New Features
Learn about new features in LINEAR software.
System Requirements
Learn more about the system requirements for using the LINEAR solutions.
Supported Norms and Standards
Learn which norms and standards support the LINEAR Solutions modules.
LINEAR Installation and Administration
Learn how to install, your LINEAR software, license and keep it up to date.
Getting Started
Get basic information about the structure, function and interaction of the LINEAR Solutions programs in AutoCAD and LINEAR Building.
- Getting Started with LINEAR Solutions in AutoCAD
  Get basic information about the structure and commands of the LINEAR Solutions in AutoCAD.
  - User Interface
    Explains the concept of the user interface in AutoCAD.
    - About Standard Elements of the User Interface
      Explains the concept of standard elements of the user interface.
    - About the Workflow in the LINEAR Control Board
      Explains the concept of the workflow in the control board.
    - About the Project Tab
      Explains the concept of the Project tab.
    - About the Create Tab
      Explains the concept of the Create tab.
    - About the Analyse Tab
      Explains the concept of the Analyse tab.
    - About the Labeling and Output Tab
      Explains the concept of the Labeling and Output tab.
    - About the Tools Tab
      Explains the concept of the Tools tab.
    - Details about the Footer of the Control Board
      Information about the footer of the control board.
    - About the LINEAR Properties Dialog
      Explains the concept of the LINEAR Properties dialog in AutoCAD.
  - Configuring the Program
    Explains the concept of customizing the program to your specifications.
  - Setting a Project
    Explains the concept of project settings.
  - View Control
    Explains the concept of view control of the LINEAR Solutions for AutoCAD.
- First Steps with LINEAR Building
  Get basic information about the structure and function of LINEAR Building.
Preparing and Editing Buildings and Architecture
Learn how to prepare drawings provided by an architect to create an architecture for building analysis.
Analyzing Buildings
Get information about the requirements analysis of a building. The demand analysis includes the calculation of the heat load, the cooling load and the ventilation concept.
Dimensioning Components
Learn how radiators, convectors, panel heating/cooling systems and concrete core activation systems and components of ventilation systems are designed based on the requirement analysis in LINEAR Building.
Inserting Components
Learn how to transfer radiators or chilled beams to a LINEAR Building connected CAD platform and insert symbols and components from the libraries into CAD.
Drawing Networks
Learn how to draw pipe and duct networks, connect components, generate schemes, and create slots and openings.
Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
Automatic labeling and dimension
Learn how to label components and sections in your drawing and how to dimension your drawing.
Output
Get basic information on output to the LINEAR Solutions for AutoCAD. for output to LINEAR Building and print mask editor.

User Interface

Explains the concept of the user interface in AutoCAD.

On this page you will get an overview of the individual components and the basic concepts of the user interface.

Overview

AutoCAD drawing area - Area where you create your drawings.
Control Board (CB) - The Control Board contains the five tabs of the LINEAR Desktop. Double-click in the title bar of the CB to undock and dock the board.

LINEAR Desktop Tabs


Tab	Content
Project	Contains basic functions for setting up the project. You can enter project information, manage storeys and control the functionalities of the other tabs by selecting discipline and planning type.
Create	Contains commands for creating and editing pipe/duct networks. Also contains commands for creating and inserting manufacturer components.
Analyse	Contains commands for calculation and detailing of pipe or duct networks.
Labeling and Output	Contains commands for labeling, dimensioning, and outputting information from your drawing.
Tools	Contains a variety of tools, regardless of the discipline and planning type selected, that are not assigned to any specific workflow step and support you at various points during the editing process.

Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
CookieConsent	Saves your consent to using cookies.	1 year	HTML	Website
fe_typo_user	Assigns your browser to a session on the server.	session	HTTP	Website

Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
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_ga_QTGLMF6700	Google Analytics cookie to throttle the request rate.	2 years	HTML	Google
_gcl_au	Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency.	3 months	HTML	Google
_clck	Persists the Clarity User ID and preferences, unique to that site, on the browser. This ensures that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID.	1 years	HTML	Microsoft
_clsk	Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Clarity session recording.	366 day	HTML	Microsoft
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_uetvid	Used to track visitors across multiple websites to present relevant advertising based on the visitor's preferences.	390 day	HTML	Microsoft
ln_or	Registers statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal anyalyzes by the website operator.	1 day	HTML	LinkedIn

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User Interface

Overview

LINEAR Desktop Tabs