Placing Mountings in an Array
Shows step-by-step how to place mounting elements on a pipe or air duct in an array.
Before you begin
You want to place mounting elements in an array along pipes or air ducts.
Requirement:
You have already drawn in pipes or air ducts.
Navigate to:
Procedure
- Optional: Open the 3D Mounting area.
- Select the mode Array.
- Click on the button of the mounting type you want to use, e.g.,
Install Air Duct L-Angle If you are applying the command for the first time within a drawing, the Material Suspension Mounts dialog opens first.
- Use the drop-down lists Manufacturer, Component Group and Component to select the exact type of mount.
- Optional: Select a threaded rod under Mounting Material.
- Optional: Enter a value under Extension into Building Structure when selecting a building structure mounting.
- Close the Material Suspension Mounts dialog by clicking OK.
- Select the pipe or duct that is to be fitted with the mounting elements.
The following context menu opens.
- Select the desired mounting option from the context menu. Note: In this example, the Suspend from Ceiling option is used.
- Select the start and end points for placing the mounting elements with a click.
- Enter the spacing for the mounting elements and confirm the entry with Enter.
Results
Mounting elements have been placed on the duct or pipe at the specified length.
