Graphics Programs Reference
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TopOfUnit
. Add a dimension between the TopOfPad reference plane
and the TopOfUnit plane. Create an instance parameter for the
dimension called
UnitHeight
. Align and lock the top of the extrusion
created in step 11 to the TopOfUnit plane. Refer to
Figure 19.42
.
Figure 19.42
Creating dimensions and parameters for the equipment
in elevation orientation
13. Click the Family Types button on the Properties panel on the Create tab.
Create an instance parameter called
SupplyHeight
and one called
SupplyWidth
using the settings shown in
Figure 19.43
.
Give each of
the parameters a value of
10″
(
250
mm).
Figure 19.43
Configuring settings for a parameter
14. Repeat step 13, creating parameters called
ReturnHeight
and
ReturnWidth
. Click OK to exit the Family Types dialog box.
15. Open the default 3D view. Click the Duct Connector button on the
Create tab. From the drop-down on the Options Bar, select Supply Air
for the system. Place your cursor at an edge of the top extrusion to
highlight the end face. You can use the Tab key if the desired face will
not highlight when your cursor is on one of its edges. Click to select the
face, and place the connector as shown in
Figure 19.44
.
