Name System Types automatically

Shows step-by-step how to rename existing system types in the project according to the settings in the LINEAR options.

Before you begin

The Automatically rename system types function renames all system types in the project according to the settings in the LINEAR options.

Requirements:

Pipes, ducts and components are already included in the project whose system types do not correspond to the specifications in the LINEAR options.

Navigate to:

Project tab ➤ Discipline ➤ Construction tab ➤ System class

Applies to: Heating, Potable water, Waste water, Ventilation, Panel heating/cooling, Cooling, Gas, Fire protection.

Procedure

  1. In the Control Board, click .

    The selection menu opens.

  2. Click Options.

    The Options dialog opens.

  3. Switch to the System types section.
  4. Define the composition of the system type names: In the Part 1 and Part 2 drop-down lists, select the code or name for the system class and discipline.
  5. You can add prefixes, separators, and suffixes to the system type description.
  6. Close the dialog with OK.
    Note:

    If the system types in the project were named according to the LINEAR discipline_LINEAR system class scheme, the changes are applied directly in the Options dialog and the following steps are omitted.

  7. In the System class section, click System classes.

    The System classes dialog opens. In the System type current project column, you see the system types contained in the project.

  8. Click Automatically name system types.

Results

The system types in the project are renamed according to the settings in the options.