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This is a short description of new functionality for a significant update to the ShipConstructor HVAC module. Our team has migrated this engine from the ShipConstructor 2006 code base in a special effort to improve HVAC for those who will stay with the ShipConstructor 2005 version on projects that are well underway. As time and resource are limited at this time we provide a document that is not fully polished but manages to highlight the new functionality provided in an efficient manner.
Hidden Line Removal (HLR) and rendering of HVAC Parts in 2-d line mode has been greatly improved. Round HVAC now draws proper silhouettes. Fittings draw proper intersections. Please refer to the following screenshot: Old 2005 HVAC:
Rendering of HVAC Parts in AutoCAD HLR mode has been greatly improved. Round ducts do not look meshy anymore. Please refer to the screenshot: OLD 2005 HVAC:
2.1 Single part transforms Single part transforms in HVAC have been improved dramatically. It is now possible to swing around individual ends of fittings as well as bents. Connected items can be rotated in place if appropriate. Flipping an existing elbow by 180 degrees:
2.2 Multi part transforms Very complex transformations are now possible. Selecting and dragging a single part can affect the entire system. Initial HVAC System:
Selecting existing straight duct end to transform the entire system to connect to the elbow:
2.3 HVAC Parts can be anchored Individual parts can be anchored. This allows complex transformations to be constrained to a small section of the system which the user whishes to modify Anchored HVAC Parts:
2.4 New osnap points More osnap points are provided for all HVAC part types, making routing using the new user input system and transformation system easier.
Ducts routed relative to each other using the offset routing feature.
Toggles the transform mode between single part and multi part transform.
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Anchors the selected part. This part will still be moveable by AutoCAD commands, but will be locked while doing a multi-part transform
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