Offset Vertical Duct

The Offset Vertical Duct command is used to insert a vertical duct connected to a horizontal duct that has its Horizontal Alignment set to Left or Right. See the Common Duct Centerline Information section for more information about this setting.

To insert an offset vertical duct, go to

Ribbon: DM HVAC->Ducts-> Offset Vertical Duct

Pulldown Menu: DM HVAC->Duct Centerlines->Offset Vertical Duct

You will be prompted to select the horizontal duct to which the vertical duct will connect.

Select duct or label to connect vertical duct to:

You will then be prompted to specify the location of the vertical duct.

Specify insertion point for vertical duct:

The Offset Vertical Duct dialog box will appear.

Ending Elevation: The elevation of the end of the vertical duct. See the Elevation section for more information.

Enter the desired ending elevation and press the OK button. A duct centerline representing the vertical duct will be inserted perpendicular to the selected horizontal duct. The vertical duct will be drawn at the end of the newly inserted duct.