Classifying Components

Shows step-by-step how to classify components in order to assign a calculation type for the Pipe and Air Duct Network Calculation.

Before you begin

You have inserted your own component families into the pipe or duct networks and want to assign them the matching calculation types so that the components take over the desired function in the calculation.

Navigate to:

Project tab ➤ Discipline ➤ Analyse tab

Applies to: Heating, Potable water, Waste water, Ventilation, Cooling, Gas.

Procedure

  1. Open the Components section.
  2. Click Classification <.
  3. Use the selection window to select all components that you want to classify and confirm with Enter.

    The Assignment Calculation types dialog opens. The family types of the selected components are listed in the table. For family types that are still unknown, the entry in the Classify as field is empty.

  4. In the Classify as field, click .

    The Classification dialog opens.

  5. Select the appropriate component version and confirm with OK.

    The subgroup determines the calculation type and thus the default values for the technical data of the component family. The versions are different definitions of the calculation type and may contain different technical data.

  6. Repeat the process until all component families are classified and close the dialog Assignment Calculation types by clicking OK.

Results

The family types are classified and are used in the pipe or duct network calculation with the assigned function and the technical data of the calculation type or the selected component version.