Mcaca HPV 2015.11

MagiCAD HPV for AutoCAD
Training material
MagiCAD version 2015.11

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Contents:
Before you start ............................................................................................................................... 4
1. Getting started ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 MagiCAD HP&V Ribbons ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Preparation ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Before starting the project...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Connect to project .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Some basic functions when drawing ventilation ..................................................................... 11
2.1 Design options ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Duct and duct details ............................................................................................................................................ 12
2.3 Devices and components ...................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Dampers, noise reducers etc. ............................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Status for components .......................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6 Draw components in the “flow” ........................................................................................................................... 18
3. When drawing heating/cooling or special systems – basic settings ..................................... 20
3.1 Heating pipe options ............................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Draw 1 or 2 pipes .................................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3 Radiators ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Batteries, valves, pumps and other components ................................................................................................. 23
3.5 Manifolds .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
4. When drawing tap water systems – basic settings ................................................................. 26
4.1 Water Pipe Options ............................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Draw 1, 2 or 3 pipes .............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Water points, mixers, floor drains and other components .................................................................................. 28
5. When drawing waste water systems – basic settings ............................................................. 29
5.1 Sewage Pipe Options ............................................................................................................................................ 30
5.2 Draw waste water pipes ....................................................................................................................................... 30
6. When drawing gas systems – basic settings ........................................................................... 33
6.1 Gas Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Draw gas pipes ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
7. Substation, draw Exchanger or Shunt...................................................................................... 36
7.1 Define and position the exchanger ....................................................................................................................... 36
7.2 Positioning a Shunt ............................................................................................................................................... 38
8. Functions and features when editing ....................................................................................... 39
8.1 Editing functions ................................................................................................................................................... 39
8.2 Change properties for the drawn objects, duct dimensions, duct series etc. ...................................................... 40
9. Connection Nodes ..................................................................................................................... 42
9.1 Connect systems – on or between storeys ........................................................................................................... 42
9.2 Set the flow and pressure drop directly at the duct/pipe end ............................................................................. 44
10. Adding text – and creating your own format.......................................................................... 46
10.1 Text functions ..................................................................................................................................................... 46
10.2 Text format ......................................................................................................................................................... 47
10.3 Automatic text .................................................................................................................................................... 49
10.4 Free text .............................................................................................................................................................. 50
11. Presentation, collision check and sections. .......................................................................... 52
11.1 Presentation modes - 1D, 2D, 3D ........................................................................................................................ 52
11.2 Settings for combined plotting, auto hide, displaying Xref etc. .......................................................................... 52
11.3 Updatable Sections ............................................................................................................................................. 54
11.4 Quick section....................................................................................................................................................... 56
11.5 Collision control .................................................................................................................................................. 57
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12. Allow the software to help you – use sizing support............................................................. 59

12.1 Calculations ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
12.2 Calculation aids................................................................................................................................................... 63
13. Advanced project production order ........................................................................................ 66
13.1 Use Drawing Template File (*.dwt). ................................................................................................................... 66
13.2 Set up projects with different heights ................................................................................................................ 68
13.3 Set up projects with different shapes................................................................................................................. 70
14. Project settings ........................................................................................................................ 72
14.1 Layers, line types and colours............................................................................................................................. 72
14.2 System structure and its data ............................................................................................................................. 75
14.3 Select devices and products ............................................................................................................................... 77
14.4 Supplement with additional information ........................................................................................................... 77
14.5 Settings for automatic void provisions ............................................................................................................... 80
14.6 Status .................................................................................................................................................................. 82
14.7 Running index ..................................................................................................................................................... 84
14.8 Free text templates ............................................................................................................................................ 86
14.9 Add line types in MagiCAD line file (*.lin) .......................................................................................................... 87
15. Project planning aids ............................................................................................................... 89
15.1 Definitions, ventilation output ........................................................................................................................... 89
15.2 Definitions, output heating/cooling ................................................................................................................... 90
15.3 Definitions, tap water output ............................................................................................................................. 91
15.4 Show selected objects ........................................................................................................................................ 94
15.5 Explode MagiCAD objects ................................................................................................................................... 94
15.6 Simplify the drawing in a specific place in your model ...................................................................................... 94
15.7 Change colour in the A drawing ......................................................................................................................... 95
15.8 Indicate MagiCAD data for the AutoCAD object ................................................................................................ 96
16. Project cooperation.................................................................................................................. 98
16.1 Settings for cooperation ..................................................................................................................................... 98
17. Export functions..................................................................................................................... 100
17.1 Use Property set manager ................................................................................................................................ 100
17.2 Property sets and IFC classification references ................................................................................................ 102
17.3 Create/edit an IFC classification reference....................................................................................................... 103
17.4 Create/edit Navisworks property set ............................................................................................................... 105
17.5 IFC export ......................................................................................................................................................... 106
17.6 Navisworks export ............................................................................................................................................ 107
17.7 BCF, BIM Collaboration Format Manager......................................................................................................... 108
18. Plugins .................................................................................................................................... 110
18.1 How to handle plugins and updates to MagiCAD. ............................................................................................ 110
18.2 Swegon plugin as an example of how a plugin can work. ................................................................................ 111
19. Some final advice ................................................................................................................... 113
19.1 Remember: ....................................................................................................................................................... 113
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Before you start
Special Layers
Magi_0 – a layer created by MagiCAD and used internally by the software, e.g. for so-called
“dragging” of objects etc. Magi_0 may not be locked, as this prevents certain functions from
working.
Magi_garbage – a layer used by MagiCAD, e.g. for temporary output, so-called “part property
lines”. Check that any Xrefs are not saved in this layer. If this happens, the Xref disappears
during sizing as MagiCAD purges this layer each time sizing occurs.
Defpoints – an AutoCAD layer that is not plotted, although it is visible during plotting.
Connected to AutoCAD’s zero (0) layer. Note: Used by MagiCAD’s active 2D.
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1. Getting started
1.1 MagiCAD HP&V Ribbons

When working with the software, MagiCAD’s own ribbons panels are used in addition to the
standard AutoCAD and Windows commands.
General – Manage project information, system input data, colours. Change presentation
mode, Import, export, search for updates, etc.
Ventilation tool – Draw ducts, add devices, component, converts general ducts to actual
products and vice versa, etc.
Piping tool – Draw heating, water, waste water or sprinklers with associated equipment etc.
Tool – Change object properties, create sections, void provisions, serial numbers,
connection nodes, display selected objects, etc.
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Editing tool – Make changes in the system, e.g. copy branches, delete components, hide, etc.
Calculation tool – Bill of materials, noise calculations, sizing, balancing, etc.
Documentation tool – Labelling, revision clouds, flow arrows etc.
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1.2 Preparation
Create new main project folder where all the .dwg`s and MagiCAD`s project files will be saved.
In this example we have main project folder (MagiCAD_Training) which includes own folders
for architectural, ventilation, heating & piping and water/sewer drawings. Project files will be
saved to main folder (MagiCAD_Training)
1.3 Before starting the project

Before connecting to project, create a template, save the drawing and attach the correct
architectural drawing. If you don`t have any ready-made template it is recommended to use
the ones that comes with MagiCAD. They can be found at
C:\ProgramData\MagiCAD\Templates\MagiCAD HPV
After you have open a template, save the drawing to Ventilation folder with wanted name.
Then select the architectural drawing using e.g. Insert -> DWG reference function. It is
recommended to move the architectural drawing to a locked layer after it is installed to
drawing.
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1.4 Connect to project
Select “Create new project”, allocate a name to the project and select the desired location of
the project files and the project template (*.epj), then click OK.
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The project manager now opens, and is where project settings are managed, such as how
many storeys there are and how they are positioned in relation to one another. The data that
can be found here comes from the template selected when the project was created. As we will
not use Storey 3, this can be deleted under Storeys, by right clicking on the name Storey 3 and
selecting the Delete option.
Select the row you want to change, right click

to edit or copy the storey.
Press Active MagiCAD’s reference

storey to define coordinates can be entered
which storey the in the model via Install storey
relevant model origin. This must be
represents. positioned directly below and
to the left of the building. Z
indicates the position of
MagiCAD’s floor level.
NOTE: Do not forget to show the direction of the coordinate system’s x-axis and to specify the
angle. You are now ready to start drawing.
Create Storey 2
Follow the steps 1.3 and 1.4. Then click on the Project button, select the existing project and
click on the Select button. Specify Install storey origin and Active storey as above.
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Exercise 1:
• Set up your own project containing two storeys.
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2. Some basic functions when drawing ventilation
2.1 Design options

The first time you start drawing, the Design option dialogue appears on all drawings. This
dialogue is used to preinstall types of bends and forks and indicates how the so-called “Route
Wizard” should function.
Indicate type of “Routing” depending on the connection point
situation. Smart uses standard angles wherever possible.
Direct uses the direct route, regardless of angle. You can
toggle between Smart and Direct when drawing by right
clicking and selecting mode in the menu, or by using the T
and Enter key combination on the keyboard.
The bottom section can be
Select duct series, size, insulation series hidden/displayed using the
and locked or swapped duct dimension (RECT). button. The dialogue is
floating so it can be
displayed while you draw in
order to quickly and easily
change settings.
Select flange series on your

rectangular ducts.
Select the project settings

and the type of bends,
forks/clip-ons to be used.
Height difference in branch,

specify the angle you want
to use to connect to the
main duct. Or choose
Smart and the software will
try and find a suitable angle
by beginning with 90
degrees and working
downwards.
Using Product
Using Alignment, select how Select the Here, you can selection, select to
the ducts can be height and status of the select whether draw with real
side adjusted and whether duct to draw. devices will be products, in the duct
the width or height of New for new automatically system instead of
rectangular ducts should be ducts and connected using general. You will,
locked for dimensioning. Existing for flexible ducts, however, need to
Horizontal extra offset allows existing ducts and how long select a duct range
you to select whether the these need to be. that contains the
duct is drawn offset from the correct products.
pointer, e.g. positioned
50 mm outside a wall.
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2.2 Duct and duct details

Start drawing the ducts from any starting point. Use any AutoCAD tracking/snap functions to
identify the start point.
Select the system for the
ducts that shall be drawn.
Copy settings from ducts that

have already been drawn
such as duct material, size
and insulation.
Also specify the height at
which you want to draw the
duct or copy the height
from an element that has
already been drawn.
Select whether the height
needs to be specified
relative to the floor or based
on the project’s zero point.
Always check the command line to see which options are available.
The command line: Specify the capital letter using the keyboard and then press Enter or
right-click and select from the menu that appears.
Show the relevant
system, size and “E” – gives you the option to create vertical ducts
height level with nodes at the top or bottom with one command
“C” – switches to “connect” mode

“A” – indicates the angle you want to draw
“Z” – makes it possible to draw on the Z-axis
“O” – actives the option dialogue “R” – Used to
“B” – Deletes the current straight stretch connect in duct
and closest bend/t-piece details, e.g. in
a rectangular
“P” – Plugs the duct ends. bend
“N” – gives you the option to position flow
connection points and flow connections
“S” – allows you to join two ducts with a non-standard “L” – positions
duct section, or with standard parts. inspection hatches.
“K” – Connects ducts directly at the duct ends
“M” – position dampers,
“T” – Toggles between Smart and Direct routing.
silencers etc. in the ducts
“D” – Position devices in the duct ends while you draw
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When you have drawn a duct and will then continue drawing ducts, an option is available
allowing you to select an object and begin drawing from the “+” handle that pops up. The +
handle is displayed as a bold plus sign when the object is selected. Click the + grip to start
drawing. When selecting the middle + handle, it is possible to select a position to start drawing
from. The handle size and colour can be set under the selection tab in AutoCAD’s Options
dialogue.
The grip (create similar) is used to create a copy of the selected object.
The grip (move part) is used to move the selected object.
If you cannot continue to draw from “plusgrips”, this may be because DYN (dynamic input) is
activated (check under the command line). Click on the icon to “turn it off”.
Connect several ducts directly at the duct

ends. This is done using the “Fork”
option.
Draw Duct, Right click and select the Fork option.
You have now have created the option to connect several ducts to the
duct ends.Next time you click on the duct end, the dialogue will appear
as below.
Drag the duct to the

required position here.
Click on the duct end
again to fill with several
ducts.
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Exercise 2:
• Draw ducts
• Change properties ducts
• Test other functions we have gone over
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2.3 Devices and components

Indicate air flow, select device type and size, check dimensions and diagram. Position the device
in free space or directly at the duct end. Use “swap” and/or “direction” to maintain the correct
direction of the device. “Grille direction is used to rotate the grille on the device. This option is
found on the command line or reached via a right click.
Tip! AutoCAD’s “rotate3d” can also be used if necessary.
Select the type of device to

be selected.
Right-click on the
device to either select
Properties to check
the diagram and
measurement
information or add
more devices using
“Select product to
project…”.
Devices with
adjustable collars
can be adjusted by
adapting the
measurement under
“Collar length”.
Indicate the flow and

size of the device.
You can check the measurements

work for your system solution
here. How you manage to meet
the noise requirements and
pressure drop your system
demands.
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2.4 Dampers, noise reducers etc.

With fire dampers, dampers, silencers, air coolers, air heaters etc., these components are
positioned directly in the duct system. Any transitions, dimension changes, are automatically
entered by the software depending on the measurements and connection point dimensions
between components.
Tip! If you want eccentric transitions or similar, use move, and move the required duct section.
In order to change the length of the transitions – use MagiCAD’s change properties – reduction
length.
Right-click in the box to see the damper properties via the Properties… option and select
new dampers for your project using the Select products to project… option. Also select the
size and 2D symbol using this dialogue.
Right-click in the box to see the silencer properties via the Properties… and select new
silencers for your project using the Select products to project… option.
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Right-click in the box to see the fan properties via the Properties… and select new
fans for your project using the Select products to project… option.
Right-click in the box to see the product properties via the Properties… option and
select new products for your project using the Select products to project… option.
2.5 Status for components
You can select Status directly when fixing your devices and fans. “New” for new and “Existing”
for existing. For dampers, silencers and other components, the status is changed using
“change properties” and selecting status.
Tip! Add, remove or change status definitions under

Change properties -> Status.
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2.6 Draw components in the “flow”

While drawing ducts, there is an option to draw dampers, devices, inspection panels and other
components in the “flow”. Select Component in order to be able to select between the products
available under the respective component group in your project. Select Flow dampers, for
example, select the required product and click on OK and the damper is drawn in the duct.
Always check the command line to see which

options are available.
Type in capital letters and Enter, or right click and
select from the menu that opens.
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Exercise 3:
• Draw “freely” for approx. 10–15 minutes.

• Position the devices, dampers and silencers, also test other functions we have gone
over. Ask!
• Then continue drawing in devices and ducts, according to the picture below.
Use “z” on the command line, then

“read”/retrieve height levels from other
elements to simplify height changes
e.g. in the event of crossings or level
changes.
Then select the angle you want the

duct to have in the height change.
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3. When drawing heating/cooling or special systems – basic

settings
3.1 Heating pipe options

This dialogue allows you to select material type, size, how many pipes can be drawn
simultaneously and whether you want to draw Smart or Direct.
This is where you select whether you want to draw 1 or

2 pipes.
Select pipe series, size and insulation. Lock if required. Tick

Synchronize if you want the same materials, size and
insulation on both pipes. The bottom section can be hidden
or displayed using the button. The dialogue is floating
so it can be displayed while you draw in order to quickly and
easily change settings.
The cross at the end of the

pipe shows which pipe you
are using to draw. This is
called the “cursor pipe”.
Indicate distance to and

position of the next pipe.
Select the pipe’s position
according to vertical pipe
inclination.
Enter the angle and distance for

passing over or under
connection points to pipe routes.
Indicate whether you want to

define your own radius for
flexible pipes. “Do not use” if
you want the radius to follow
the pipe series, or “Use” own
defined radius and enter the
radius you want for the pipe in
mm.
Indicate where you want the pipe to be Select the status of the pipe you want to
located in relation to where you are pointing draw, e.g. Not defined for new pipes and E
with the pointer. You can also indicate an for existing pipes.
additional sideways shift if your drawing is
either right or left justified.
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3.2 Draw 1 or 2 pipes

Start to draw the pipe from any starting point using any AutoCAD tracking/snap functions to
identify the starting point.
Select
system
Retrieve data from pipes that have already been drawn.
Specify the plus height for the pipes that shall

be drawn. Do you want to use the same height
as any other object, if so select which here.
Using Tolerance, the software is able to add
free vertical space between the objects.
If you want to specify the height in relation to the

plan or the zero point for the project.
The command line Show the relevant system, size and height level.
Always check the command

line to see which options are
available, or right click.

“O” – activates the “heat pipe options” dialogue box.
“B” – deletes the current straight stretch and closest bend
“P” – locks/plugs the pipe ends
“N” – gives you the option to position flow connection
points and flow connections
“V” – gives you the option to position valves while drawing pipes
“E” – gives you the option to create vertical pipes with nodes at the
top or bottom with one command
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3.3 Radiators
Select system and radiator, if you select manufacturer radiator, indicate power, otherwise
indicate measurements and power. Check the measurements, or with selected manufacturer
check the select size diagram. Position the radiator. Use “direction” to obtain the correct
direction of the radiator.
Right-click in the box to select new radiators for

your project using the Select products to
project… option.
Select the system and type of radiator.
Select height and length,

power, room temperature
and connection
dimensions.
Select the location of

the connections on
the radiator.
Select radiator valve.
Select the size of the

connections.
Select system,
status and give
your radiator a
description.
Select the insertion
height freely or
copy from a
radiator or other
element that has
already been
positioned.
Tick this box if you

want the dialogue to
appear between
each installed
radiator.
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3.4 Batteries, valves, pumps and other components

With batteries, valves and other types of component, the components are positioned directly
into the pipe system or on the pipe ends, depending on the type of product.
Right-click in the box to

select new components for
your project using the
Select products to project…
option. Components in the
two dialogues below are
selected in the same way.
At the top, choose what

type of valve you want to
position.
Indicate whether the
valve is a metering
valve for a differential
pressure valve.
If you want to lock the

product to a specific
dimension, you can do so
here. Tick the “Lock size”
box and choose the size
from the menu.
If you have not selected a
symbol at project level, this is
where you can indicate how
the symbol for the selected
value should be drawn.
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3.5 Manifolds
In order to draw manifolds, click the button Select number of connection points, size,
how the valves are positioned, etc.
The blue ring indicates which pipe
is active for editing. This will move
Choose between Generic when you press rotate.
and Product.
Select how many

pipes are to be
connected and the
pipe-pipe
measurement.
Click the right/left arrow

to change the relevant
pipe connection point.
Click rotate to browse
the different connection
Select the dimension point options.
of the manifolds.
Indicate the system and the pipe
(supply, cold water return etc.) in
which the manifold will sit.
Indicate height.
Select the status of the

manifold you want to draw,
e.g. Not defined for new and
E for existing.
Specify installation height.
Select whether you want the

dialogue to appear between
each installation.
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Exercise 4:

• Draw radiators, valves, batteries, etc. Ask!
• Then continue to draw in radiators and batteries according to pictures A–E below.
A
B
D
C
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4. When drawing tap water systems – basic settings
4.1 Water Pipe Options

“Water Pipe Options”. This dialogue allows you to select material type, size, how many pipes
can be drawn simultaneously and whether you want to draw Smart or Direct.
This is where you select whether you want to draw 1, 2 or 3 pipes.
Select pipe series, size and insulation. Lock if required. The

bottom section can be hidden or displayed using the
button. The dialogue is floating so it can be displayed while
you draw in order to quickly and easily change settings.
Indicate where you want the pipe to be located in

relation to where you are pointing with the pointer. You
can also indicate an additional sideways shift if your
drawing is either right or left justified.
The cross at the end of the pipe
shows which pipe you are using
to draw (cursor pipe).
Select the pipe’s position
according to vertical pipe
inclination.
Indicate the distance
between the pipes and
position for the second and
third pipes.
Indicate whether you want to
define your own radius on
flexible pipes.
Do not use if you want the
radius to follow the pipe series,
or Use own defined radius and
enter the radius you want for
the pipe in mm.
Enter the distance for passing
over or under connection points
to pipe routes and the passing
angle.
Select the status of the pipe you
want to draw, e.g. Not defined
for new pipes and E for existing
pipes.
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4.2 Draw 1, 2 or 3 pipes

Select the system and status, and

specify the height at which the
pipes should be drawn.
If you want to use the same height as

that of another element, select it using
the buttons on the right. Using
Tolerance, the software is able to add
free vertical space between the objects.
The command line Show the relevant system, size and height level.
Always check the command line to see

which options are available, or right
click.
“O” – activates the “heat pipe options” dialogue box.

“V” – gives you the option to position valves while drawing pipes
“E” – gives you the option to create vertical pipes with nodes at the
top or bottom with one command
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4.3 Water points, mixers, floor drains and other components

The water points, e.g. washbasin mixers, floor drains, etc. are positioned on the drawing to
allow subsequent connection to or to provide the starting point for drawing.
This is where you select whether you want to draw tap
water or waste water, or both at the same time.
Select the product that

needs positioning on the
drawing. Do the same for
waste water, if necessary.
Right-click in the box to

select new floor drains etc.
for your project using the
Select products to
project… option. The
same applies to sewage
products.
Indicate the distance

between the tap water
and waste water units
and the pipe-pipe
distance between the
pipes.
Select the status of the mixers,

drains, etc. that you want to add. Select system for waste
water.
Retrieve data from
element.
Select the insertion

height manually, or
retrieve from an
object.
Select whether you want the

The settings for “Water Point” are done in the
dialogue to appear between
same way as the settings for “Sewer Point”.
the installations.
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Exercise 5:

• Draw water points, valves, etc. Ask!
• Then continue drawing in the tap water, without sewage pipes, according to the picture
below.
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5. When drawing waste water systems – basic settings
5.1 Sewage Pipe Options

“Sewage Pipe Options” – this dialogue allows you to select material type, size and whether
you want to draw Smart or Direct and with or without fall.
Select pipe series, dimension, insulation, fall and

routing.
The bottom section can be hidden or displayed using the
button. The dialogue is floating so it can be
displayed while you draw in order to quickly and easily
change settings.
When the Smart option is
activated, it always draws
double 45o bends.
Choose the fall your pipes are to

be drawn with here.
Indicate whether you are

drawing upwards or downwards
in relation to the flow (when fall
is used).
Indicate where you want the pipe

to be located in relation to where
you are pointing with the pointer.
You can also indicate an
additional sideways shift if your
drawing is either right or left
justified.
Select the status of the pipe you want to draw,
e.g. Not defined for new pipes and E for existing
pipes.
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5.2 Draw waste water pipes

Select the system and indicate the

plus height for the pipes to be drawn.
Copy settings from pipes that have

already been drawn, such as
height, pipe material, size and
insulation.
Do you want to use the same height

as any other object, if so select which
here. Using Tolerance, the software
is able to add free vertical space
between the objects.
Do you want to indicate the height in relation

to the plan, or the absolute height for the
project. Always check the command line to
The command line see which options are available, or
right click.
Show the relevant system, size and height level.

“O” – activates the “heat pipe options” dialogue box

“S” – allows you to join two pipes with standard bends
“T” – toggles routing between Smart and Direct.
“M” – gives you the option to position components such as inspection panels
while drawing pipes
“E” – gives you the option to create vertical pipes with nodes at the top or bottom
with one command
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Exercise 6:
• Draw in sewage pipe according to the image below

• Try drawing in both Smart and Direct mode
Bathroom
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6. When drawing gas systems – basic settings
6.1 Gas Options

“Gas Options” – this dialogue allows you to select material type, size and whether you want to
draw Smart or Direct.
Select pipe series, size, insulation and routing.

The bottom section can be hidden/displayed using the
button. The dialogue is floating so it can be displayed while
you draw in order to quickly and easily change settings.
Indicate where you want the pipe

to be located in relation to where
you are pointing with the pointer.
You can also indicate an
additional sideways shift if your
drawing is either right or left
justified.
Select the status of the pipe you want to draw, e.g.

Not defined for new pipes and E for existing pipes.
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6.2 Draw gas pipes

Select the system and indicate the

plus height for the pipes to be drawn.
Copy settings from pipes that have

already been drawn, such as
height, pipe material, size and
insulation.
Do you want to use the same height

as any other object, if so select which
here. Using Tolerance, the software
is able to add free vertical space
between the objects.
Do you want to indicate the height in relation

to the plan, or the absolute height for the
project. Always check the command line to
The command line see which options are available, or
Show the relevant system, size and height right click.
level.

“O” – activates the “heat pipe options” dialogue box

“S” – allows you to join two pipes with standard bends
“T” – toggles routing between Smart and Direct.
“M” – gives you the option to position components such as inspection panels
while drawing pipes
“E” – gives you the option to create vertical pipes with nodes at the top or bottom
with one command
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Exercise 7:
• Draw gas pipes.

• Position valves and outlets.
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7. Substation, draw Exchanger or Shunt.
7.1 Define and position the exchanger
This function allows you to define a heat-exchanger

package, which may contain both heating and tap water
systems. You can connect the heat and tap water to the
heat exchanger, so open ends are not necessary.
This function allows you to

draw manufacturer products.
Use this function to edit your

own-defined exchangers
Select the primary system,

product code, appearance
and measurements for
your exchanger unit.
Select where the different

connection points need to be
on the exchanger unit.
If you have clicked on Use
primary connection you can
enter power, pressure drop
for your primary system.
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Heat exchanger
Heating/cooling
When you have carried out sizing and Select the name of the exchanger.
balancing in your system, you will see Select the secondary system.
the operating point for the exchanger. Expansion pipe supply/return. If it needs to sit on
Power (kW). the exchanger unit. Also select refilling of cold/hot
Total pressure drop (kPa) (pipe system water if it needs to sit on the exchanger unit.
+ exchanger) Indicate the pressure drop or flow over the
Qv (l/s). exchanger. Select whether you want to lock the
pressure drop over the exchanger.
Tap water
When you have carried out sizing and Select the name of the exchanger.
balancing in your system, you will see the Select tap water system.
operating point for the exchanger. Indicate the pressure drop or flow over the
Power (kW). exchanger. Select whether you want to
Total pressure drop (kPa) (exchanger) lock the pressure drop over the
Qv (l/s). exchanger.
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7.2 Positioning a Shunt
Select the type of shunt.
Retrieve more
shunts from
the database
by right
clicking.
Select the
system to
which the
primary side
is to belong.
Enter the
minimum
driving
pressure and
dimensioning
flow.
Select the kv
value for the
shunt.
Prema shunt
plugin can Select the system to which the
be also used secondary side is to belong
to select a
shunt.
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8. Functions and features when editing
8.1 Editing functions

As a rule, all AutoCAD’s functions can be used to copy, rotate, invert, cut and paste etc. In
individual cases, the function may be limited, in other cases, options may be expanded,
however, it is important to know that the software handles these situations. If an “unpermitted”
command is used, e.g. trim, the software will automatically switch off handling of the command.
Even more special functions have been developed, e.g. copying and deleting, in order to
facilitate situations where AutoCAD’s own functions are not effective.
Branch Copy – Copies branches.

Branch Erase – Deletes branches.
Part Erase – deletes selected components on
the z axis.
Move Parts – moves the pipe system on the x,
y or z axis.
Crossing allows you to change the height of a

duct between two points.
Joint part – is used to add sleeves or technical
break points, e.g. for delimiting isolation.
Side Movement – moves the duct system to

the side, eccentric cones.
Equalize Branch Directions – turns the front t-
pipes and forks in the same direction.
3D rotate allows you to rotate a component
that you have inserted in a duct.
Split allows you to “cut” a duct.
MagiCAD’s Change properties allow you to

change almost anything.
Find & Replace. changes e.g. dampers, user

codes, series, manufacturer, etc.
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8.2 Change properties for the drawn objects, duct dimensions, duct series
etc.
Use these functions to go back and

edit what you have drawn.
For example, position insulation on
your pipes, change system in the
places you have forgotten to set the
correct system.
Remember that you have something called extended selection, look further down and check
the command line.
This is where, for example, you can change system without needing
to mark and click on each part that makes up the system. Type “Y”.
Everything included in the system is then selected. Note: Capital
letters carry out the required operation.
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Exercise 8:
• Change duct diameters, insulate retrospectively, change colour line types.

• Try to move the duct system on the x, y and z axis.
• Remember the extended selection!
Use the copy, branch copy, move parts, stretch and test functions and ask!
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9. Connection Nodes
9.1 Connect systems – on or between storeys

In order to connect the different duct systems between storeys, or if required within a plan, the
so-called “connection nodes”, flow connections, can be used. These flow connections then
transfer data for sizing, balancing and other calculations.
Draw ducts, create bends upwards

or downwards, right click and select
connection node. An exportable
flow connection is then created,
which is needed in order to export
the flow and pressure between your
different models.
Indicate the destination direction if you

want to create a flow connection upwards
or downwards.
Change direction.
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Use Connect Node to tell the software which drawings you want to connect using the connection
nodes you have already created.
Indicate which system group(s) you want to

search for flow connections from.
Indicate whether you want to search in

all systems or in one specific system.
Indicate whether you want to search for

flow connections in a limited area, or
whether you want to search the entire
drawing regardless of plan dimensions.
Select the drawing you want to import

from. Click on OK!
This is where you can add model

files to the model file list, so that
these can then be selected for
searching flow connections from.
The flow connections that have been created for the plan below will now be displayed on your
drawing. Remember to draw a section of duct before bending it. This is to allow space for the
dimensions of your bend.
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9.2 Set the flow and pressure drop directly at the duct/pipe end
In some cases, it may be necessary to set the flow and pressure drop directly above the
duct/pipe end. This is done using the Connection node option and selecting None.
It is also possible to create connection nodes using the “This” option. This means that flow and
pressure in the duct end are exported to another duct end in the drawing. Then use the This
option under Destination Drawing to ensure that both ends that need connecting have a
connection node and that they have the same ID number.
This can be useful if several storeys are all shown in the same model.
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Exercise 9:
• Draw in flow connections on storey 1

• Connect and carry on drawing in the system on storey 2
Draw in flow
connections to plan 2.
Connect the flow connections

to carry on drawing on the
next plan.
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10. Adding text – and creating your own format

10.1 Text functions
Text is updated automatically using MagiCAD’s text function. If the information is changed, the
text is also changed. In order to obtain the required text format, you can select the information
you want, and how you want it to be presented.
Select “Dimension Text” – – point to any object to be labelled, position the text or check
the command line or right-click for options.
The command line
“M” – allows a break point

before the text is inserted.
“P” – adds another object in the text group,

used e.g. for room text.
“F” – activates the dialogue box for

editing format
“B” – positions relevant texts next to each other
“O” – crosses out the relevant text
“U” – underlines the relevant text
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10.2 Text format
Press , right click or check the command line, select format in order to activate the
format dialogue. First select the main group, then the object group for which the format needs
to be created/new, changed/edit, removed/delete or activated/set active. Handling of the text
format is also possible via the project management.
The active text format

has a small * before the
name.
Press Edit to edit the

existing format.
New to create new

formats.
Give a short description of the format, select the properties you want to include, in the order in
which you want them to be presented, and whether there are any consistencies between, e.g.
l/s, Pa -/ and similar.
Select whether you

want a reference line,
and to which object.
Indicate whether the

reference line symbol is to
be used. Target line
(snipped at end), arrow or
dot.
Select whether you
want a base line, and
for which object.
Change parameters, e.g. the number of

Add a constant. e.g. l/s
decimal places.
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Here you can set the number of decimal Change unit, e.g.
places that you want to be shown. mm ⇔ m
Pa ⇔ kPa
l/s ⇔ l/h ⇔ m3/h
Subsequent zeros will

not be displayed,
irrespective of the
selected number of
decimal places. For
example, if you select
two decimal places and
“Suppresstrailing trailing
0s”, the decimal places
will be displayed as 3.6
instead of 3.60
Show + for
positive values,
the result will be
preceded by a
plus sign.
Use formula can be

used to write your own
formulae for performing
your own unit
conversion. For
example, if you want to
convert Celsius to
Fahrenheit, enter 1.8
for A and 32 for B.
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10.3 Automatic text

In the same way as you text “intelligently” using Dimension text, you can use Automatic
Dimension Text.
This function allows you to “avoid” clicking on each object. Text is added to the entire area you
select in one go.
Select Automatic Dimension Texts , select the text format you want on your drawing.
Select the area to add text.
In order to set where your text flags should appear in relation to your installations. Then use
the project manager to go to the same format dialogue as when you created your text format.
This adapts how often text is added

with dimension changes, as well as
min. length for labelled ducts.
Select the direction of the text flag in relation to the

labelled object and how much the flag needs to be
moved in relation to the labelled object.
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10.4 Free text

You can also type freely in MagiCAD, i.e. you do not need intelligence in the object in order to
be able to label it.
Select Type Free Text, enter the text height and text style and what you want the text to
contain.
Position the text on the drawing to reach the “system” and “format” options, check the
command line or right click.
There is an option to define free texts for quick

access under Project Management/Texts for free text.
Adjust the
settings for
the text flag
lines, scale,
adjustment,
etc.
The system will add system variables to the layer, so

that you can separate layers of free text.
When you want to edit your Free Text, double click on the text or select , select the
required text and make the changes you want, including crossing out and underlining text.
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Exercise 10:
• Add text to what you have drawn.

• Create, edit and change text format.
• Remember to also use Change Properties.
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11. Presentation, collision check and sections.
11.1 Presentation modes - 1D, 2D, 3D

Different presentation modes can be selected depending on how you want to see/plot your
installations. Wiring model or actual ducts.
How your duct details

and final product are
displayed.
Settings for how the text
should be displayed in different
views.
Hide settings. How hidden

lines should be displayed.
Settings for arrows (open

ends), drawing areas and
section boxes.
If you have defined symbols for

devices, select here whether you
want these or 3D geometry to be
used during 1D or 2D
presentation.
Select how you want to

show your insulated ducts.
Select whether you want

slip joints to appear on
rectangular ducts.
Save/load “standard”
settings. And indicate the
application options. Current
viewport or all viewports in
the file.
Specify the symbol scale 1 = 1:50. Indicate the pipe diameter from which you want to
draw actual pipe diameters instead of the symbol.
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11.2 Settings for combined plotting, auto hide, displaying Xref etc.
You can reset all colours and/or line types for combined plotting, switch the Auto hide function
on and off, select which systems are active in the relevant drawing and select whether to
display Xrefs saved in the model space using the Drawing preferences dialogue box.
You can reset colours or line types for all

installations here. This is good, for example, when
doing combined plotting. Use Restore settings to
return to the settings in the project.
You can also switch the

“Auto hide” function on
and off here.
When the drawing is
saved, the hide function
will be active for
viewports which have
the Auto hide function
ticked in viewport
preferences.
This is where you can select which systems Tick here to display drawings with Xrefs as
are active in the drawing. Good if you have they are saved in model space. Good if
large projects using a lot of systems. If you you have drawing definition files and want
deselect any irrelevant systems, you will them to have a similar appearance to the
have much less to work with in the different model in relation to hide etc.
dialogues. NOTE Only used in the drawing definition
file.
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11.3 Updatable Sections

By drawing your own installations and systems with heights, and the correct dimensions, the
software can automatically create sections.
Tell the software where your sections will be.
Do this using Define Section.
Decide what you

want the section to
be called, which text
style you want to
use and how your
arrows will appear
graphically here.
You can also decide

between the heights
for the section and
how deep the
section should be.
You can indicate a

You can select how reference coordinate
you want your object for your section so
to be shown. that you have a
handle to pull to
make it easier to
position over a
drawn A section.
Check the command line, click on the location for positioning your first arrow and the direction
your section should have.
Procedure:
• Left click to indicate the first point.
• Left click to indicate the second point.
o Left click for any further points.
• Right click/Enter after the final point means that you can now indicate the direction.
• If you have ticked Define ref. point this will now be selected.
• The section is now defined.
• Press Create Section.
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Then click on the section marking surrounding the

section to be created.
Enter what will be

included in your section.
You can include A model,
E model and external
references by ticking
them.
You section has now been created, position it somewhere outside the model.
The idea is that all jobs will be carried out directly in your model, therefore do not draw partially
in your storey drawing and partly in the section.
In order for this to work, you have Update Section .
Press to update one or more (select required sections) or all sections (option A).
Tip! Use external references to create so-called combined models, in other words do NOT use
Write Block (wblock) to copy between models. In this way your combined model will be
updated when you update the sections in your model.
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11.4 Quick section

Press Quick Section.
Select what is to be included in the section, the

advantage with this is that you can mark different
locations in your plan drawing, and you can also
create sections that only include specific, selected
details.
Indicate the first camera point, then the second , then position your section outside the
model.
Remember that this section cannot be updated. When you change your plan drawing, this
action must be repeated.
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11.5 Collision control

Collision control your installations and use external references to ensure that the different
disciplines do not collide with what you have drawn.
Adjust the tolerances

according to how you
want the software to
collision check your
design. Remember that
you can also check using
external references.
Excludes collisions in
voids plotted using
Provision for Voids.
Save your collisions against the A documentation.

Can be good to use as a basis for the void provision
drawing.
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Exercise 11:
• Change presentation mode via Viewport preferences and Change properties.

• Run the collision check
• Create sections
• Label and update the sections
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12. Allow the software to help you – use sizing support
12.1 Calculations
When you initially built up your system you also decided all calculation conditions. Using these
inputs and the flow data the software can now perform a number of calculations.
Bill of Materials – removing groupings.

Can be used regardless of whether
sizing or balancing is carried out.
Flow summation – summarises the

flow from the furthest device to the
open end of the selected system.
Sizing – calculates the necessary

dimensions according to the selected
criteria, then sizes up or down and
redraws the ducts with the correct
dimensions, unless they are locked.
Balancing – calculates dimensioned

devices, then checks whether it is
possible to adjust to the required flow
with the selected products. If not, the
program will mark the components that
do not satisfy the specified criteria with
a cross. You can also select whether
you want to see the flow route to the
dimensioned devices here.
NOTE: Balancing of the required

system must be carried out before
noise and flow data can be calculated
for the relevant system!
Sound calculation of route – Route examination – shows

calculates the noise to the displayed calculation workings for the displayed
device and shows this with complete device. This is shown in complete
calculation workings. calculation workings. You can set how
Complete sound calculation – comprehensive your calculation
presents noise data in the form of workings are via Output options. In
output on the drawing. other words, whether bends should be
included or not, and whether you want
to create calculation workings between
branches.
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Dimensioning report If you right-click on any of the

components, you will be
Under Edit, you can copy or print. presented with three options.
Highlight in the
drawing highlights the
selected component
with a yellow cross.
Show this route only

purges everything
except for the
selected route.
Product properties…
displays properties
for the selected
component.
Standard warnings and error messages during calculations:
Parts out of flowroute: The system is not linked to any options, so there are two or
more open ends. Mark with crosses, the object with the last cross or the object following
the last cross is the one with the error. Last cross means the cross furthest from the fan
in the flow direction.
System is not in Balance: the system is not in balance, which can be caused by
several factors. Dampers are missing from the design or the dampers that do exist do
not provide sufficient suppression.
Different flow on route pipes: Due to different flows in the supply and return pipes.
Common causes are that not all radiators are connected to both the supply and return
pipes, or that there is a pipe somewhere which is not connected to the system (an open
end where there should not be one).
Flow route error, e.g. closed duct or pipe system: Usually because the system lacks
an open end.
Flow outside of limits (XXX%): This message may be generated when balancing tap
water systems. It is a notification indicating that the start pressure supplied to the tap
water system will result in flow that is too high (if the percentage is over 100) or too low
(if it is below 100) relative to the water point’s specified normal flow. The limit values for
this information are entered in the system settings for the tap water system.
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Exercise 12:
• Draw devices and ducts according to the picture below, dimensioned to 100
• Then test the different calculation aids that exist
• Use the Part properties to see data for the different objects by pointing to them
Use “Part Properties” to read

specific data about a certain part
of your design. You can also
double click on the object.
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Information visible in Part properties

varies depending on which object is
selected. We can see the information on a
supply air terminal here. Use the button at
the very bottom to change the size, adjust
collar length directly, and see the
measurements and flow diagram for the
device.
“Part properties” for a duct are shown

on the left. Using the buttons at the
bottom, you can directly change duct
size, duct series, insulation and
height.
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12.2 Calculation aids
Using the Find & Replace function it is possible to search for and replace components
in your system such as duct material, devices, dampers and more.
Select the system group in which you want to make the change.
Select the system type you want to replace.
Select what you
want to replace.
Select what you want to
replace it with.
This button allows you to

select what you want to
replace it with by marking the
object on the drawing.
This button allows you to

select what you want to
replace by marking the object
on the drawing.
Indicate here how you select

your objects for searching
and replacing. The entire
drawing, selected objects or
within a selected system.
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The Part Property Line function allows you to print required data on your
object in order to gain an overview of, for example, the flow, speed or height etc. The texts will
be placed in the magi_garbage layer and can therefore be easily deleted using the Clear
Garbage Layer function.
Select the system group in which you want to make the change.
Select whether you want to add text to the ducts/pipes or other object types.
Select whether you want to see

data on components, e.g. valves
and devices.
Select all systems or a

specific system.
Select what data you want to

write on the drawing.
Indicate the min. length for

ducts/pipes to receive text flags
and text height. Only ducts/pipes
that are longer than the specified
length will receive a text flag.
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Exercise 13:
• Take 10–15 minutes to use Find And Replace

• Change devices, ducts or dampers
• Recalculate and see what happens
• Print the result using Part Property Line
Ask!
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13. Advanced project production order
13.1 Use Drawing Template File (*.dwt).

It can be beneficial to use *.dwt files to obtain prepared settings in relation to plot settings,
drawing frames, name boxes, lt scale etc.
Use a Drawing file (*.dwg) as a basis for your dwt file. When you are happy with your (*.dwg
file), i.e. the file used as a basis for the Drawing template file (*.dwt), resave as .dwt format.
Change from *.dwg to *.dwt format

here. A good tip is to save your
*.dwt files in the same folder.
Enter the search path to the folder in

which the *.dwt files are saved in the
Options dialogue under the files tab
and Drawing Template File Location.
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Once this is done, the file in which the *.dwt files are saved will automatically open when you
select File New.
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13.2 Set up projects with different heights

If different ceiling heights exist within the same storey, the model drawings should be
separated, i.e. a *.dwg drawing for each ceiling height; Connection nodes are used to bind e.g.
duct/pipe systems between these drawings. For everything to appear on one model, the
different v-models are “reffed” to a combined model.
In this example, we are adding a storey to our project. This storey will be divided across two
models with two different ceiling heights. Storey 3 has two different ceiling heights, 4 m and 6
m.
Begin by creating a model, giving it a name, Storey 3 - left, connecting “Xref” and connecting
to a project.
Add two drawing areas to the project, one for each ceiling height.
Note that the x-coordinate for storey origin is added in different places for each drawing area.
Select Storey 3 – left as the active storey.
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Use Save As to add the next drawing, i.e. the drawing for Storey 3 - right, call it
Storey 3 - right.
Check that the setting point for storey origin Ensure you switch to the
is positioned in the correct location. correct active storey.
Since there is a difference in ceiling height on storey 3, the duct system is shown in different
files due to the difference in height. Use the connection nodes to link ducts/pipes between the
drawings.
The connection nodes used to link the

system with different ceiling heights on
the same plan are these four.
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13.3 Set up projects with different shapes

You can also lay out your drawing area the way you like, e.g. copy it from an A drawing or
import the shape from MagiCAD Room. Do this by right-clicking on the storey that you want to
change and then selecting Edit, or right-click the field and select Import.
Click here to choose measurements

for your drawing area. This function
makes the area rectangular.
Click here to draw freely or

to copy the Architectural
foundation.
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Exercise 14:
• Set up the project in the way we described earlier.

• Draw ducts from Storey 2 up to Storey 3 and between the models on Storey 3.
• Use the connection nodes to link the duct system between the different models.
• Try creating a storey by copying the A foundation.
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14. Project settings
14.1 Layers, line types and colours

In the project you created your project data is defined as a layer structure, colour settings, line
types and so on. The template you selected provides the basis for your project. We will now
look at how the project settings are handled and how they affect what you draw.
You will see a tree structure in the left-hand panel. This

includes the common items and anything that is discipline-
specific, e.g. for Ventilation (Ducts). Select the required item
and its settings will be displayed in the right-hand panel, then
right click on the required setting to edit and select the option
depending on what you want to do. Double click on a setting
to go directly to the editing mode.
Here, you select the object group you want to

change. Double click to edit.
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The settings can be made separately for 1D, 2D

and 3D. Click on the respective tab.
Here you can see and edit the

layer name for the object.
Select the required line type and

colour for the central line, boundaries
and details, where applicable.
If you want to use colours Bylayer

instead of By system, you first need
to define the separate layers, line
type and colour for the different parts
making up an object.
Tick Use multiple layers for

object as above, and click
Default layer settings. In the
dialogue that opens, enter the
layer name for the different
parts making up an object.
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Under Linetypes, indicate line type and colour for hidden lines/details, enter the height
of the drawing section and line type for the relevant height.
Text settings such as “Style name” determining which text style should be used, and
the text height should be entered here. Note that the “font” selected in AutoCAD’s
“Text style” command determines the appearance of the text.
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14.2 System structure and its data

Build your system with individual data and conditions for each individual system.
Select systems. Select the required system to edit/change, copy

or create a new system from scratch.
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Indicate the system code (UserCode) Select the sizing criteria, minimum
system name, system type (supply air, pressure drop over dampers and
exhaust air, outdoor air, extract air), devices and warning level for high
system colour and any layer variables pressure drops over duct elements
(SV1, SV2, SV3). in the system.
Balance to the
driving pressure
or specified fan
pressure.
Indicate internal noise in the system.

Indicate which calculations
In other words, noise from the fan to
will be used in the system.
the duct system.
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14.3 Select devices and products

Select devices and products for the project. Either locally from your own computer/network or
from MagiCAD Product Channel via the Internet.
Select the product group for which you want

to select products here. Supply air devices,
dampers or noise reduction, for example.
Select the products with which

you want to work in the
relevant project here. Right
click!
You can search for products
using different criteria under
the Search tab.
You can set whether your

database is located locally or
in the cloud etc. under the
Settings tab.
Using the Up and Down keys, sort the

products into the order in which you
want them to be presented when they
are selected for positioning on the
drawing.
When you have selected your product, click on Select and

enter the user code.
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14.4 Supplement with additional information

Check/define own insulator series, duct series, sizing methods, etc.
Edit or create new insulating

series, right click.
Repeat the procedure to define sizing criteria and duct series/dimensions.
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Exercise 15:
• Take 10–15 minutes to familiarise yourself with the dialogues in the project tool
• Try, check and test to ensure you understand its function. Ask!
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14.5 Settings for automatic void provisions

There are separate “free measurement” settings for making rectangular (h1) and circular(h2)
voids. The minimum distance between voids can also be defined (h3). If the voids are any
closer together they will be combined. You can also define that circular voids from a certain
diameter should become rectangular voids (maximum diameter for circular void). It is possible
to define a lower limit for void sizes so that voids are not created that are too small (minimum
equivalent diameter for void).
Indicate the rounding

value for void
provisions.
When you create void provision drawings, the void

can be “tagged” with the discipline to which it
belongs. Ventilation, pipe, sewer, sprinkler,
electricity or free text using the Note field.
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If you want to separate void provisions on different layers, you can use the layer-variable VV,
which indicates an Owner value for the void. Voids that are dependent on ducts will appear on
one layer, and voids for pipes on another layer.
Dimension text for making voids can be added in the same way as other text,
i.e. manually or automatically.
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14.6 Status
Indicate Name (textable),

Description and layer
variable (VV).
Indicate whether objects with

this status will be grouped or
dimensioned by the software.
Indicate whether all system

groups will have the same or
different settings in relation
to colours and line types.
Indicate line type and colour

for the central line, contour
lines and details. Either by
system group or the same
for all system groups.
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The status is selected when you draw your gadgets via the options dialogue, components such
as dampers and noise reducers inherit the status from the duct in which they are located.
Use Change property to change the status of your gadgets via the property group All.
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14.7 Running index
Right click on the required format and select what you

want to do Edit, Insert, Delete, Copy or Paste.
Select whether you want to Enter:

handle Text formats or Text Name: Textable
groups. Description: Description
Text groups consist of Name First number: lowest number in the series.
and description, which are Number of digits: minimum number of digits in the
used to group Text formats. series Number of 0s that have to be placed before the
The name can also be used number.
as a variable. Text group: Select if you want the format to be sorted
under a text group.
Select Allow the same index in different systems if you

want to be able to use the same number for objects
located in different systems. Deselect this if you want
unique numbers for all objects in this format.
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Use the Insert Running Index function to apply the serial number to the selected object.
Indicate which text

group you want to
add text from.
Selection not
required, used to sort
texts. Can also be
written out.
Indicate which text
(serial number) Indicate how the
you want to write. first number in the
Also indicate the first series is entered.
number in the series.
And, whether it is
permitted to use the You can edit the
same number in serial number using
different systems. the Edit button.
Filter serial number

series.
Select the series

you want to edit.
Indicate how you

want to edit the
series.
Delete the serial number from the selected object using Remove Running Index
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14.8 Free text templates Right click on the required template and select what you want
to do Edit, Insert, Delete, Copy or Paste.
Click on Text for free text. Enter:

Name: Name of the text template.
Style: The text style the template uses.
Height: The text height for text in the template.
Text: Type the text that should form the template.
Select the Free text command to use these text templates.
Select the required template, you can

also edit the text, which will not affect
the template. Then indicate whether
you want a reference line and what
you want it to look like.
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14.9 Add line types in MagiCAD line file (*.lin)

If you have any lines types that do not exist in MagiCAD, you can define your own or copy
from any line file, e.g. ACAD.lin line files.
Open the ACAD.lin line file and copy the line types you want to add to MagiCAD’s files. This is
done using the “Notepad” application in Windows.
Copy the line types you copied from AutoCAD into the MagiCAD *.lin file you are using for your
project. Once these are in the project’s line file, you can use them in MagiCAD.
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Exercise 16:
• Create a void provision drawing using the automatic void provision function as well as
the manual function. Conclude by labelling void provisions.
• Define different statuses and use them to draw and change the status of objects already
drawn.
• Use Running index.
• Define the different Free text templates and use them.
• Finally, add one or several line types and use them to draw.
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15. Project planning aids
15.1 Definitions, ventilation output

Bottom of part – lower edge duct, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Bottom of part (with insulation) – lower edge duct insulation, calculated from the 0 level on
the plan.
Center of part – duct centre, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Connection node ID – ID number for connection node.
Connection node ID+destination – ID number and the direction to which the connection
node is tied
Connection size – gives the size of the components.
Consecutive index – serial number given to the components in the drawing, cannot be
changed but text can be added.
Damperpos – damper position of the relevant damper, follows the manufacturer’s scale.
Description – gives a description of the components, if one has been entered.
dptot (Pa) – total pressure drop over the relevant object (Pa).
Flow (l/s) – air flow in ducts or components (l/s).
Flow (m3/h) – air flow in ducts or components (m3/h).
Insulation + thickness – insulator series + insulation thickness.
Lock status – shows whether the object is locked or not. By writing out the connection
dimensions for the locked object.
LpA red 10m² sab – Noise level is stated in dB(A) and applies for spaces with a noise
absorption area equivalent to 10 m².
National code – indicates the value entered under National code.
Object ID – indicates the value entered under Object ID.
Open ends – labels open ends on the drawing.
P1->P15 – Product variables 1–15 that can be indicated manually and written out
Product variable– can be changed in the layer name using the layer variable {PV}, contrary to
P1–15.
Product Code – indicates the product code.
pst – static pressure so far in the system (Pa)
ptot – total pressure so far in the system (Pa).
Running index – used to add serial numbers to objects in the drawing.
Status name indicates the status of the object in the drawing.
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SV1->SV3 – System variable that can be used in the layer name with {SV1}, {SV2}, {SV3}.
System user code – indicates the system to which the component belongs, the system’s user
code.
Top of part – duct top, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Top of part (with insulation) – upper edge duct insulation, calculated from the 0 level on the
plan.
Usercode – indicates which identification the user has given a specific component.
UserVar 1–4 – used to see uservar info, if this has been entered.
Velocity – velocity in the component (m/s)
15.2 Definitions, output heating/cooling
Adjustment – balancing mode for the relevant valve follows the manufacturer’s scale.
Bottom of part – lower edge pipe, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Bottom of part (with insulation) – lower edge pipe insulation, calculated from the 0 level on
the plan.
Center of part – pipe centre, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Connection node ID – ID number for flow nodes (flow points).
Connection node ID+destination – ID number and direction in which the flow point is tied
Differential pressure (kPa) – gives a description of the components, if one has been entered.
dptot(kPa) – dynamic + static pressure in the relevant pipe (kPa).
dptot(Pa) – dynamic + static pressure in the relevant pipe (Pa).
dptot(Pa/m) – dynamic + static pressure in the relevant pipe (Pa/m).
Flow (l/h) – flow in pipes or components (l/s).
Flow (l/s) – flow in pipes or components (l/s).
Kv – valve capacity (kv-value) for the relevant component.
Lock status – shows whether the pipe’s dimensions are locked or not.
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P1->P5 – Properties that can be indicated manually and written out
Power – power (W).
Product variable – can be changed in the layer name using the layer variable {PV}.
Product Code – indicates the product code. (m/s).
ptot(kPa) – total pressure so far in the pipe system.
SV1->SV3 – System variable that can be used in the layer name with {SVx}.
System – indicates the system to which the component belongs.
Top of part – upper edge pipe, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Top of part (with insulation) – upper edge pipe insulation, calculated from the 0 level on the
plan.
UserVar 1 – used to see uservar info, if this has been entered.
Velocity – velocity in the component
Valve size – the DN size of the valve.
Valve user code – indicates which identification the user has given the valve.
Velocity – velocity (m/s).
15.3 Definitions, tap water output
Adjustment – balancing mode for the relevant valve follows the manufacturer’s scale.
Bottom of part – lower edge pipe, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Bottom of part (with insulation) – lower edge pipe insulation, calculated from the 0 level on
the plan.
Center of part – pipe centre, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Connection node ID – ID number for flow nodes (flow points).
Connection node ID+destination – ID number and the direction to which the flow point is
tied.
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dp circulation (kPa) – pressure drop for relevant parts of the circulation system.
dp fire hydrant (kPa) – pressure drop for relevant parts of the fire hydrant system.
dp sizing (kPa) – pressure drop for relevant parts of the cold and hot water systems.
dptot(Pa/m) – dynamic + static pressure in the relevant pipe (Pa/m).
Kv – valve capacity (kv-value) for the relevant component.
Lock status – shows whether the pipe’s dimensions are locked or not.
P1->P5 – Properties that can be indicated manually and written out
Power – power (W).
Product variable – can be changed in the layer name using the layer variable {PV}.
Product Code – indicates the product code. (m/s).
ptot circulation (kPa) – total pressure so far in the circulation system.
ptot fire hydrant (kPa) – total pressure so far in the fire hydrant system.
ptot sizing (kPa) – total pressure so far in the cold and hot water system.
Qv circ. – flow (l/s) circulation pipes.
Qv constant – flow (l/s) constant water point, e.g. fountain.
Qv firehydrant – flow (l/s) fire hydrant.
Qv nominal – normal flow (l/s), i.e. flow before probable flow is calculated.
Qv sizing – probably flow (l/s), flow after calculation.
Simultaneity% – indicates the probability coefficient for the water point (%).
SV1->SV3 – System variable that can be used in the layer name with {SVx}.
System – indicates the system to which the component belongs.
Top of part – upper edge pipe, calculated from the 0 level on the plan.
Top of part (with insulation) – upper edge pipe insulation, calculated from the 0 level on the
plan.
Valve size – the DN size of the valve.
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Valve user code – indicates which identification the user has given the valve.
Velocity (Qv circulation) – velocity (m/s) in the circulation system.
Velocity (Qv fire hydrant) – velocity (m/s) fire hydrant.
Velocity (Qv sizing) – velocity (m/s) in cold and hot water systems, calculated according to
probable flow.
Water point flow (%) – how great a proportion of the projected flow is received by the water
point (%).
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15.4 Show selected objects

In order to facilitate 3D work in difficult moments, you can chose to work solely with specific,
selected objects – and then observe the object, for example, from the side using AutoCAD’s
view command and make any changes from there.
Select to only show selected objects – select the objects with which you
want to work. Other Installations will disappear temporarily until they are reinstated using
Tip! Disconnect the Xrefs temporarily using the “unload” command in the “external reference
dialogue”. Reinstate the references with the “reload” command in the same dialogue.
15.5 Explode MagiCAD objects

In order to explode your MagiCAD objects, enter magiexp in the command line. The MagiCAD
objects will then be transformed into an AutoCAD block. In order to transform the block to lines,
run AutoCAD explode.
Note! make a copy of drawings before running the magiexp command. This is because the
intelligence in the objects disappears permanently, or rather, it is not possible to recreate the
intelligence once you have run the magiexp command.
15.6 Simplify the drawing in a specific place in your model

The drawing is sometimes very full of installations. It is therefore also difficult to differentiate
what is what, particularly if you are drawing in side view.
This is why Side View exists. You can use this to cut out and rotate using only
one command. This function also cuts any A drawings in 3D.
Press Side View Select the areas in which you want to apply special draw,
indicate the direction for viewing your model.
In order to reset, use End Side View
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15.7 Change colour in the A drawing
Drawing Cleaning Utility exists to allow easy handling of the A model. This lets you change
colour on all or parts of your A model. You can run Purge and Audit. Change text styles and
scale line types, objects and Xrefs.
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15.8 Indicate MagiCAD data for the AutoCAD object

Using the Set MagiCAD data to AutoCAD object function you can specify MagiCAD data to
AutoCAD object such as lines and blocks, for example.
Indicate Part type, System type,

System, User code and Product
code, these fields are
mandatory, others are voluntary.
Indicate any status.
Indicate whether the gadget will be

included in Bill of Materials. Also
dependent on the status settings.
Indicate whether the gadget is to be

converted to a MagiCAD object or not. If
so, you can define the connection points
on the gadget and include it in IFC and
Navis exports. If you want to see potential
connections, select the option Show
connection points.
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Indicate System group, system

and any system type for the
connection point.
Indicate flow and pressure drop

for the connection point reference
point. Lock the pressure over the
connection point if required.
In the Connection points fields,
select the connection points you
want to define. When this is
selected, you can define form,
connection point dimensions and
position in the bottom area.
Select the type of connection point at the connection

point(s) you want to create on your object. This is done
by right clicking in this field and selecting the required
type in the pop-up dialogue. You can also delete
connection points using the Delete option.
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16. Project cooperation
16.1 Settings for cooperation

The software uses certain AutoCAD settings and files in a specific way, which is good to
recognise. Check the following under the relevant profile with the recipient of your drawing
files, under the “Open and Save” tab in the option dialogue.
Settings for how

ARX applications
need to be loaded.
How so-called proxy objects need to be displayed if the application is not loaded/present.
If you want to switch proxy graphics on and off in AutoCAD LT, type proxyshow in the
command line, value “1” for on and “0” for off. In order to save the proxy graphics so that
they can be displayed on a workstation without the application present, the proxygraphics
variable should be at 1 in your DIN drawing.
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Your colleagues can download MagiCAD Object Enabler free of charge via the website below.
This enabler makes it possible for anyone who does not have MagiCAD to open your files,
review them, move, delete your installations, etc. MagiCAD Object Enabler requires AutoCAD
or any of its verticals not AutoCAD LT.
https://portal.magicad.com/Download/GetProductCategoryList?categoryId=6
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17. Export functions
17.1 Use Property set manager
You first need to indicate the search path to the MagiCADSettings.xml file, which is the
configuration file for the property set export function. This is done using the Modify the user
settings and Advanced...
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You can create your own IFC and Navisworks property sets in “Property set manager”.
You start by creating the necessary property sets and then the configurations that consist of
one or several property sets. The different configurations can then be used for IFC and
Navisworks exports. The manager is started using the Property Set Manager button, and
opening the following dialogue.
Select between IFC

export and Navisworks You will then
export. see the Property
sets that exist in
the selected
Select discipline: configuration
HPV here.
Toggle
between
configurations
and Property
sets.
Add a new configuration. You can

Create a copy of select the property sets (defined in the
the selected property sets tab) that need to be
configuration. included in the configuration.
Right click menu
Edit selected
configuration.
Delete selected
configuration.
Import configurations from another xml file. All

configurations and property sets will be
imported.
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17.2 Property sets and IFC classification references

You can create property sets or IFC classification references for the different disciplines in
MagiCAD for export to IFC or Navisworks under the “Property sets” tab. Only the property
sets you select will be exported.
Right click menu
Create new Property set. Create new IFC classification

. reference.
Edit selected property set. Create a copy of the
Delete property set. selected property set.
.
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Select whether your property set will

apply for instance or type.
.
Give a name to your
property set.
Select the part types for

which your property set will
apply by ticking the box next
to the name. You can select
all by ticking the box next to
All part types.
The columns can be sorted
by clicking the heading and
you can select several at the
same time by using shift-
click or ctrl-click.
Right click menu
Create new property/Edit property.
Indicate a name after

“Property name”.
Select property type

from the list of IFC data.
Select a source (a
MagiCAD property,
e.g. user code) as the
property source. If you
want to indicate a
constant, tick the tick
box.
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17.3 Create/edit an IFC classification reference

Creating or editing a classification reference is done in a similar way as for property sets. An
IFC Classification reference can only have the name and item reference of its property source.
Indicate a name for your

classification reference.
Name, version, source

and reference to
standard/classification
system.
Select the IFC type for

which your classification
reference will apply. You
can select all by ticking
the box next to All part
types.
The columns can be
sorted by clicking the
heading and you can
select several at the
Right click menu. Select a source (a MagiCAD property, e.g.

user code) as the property source. If you
want to indicate a constant, tick the tick box.
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17.4 Create/edit Navisworks property set

In Navisworks property sets, you decide which properties you want to export to Navisworks.
Property sets are selected in a similar way to selecting IFC property sets.
Indicate a name here.
Select the parts to which

your property set will
apply. You can select all
by ticking the box next to
All part types.
The columns can be
sorted by clicking the
heading and you can
select several at the
Right click menu.
Create a new property/Edit property.
Select a MagiCAD property that will be

shown in the property set for the selected
parts.
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17.5 IFC export

In order to export data to an IFC file, click the IFC Export button.
Select whether to export to a new IFC file

or add data to an existing one.
You can save your settings and then select

from among your saved settings here.
Select the file(s)

to be exported
here.
Indicate the
folder for IFC
files, or which
IFC files it will
result in.
Select which
coordinate
system will be
used for the
export.
Select whether
you want to use
“extruded
Select whether Select which components need to be drawn. segments” (only
to use property with HPV) or
sets or not not.
during the
export, and if
so, which.
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17.6 Navisworks export

When exporting to Navisworks you can select whether you want to export using property sets
or not.
Navisworks 2012 does not support exports to NWD format, but NWCOUT must be entered in
2012 to create NWC files. In order to create Navisworks exports, you need to install the
Navisworks export plugin in AutoCAD.
Select whether to use property sets or not

during the export.
Tick the box if you only want to export

MagiCAD drawings and not include any
external references.
Select whether to export to a new IFC file

or add data to an existing one.
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17.7 BCF, BIM Collaboration Format Manager

Information can be exchanged between project participants simply and including references to
positions in the drawings using BCF.
Begin by adding a Topic by right clicking in the panel and selecting the Add topic... option.
Then select the view that belongs to your topic using the Select objects and Capture view ...
buttons
Add your comments by right clicking in the Comments panel and selecting the Add comment...
option.
Finally, click the Export... button and save any information in a file that you can send to your
colleague. Your colleague can then find the place in their file and comment and send a
response, which you can import, and thus continue the process indefinitely.
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Exercise 17:
• Look at the Property sets Manager.

• Create an IFC export.
• Create a BCF export.
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18. Plugins
18.1 How to handle plugins and updates to MagiCAD.
Select here whether you want to search for and download all
updated databases. The same options exist for the different
Check for Updates groups.
Select what you want to

do with the individual
databases or symbol
files.
You can create settings for what In the plugins list, click on the required
to search for in terms of update Download button, select the folder in which to
types using the Settings button. save the file, click OK and the file will be
downloaded.
Unzip the downloaded zip file and run the installation by double clicking the file you have just
unzipped.
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18.2 Swegon plugin as an example of how a plugin can work.
Swegon Plugin for Pro Unit Log in, create your selections/settings, click the export button
and position the unit on your drawing.
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Indicate installation height, the system to which the unit will belong.
And the system to which relevant unit connection points will belong. If
there is only one system in the relevant type, then you have no choice.
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19. Some final advice

19.1 Remember:
If you are adding components to the “wrong” system, you can change system using the
change properties – system, under the relevant properties group.
Text can be rescaled using change properties – Dimtext – scale dimtext height.
If you think that the search range is too large or too small, you can set the extent of the range
yourself. Normal value = 20.
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12. Allow the software to help you – use sizing support............................................................. 59

Before you start

1.1 MagiCAD HP&V Ribbons

Calculation tool – Bill of materials, noise calculations, sizing, balancing, etc.

Documentation tool – Labelling, revision clouds, flow arrows etc.

1.3 Before starting the project

1.4 Connect to project

Select the row you want to change, right click

Press Active MagiCAD’s reference

• Set up your own project containing two storeys.

2. Some basic functions when drawing ventilation

2.1 Design options

Select flange series on your

Select the project settings

Height difference in branch,

2.2 Duct and duct details

Copy settings from ducts that

“C” – switches to “connect” mode

Connect several ducts directly at the duct

Drag the duct to the

2.3 Devices and components

Tip! AutoCAD’s “rotate3d” can also be used if necessary.

Select the type of device to

Indicate the flow and

You can check the measurements

2.4 Dampers, noise reducers etc.

2.5 Status for components

Tip! Add, remove or change status definitions under

2.6 Draw components in the “flow”

Always check the command line to see which

• Draw “freely” for approx. 10–15 minutes.

Use “z” on the command line, then

Then select the angle you want the

3. When drawing heating/cooling or special systems – basic

3.1 Heating pipe options

This is where you select whether you want to draw 1 or

Select pipe series, size and insulation. Lock if required. Tick

The cross at the end of the

Indicate distance to and

Enter the angle and distance for

Indicate whether you want to

3.2 Draw 1 or 2 pipes

Retrieve data from pipes that have already been drawn.

Specify the plus height for the pipes that shall

If you want to specify the height in relation to the

Always check the command

“C” – switches to “connect” mode

Right-click in the box to select new radiators for

Select height and length,

Select the location of

Select radiator valve.

Select the size of the

Tick this box if you

3.4 Batteries, valves, pumps and other components

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At the top, choose what

If you want to lock the

Select how many

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Select the status of the

Specify installation height.