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CHAPTER 6
6 Creating HVAC Side Branches
In the previous chapter a sequence of components was created to form the main branch of the HVAC
ductwork. This chapter will demonstrate how to extend the model by adding side branches, as well as show
users how to position components using a Reference Grid and Construction Aids.
A reference grid can be used to represent ceiling tile positions, and therefore allows the correct positioning
of HVAC inlet and outlet ceiling grilles. Construction aid lines are a simple way to facilitate the picking of the
centre point of the ceiling tile, when positioning HVAC components. Alternatively, components could be
positioned on the ceiling grid lines and moved to suit using the Position options in the HVAC form.
6.1 Reference Grids and Construction Aids – A Worked Example
A new Reference Grid will be created in the room marked in red below using the Reference Grid utility. This
will be used later in the training to aid in creating and positioning side branches and their components.
In the 3D view, remove Z4504 5ONE BUILDING_B01, add STRU BUILDING_01_LEVEL_02, and remove
FRMW B01_LEVEL_02_CEILINGS. The view should look as shown below.
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To create a Reference Grid click the Rectangular button within the Grids group, which is located in the
DESIGN AIDS tab.
Navigate to a Plan View above the room. Hover the cursor over the north-west corner of the room at the
internal intersection of the two walls as shown. Accept the E and N coordinates by using the tab key to skip
across to the U coordinate. In this text box type in 106595, then hit Enter to accept the grid origin.
Create seven grid lines at 600mm increments in the X axis.

This can be achieved by entering 7x600 into the text box.
After this add another grid line 450mm from the previous grid
line. Hit Enter to progress to the Y axis grid lines.
Add a grid line at a distance of -450mm. Add a further 7 grid lines at a distance of -600mm. The grid should
appear as shown:

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Since there are no further vertical grid lines required, hit the Enter key twice to complete the reference grid
creation.
Two ceiling grilles will be created in the following

worked examples and exercises, and the position
of these (midpoint of the tile space) can be
identified using Construction Aid Lines. From the
Design Aids tab, in the Construction Aids
group, select Line from the Line options list.
In the Object Snapping form, ensure the Node

snap option is checked.

Create diagonal lines across the two tile spaces as shown, using the Node picks on the grid as shown.
The graphical aid line will be as shown.
Repeat the process to create

a second aid line, in the
south west corner of the
room.
The grid and aid lines should

be as shown.

6.2 Creating Side Branch – A Worked Example
A side branch which runs from a start point on the main branch and passes through the tile positions will be
created. Two further side branches will be added, each running from a point on the first side branch to the tile
positions.
First a suitable branch connector must be inserted into the main branch so there is a point to which the side
branch can be connected.
Navigate to the Threeway component in the Model Explorer.
From the HVAC form, select Branch Connectors from the Categories list and then select Flat Oval ‘A’ Boot
from the Available Types list to display the Oval ‘A’ Boot Brco form.
Set the Boot Depth to 100mm, MAIN width LA to 500mm and

Boot Direction to W.
Click the OK button to create the component.
On the HVAC form, position the newly created component

through the gridline shown on the grid below using Position >
Through > ID P-Point.
From the HVAC form, select HVAC / Branches from the Categories list and then select Side Branch (off
main) from the Available Types list to display the HVAC Side Branch form.

Set the Branch Name to SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/02.
Click the OK button.
A prompt is displayed ‘Pick BRCO element:. Pick the newly

created branch connector from 3D view.
This will automatically set the position and connection

reference for the new branch. New components can now be
created in a normal manner on this branch.
The first component to be created in the side branch is a Flat Oval straight.
Ensure the newly created Branch is the current element. From the HVAC form,
select FlatOval from the Categories list and then select Straight from the
Available Types list to display the Oval Straight form.
Set the Length to 1000mm and Width Direction to S.
Click the OK button, and the Straight is created.
A circular boot connector now needs to be created which will allow a duct to be routed to the tile position to
the North of the branch.
From the HVAC form, select Branch Connectors from the Categories list and then select Circular Boot
from the Available Types list to display the Boot Brconnector form.

Set Boot Direction to N.
Position the boot through the centre of one of the adjacent grid
tiles. To do this select Position Through > Cursor.
The Positioning Control form is displayed. Select Graphics

and Midpoint as shown below:
A prompt is displayed ‘Pick Position

(Mid-Point) Snap:’, Pick the aid line as
indicated on the image below.

A Flat Oval taper can now be placed after the Circular Boot. On the HVAC form select FlatOval from the
Categories list and then select Taper from the Available Types list to display the FlatOval Taper form.
Set the Duct Width LA to 300mm, Duct Depth LB to 100mm, the

Length to 400mm and the A Offset Direction to W
Next position the second Circular Boot which will connect to the tile positioned at the South of the branch.
From the HVAC form, select Branch Connectors from the Categories list and then select Circular Boot
from the Available Types list to display the Boot Brconnector form.

Set Boot Direction to S. Click the OK button.
The boot is created but needs to be realigned similar to the previous

example. Select Position Through > Cursor.
A prompt is displayed ‘Pick Position (Mid-Point) Snap:’, Pick the

aid line as indicated on the image below.
A Cap End is required at the end of the branch. From the HVAC form, select FlatOval from the Categories
list and then select Cap End from the Available Types list to display the FlatOval Cap End form.

To complete the branch,

select the first element in
the branch (1000
FlatOval straight) From
the HVAC form, click the
Modify CE button to
display the FlatOval
Straight form.
Click the Fit button then

click the Apply button to
apply the changes.
Click the Cancel button

to close the form.
Finally, within the Connect Section of

the HVAC form set HVAC Branch Tail
to Last Member.
6.3 Creating Secondary Side Branch – A Worked Example
As mentioned in the previous worked example, a secondary side branch will now be created from the first
circular boot connector.
From the HVAC form, select HVAC / Branches from the Categories list and then select Side Branch (off
main) from the Available Types list to display the HVAC Side Branch form.
Set the Branch Name to SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/02A. Set the Connect Head to option to Branch
Connector, and click the Apply button. Close the form.
The user is prompted to ‘Pick BRCO element’. Pick the first of the newly created branch connectors from the
3D view. The new branch element has now been created.
Ensure the newly created branch created is the current element. From the HVAC form, select Circular from
the Categories list and then select Straight from the Available Types list to display the Circular Straight
form.
Set the Length to 925mm.
To check the types of leave joint available, click the

Choose button next to the Leave Joint field.

From the resulting Choose Joint form, select Male

Socket & Spigot Joint.
Click the OK button on the Circular Straight form.
A Circular Damper will now be created 100mm from the leave of the newly created straight.
Ensure the STRT is the current element. From the HVAC form, select Circular from the Categories list and
then select Internal Damper from the Available Types list to display the Internal Damper form.
Leave all values as the default values, and click the OK

button.

Ensure the damper is the current element. From the HVAC form, select Circular from the Categories list and
then select Flexible Bend from the Available Types list to display the Circular Flexible Bend form.
Set the Leave Direction to D. Click the OK button.
From the HVAC form, select Transformations from the Categories list and then select Spigot Box from the
Available Types list to display the Spigot Box form.
Set the following values:
Duct Width LA: 300mm

Duct Depth LB: 300mm
Rect Box Height: 30mm
Circ Extension: 50mm
Male Collar: 30mm

From the HVAC form, select Inline Plant Equipment from the Categories list and then select Rectangular
Grille in Line from the Available Types list to display the In line Grille form.
Set the following values:
Unit Name: GRIL1

End Width: 400mm
End Depth: 400mm
Grille Length: 50mm
‘A’ Extension: 0mm
Width Direction: S.
The newly created grille will now be positioned through the tile.
Using the HVAC form, set the Position > Through

to Cursor and select the aid line running diagonally
across the tile space. Line 1 and Line 2 from the 3D
view. Make sure the Positioning Control form is
set to Graphics and Midpoint..

At this stage the PL (P-Leave) of the spigot box and

the PA (P-Arrive) of the grille have become
misaligned, as such a broken line is displayed
between them rather than a length of implied ducting.
Highlight the spigot box in the 3D View and using the

HVAC form select Position > Through Next which
is the grille in this case.
Next, the flexible bend will be modified so that it fits correctly between the internal damper (at its P-Arrive)
and the spigot box (at its P-Leave).
Select the Flexible Bend in the 3D View and from the HVAC form click Modify CE to display the Circular
Flexible Bend form.
Click the Fit button, the Leave Extension will be recalculated and adjusted on the form. Click the Apply
button and then click the Cancel button.
Finally, from the HVAC form select Connect >

HVAC Branch Tail to Last Member to complete the
HVAC side branch route.

Exercise 3a – Create HVAC Side Branch – SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/02B
1 Using the previous worked example as a reference, create a new secondary side branch which is
connected to the remaining boot connector on the side branch and will outlet at the remaining tile.
Name the branch - SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/02B
 Copy ID functionality may be used to copy components to the new branch.
2. Create a Flat Oval Fire Damper /FD5 at a position where the HVAC side branch penetrates through
the wall.

Exercise 3b – Create Reference Grid and Construction Aids
1. Create and insert a new Branch Connector in the main branch 850mm from the previously created
BRCO. The component should be an exact copy of the original BRCO and must have the Boot
Direction set to E.
2. Create a new reference grid between the top left corner and bottom left corner of the room as shown
below. The origin will be at the internal intersection of the interior walls as shown. The Z value of the
reference grid needs to be set to 106595mm.
The first increment should be 150mm from the left wall. Create fifteen more lines at 600mm
increments along the x-axis. Finally create an increment at 455mm which connects to the right wall.
Create the first horizontal grid line at an increment of 213mm from the north wall. Next create nine
horizontal lines at increments of 600mm.
Set the Z axis depth of the grid to 0mm.
Create two aid lines across the grid squares as shown below.

Exercise 3c – Create HVAC Side Branch – SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/03
1. Using the previous worked examples in the chapter, create a new side branch named
SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/03 which is connected to the BRCO created in the previous exercise. The
branch will contain a straight, two BRCOs (100mm diameter boot branches) which must be positioned
through the tiles and cap at the end of the branch. Refer to the Appendix C for detailed drawings.
2. Create two secondary side branches which will be identical in dimensions and will be connected
from the BRCOs created on the side branch /SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/03. The flexible bend,
damper, plenum and grill are to be the same as created in the previous Worked Example.

Exercise 3d – Create HVAC Network – SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/01
1. Navigate to ZONE-CWAY-AREA02-B01 under SITE-CABLE-AREA02 and add /CWAY-POWER-

BUILDING-B01_B1 to 3D view.
2. Create a new HVAC side branch, beneath HVAC B01_LEVEL02_AC-SUPPLY, with its head
connected to the open end of the three way item on branch SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001. Name the new
branch SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/01. The branch is to be created in such a way that it avoids the
cableways in Building B01 as shown below.
3. Refer to the Appendix A for HVAC component sketches showing suggested dimensions for the
Bend and Offset components.
4. Complete the Branch with a Rectangular Mesh End. Set the height of the Mesh End to be the same
as the grills created in the previous exercise.

Exercise 3e – Create HVAC Network – B01_LEVEL02_AC-RETURN
1. Create a new HVAC main branch B01_LEVEL02_AC-RETURN and subsequent side branches as
shown below. Refer to the Appendix B for detailed drawings.
Duct diameter – 450mm
All bends to be 7 Segment Bends unless stated otherwise.

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CHAPTER 6

6 Creating HVAC Side Branches

6.1 Reference Grids and Construction Aids – A Worked Example

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Create seven grid lines at 600mm increments in the X axis.

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Two ceiling grilles will be created in the following

In the Object Snapping form, ensure the Node

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The graphical aid line will be as shown.

Repeat the process to create

The grid and aid lines should

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6.2 Creating Side Branch – A Worked Example

Navigate to the Threeway component in the Model Explorer.

Set the Boot Depth to 100mm, MAIN width LA to 500mm and

Click the OK button to create the component.

On the HVAC form, position the newly created component

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Set the Branch Name to SUPPLY_LEVEL02-001/02.

Click the OK button.

A prompt is displayed ‘Pick BRCO element:. Pick the newly

This will automatically set the position and connection

Set the Length to 1000mm and Width Direction to S.

Click the OK button, and the Straight is created.

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Set Boot Direction to N.

Click the OK button.

The Positioning Control form is displayed. Select Graphics

A prompt is displayed ‘Pick Position

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Set the Duct Width LA to 300mm, Duct Depth LB to 100mm, the

Click the OK button.

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Set Boot Direction to S. Click the OK button.

The boot is created but needs to be realigned similar to the previous

A prompt is displayed ‘Pick Position (Mid-Point) Snap:’, Pick the

Click the OK button.

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To complete the branch,

Click the Fit button then

Click the Cancel button

Finally, within the Connect Section of

6.3 Creating Secondary Side Branch – A Worked Example

Set the Length to 925mm.

To check the types of leave joint available, click the

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From the resulting Choose Joint form, select Male

Click the OK button.

Click the OK button on the Circular Straight form.

Leave all values as the default values, and click the OK

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Set the Leave Direction to D. Click the OK button.

Set the following values:

Duct Width LA: 300mm

Click the OK button.

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Set the following values:

Unit Name: GRIL1

Click the OK button.

Using the HVAC form, set the Position > Through

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At this stage the PL (P-Leave) of the spigot box and