Creating the Branch Fittings Chart

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The Branch Fittings Chart is a list of fittings to use when connecting main size components to branch size components. When you place a fitting during a drafting session, the system checks the Branch Fittings File.
 

If you select a fitting that is not in the Branch Fittings File, a warning appears.

To create the Branch Fittings Chart...

Complete the steps for Creating a New Spec and Opening the Spec Parameters View.

To apply a default spec…

1. Click the Use Default Chart radio button. The Settings list displays all the items in the default Branch Fittings Chart.

2. To add an item to the default list:

3. Select a Branch Size from the drop-down list.

4. Use the Branch Size drop-down list to select the desired fitting type.

5. Click Add to add your custom item to the Branch File. It appears in the Settings list.
    

To delete an item from the default list:

1. Select an item in the Settings list.

2. Click Delete to remove the item from the Settings list. You can:

• click a single file to select it

• Shift +click to select a range of files

• press Ctrl + click to select multiple files for deleting

3. Copying a chart from an existing spec then customizing (if required)

To apply a Chart from an existing spec…

1. Select the Chart by using the Copy from Existing Spec radio button. The Settings list displays all the items in the selected Branch Fittings Chart.

2. To add an item to the list:

• Select a Branch Size from the drop-down list.

• Use the Branch Size drop-down list to select the desired fitting type.

3. Click Add to add your custom item to the Branch File. It appears in the Settings list.

To delete an item from the list:

1. Select an item in the File Preview list.

2. Click Delete to remove the item from the Settings list. You can:  do one of the following:

• Click a single file to select it

• Shift +click to select a range of files

• Press Ctrl + click to select multiple files for deleting

3. Creating a custom chart

To create a custom list…

1. Select a Branch Size from the drop-down list.

2. Select a Fitting Type for the Branch Size selected.

3. Click Add to your add the custom item to the Branch File.

4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 for each item you want to add to the Branch File.
    

To delete an item from the list:

1. Select an item in the File Preview list.

2. Click Delete to remove the item from the File Preview list. You can:

• Click a single file to select it.

•  Shift +click to select a range of files.

• Press Ctrl + click to select multiple files for deleting.

3. Ensure you have selected a fitting for each branch size you want to include in the spec.

4. Continue with Selecting Wall Thickness.