Scope of this Guide

This guide introduces some of the facilities provided by AVEVA PDMS for the design and
documentation of interconnected Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ducting
networks. It explains the main concepts underlying PDMS and its supporting applications,
and shows how you can apply these to your own design projects.
The Chapters 1 to 7 of this guide take the form of a hands-on design example combined
with frequent explanation of the underlying concepts. As you work progressively through the
example, you will gain practical experience of the ways in which you can use PDMS while
learning about the powerful facilities it provides. Chapters 8 to 10 introduce some additional
facilities which can be used once the HVAC design layout has been completed.