation which is inside of the duct.
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Settings
It is possible to create new absorption material in the Project dialog (Project -> Ducts
-> Absorption material series)

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ID makes all insulation series unique. It is not possible to change it afterwards.


UserCode identification for the series.
Description - description for the series. This is shown in the lists where you select the
systems.
Thickness Define the thickness for insulation.

Installation
Absorption material is added to ducts by using the Change Properties functions.

Calculation with absorption material


Pressure drop and sound calculation take absorption material into consideration.
Calculations which calculate the velocity (e.g. flow summation) take the absorption
material into consideration
Duct sizing checks the velocity and roughness caused by the absorption material

Pressure drop calculation takes the absorption material into consideration


Pressure drop calculation of outlets calculates the branches by using the speed
according to the inner diameter with an absorption material. The frictional resistance
between the outlets also takes the absorption material into account.
Sound calculation takes the smaller surface area and higher speed into account (ducts
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and fittings).
The attenuation of ducts is calculated according to SMACNA definitions.
The attenuation of ducts is calculated according to SMACNA definitions. Note!
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The attenuation calculation of distribution box has been changed according to SMACNA
definitions. However, SMACNA definitions cover only a chamber with one inlet and one
outlet at the opposite side. Therefore MagiCAD uses its own formula for calculating the
sound attenuation of separated ducts.In addition, SMACNA does not include a formula
for the low octave bands of a chamber without attenuation (the basic formula has a
boundary frequency, under which the formula is not valid), so in this case the low
octave bands will only have the distribution attenuation.

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1.10. Update Drawing Data


With this function (

) you can update the information from project to drawing. This is

needed if information is changed in the Project dialog.


Almost every type of information can be changed and they can be updated to drawings for example, symbols, product information, layer names, colors etc.

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1.11. Merge
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Group selection
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Source project
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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2. Ventilation
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2.1. Drawing the ducts
2.2. Installing air devices
2.3. Installing duct components
2.4. Installing flow arrows
2.5. Distribution box
2.6. Production model
2.7. AHU

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2.1. Drawing the ducts


General
Start to draw duct with Duct button . If the command is used first time in this MagiCAD
session the Design options dialog is opened automatically. Later it can be opened by
taking the Options from the PopUp menu (right click).

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.

More options will be available after drawing a piece of duct.

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.

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Design Options
Drawing the duct
Tips and Tricks

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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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Routing
SelectVERSION
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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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Bend -and reduction types


Select the bend -and reduction type for circular and rectangular ducts.

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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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Automatically select products (while drawing)


If Automatically select products (while drawing) is selected, MagiCAD
automatically select real products if possible (real product has to be selected to duct
series). If the box is unselected, MagiCAD uses generic products.
If Show warning if product not found is selected, MagiCAD gives a warning message
(in command line) if suitable product is not found.

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Automatical flexible duct selection


Select the settings for automatic flexible duct connection.
If this setting is active, MagiCAD will convert the connection duct automatically to flexible
duct according to the settings.
Note! Connection duct can be changed afterwards with Change Properties.

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Drawing the duct


After the settings are ok, start to draw the duct. You can connect to the existing duct or air
device and then continue to draw duct. Alternatively you can start to draw duct from the
empty place.
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In this situation click the place where you want to draw the duct. Dialog opens. After the
suitable system and height level are selected, start to draw duct.

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More information: Drawing the duct


System and Height level selection
Drawing
Drawing options
Height level change (Z)
Scramble connection

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System and Height level selection

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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Show reference part


It is 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. This
value 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 duct goes to the same
height level with the selected object
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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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Right click PopUp -manu


When the duct 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.

Read more

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Drawing options
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noConnect / Connect if found


if noConnect is active, the duct cant be connected to any object. This option is
needed for example in the situations where are many ducts very close each others.
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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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forK
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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coMponent
Add the component to the duct
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cLeaning cover
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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Height level change (Z)

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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Top-, center -and bottom of


It is 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. This value
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 duct goes to the same height level
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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
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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.

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Options

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cancel scRamble
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.
See the example drawing under outLet description.
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outLet
Conenct the duct to fitting with outlet connection.

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reDuction
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1 -sided rEduction
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Options
Select the options for outlet -and reduction scramble connections.

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Tips and Tricks


Starting to draw duct
When you continue to draw the duct, you can do it in two ways: you can select the
command and connect to the duct (or device) or you can first select the duct or device
and then start the drawing from the + grip.

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

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2.2. Installing air devices


Selecting the air device
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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.

Air device properties, selecting new devices

Right-click on a product. The popup menu opens.


Properties - Check the properties of the selected device.

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Select products to project - select new products to the project.

Installing the air device


After the right device is selected and the settings are ok, install the air device. It can be
installed to the end of the duct, empty place or also to the edge of the duct.

Options and installing air device to the duct

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

Installing air device to the empty place

If the air device is installed to the empty place, the device selection dialog opens.
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Select the system for the device


It is possible to select the status for the air device. Status can be, for example, new, to be
removed, existing, etc. It can also be defined/changed afterwards.
It is also possible to copy the height level from the existing MagiCAD/AutoCAD object.
Align tops MagiCAD copies the height level (top level) from the selected object
Align connections MagiCAD takes the connection height level from the selected
object.
Align inst.levels MagiCAD takes the height level from the selected objects inst.
level. Or if the height level is taken for example from the duct, then the connection height
level is used.
Align bottoms MagiCAD copies the height level (bottom level) from the selected
object.
Select the height level where you want to install the air device.
It is possible to give the height level to the top and bottom level of the device (bottom level
is the bottom of the diffuser).
It is also possible to give the height level of the installation point and the height level of the
device (=bottom height level the height of the diffuser).

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2.3. Installing duct components


It is possible to install different kind of components to the ducts. Start the installation from
some of the following buttons.
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Fire damper
Flow damper
Silencer
Other component
Cleaning cover

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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

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Select products to project - Select new fire dampers to the project.

Installing the fire damper


When the duct component is installed, it is not needed/possible to select the size.
MagiCAD automatically takes the same connection size than the duct size is.
Select the component and then show the place from the duct where you want to install it.

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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

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Select products to project - Select new flow dampers to the project.

Installing the flow damper


When the duct component is installed, it is not needed/possible to select the size.
MagiCAD automatically takes the same connection size than the duct size is.
Select the component and then show the place from the duct where you want to install it.

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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

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Select products to project - Select new silencers to the project.

Installing the silencer


When the duct component is installed, it is not needed/possible to select the size.
MagiCAD automatically takes the same connection size than the duct size is.
Select the component and then show the place from the duct where you want to install it.

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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

Select products to project - Select new components to the project.

Installing the other component


When the duct component is installed, it is not needed/possible to select the size.
MagiCAD automatically takes the same connection size than the duct size is.
Select the component and then show the place from the duct where you want to install it.

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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.

Installing the cleaning cover


When the cleaning cover is installed, it is not needed/possible to select the size. MagiCAD
automatically takes the same connection size than the duct size is.
Select the cleaning cover and then show the place from the duct where you want to install
it.

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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2.4. Installing flow arrows


It is possible to add the flow arrows for air devices or to the empty place. MagiCAD
automatically recognizes the system type of ait device and it can take the correct arrow for
that.
Start the flow arrow installation with Flow Arrow button (
). Extra options can be
selected from the popup menu (right-click).

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

Flow arrow options


Select Options from the popup menu. The Arrow Options dialog opens.

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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.

Installing the flow arrow


Once the settings are defined you can install the arrow. Install the arrow by clicking the air
device.

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2.5. Distribution box


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Start the function from Distribution Box button (

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Give the dimensions for the distribution box.

Installing the distribution box


Distribution box can be installed to the empty place or it can be connected to the duct.
After the sizes are defined, install the distribution box. Extra options can be selected from
the popup menu (right-click).

Connect connect the distribution box to the duct


Direction rotate the distribution box to the right position before installation to the
empty place

Installation to empty place


Rotate the distribution box to the right position. Then show the installation place. The New
Part dialog opens.

Select the system for the box.


It is possible to select the status for the box. Status can be, for example new, to be
removed, existing etc. It can be defined / changed afterwards.
Select the height level where you want to install the box. 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 distribution box size
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. This value
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 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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Installation to the duct


Select Connect from the popup menu. Then select the point from the duct, where the box
is installed.

Unnecessary part from the duct can be erased. Different kind of ducts can be continued
from the distribution box.

Editing the distribution box


It is possible to change the dimensions of distribution box afterwards. It can be done in

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.

) or by double-clicking the distribution

2) Select the distribution box and then grab from the grip point (
by stretching the box.
Height can be changed in 3D view.

) and give the new size

Examples of using the distribution box

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2.6. Production model


In MagiCAD 2009.11 and earlier MagiCAD always used generic products. Now the user
can select whether MagiCAD uses real products instead of generic ones.
Real products have the exact dimensions from the manufacturer.

More information: 2.6. Production model


Selecting real products to the project
Selecting products to duct series
Using the new products
Network analyzer
Editing the fittings
Rectangular ducts and flanges
Female connection
Install Any Product

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Selecting real products to the project


MagiCAD Project Management now includes a new selection for real product fittings
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Properties ... Shows the information of the product


Edit Editing the product information
Delete Delete the selected product from the project
Select products to project - Select new fittings from manufacturer`s databases
Select non-geometry products to project Select generic products, whose
dimensions do not come from manufacturer. These parts were used in older MagiCAD
versions.
When you select the Edit option, the following dialog opens:

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 .

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Selecting products to duct series


Now when the wanted products have been selected for the project, they need to be added
to duct series before use. They can be added to selected duct series or maybe better way
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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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Using the new products


Products are ready to use after they have been selected to duct series. New products can
be selected with two different ways, automatically while drawing or afterwards with
Change generic
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Selecting a product while drawing


To select product while drawing can be selected from the Design Options dialog. Design
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Select the duct series which includes the new products..


The way to get MagiCAD uses the real product is this new product selection. Select
Automatically select products (while drawing) if you want to use real products. If it is not
selected, MagiCAD uses generic object (as previous versions).
If Show warning if product not found is selected, MAgiCAD gives a warning message if
suitable product cannot be found.
Draw ducts like before, and MagiCAD uses the real products (if suitable products are
found).

Selecting products afterwards


Products can be selected to ductwork also afterwards with Change generic objects to
products function (
) which opens the Product Selection dialog.

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.

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Changing real products back to generic


If real products need to be change back to generic products, Change products to
generic objects function (
) should be used. It works exactly the same way as Change
generic objects to products function.

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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
and ShowVERSION
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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.

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Editing the fittings


It is possible to edit the rectangular fittings afterwards. Select the fitting with Part
Properties or by double-clicking it.

Select the Size... -function from the dialog.

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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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Rectangular ducts and flanges


MagiCAD automatically creates the flanges between duct and fittings when using real
rectangular products. Flanges have a fixed size (thickness 20mm and height 20mm).

Flanges can be turned on/off from Viewport Preferences .

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 ).

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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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Install Any Product


Install Any Product function (

) can be used for installing special products. These kind

of products are Y-branches, S-bends and bends with cleaning branch.

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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:

Properties shows the information


Edit for editing the product information.
Delete the selected product.
Select products to project - select new products from databases
Select the duct series and size which you want to install.
Note! the sizing does not change the size of special fittings. It the size of the duct(s) is
changed, the size of the special fitting need to be changed manually with Part Properties.
Install the fitting to the empty place, or connect it to the end of the duct or to the bend
(bend with cleaning cover branch must be installed to the bend).

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

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Sound calculation is calculated as there would be 1 bends.
Sound attenuation is calculated as there would be 2 bends.
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Sound calculation works in the same way than in any other branch.
Sound attenuation only checks the distribution attenuation.
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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).

Installing the Fan


Start the installation from Fan button
All the fans in a project are shown in a list.
Right click opens the PopUp -menu.
Properties - check the information of substation
Select products to project - select new fans to project

Select the Fan and install it to drawing.

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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.
[Top]

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.
[Top]

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.

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3. Piping

More information: 3. Piping


3.1. Heating, cooling and special system pipes
3.2. Water pipes
3.3. Sewer pipes
3.4. Installing and connecting radiators
3.5. Radiator for hot water systems
3.6. Installing tap water and sewer points
3.7. Installing pipe components
3.8. Installing other sewer components
3.9. Installing other pipe device
3.10. Installing manifold
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3.1. Heating, cooling and special system pipes


Pipe options
Start to draw pipes with Pipe button(s). It is possible to draw supply pipe, return pipe or
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If the command is used first time in this MagiCAD session the Pipe options dialog is
opened automatically. Later it can be opened by taking the Options from the popup menu
(right click).

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Series select the pipe series


Size select the pipe 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 pipe sizes. If the size is locked then MagiCADs
sizing does not change the pipe size.
Insulation Select the insulation series if needed.
Select the pipe positioning from the cursor (supply) pipe.
Distance define the distance between the pipes
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.

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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Note! Pipe series and size, insulation series, status, lock status and branch types can be
added/changed afterwards with Change Properties function.

Drawing the pipe(s)


After the settings are ok, start to draw the pipes. You can connect to the existing pipes,
radiator, cooling beam etc. and then continue to draw pipes. Or you can start to draw
pipes from the empty place. In this situation click the place where you want to draw the
pipes. The Heat pipe positions dialog opens.

Select the system for the pipes.


Select the height level where you want to draw pipes. It is possible to give the height level
to the bottom, center or top level of the pipe. MagiCAD then calculates the other values
according to pipe size.
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. This value

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.

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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

option than in the Options dialog.


coMponent add the component to the pipe

Height difference changes


Height difference changes are always made with the Z option.

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.

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Tips and tricks


When you continue to draw the pipe, you can do it in two ways: you can select the
command and then connect to the pipe or device or you can first select the pipe or device
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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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3.2. Water pipes


Pipe options
Start to draw pipes with Pipe button(s). It is possible to draw cold, hot or circulation pipes
or all of them at the same time (
).
If the command is used first time in this MagiCAD session the Pipe options dialog is
opened automatically. Later it can be opened by taking the Options from the popup menu
(right click).

Series select the pipe series


Size select the pipe 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 pipe sizes. If the size is locked then MagiCADs
sizing does not change the pipe size.
Insulation Select the insulation series if needed.
Select the pipe positioning from the cursor (supply) pipe. Cold water pipe is always cursor
pipe. Or if only hot and circulation is drawn, then hot water pipe is the cursor pipe.
Distance define the distance between the pipes

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.

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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 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 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.

Drawing the pipe(s)


After the settings are ok, start to draw the pipes. You can connect to the existing pipes,
radiator, cooling beam etc. and then continue to draw pipes. Or you can start to draw
pipes from the empty place. In this situation click the place where you want to draw the
pipes. The Water pipe positions dialog opens.

Select the system for the pipes.


Select the height level where you want to draw pipes. It is possible to give the height level
to the bottom, center or top level of the pipe. MagiCAD then calculates the other values
according to pipe size.
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. This value

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

option than in the Options dialog.


coMponent add the component to the pipe

Height difference changes


Height difference changes are always made with the Z option.

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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.

Extra options in 1-pipe drawing


There are extra options if only cold or hot water pipe is drawn.

Hot water joint


Hot water joint is meant to use in the situations where the cold water is warmed up (heat
exchanger). Draw cold pipe and select hotwaterJoint from the popup menu.

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).

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Define the power for the circulation water. The flow is calculated according to the power.

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.

Tips and tricks


When you continue to draw the pipe, you can do it in two ways: you can select the
command and then connect to the pipe or device or you can first select the pipe or device
and then start the drawing from the + grip.

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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3.3. Sewer pipes


Pipe options
Start to draw pipes with Sewage Pipe button(
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If the command is used first time in this MagiCAD session the Sewage Pipe options
dialog is opened automatically. Later it can be opened by taking the Options from the
popup menu (right click).

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Series select the pipe series


Size select the pipe size. If drawing is started from the sewer point, MagiCAD inherits
the size from the sever point.
Locked it is also possible to lock the pipe sizes. If the size is locked then MagiCADs
sizing does not change the pipe size.
Insulation Select the insulation series if needed.
User field1 of series Extra information, which can be defined for the pipe series.
It is also possible to select the status for the pipes. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc.
Select the routing method:
Smart MagiCAD always use standard parts (for example bends)
Direct it is possible to draw with non-standard parts
Select the drawing options:
Upward <> Downward Select the direction for the pipe.
Fall [per mill] Define the fall to the pipe. If the fall is not needed, you can give
value 0.

Note! Pipe series and size, insulation series, status, lock status and branch types can be
added/changed afterwards with Change Properties function.

Drawing the pipe(s)


After the settings are ok, start to draw the pipes. You can connect to the existing pipes or
sewer point. and then continue to draw pipes. Alternatively you can start to draw pipes
from the empty place. In this situation click the place where you want to draw the pipes.
The Sewage pipe positions dialog opens.

Select the system for the pipe.


Select the height level where you want to draw the pipe. It is possible to give the height
level to the bottom, center or top level of the pipe. MagiCAD then calculates the other
values according to pipe size.
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. This value
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.
With the From Part button you can copy the information from the selected object. Pipe
series, size, system and the height level will be copied.
After the suitable system and height level are selected, start to draw pipe.

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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 the sewer point, 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.
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

Height difference changes


Height difference changes are always made with the Z option.

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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.

Tips and tricks


When you continue to draw the pipe, you can do it in two ways: you can select the
command and then connect to the pipe or device or you can first select the pipe or device
and then start the drawing from the + grip.

Start the command and connect to the pipe or sewer point and draw.

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. 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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3.4. Installing and connecting radiators

More information: 3.4. Installing and connecting radiators


Radiator options
Size selection, selecting new radiators to the project
Installing the radiator

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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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Select the system for the radiator


All the radiators, in this project, are shown in this window. Select the radiator.
Select the size or use the radiator selection tool.
Rotate rotates the radiator to wanted position.
P[W] give the needed power. Value can be changed afterwards.
Select Size after the power is defined, the radiator size can be selected with this
tool.
Select the radiator valve for the radiator. All the radiator valves in this project are shown in
the list.

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.

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Size selection, selecting new radiators to the


project
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Right-click over some product. The popup menu opens.


Select products to project - select new radiators to project.

Select Size select the size according to the given power.

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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.

Formula for the power calculation in the radiator size


selection

- value from manufacturer, measured in laboratory


- the height of the radiator
- value from manufacturer, measured in laboratory
- the temperature of water in supply pipe. Defined for heating system in MagiCAD
- the temperature of water in return pipe. Defined for heating system in MagiCAD
- the temperature in the room, where radiator is installed. It is given in the radiator
selection dialog in MagiCAD.

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Installing the radiator


After the right radiator is selected and the settings are ok, install the radiator.

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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.

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Direction It is recommended to rotate the radiator to correct direction before


installation. It can, however, be rotated afterwards with AutoCADs rotate function.
Options The Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed.

Installing the radiator


Install the radiator by clicking the desired place. The Device Height Position dialog
opens.

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.

Pipe connects to the radiator


After the radiators are installed to the drawing, pipe connections can be made. There are
different ways to make the connections.

Starting to draw pipes from the radiator

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Connecting pipes to the radiator


Situation 1: Pipes are connected directly from the main pipes to the radiator
(Connect - Connect).
Start 2-pipe drawing. Connect to the pipes and then connect to the radiator.

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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In this example the bottom level of the radiators is 120 mm. Thus, a good value for the
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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,
connect to the last radiator.

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Radiator options
Size selection, selecting new radiators to the project

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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).

Select the system for the radiator


All the radiators, in this project, are shown in this window. Select the radiator.
Select the size or use the radiator selection tool.
Rotate rotates the radiator to wanted position.
P[W] give the needed power. Value can be changed afterwards.
Select Size after the power is defined, the radiator size can be selected with this
tool.
Select the radiator valve for the radiator. All the radiator valves in this project are shown in
the list.
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.

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Size selection, selecting new radiators to the


project

Right-click over some product. The popup menu opens.


Select products to project - select new radiators to project.

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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.

Formula for the power calculation in the radiator size


selection

- value from manufacturer, measured in laboratory


- the height of the radiator
- value from manufacturer, measured in laboratory
- the temperature of water in supply pipe. Defined for heating system in MagiCAD
- the temperature of water in return pipe. Defined for heating system in MagiCAD
- the temperature in the room, where radiator is installed. It is given in the radiator
selection dialog in MagiCAD.

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Installing the radiator


After the right radiator is selected and the settings are ok, install the radiator.

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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.

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Direction It is recommended to rotate the radiator to correct direction before


installation. It can, however, be rotated afterwards with AutoCADs rotate function.
Options The Options dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed.

Installing the radiator


Install the radiator by clicking the desired place. The Device Height Position dialog
opens.

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.

Pipe connections to the radiator


After the radiators are installed to the drawing, pipe connections can be made. There are
different ways to make the connections. Here is one connection type, more situations in
heating radiator chapter.
Start to draw 1 or 2 pipes (hot or circulation water pipe or both of them). Select the pipe
material and select the radiator and start to draw.

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3.6. Installing tap water and sewer points


It is possible to install water points and sewer points separately or at the same time. Start
the installation from Tap Water and Sewer Point button ( ).

Selecting the devices

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.

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dx [mm] distance between cold and hot water connection points


dy [mm] distance between water point and sewer point. This is active only if they are
installed at the same time.
Select the system for the objects.
H [mm] define the installation height level
qv [l/s] define the flow for the sewer point
It is possible to select the status for the device. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc. It can be defined / changed afterwards.

Installing the water and sewer points


If the direction of the water and sewer point need to be changed before the installation,
right-click the mouse to open the popup menu or use the variable from the command line.

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.

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3.7. Installing pipe components


It is possible to install different kind of components to the pipes. Start the installation from
some of the following buttons. Installation works same way in all pipe components.
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Installing valves
Selecting the valve

Select the product group.


All the valves in this project are shown in this window. Select the valve.
Right-click over some product to open the popup menu.
Properties Check the information from the selected valve.

Select products to project select new valve to project.


Select the symbol for the valve.
User Symbo l if MagiCAD does not have the desired symbol, own symbol can be
drawn with this function
Reset symbol remove User Symbol from the list.

Installing the valve


When installing the valve, it is not needed/possible to select the size. MagiCAD
automatically takes the size which is defined for the pipe (Project -> Pipes -> Pipe
series ).
Select the component and then show the place from the pipe where you want to install it.

Show the place for the valve. Then show the direction for it.

Installing Other pipe component


Selecting the component

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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.

Select the symbol for the component.


User Symbo l if MagiCAD does not have the desired symbol, own symbol can be
drawn with this function

Reset symbol remove User Symbol from the list.

Installing the component


When installing the pipe component, it is not needed/possible to select the size. MagiCAD
automatically takes the size which is defined for the pipe (Project -> Pipes -> Pipe
series ).
Select the component and then show the place from the pipe where you want to install it.

Show the place for the component. Then show the direction for it.

Some usage of other pipe components

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It is possible to install components to sewer pipe for example cleaning covers. Start the
installation from Other Sewer Components button (
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Selecting the component


All the devices, in this project, are shown in this window. Select the device.

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Right-click over some product to open the pop-up menu.


Select products to project select new valve to project.

Installing the component


Select the component and show the place from the pipe where you want to install it. Then
show the direction for component. MagiCAD selects the size according to pipe size.

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It is possible to install different kind of piping device, for example, air curtains and fan
coils. Start the installation with the Other Pipe Device button (
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Selecting the device


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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.

Installing the device


If the direction of the device need to be changed before the installation, right-click to open the popup
menu or use the variable from the command line.

Direction It is recommended to rotate the radiator to correct direction before


installation. It can, however, be rotated afterwards with AutoCADs rotate function.
When the direction is ok, install the device by showing the desired place.

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Select the system for the device.


It is possible to select the status for the device. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc. It can be defined / changed afterwards.
Select the height level where you want to install the radiator. It is possible to give the
height level to the top, center and bottom level of the device.
Height level can be copied from some other object with Show reference part.
Define the needed power.
dT by system in this case the dT value is calculated according to temperatures in
defined for the system
dT by part define the dT manually. Define the value to dT [C] field.

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Manifold options
Start to install manifold with Manifold Pipe button (
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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.

Installing the manifold


After the settings for manifold are ok, install 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.

Direction It is recommended to rotate the manifold to correct direction before


installation. It can, however, be rotated afterwards with AutoCADs rotate function.
Options Manifold dialog is opened and all the settings can be changed

Installation
Click the desired place to install the manifold.

Select the system for manifold.


Select the system type (supply/return).
Copy the system, system type and installation height level from some other object.
It is possible to select the status for the manifold. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc. It can be defined / changed afterwards.
Select the height level where you want to install the manifold.
It is possible to give the height level to the top, center and bottom level of the manifold.
Copy the height level from other manifold (or some other object) with Align options.

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Tips and tricks


Drawing the pipes
When starting to draw pipes from the manifold, there are 2 ways to do that. Start the 1pipe drawing and connect to the wanted connection or select the manifold first and then
start to draw from the + grips.

If the command does not start from the + grip, turn off AutoCADs dynamic input

Changing the subsystem supply <> return


If there are similar manifold in supply and return, they can be installed separately or by
using the AutoCADs copy function.
Install first for example manifold for supply water. Then copy it. After this, you can change
it from the supply to return by using Change Properties function
.

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.

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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
(primary and secondary).

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the Substation
Start the installation from Substation Product -button

All the substations in a project are shown in a list.


Right click opens the PopUp -menu.
Properties - check the information of substation
Select products to project - select new substations to project

Select the substation and install it to drawing.

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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.
[Top]

Status
It is also possible to select the status for the ducts. Status can be for example new,
to be removed, existing etc.
[Top]

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.
[Top]

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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4.2. 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

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4.1. Sprinkler system settings


Before you can run sprinkler calculations you have to define some information for
sprinkler system and define Hazen-Williams factor for pipe series.

System definitions
System definitions can be done in Project management -> Pipes -> Sprinklers
-> System .

You can edit the sprinklers pipe colors.


Set the area of coverage for the sprinkler. This defines how large area one sprinkler head

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.

Pipe series definitions


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4.2. Installing sprinklers


Selecting the sprinkler
Start to install the sprinkler heads with Sprinkler button

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.

Flow density [mm/min] define the flow density.


Pressure at sprinkler [mbar] (From flow density) calculates the pressure at
sprinkler based on flow density.
Top Symbols - select the drawing symbol.
Use vertical pipe symbol select this field if you want to present the vertical
connection pipes of the sprinklers in the drawing. In this case, in addition to the sprinkler
symbol a filled circle is drawn to present the pipe that is leading upwards from the trunk
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pipe and an unfilled circle is drawn to present the pipe that is leading downwards.
It is possible to model own symbols for the sprinklers. Click the User Symbol button to
select/modify/create the symbols.

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Selecting new sprinklers to the project


Right-click on a product to open the popup menu.

Select a new sprinkler to the project.

Installing the sprinkler


After the right sprinkler is selected and the settings are ok, install the air device. It can be
installed to an empty place, to the end of pipe, or to the middle of the pipe. When the
sprinkler os placed to the end of the pipe, it rotates to the same direction as the pipe.
When the sprinkler is placed to the middle of the pipe, it is installed directly to the trunk
pipe.

Installing sprinkler to the pipe

When the sprinkler is connected to the pipe, the direction is automatically selected.

Installing sprinkler to an empty place


If the sprinkler is installed to the empty place, it uses the height level, direction and system
that were definedd in the Sprinkler selection dialog.

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.

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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:

Cell width [mm] distance between sprinklers (width)


Cell height [mm] distance between sprinklers [height)
Maximum the sprinklers are placed evenly to the grid so that the maximum distance
between sprinklers is the distance defined in the Cell width and Cell height fields.
Exact the sprinklers are placed to the grid so that the distance between the sprinklers
is exactly distance defined in the Cell width and Cell height fields.
The sprinklers can be installed either evenly or with interleaved alignment.
NOTE! After select all the settings define two points in the drawing and sprinklers are
drawn to that area.

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Sprinkler pipe options
Start to draw pipes with Sprinkler Pipe button(

).

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).

Series select the pipe series


Size select the pipe size. It is recommended to use as right sizes as possible because
then it is easier to pre-make crossings and predict the space requirements.
Insulation Select the insulation series if needed.
User field1 of series Extra information, which can be defined for the pipe series.
It is also possible to select the status for the pipes. Status can be for example new, to be
removed, existing etc.
Radius can be defined for flexible pipes.
Select the routing method:
Smart MagiCAD always use standard parts (for example bends)
Direct it is possible to draw with non-standard parts
Select the drawing options:
Upward <> Downward Select the direction for the pipe.
Fall [per mill] Define the fall to the pipe. If the fall is not needed, you can give
value 0.

Note! Pipe series and size, insulation series, status, lock status and branch types can be
added/changed afterwards with Change Properties function.

Drawing the pipe


After the settings are ok, start to draw the pipe. You can connect to the existing pipes and
then continue
to drawOF
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Select the system for the pipe.


Select the height level where you want to draw the pipe. It is possible to give the height
level to the bottom, center or top level of the pipe. MagiCAD then calculates the other
values according to pipe size.
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. This value
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.
With the From Part button you can copy the information from the selected object. Pipe
series, size, system and the height level will be copied.
After the suitable system and height level are selected, start to draw pipe.

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.

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.
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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.

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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

Tips and tricks


When you continue to draw the pipe, you can do it in two ways: you can select the
command and then connect to the pipe or device or you can first select the pipe or device
and then start the drawing from the + grip.
Start the command and connect to the pipe or sprinkler and draw.

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. 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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4.4. Connect sprinklers to pipe


With this function (
) it is possible to connect several sprinklers to one trunk pipe. The
function prompts to select the sprinklers and the pipe where to connect them.
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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.

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4.5. Sprinkler design area


With this function ( ) you can define the design area for sprinklers, that is, the largest
area where sprinklers are assumed to release in case of fire.
When you start defining the design area, MagiCAD may give the following warning.
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This means that the edgelines of the design area are marked as hidden. You can change
the setting in the Misc tab of the Viewport Preferences function.

If this option is selected, boundaries of design area are visible.

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.

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Examining the properties of the design area


You can examine the information of the design are by double-clicking the edgelines of the
design area or with the Part Properties
function.
This dialog displays all information of the design area, and it is also possible to change
e.g. the name and hazard class of the area in this dialog.
If there are several design areas with the same name in the drawing, the number of
sprinklers in all these design areas is displayed (Sprinklers in design area).
Also the calculation results are displayed after calculation.

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4.6. Calculate sprinkler network


Once you have defined sprinkler design area(s) you can perform sprinkler network
calculations. Click the Calculate Sprinkler Network button ( ) to start.
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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

the Clear Garbage Layer function.

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Accept the settings, and the Sprinkler calc: Select area dialog opens.

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Select the design area you want to calculate.


It is possible to make calculations according to pump pressure. Select the checkbox
option and define the feed point pressure [mbar] .
If this option is not selected, sprinkler calculation uses the value given for Pressure at
sprinkler [mbar] .
If the sprinklers are calculated according to feed point pressure, it is informed in general
report.
When the area is selected, click the Ok button and the selected sprinkler network will be
calculated.

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4.7. Sprinkler node numbers


Show Sprinkler Node Numbers
The calculation creates node numbers for the parts on the route. The node numbers can
be made visible with the Show Sprinkler Node Numbers function. Start the function and
select the area where you want to see the numbers.

Hide Sprinkler Node Numbers


With this function you can make the node numbers invisible. Just click the button, and the
numbers goes invisible. This function doesn`t erase node numbers, only hides them.

Reset Sprinkler Node Numbers


With this function you can remove the node numbers from the pipe network parts. Start
the function and select the system(s) whose node numbers you want to remove.
This function is meant for renumbering the nodes in case that the geometry of the pipe
network is substantially changed. The pipe network parts without node numbers are
renumbered when the sprinkler network is calculated.
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4.8. Sprinkler reports


Print General Report from Sprinkler Calculation
This function displays a summary of the calculations, containing e.g. initial values of the
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Print Network Report from Sprinkler Calculation


This report displays all calculation result of the sprinkler network. The results are arranged
storey by storey from the highest to the lowest storey.

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Print Sprinkler Node Report from Sprinkler Calculation


This report displays a summary of the sprinklers that are included in the calculation.

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5. Editing functions

More information: 5. Editing functions


5.1. Part Properties
5.2. Branch Copy, Branch Erase, Part Erase
5.3. Move Parts
5.4. Side Movement
5.5. Change Properties
5.6. Find and Replace
5.7. Break Duct or Pipe
5.8. 3D Rotate
5.9. Joint Part
5.10. Crossing
5.11. Dimension Texts
5.12. Automatic Dimension Texts
5.13. Fall/Flow Direction Arrow
5.14. Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects
5.15. Connection nodes
5.16. Partial Insulation

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5.1. Part Properties


Part Properties for HP&V objects
With the Part Properties you can view and edit objects. The available properties and the
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Start the Part Properties function
and select the object which properties you want to
check or edit. Or just double click the MagiCAD object. For example air device.

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.

Screen shot from Bill of Materials dialog.


Devices can have an automatic Object ID. If nothing is selected, then this value can be
set manually.
Object ID settings can be defined in Project -> Variable sets -> object ID
formats.

Properties - Shows the 3D model of the product and also for example the pressure
drop curves and sound data.

Size - Change the size of the object

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Change RI - If object has a running index value, it can be changed from here.

Part Properties for Xref objects


It is also possible to check the properties from Xref objects. Select the Part Properties
function and click the right mouse button. The popup menu opens.

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.

Part Properties for Electrical objects


It is also possible to check the properties from MagiCAD Electrical objects. Select the
Part Properties
function and select the Electrical object whose properties you want to
check.
If the electrical drawing is as xref, take a right-click and popup menu opens.

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.

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5.2. Branch Copy, Branch Erase, Part Erase


Branch Copy
With the Branch Copy function (
) you can copy duct and pipe branches. Start the
function and select first the starting point of the branch and then show the duct/pipe which
will be copied. If you copy 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.
Note! Remember to check the command line. MagiCAD gives instructions there.

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.

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If the branch is copied to the empty place, right-click the mouse, select noConnect from
the popup menu and show the place where branch is intended.

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.

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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.

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Select the part which should be removed.

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5.3. Move Parts


You can move MagiCAD objects with the Move Parts function. It is possible to move the
objects with AutoCAD move function also, but in many cases MagiCADs Move Parts is
better.
Start the Move Part function
and select the object which you want to move.
Note! MagiCAD automatically stretch the connected duct/pipe when the device is moved.

Select MagiCAD object and move it to the desired place.

Move parts in Z direction

If you want to change the height level of MagiCAD object, you can use MagiCADs Move
Part function or AutoCADs MOVE function.

MagiCADs Move Part


Start the Move Part function
, take a right-click and select Z option from the popup
menu. After that, select the object which you want to move.

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Give the new height level

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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5.4. Side Movement


General
Use this function to change the reducers of the duct lines or the pipelines eccentric. The
function targets to one duct line or pipe line at a time. After you have selected the line, you
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5.5. Change Properties


With the Change Properties function you can, for example, add/change insulations,
change duct/pipe/sewage pipe series, lock/unlock sizes, etc. Start the Change
Properties function
and select the value which you want to change. Then select the
objects.

Select the property group. All the values which can be changed are shown in this list.
For example, the Duct series:

Select the objects that should be changed.

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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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5.6. Find and Replace


With the Find and Replace function you can, for example, change devices, duct and pipe
components. sprinklers, etc. Start the Find and Replace function
and select the object
which you want to replace. Then select the objects.

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

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MagiCAD shows the number of changes in AutoCADs command line

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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5.7. Break Duct or Pipe


With this function (

) you can remove a piece of duct or pipe between two points.

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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..

Component is shown to 3D mode during the operation.

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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5.9. Joint Part


You can divide a duct/pipe into separate parts by inserting a node with the Joint Part
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5.10. Crossing
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
canceled.
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Start the fuction from Crossing button
. Select points where the height difference
starts and ends.

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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.

Click Ok and the crossing is created.

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5.11. Dimension Texts


With this function ( ) you can add different information to MagiCAD objects e.g.
duct/pipe size, material, airflow etc.
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Start the command and you are ready to add dimension text. There are some default
value given to dimension text (size+ material, only size etc.). It is also possible to add own
dimension text variables.

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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:

Command line option.

Underline line under the text

Overline line over the text


Byside text side by side
Format change/modify the active text style

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

Command line option.

Right-click menu.
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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:

Give the name for the dimension text


If you want to select the style manually, uncheck the By project box. Otherwise Style
defined in the project management (Project -> Dimension text) is used.
Select the text height and color. Select the alignment of text.
In the variable list you can select what information is shown in the selected format.
Double-click the variable to move it to Selected list. You can also use the right arrow
button. You can remove variables from the Selected list by using left arrow button.
NOTE! There are two additional dimensions in the dimension text variables of the air
devices. Airflow sum defines that the air device flows are added up to the dimension line.
Please note that you do not need to define a Newline for this variable, and you cannot
output any other variables to the last row. Another variable is No. of devices, which
indicates the number of the similar devices. Please note that this variable must be first in
the variable list (this takes place automatically).

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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

First row under first row


All rows under all rows
Rectangle - a rectangle around the dim.text

Circle a circle around the dim.text

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
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Automatic dimension text (
) function uses the same dimension text formats as the
ordinary dimension text function.
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When this command is started, a group selection dialog opens. By default, the dimension
text function uses the same dimension text format as the active format of the ordinary
dimension text function. The active format is selected with the mouse. Unlike in the
ordinary dimension text function, automatic dimension text can contain several formats.
Selecting a new format unselects the previous selection.
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Even though it is possible to use the same dimension text formats both in the ordinary
dimension texts and the automatic dimension texts, it is recommended to define the
following settings for the automatic dimension texts.

Select the system group and part group.


Select the format you want to use. It is possible to choose several formats.
Set the dimension text format to active or inactive.
With the Edit function you can modify the following settings:

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.

Installing Automatic Dimension Text


After you have chosen the dimension text format(s), click the close button to install
dimension texts. You can select the devices using AutoCAD`s own search (select devices
by clicking them) or using the command line options (Branch, Network, sYstem,
bEtween). It is also possible to choose all parts by writing ALL in the command line.

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.
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Select the extra option by selecting the capital letter and enter. Then make the selection.
Branch select the root node (t-branch, bend etc.) and show the duct/pipe. All parts after
selected root node will be selected.
Network select object -> all objects which are somehow connected to that part will be
selected.
sYstem select object -> all objects that include to selected system will be selected.
bEtween select two points -> all object between selected points will be selected.

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5.13. Fall/Flow Direction Arrow


With this function ( ) it is possible to add fall arrows to ducts, pipes and sewers. Start
the function, click the duct/pipe where you want the arrow, rotate the arrow to desired
direction.
Layer settings for the fall arrow are found under general layers in the project dialog.
There is no Part Properties for fall arrow. MagiCAD has only one arrow symbol for now.

NOTE! Arrow changes its place according to viewport`s presentation so the arrow is
always located on the side of the duct/pipe.
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5.14. Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects


General
With this function you can define some MagiCAD data to AutoCAD objects. It makes it
possible to include these objects in the bill of materials, IFC Export, and MagiCAD Export
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Defining the data


Usually the AutoCAD object which needs MagiCAD data is a block - for example Air
Handling Unit, Heat Exchanger...
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Start the Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects function
, and select the object to
which you want to define MagiCAD data. You can change the data afterwards by using
the same function.
MagiCAD`s Part Properties

function can be used for examine the object.

Using the data


All the data which is defined for the AutoCAD object can be used in Bill of Material list or
MagiCAD export list and also in Dimension text. Data also goes to IFC.

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MagiCAD data for AutoCAD object

Part Type
This information is shown in Bill of materials dialog in Class column.

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System information
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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BOM selection
If this is active the object will be calculated in bill of materials
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Convert to MagiCAD object


If this is active, AutoCAD object will be converted to MagiCAD object. Because of
this, MagiCAD hide works with labelled objects!
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5.15. Connection nodes


You can connect ducts and pipes from active drawing to another drawing with connection
nodes. All the technical data is transferred vie connection node.
The drawing, where the connection is made to, can be in any direction from the active
drawing. The drawing locations in relation to each other are defined in the floor list
(Project ).

Creating the connection node


Draw a duct/pipe, right-click the mouse and select the connection node from the popup
menu. In this example the storey height is 3000 mm, so the duct has been drawn to 3000
mm and then connection node is selected.

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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.

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Connecting node to the other drawing


In this example the duct should go from Storey 1 to Storey 2 . Storey height is 3000 mm,
so the duct was drawn to 3000 mm in Storey 1 and then the connection node was added
to the end of the duct.
After that the connection node can be taken to the next storey. Open the storey (Storey 2
in this example). Import the connection node with the Connect Node function
.

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.

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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.

Connection Node Report


You can check the connection nodes in active drawing with Connection Node Report
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You can zoom the selected connection node to the center of the AutoCAD window

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5.16. Partial Insulation


General
It is 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
Partial insulation and the insulation material, then show to points from the duct and the
insulation is installed between those points.

Erasing the partial insulation

Select the duct where the partial insualtion is and after that click the blue circle with cross
inside of it.

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6. Viewing functions

More information: 6. Viewing functions


6.1. Drawing Preferences
6.2. Hide, Reset Hide
6.3. Show Selected Parts Only
6.4. Part Property Line
6.5. Collision Control

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6.1. Drawing Preferences


With the the Drawing Preferences function ( ) you can select the active system of the
drawing, that is, the systems that can be selected e.g. when drawing ducts or pipes. You
can also change
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In addition, you can set the Hide function, which is run when the drawings is saved in
MagiCAD, active in this dialog. This setting is viewport-specific, and you must set to each
viewport separately whether the hide is performed.
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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.

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6.2. Hide, Reset Hide


Hide
When you select this function, MagiCAD asks you to choose a set of parts for calculating
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lines.
MagiCAD hides (or draws with dashed line) the pipes, ducts, etc that will be behind other
MagiCAD objects.
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MagiCAD hides only those air devices and pipe components that actually are behind other
parts. You can use the hiding functions at any viewpoint or section.
The hidden parts will be unhidden if they are, for example, copied or moved, their
insulation are changed, or if you use the Find & Replace command.

Commandline options
After you have started the command, it is possible to affect the drawing preferences of the
hidden parts with the command options:

Type O and press Enter on the command line:

Choose the presentation of the hidden parts as dashed line or invisible

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.

Linetype and color


The linetype and color of the hidden line are defined in the project management.

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.

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6.3. Show Selected Parts Only


General
This functions hide the parts which are outside the selected area.
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Function are convenient especially when you edit the system in the viewpoint from the
side, when you examine an area/a system/a part of the system, or when you make crosssections or other views.
You can use either AutoCADs search or MagiCADs extended search when you select
the objects.
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How to select objects


Start the function from Show Selected Parts Only button
opened.

and Clip options dialog is

MagiCAD selection
Select the objects by clicking them or select multiple objects by windowing some area (all
objects inside that area will be selected).

It is also possible to use MagiCAD`s command line functions to choosing objects.

More information: 6.3. Show Selected Parts Only


Command line options when using MagiCAD selection option
Area selection options
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Command line options when using MagiCAD selection option

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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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Area selection options

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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Show All Parts


Show All Parts function

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6.4. Part Property Line


This function (

) shows the desired property of the selected components.

Select the group whose products you want to examine.


Select the property you wish to include in the property line from the list.
Select Others (valves etc) if you want to show property line also in the system
components (valves, connection nodes etc.)
The property lines appear on MAGI_GARBAGE layer and they disappear when the layer
is cleared.
Select all systems, one system, or a part of a system (for example supply pipe)
You can define the minimum length, and any parts shorter than defined length do not get
property line.

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.

Example
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6.5. Collision Control


General
With this function you can examine possible collisions, for example, between heating
pipes and air ducts. Start the function from Collision Control button
.
When the function is selected first time, Options dialog opens automatically. Later the
dialog can be opened with a right-click or with the Options (o) command line option.
Select the options and after that define the area for the collision control.

Collision control information


Information about the collision is gathered in the Show Messages dialog
. With the
dialog functions you can place the error marks to the drawing. Remove the error marks
with the Clear Garbage Layer
function.

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Collision Check Options

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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collisions between non-MagiCAD objects


It is also possible to select AutoCAD, AEC (=AutoCAD Architecture) objects (walls,
windows, etc) and xref objects to the collision check.
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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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Exclude collisions in Provision for Voids


With this option MagiCAD does not give the collision warning in a cases when there
is a provision for void in structure (made with MagiCAD provision for voids functions).
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Save collision boundary


The boundaries of the collision check area can be saved. If this option is selected,
the boundaries are saved in the layer that is reserved for them.
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7. Calculations

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7.1. Flow Summation
7.2. Flow Summation and Sizing
7.3. Flow Summation and Balancing
7.4. Flow Route Examination
7.5. Sound Calculation
7.6. Bill of Materials and Export

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7.1. Flow Summation


General
This function calculates the flows from the connected MagiCAD objects and None type
connection node. This function does not change the duct/pipe sizes and it does not
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Flow summation
Start the function from Flow Summation button

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Select the system group which you want to calculate.


It is possible to calculate one branch or the whole system
Branch first show the starting point of the branch and then the duct/pipe from that
branch which should be calculated. Note! MagiCAD shows instructions in AutoCADs
command line.
System current drawing MagiCAD calculates the selected system(s). Note! to
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.

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7.2. Flow Summation and Sizing


General
This function calculates the flows from the connected MagiCAD objects and None type
connection nodes. This function also selects the duct/pipe sizes according to the sizing
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Flow summation and sizing


Start the function from Flow Summation and Sizing button .
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Select the system group which you want to calculate.


It is possible to calculate one branch or the whole system
Branch first show the starting point of the branch and then the duct/pipe from that
branch which should be calculated. Note! MagiCAD shows instructions in AutoCADs
command line.
System current drawing MagiCAD calculates the selected system(s). Note! to

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.

After Flow Summation and Sizing :

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7.3. Flow Summation and Balancing


General
This function calculates the flows from the connected MagiCAD objects and None type
connection nodes. This function also calculate the pressures and define the adjustment
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Flow summation and balancing


Start the function from Flow Summation and Balancing button
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Select the system group which you want to calculate.


It is possible to calculate one branch or the whole system
Branch first show the starting point of the branch and then the duct/pipe from that
branch which should be calculated. Note! MagiCAD shows instructions in AutoCADs
command line.
System all drawings MagiCAD calculates the selected system(s). Note! to be
able to calculate the whole system, there need to be one open end in the system. Total
values go to that open end.

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

After Flow Summation and Balancing :

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General
After the system is balanced (Flow Summation and Balancing ), the route can be
examined with Flow Route Examination function.
Note! To be able to use this function, only one system is allowed to be balanced. The
Flow Route Examination is made from the last balanced system.

Flow Route Examination


Start the function from Flow Route Examination button
. After this, show the object to
where you want to check the route. When you balance the system, you can select the
option Show the index run , then MagiCAD shows the most difficult route and the Flow
Route Examination can be taken from that object.

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.

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General
After the system is balanced (Flow Calculation and Balancing ), the sound calculations
can be done with Sound Calculation of Flow Route and/or Sound Calculation of All
Flow Routes functions.
Note! To be able to use these functions, only one system is allowed to be balanced.
Sound calculations are made from the last balanced system.

Sound Calculation of Flow Route


Start the function from Sound Calculation of Flow Route button
. After this, show
the object to where you want to check the route. When you balance the system, you can
select the option Show the index run , then MagiCAD shows the most difficult route and
the Flow Route Examination can be taken from that object.

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.
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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.

Sound Calculation of All Flow Routes


Balance the system. Start the function from Sound Calculation of All Flow Routes
button
. After this, MagiCAD shows the sound level for all devices in the balanced
system.
If there are some 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.

It is also possible to add the sound value to dimension text.

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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7.6. Bill of Materials and Export


General
MagiCAD gives the material list from all MagiCAD objects in selected drawings. It is also
possible to create the export reports with the desired values air flow, pressure drop,
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Start the function from Bill of Materials button
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Selection set - It is possible to save different kind os selection situations to project. It


means that you can select the systems, drawings etc. to selection set and then choose
the suitable selection set when necessary.
System Groups - Select the system group(s) which object you want to take to the bill of
material list.
Systems - Select the system(s) which object you want to take to bill of material list.
Area - Select the area or drawing(s) from where you want to count the objects.
Select Room and All rooms of the floor options are active, if the drawing is connected to
the MagiCAD Room project.
Show model drawings from current folder only if there are drawings in
some other folder than the active drawing, deselect this option and then you can select
any drawing in Model drawings list.
Criteria - It is possible to use these filters when making material list.
UserVar values can be added to MagiCAD objects with Part Properties and Change
Properties functions.
Example: Devices have UserVar1 value ABC, then you can define that only the objects

which UserVar1 value = ABC are calculated to bill of materials.

Output Header you can define the header for the material list.
Click the Bill of Materials button to create the material list.

Example of a material list

File report can be printed out


Edit you can also copy the report to the clipboard and paste it, for example, to Excel.

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.

MagiCAD Export settings

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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.

Example of a MagiCAD Export list

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Appendix A. Release Notes


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More information: Appendix A. Release Notes


New and enhanced features
Resolved issues
MagiCAD Product Modeller

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New and enhanced features


Merge
It is now possible to import project information from other projects. This can be done in
the Project dialog with Merge project -button.

Tolerance value
MagiCAD has now a tolerance value in duct/pipe drawing and also in Crossing function
(height level change dialog).

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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.
-->

Angle can be define by writing the angle in degrees to command line or show the angle
with mouse.

Actuator symbols in duct components


It is now possible to select the actuator symbols for duct components ( Project --> Ducts -->
Parts ).

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

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The orientation of dimension texts is now saved to proxy graphic.

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.

Provision for voids


The presentation of provision for voids is changed so that the length of void is bigger than
the wall thickness. The real length is of course saved to object data.

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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dimensions of existing -and new provision for void is exactly the same
owner information is the same
location is the same

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

Show Selected Parts Only


It is now possible to make the selection also in xref drawings. Options -dialog is opened
after the function is started.

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.

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There are also axtra options when the option scRamble connection is active.

IFC Export
Option Select objects added to IFC export -dialog.

It is now possible to use MagICAD Room origin in IFC export.

It is now possible to stretch the IFC Export -dialog.

MagiCAD also remember the last used settings.

Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects


It is now possible to add more MagiCAD data to AutoCAD objects:
Part type - this information is shown in Bill of materials dialog.
Add to BOM - it is now possible to choose if the labelled object is needed in BOM or not
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Improvements to some dialogs


Properties function was missing from the following dialogs.
Other Pipe Device
Radiator Selection
Tap Water and Sewer point
Other Pipe Component
Sprinkler Selection
Other Sewer Component
Cleaning Cover

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.

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Erasing the partial insulation


Select the duct where the partial insualtion is and after that click the blue circle with cross
inside of it.

Duct Drawing Options


There is a new "Allow different connection sizes in trunk" option in duct drawing option.
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.

HyperLink
It is now possible to define the hyperlink to products

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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

Air Handling Units


MagiCAD have now support for the AHUs from manufacturer. AHUs can be selected to
project under the group Fan (Project -> Pipes -> Parts -> FAN ).
Start the installation from FAN -button

Provision for Voids


It is now possible to define the dimension for manual provision for voids by showing the
object and length in drawing.

Select the dimensions with "<- from Dwg" button. Select the duct/pipe and define the

length by showing 2 points.


sizes - are defined according to Provision for Voids settings
height level - is taken automatically from the object
place of the provision for voids - it is created between 2 points which were shown

Absolute height levels


It is now possible to select if the height levels are shown as an absolute height levels or
from the floor. This selection can be done in a dialog's where you can set the height level.

Ducts and fittings


MagiCAD have now support for transfer ducts.

X-branches with different angles are now supported.

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
function).
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New riser -and reduction symbols for pipes (Viewport Preferences ).

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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.

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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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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

select products (while drawing)" was not in use.


MagiCAD does not give "non-standard branch" message anymore when branches are
drawn for example with 15, 30, 45 degree bends/branches.
Swap setting did not work if the duct size was changed with Part Properties or Change
Properties funcion.
Unlock duct/pipe size option did not work with Change Properties function.
Hide worked wrong if the VP freeze was used in layout. It still hided the object behind
other object even thought the object in front was frozen with VP Freeze.
There were a small problem in flow summation in Sprinkler Calculation. Now the flows
are calculated correctly.
It is not possible to add the absorption material to T-branches anymore.
Some fittings (for example X-branches) were rotated to wrong direction.
If the BOM was made by using the "Selected drawings" option, also the objects with the
status which were not suppose to take to BOM were calculated to BOM.
It was not possible to convert the real integrated reduction product back to generic
reduction.
When the text format was erased, some of the others text formats was renamed or even
disappear from the text format dialog.
MagiCAD did not check correctly the height of the sprinklers design area - Part
Properties showed also the sprinklers which were above or below the design area.
Colors of pipes in sub systems were shown wrong in IFC. Return -and supply pipes got
the same color and hot, cold, circulation pipes got the same color.
When sprinkler calculation according to SS-EN 12845 is selected, the option "Ignore short
connection branches" is now always active.
Side Movement changed the height level of air devices which were connected to the
edge of the duct.
Other than 90 degree vertical bends did not get the correct symbol (which was defined in
viewport settings).
MagiCAD used fit-on-length values wrongly. This is now fixed.
It is now possible to draw generic, aligned X-branch.

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.

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