AutoCAD MEP

[#1]

Hello all, For a lot of our fan and ahu connections we use flex duct. I when ever I try to connect to a piece of equipment with a rectangular outlet/inlet it draws a piece of round flex duct. This is fine for plan view, but when I cut a section or view it isometrically it displays round which is not acceptable. Am I missing something or do I need to create a parametric part for this? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards, -Rob

[#2]

Hello again, Am I the only one that sees this as an issue? I would like some sort of response. Am I just overlooking somthing? Do I need to create this part? Please give me a sign!!!!.. <----Just kidding. Are these available in 2005? Regards, Rob "Rob Ward" wrote in message news:41880298_2@newsprd01... > Hello all, > > For a lot of our fan and ahu connections we use flex duct. I when ever I > try to connect to a piece of equipment with a rectangular outlet/inlet it > draws a piece of round flex duct. This is fine for plan view, but when I > cut a section or view it isometrically it displays round which is not > acceptable. Am I missing something or do I need to create a parametric > part for this? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Regards, > > -Rob >

[#3]

Hi Rob,

If you want, I can run through it on my copy of ABS2005 just to see. I may need more detail on the steps required to create it. Shall I try for you?

Heather

[#4]

Rob,

As far as I know there is no rectangular flex duct in ABS. I think a parametric part would be the ideal way to do this especially being that flex connectors are in some ways more like parts than like duct.

Mike Taylor

[#5]

I am in need of a flexible duct conector "fitting" if any one has already created one of these...

[#6]

Hi Rob, Install the attach part in your MvParts catalog in an appropriate location (this is NOT a fitting or duct). I created this in ABS2005 and am currently using it in MEP2008. You specify the width, height, and length of flex desired and manually place it at the equipment inlet/outlet. You can then route duct automatically from the attached connectors. Hope this helps.

[#7]

Hi Rob,

Install the attach part in your MvParts catalog in an appropriate location (this is NOT a fitting or duct). I created this in ABS2005 and am currently using it in MEP2008. You specify the width, height, and length of flex desired and manually place it at the equipment inlet/outlet. You can then route duct automatically from the attached connectors.

Hope this helps.

[#8]

I was curious how to do this...we don't have much if any call for this, but it is interesting.

I did not see an attached file to "rgilene"'s post for a part...not sure if it is missing, or if I'm still adjusting to the new appearance of the Discussion Group webpage.

[#9]

You aren't missing anything. I tried twice to post the file but got "uploading error" both times. Hence, 2 copies of the same message above. If you would like, I can send the file by email, just let me know.

Rod

[#10]

I kinda thought that might have been what was going on for you there.

I'd like to see the file.

Is there a way to private message you or something so I do not end up posting my email account publicly?

(not a fan of spam!)

Thank you!