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Use built-in tools to show connected objects and missed connections.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
Transcript
00:03
AutoCAD MEP includes tools to help you analyze and check your model,
00:08
and to make sure that equipment is properly connected to ducts or pipes, for example.
00:14
Begin by reviewing an HVAC system.
00:18
Select an air terminal.
00:20
The Equipment ribbon appears.
00:23
In the Modify panel, click Show Connected Objects to see the options,
00:27
The flex duct that is attached to the air terminal is highlighted,
00:30
so you know this connection is valid.
00:32
Press ENTER to exit the command.
00:36
Next, while the air terminal is still connected,
00:39
click the Show Connected Objects tool again, and then select Show Connected Run.
00:45
The entire run is now highlighted.
00:47
This indicates that the model was properly connected using AutoCAD MEP snaps.
00:52
Pick a duct, and then click Show Connected Objects.
00:56
Notice how both transitions are highlighted.
00:60
You can select either equipment or the connecting geometry.
01:04
As long as it is an object, you can use this tool to check the connection.
01:08
The Solution Tips tool can show you where items have not been connected properly.
01:15
From the ribbon, View tab, in the MEP View panel, make sure Solution Tips is enabled.
01:21
Look at the riser duct in the center of the drawing.
01:25
There is a yellow warning symbol on the end of the duct.
01:28
Hover the cursor over the warning symbol.
01:31
A solution tip appears and tells you the duct is not connected.
01:36
The tip also offers possible solutions to fix the problem.
01:41
Electrical devices may also show connecting information,
01:44
but since you are not running conduit to the lights, check the circuiting instead.
01:49
Switch to the electrical drawing.
01:52
Select a light.
01:53
The Device ribbon appears.
01:55
From the Circuits panel, click Show Circuited Objects.
01:59
All of the lights that are assigned to the same circuit are highlighted.
Video transcript
00:03
AutoCAD MEP includes tools to help you analyze and check your model,
00:08
and to make sure that equipment is properly connected to ducts or pipes, for example.
00:14
Begin by reviewing an HVAC system.
00:18
Select an air terminal.
00:20
The Equipment ribbon appears.
00:23
In the Modify panel, click Show Connected Objects to see the options,
00:27
The flex duct that is attached to the air terminal is highlighted,
00:30
so you know this connection is valid.
00:32
Press ENTER to exit the command.
00:36
Next, while the air terminal is still connected,
00:39
click the Show Connected Objects tool again, and then select Show Connected Run.
00:45
The entire run is now highlighted.
00:47
This indicates that the model was properly connected using AutoCAD MEP snaps.
00:52
Pick a duct, and then click Show Connected Objects.
00:56
Notice how both transitions are highlighted.
00:60
You can select either equipment or the connecting geometry.
01:04
As long as it is an object, you can use this tool to check the connection.
01:08
The Solution Tips tool can show you where items have not been connected properly.
01:15
From the ribbon, View tab, in the MEP View panel, make sure Solution Tips is enabled.
01:21
Look at the riser duct in the center of the drawing.
01:25
There is a yellow warning symbol on the end of the duct.
01:28
Hover the cursor over the warning symbol.
01:31
A solution tip appears and tells you the duct is not connected.
01:36
The tip also offers possible solutions to fix the problem.
01:41
Electrical devices may also show connecting information,
01:44
but since you are not running conduit to the lights, check the circuiting instead.
01:49
Switch to the electrical drawing.
01:52
Select a light.
01:53
The Device ribbon appears.
01:55
From the Circuits panel, click Show Circuited Objects.
01:59
All of the lights that are assigned to the same circuit are highlighted.
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