Autodesk 235B1-05A761-1301 User Guide - Page 843

Size Size is the actual size of a part, for example, 6-inch for a 6-inch conduit or pipe. Size is a read-only property and is dynamically updated when the part is modified. Slope Slope is the incline of a plumbing line. Slope is calculated by the rise of the segment divided by the length, or run, of the segment. You can specify the rise and run and have the slope calculated automatically, or you can specify a slope and have the rise and run calculated automatically. Slots The spaces to install circuit breakers in an electrical panel (also referred to as "poles"). Style Name The style name is a read-only property that is used to identify part styles. The name is predefined for standard styles, such as schematic line styles, and is user-defined for custom styles that you create. A unique name is required for each style. You can specify the style of the schematic line by selecting a style from the list of defined schematic line styles. The schematic line style determines the display representation of the schematic line. You define schematic line styles in Style Manager. Subtype Every part is classified with a subtype. Subtype is a read-only property defined by a part's type and characteristics. For example, a pipe segment's subtype might be smooth or rigid. If a part's type is undefined, no subtype is defined for the part. System Abbreviation The system abbreviation is a string of characters used to represent the system name. The system abbreviation is used for labeling and scheduling and is typically defined when a system definition is created. System Group The system group is the name of the group associated with a part's system definition. System groups are used to associate or group together multiple systems. System Label The system label property for schematic layouts is used for managing system type abbreviations for labeling. The system abbreviation for a schematic symbol is set to the system abbreviation of the first schematic line or symbol inserted in the layout. System Name A system is an optional means of grouping parts. The system properties of a part are set to the properties of the first part inserted in the system. All subsequent parts must be assigned the same system in order for valid connections between parts to occur, unless connection of dissimilar systems is allowed. System Type In the electrical and plumbing modules, every system is classified with a type. Type is defined by the system's object type, such as cable tray or conduit. The system type can be undefined if a part's characteristics are unknown. In the electrical module, the system type is also used on circuits and device connectors. The system type determines which additional properties the circuit or connector should have. Total Load Total Load displays the total electrical load of the devices connected on a circuit. It is a property for Power and Lighting circuits only. This property changes if the voltage of devices on the circuit are modified. See Load. Type Every part is classified with a type. Type is a read-only property defined by a part's object type, such as duct, pipe, cable tray, conduit, or fixture. The type can undefined if a part's characteristics are unknown. Vanes Vanes indicate whether an individual duct fitting contains turning vanes. Turning vanes are mounted into fittings to reduce pressure loss. To display the turning vanes in plan view, they must be added to the fitting style using the Add Vane command. Voltage All Power and Lighting circuits have a voltage value that is used for calculating current. The voltage value on the circuits is entered as a voltage definition. Devices with a Power and Lighting connector may have a voltage value; if so, this value is used to check whether a device can connect to the circuit. The voltage value on the device must be in the range for the voltage definition on the circuit. Width and Height You can specify a width and height for duct and cable tray, or select dimensions from the list of available sizes from the part catalogs. Width and height determine the actual dimensions of the duct or cable tray. You can change the size of specific segments or an entire building systems network. Glossary | 825