Route with object connection

Opens the dialogue for configuring a route with subsequent component connection

Button:

Command name: CreateMagicTrace

A preset number of lines are automatically drawn in parallel. This function makes it possible to create an unlimited number of lines, even with different trades, at the same time.

  1. Configure the lines that make up the route.
    Note:
    Activate the checkbox in front of the line to define this line as the lead line of the route.
    • Use the Add lines button to add new lines to the existing lines.
    • Use the Delete lines button to delete the activated line.
    • Use the Mirror lines button to mirror the displayed route.
  2. Confirm the configuration with OK.
  3. Draw the route segments.
  4. In the building services toolbar, select the height level in cm from the Height levels in cm list for the connections in a floor plan drawing.
    Note:
    The set height level refers to the top edge of the finished floor.
    Tip:
    You can change the height level while executing the command. To do this, select a different height level after executing the command without ending the command. The new catch point will be found automatically.
  5. In the command options, select the connection type for the drinking water, waste water or heating trades.
    Tip:
    You can change the connection type while executing the command. To do this, select a different connection type after executing the command without ending the command.
    1. Select the desired connection type from the drop-down menu in the DHW trade.
      Note:
      If you have selected the connection type No connection, no component connection takes place.

      Possible connection types in the drinking water section:

      T-piece passage

      Double wall disc

      Stub pipe

      T-piece outlet

      Thermal separator

    2. Select the desired connection type from the drop-down menu in the waste water section.
      Note:
      In the waste water layer, it is necessary to draw in the direction of flow so that the chamfering takes place in the correct direction.
      Note:
      If you have selected the connection type No connection, there will be no component connection.
      Connection type in the waste water section:

      Chamfer 45°



    3. Activate the Flow-controlled valve checkbox in the Heating section if you want to use a flow-controlled thermostatic valve.
      Possible connection types in the heating section

      With flow-regulated valve

      Without flow-regulated valve

  6. Select the maximum distances up to which the automatic connection should take place.
    Note:
    Connections can only be connected automatically if a perpendicular, straight connection to a suitable pipe can be created within the maximum connection length.
  7. Activate the Automatic layer checkbox if the line layer is to be adopted from the starting point.
  8. Specify the end point of the line segment with a mouse click. If this is set vertically under a component connection, this component is automatically connected.
  9. End the command with the Enter key or by clicking the right mouse button.
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