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Fabrication EC Start Drawing EC Schedules MEP Design Release Date DuctMaker PartManager Catalog for AutoCAD MEP Template.dwt and Tags.dwg to Fabrication Release V2.1 02-2010 Release V3.0 07-2010 Release V3.2 11-2010 1.0 Release V4.0 07- 2011 4.0.2 4.0.2 4.0.0 4.0.5.120 Release V4.1 12-2011 4.1.7 4.1.7 4.1.7 4.1.8.120 2.2.0.120 Release V5.0 06-2012 5.0.5 5.0.5 5.0.6 5.0.6.120 2.2.0.120 08-2013 6.0.3 6.0.3 6.0.3 6.0.3.140 6.0.0 6.0.0 6.0.3.140 Release V6.0 EC Manufacturer-Specific Catalogs for AutoCAD MEP 2014: 6.0.1.140 EC Parametric Part Wizard Templates for AutoCAD MEP 2014: 6 . 0 . 1 . 1 4 0 02-2014 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2.140 6.1.0 6.1.0 6.1.2.140 Release V6.1 EC Manufacturer-Specific Catalogs for AutoCAD MEP 2014: 6.0.3.140 EC Parametric Part Wizard Templates for AutoCAD MEP 2014: 6 . 0 . 3 . 1 4 0 EASTCOAST CAD/CAM 33 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: 800-334-2977 Email: [email protected] Table of Contents About This Training .................................................................................................................. 1 Icons and Definitions ................................................................................................................. 2 General Fitting Details .............................................................................................................. 7 Part 1: MEP Setup and Basic Duct Routing ........................................................................... 8 Exercise 1: EC CAD Options (ECTOOLS) in AutoCAD MEP ......................................... 9 Exercise 2: Setting up the DWT Template ....................................................................... 13 Exercise 3: Loading a Catalog .......................................................................................... 18 Exercise 4: Routing Preferences and System Settings ...................................................... 19 Exercise 5: Routing a Duct Run........................................................................................ 22 Exercise 6: Place a Specific Fitting .................................................................................. 26 Exercise 7: Adding Taps ................................................................................................... 29 Exercise 8: Using the Properties Palette to Change Dimensions ...................................... 31 Part 2: PartManager Setup .................................................................................................... 33 Exercise 9: Catalogs in PartManager ................................................................................ 33 Exercise 10: Configuration Overview .............................................................................. 36 Exercise 11: Specifications ............................................................................................... 39 Exercise 12: Manufacturer Defaults ................................................................................. 54 Exercise 13: Sheet Parameters .......................................................................................... 60 Exercise 14: Special Instructions ...................................................................................... 63 Exercise 15: Synchronizing Specifications ....................................................................... 64 Exercise 16: Materials – Metal and Lining ....................................................................... 65 Exercise 17: Miscellaneous - Gauges, Saddles, Reinforcements, etc. .............................. 68 Exercise 18: Connectors ................................................................................................... 75 Exercise 19: Example - Creating a TDC Connector ......................................................... 77 Exercise 20: Example – Setting up Round and Oval Duct Couplings .............................. 80 Exercise 21: Undersizing Round and Oval Connectors ................................................... 84 Exercise 22: Seams and Locks .......................................................................................... 86 Exercise 23: Creating Tap Joints ...................................................................................... 90 Part 3: Using the Sheet Metal Design to Fabrication Tools ................................................ 93 Exercise 24: PartManager Shortcut .................................................................................. 99 Exercise 25: Switch Environments ................................................................................. 100 Exercise 26: Error Log .................................................................................................... 102 Exercise 27: AutoTag Manager and AutoTag ................................................................ 104 Exercise 28: Duct Fabrication Preferences ..................................................................... 114 Exercise 29: Duct Hangers Setup and Preferences ......................................................... 118 Exercise 30: Duct Schedule Data .................................................................................... 123 Exercise 31: Duct Classify .............................................................................................. 124 Exercise 32: Duct Break ................................................................................................. 125 Exercise 33: Duct Remove .............................................................................................. 127 Exercise 34: Duct Spec Override .................................................................................... 130 Exercise 35: Air Flow Direction and Swap Flow Tool................................................... 133 Exercise 36: Duct Fabrication Modify ............................................................................ 134 Exercise 37: Duct Connect (Auto Connect).................................................................... 135 Exercise 38: Duct Lock and Duct Unlock ...................................................................... 137 Exercise 39: Tap Anchor Update .................................................................................... 138 Exercise 40: Duct Hanger Tool ....................................................................................... 139 Exercise 41: Total Station ............................................................................................... 140 Exercise 42: Move Left or Move Right Tool on the Ribbon .......................................... 141 Exercise 43: Changing Specs for a Single Fitting .......................................................... 142 Exercise 44: Stretch Tool ................................................................................................ 143 Exercise 45: Volume Dampers ....................................................................................... 144 Exercise 46: Changing Out Fittings ................................................................................ 147 Exercise 47: Changing the Size of Duct ......................................................................... 148 Exercise 48: Checking for Rotated Fittings .................................................................... 150 Exercise 49: Parts Convert - MEP Design to Fabrication.............................................. 151 Exercise 50: Adding Schedules and Tags to the Tool Palette ........................................ 153 Exercise 51: Setting Vane Display ................................................................................. 165 Exercise 52: Double-Walled Duct .................................................................................. 167 Exercise 53: Insulation and Lining Display .................................................................... 168 Exercise 54: Creating Custom Tags ................................................................................ 169 Exercise 55: Inserting a Schedule ................................................................................... 174 Exercise 56: Updating a Schedule after Edit Operations ................................................ 176 Exercise 57: Schedule Customization ............................................................................. 177 Exercise 58: Modifying Schedules with Classification .................................................. 184 Exercise 59: Duct System Definitions and Layer Keys .................................................. 186 Exercise 60: Creating Cross Sections ............................................................................. 190 Exercise 61: Interference Checking ................................................................................ 192 Exercise 62: Equipment .................................................................................................. 193 Part 4: Part Numbering, Spools and Pickoffs ..................................................................... 197 Exercise 63: Duct Part Number ...................................................................................... 197 Exercise 64: Pickoff ........................................................................................................ 201 Exercise 65: Duct Spool.................................................................................................. 204 Exercise 66: Duct Number Tags ..................................................................................... 209 Exercise 67: Adding Pickoff or Spool Legends .............................................................. 209 Supplemental Exercises ........................................................................................................ 213 EastCoast CAD/CAM About This Training About This Training The exercises in this training guide are used during EastCoast Online, On-Site, and Classroom training sessions. They can also be used for self-guided training. Here are some examples of the topics that are covered during a typical EC CAD Sheet Metal training session:  Overview of EC Sheet Metal Design to Fabrication and what it provides for design and detailing.  A general review of AutoCAD MEP 2014, as needed.  End-to-end duct layer creation using an architectural drawing, and ending with EC pickoff and spool files.  Setting up specs, allowances and manufacturer defaults using EC Part Manager.  Create routing preferences.  Drawing and modifying duct using EC CAD fittings and tools.  Changing out specs and manufacturer settings using EC CAD tools  Removing short duct, numbering duct, and perform other drawing cleanup operations using EC CAD tools.  Identifying and resolving conflicts.  Creating and modifying EC schedules.  Using MEP Design to Fabrication for automated parts conversion from generic Revit or AutoCAD MEP duct systems.  If there is time and interest, walking through pickoff creation and integration with DuctMaker. NOTE: Although this series is not meant to train you to use AutoCAD MEP 2014, you will need to be able to find various tools and menus to successfully complete your duct drawing. Additional Resources Training videos, User and Installation Guides, and Tech Docs and Videos are additional resources for customers that you can access from the EastCoast CAD/CAM Customer Portal. The Customer Portal is an area of the EastCoast web site available at no charge to EastCoast Customers, providing software updates, documentation and video resources. A new customer simply fills out a short registration form which requests access from EastCoast CAD/CAM Customer Support. Once approved, the customer then logs in with their user name and password. To register, copy the link below into your Internet browser: http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/register.htm If you need assistance post training, please contact us at [email protected] . Sheet Metal Design to Fabrication Training 1 EastCoast CAD/CAM Icons and Definitions Icons and Definitions Part Manager Show/Hide Tree View, Configuration Specification Options Add a new item (Job, Fitting Delete the highlighted item Group or Environment) Edit the highlighted item Clone Export and Import Specifications Formula-based mode Move a setting up or down Edit Coupler Information Manage Users configuration options: Users Shop Standards configuration options: Specification Manufacturer Defaults Metal Sheet Liner Sheet Spiral Roll Metal Coil Synchronize settings with Special Instructions specifications Sheet Metal Design to Fabrication Training 2 EastCoast CAD/CAM Icons and Definitions Allowances configuration options: Materials Metal Allowances Lining Allowances Misc Gauge Saddle Notch Stiffener Tie Rod Connectors Rectangle Connector Round and Oval Connector Seams Pittsburg Lock Spiral Seam Button Punch Snap Lock Grooved Seam Standing Seam Single Corner Seam Double Corner Seam RL_3 RL_2 BUTT WELD GROOVED SEAM RL-6A RL-6B RL-7 RL-8 Joints Rectangle Joint Round and Oval Joint Sheet Metal Design to Fabrication Training 3 EastCoast CAD/CAM Icons and Definitions Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP for Sheet Metal Main tools – In the Fabrication area on the Home tab, click the Load Catalog drop down arrow to access these tools: Load Catalog provides access to The Fabrication Palette provides pre- the Part Manager database by defined tools and templates to create loading catalogs of fittings. pickoff files and spool drawings. Launches Part Manager, used to Switch Environment provides the create libraries and catalogs of ability to change between Imperial to pipe and duct fittings. metric setup environments. The Error Log displays the errors that currently relate to your most recent actions. Often related to a specific tool such as Duct Connect. Preferences and Management options – In the Fabrication area of the Home tab, click the Fabricate drop down arrow to access tagging, MEP Design to Fabrication and hanger settings. Duct Fabrication Preferences are used to map specifications or manufacturer Auto Tag Manager sets the options defaults for automated conversion during a for auto tagging and enables it for all MEP Design to Fabrication import from new duct that is drawn. Autodesk Revit MEP. Requires a separate MEP Design to Fabrication license. Duct Hangers Preferences allows you to preset many of the options used by the Duct Hangers command. Scheduling tools – In the Fabrication area on the Home tab, click the arrow to the right of the Duct Schedule icon to access these tools: Duct Schedule Data is used before Duct Classify applies updated creating schedule tables, to attach the classifications to duct objects in a property sets referenced in the schedule drawing table style to the objects and styles. Sheet Metal Design to Fabrication Training 4