Duct sizes are not the default ones when taking off items in Fabrication

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Oct 8, 2023

Products and versions covered

Issue:

When taking off items in Fabrication products, the sizes are not the values set in the default pattern.

Causes:

The dimensions are carried over from the previous item that was taken off.

Solution:

To set default sizes for ducts in Fabrication, you need to work in a "non-connected" workflow.
By default, duct sizes are carried over, but this can be disabled in the database:
  1. Click File > Setup > Database.
  2. Click "Fittings".
  3. In the left pane, click "Pattern Switches".
  4. Click the "Takeoff" tab.
  5. Disable the "Carry Over Duct Sizes" option.
  6. Click "OK" to apply the changes and close the Database dialog.

Note: If necessary to change the default dimensions and options of the items:

Products:

Fabrication CADmep; Fabrication CAMduct; Fabrication ESTmep;

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