Placing Fixings in Line
Shows step-by-step how to place fastening elements on a pipe or air duct in series.
Before you begin
You want to place fastening elements in series along pipes or air ducts.
Requirements:
You have already drawn in pipes or air ducts.
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Procedure
- Optional: Open the 3D Fixing area.
- Select the option in series.
- Click on the image of the fastening type you want to use, e.g. Install Air Duct L-Bracket.
If you are Apply the command for the first time within a drawing, the Material Suspension Fittings dialog opens first.
- Use the drop-down lists Manufacturer, Component Group and Component to select the exact type of fixing.
- Optional: Select a threaded rod under Mounting Material.
- Optional: Enter a value under Extension into Structure when selecting a building structure fastening.
- Close the Material Suspension Fittings dialog by clicking OK.
- Select the pipe or duct that is to be fitted with the fastening elements.
The context menu Mounting Material opens.
- In the context menu, select whether the duct or pipe is to be suspended from the ceiling, suspended from a free height or mounted on supports. Note: In this example, the Suspend from Ceiling option is used.
- Select the start and end points for placing the fastening elements with a click.
- Enter the distance for the fastening elements and confirm the entry with Enter.
Results
Fastening elements have been placed on the duct or pipe at the specified length.
