VectorMEP
HVAC workflow
Ductwork, terminals, radiators and floor heating, from the first route to sized networks.
- Mains.
VMDUCT: system, size, height, then the points; bends, tees and reducers appear as you click.Heighton the prompt climbs or drops at the angle chosen. - Terminals and equipment.
VMINSTALLon open ends or free (ceiling, wall, floor);VMDEVCONNECTjoins a group of terminals to a duct, flexible at the end if wanted. - Edits.
VMCROSSandVMCROSSMULTIpass over or under other services,VMMOVEZSegment moves one straight to another height,VMCOPYBRANCHcopies a branch (Mirror, Rotate),VMCONNECTjoins two open ends. - Heating.
VMPIPESRdraws flow and return together,VMRADCONNECTconnects radiators;VMFHMANIFOLD,VMFHZONEandVMFHCALClay and check floor heating after EN 1264. - Calculate and size.
VMCALCgives flows, pressure drops, the critical path and balancing;VMSIZEapplies the recommended sizes with reducers. - Document.
VMAUTOTEXTlabels,VMARROWflow arrows,VMLEGEND,VMBOM,VMOPENAUTOopenings andVMIFCfor coordination.
See the pictures on the HVAC page.
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