Graphics Programs Reference
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Figure 19.46
Associating a connector parameter to a family parameter
18. Associate the Width parameter of the Supply Air connector to the
SupplyWidth family parameter. Click OK.
19. Select the Return Air connector in the view, and access its element
properties. Set the Flow Configuration parameter to Calculated. Set the
Flow Direction parameter to In. Click the small rectangle to the far right
of the Flow parameter and click the Add Parameter button to create a
new parameter called ReturnAirFlow. Make the parameter an instance
parameter; fluid and air flow parameters should always be instance
parameters because they should be adjustable values in the project
environment. Associate the Height and Width parameters to the
ReturnHeight and ReturnWidth family parameters.
20. Click the Electrical Connector button on the Create tab. From the
drop-down list on the Options Bar, set the system type to Power -
Balanced. Place the connector on one of the side faces of the equipment
extrusion. Click the Modify button or use the Esc key to finish placing
connectors.
21. Select the electrical connector and access its element properties. Set the
Number Of Poles parameter to
3
. Set the Load Classification parameter
to HVAC by clicking the small box that appears in the value cell, as
shown in
Figure 19.47
, and choosing HVAC from the Load
Classifications dialog box.
