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Release Notes

Version 7.2 for Autodesk 2017

▪ EC CAD - Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP

▪ EC PartManager

▪ EC DuctMaker

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The manufacture, offer for sale, sale or use of this product is subject to exclusive patent rights owned by EastCoast CAD/CAM as

claimed in one or more claims of U.S. Patent Numbers 7,499,839, 7,917,340 and 8,335,667, entitled: Method and Apparatus for

Importing Data into Program Code also known as “Design to Fabrication”, which is a trademark of EastCoast CAD/CAM.

Release Release date MEP Design

to Fabrication

EC CAD PartManager DuctMaker PartManager

Database

Version 7.2 for 2017 July 2017 7.1.3.170 7.2.1.170 7.2.1 7.2.1 7.2.1.13

All Style

Drawings (dwgs) All Templates

(dwts) EC Manufacturer

Specific Catalogs

EC Parametric

Part Wizard

Templates

CDM

Database

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Design to Fabrication V7.2 Release Notes

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Table of Contents 1 EASTCOAST DESIGN TO FABRICATION ..................................................................................... 2

1.1 GENERAL RELEASE INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 2 Software Distribution ................................................................................................................................. 2 Prior Release Notes Documentation ........................................................................................................... 2 Design to Fabrication Components Overview ............................................................................................ 3

1.2 COMPATIBILITY ................................................................................................................................. 3 Operating System ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Autodesk Software ...................................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 UPGRADE PREPARATION ................................................................................................................... 5 HASP Key License Update ......................................................................................................................... 5 Backing Up Your Data................................................................................................................................ 5 Upgrade Installation Documentation ......................................................................................................... 5

2 EC CAD .................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.1 NEW FEATURES AND ENHANCEMENTS ............................................................................................. 7 EC OBJRELUPDATE Command ............................................................................................................... 7 Pipe and Duct Spool Improvements ............................................................................................................ 8 Pre-EndCap Connector on Full Joints ....................................................................................................... 8 Smart Connector Override ECTools Option............................................................................................... 9 Specification Improvements .......................................................................................................................10 Updated Pipe Content................................................................................................................................10

2.2 RESOLVED ISSUES ........................................................................................................................... 13 Allowance Naming Conventions in AutoCAD MEP ..................................................................................13 Rectangular Body Valves Display (Metric) ...............................................................................................13 Specification Issues ....................................................................................................................................13 System Number FABPartNumbering Property Set and Filter ...................................................................13 Total Station Issues ....................................................................................................................................15

2.3 KNOWN ISSUES ................................................................................................................................ 15 AutoCAD MEP Object Viewer Liner and Insulation Display ....................................................................15 Duct Routing Performance ........................................................................................................................15 Insulation Display on Attached Views and XREF Files ............................................................................15 Oval Duct Display in AutoCAD MEP ........................................................................................................15

3 DUCTMAKER ..................................................................................................................................... 16

3.1 NEW FEATURES AND ENHANCEMENTS ........................................................................................... 16 End Cap Parameters .................................................................................................................................16 Label Improvements ..................................................................................................................................16 Specification Improvements .......................................................................................................................17 System Drivers ...........................................................................................................................................18 Tap Alignment Notches ..............................................................................................................................18 Vane “Adjustment Depth” and Liner Table “Width Adjustment” .............................................................19

3.2 RESOLVED ISSUES ........................................................................................................................... 20 Changing Parameters via Dimensions ......................................................................................................20 Fitting Setting Issues .................................................................................................................................20 Incorrect Tie Rod Information ...................................................................................................................20 Label Issue .................................................................................................................................................20 Manufacturer Default Issue .......................................................................................................................20 Report Issue ...............................................................................................................................................20 Round and Oval Dampers Creation ..........................................................................................................21


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Round and Oval Eccentric Transitions ......................................................................................................21 Round Offset Alignment Marks ..................................................................................................................21 Round Tee, Bullhead Straight 1 and Length 2 Joint Sex ...........................................................................22 Round Wye, Variable Parts Creation ........................................................................................................22 Shop Policy Issue .......................................................................................................................................22 Specification Issues ....................................................................................................................................22 Taps on Rectangular Bodies ......................................................................................................................23

3.3 KNOWN ISSUES ................................................................................................................................ 23 CenterLineInput = FALSE .........................................................................................................................23 Duct Dimension Rule for Taps on Existing Specifications ........................................................................23 Specification Export ..................................................................................................................................23

1 EastCoast Design to Fabrication

Design to Fabrication Version 7.2 is a full installation for new customers, and applies software enhancements

and corrections for customers who are upgrading from an earlier release (V7.1 or earlier version) of all the

Design to Fabrication software components, including MEP Design to Fabrication, EC CAD, PartManager,

and DuctMaker. Your license and specific installation may include some, or all, of these components.

1.1 General Release Information

This release is being provided as a full installation (via the

setup.exe) so that both new and upgrading customers can apply

the latest software to their system using the Design to Fabrication

Setup user interface.

Refer to each product section in this document to identify specific

corrections, updates and known issues associated with this

software version, as follows:

Installation

EC CAD

EC DuctMaker

Software Distribution

This software update is available for download from the EastCoast CAD/CAM Customer Portal as an

Design to Fabrication V7.2 2017 Installation zip file.

Customer Portal Access

The Customer Portal is an area of the EastCoast web site available to EastCoast Subscription

Customers, providing software updates, documentation and video resources. To gain access, simply fill

out a short registration form which requests access from EastCoast CAD/CAM Customer Support. Once

approved, you can then log in with your user name and password at any time. To register, copy the link

below into your Internet browser:

http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/register.htm

Prior Release Notes Documentation

http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/


http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/register.htm

Design to Fabrication V7.2 Release Notes EastCoast Design to Fabrication

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This document describes the enhancements and updates when moving from Version 7.1 to Version 7.2.

For customers upgrading from a release earlier than Version 7.1, you can access and review new features

and functionality for each prior release on the EastCoast Customer Portal.

Design to Fabrication Components Overview

The EastCoast CAD/CAM Design to Fabrication software system provides a streamlined workflow that

allows users to move from design to fabrication with one set of products.

• MEP Design to Fabrication is the tool for converting MEP engineering designs (duct and pipe

systems from Revit, or generic AutoCAD MEP duct systems) to Fabrication-ready drawings using

automated routines, saving significant fabrication detailing resources and time. MEP Design to

Fabrication works inside both Autodesk’s Revit and AutoCAD MEP software. Customers have the

choice of purchasing their CAD seat(s) with or without an MEP Design to Fabrication license.

• EC CAD includes several software components. Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP software is

integrated directly inside AutoCAD MEP, to give users enhanced detailing capability and tools to

work with real-world specifications and sizing for duct, and real manufacturer mechanical content.

Customers choose to install only the elements of Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP that they are

licensed for and plan to use - Pipe, Duct, or Combo (for both Pipe and Duct functionality).

PartManager is the user interface to the EastCoast manufacturer library and database that is used by

Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP, providing easy access and organization and management of all

parts, fittings, valves and shop defaults being used for project design. EC Project is the software

tools and database for transferring As-built Sheet Metal drawings into Revit as native Revit

objects. A limited license of EC DuctMaker is also included with EC CAD. This limited license

provides EC CAD users with the ability to review their fabrication pickoffs in DuctMaker and to

gain full CAD and CAM access to the EastCoast manufacturer library and database.

• EC DuctMaker is the CAM software tool, providing a fabrication interface used to build a highly-

customized duct library that can be shared with design team colleagues, via Fabrication for

AutoCAD MEP Sheet Metal. DuctMaker contains a comprehensive library of Oval, Round and

Rectangular fittings and duct as well as specialty parts. It accepts Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP

pickoff lists, estimating downloads, and allows for more editing if required. The software downloads

fittings directly to the shop floor plasma cutters, liner cutters and coil lines, and uses barcode

scanners to track the inventory of items during fabrication.

1.2 Compatibility

Operating System

The software was primarily tested under the Windows 7 64-bit operating system, with Microsoft Sync

Framework Runtime and Service Native v1.0. It is supported under Windows 8 and 8.1 as well.

NOTE: This version was not tested and is not officially supported under Windows 10.

Autodesk Software

This release supports Design to Fabrication for 2017 versions of Autodesk AutoCAD MEP and

Autodesk Revit software. [2299]



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Service Packs and Hotfixes

This version of EC CAD has been tested with the Autodesk Software service packs and hotfixes

identified below. EastCoast recommends keeping your system up to date with any available Autodesk

Service Packs or Hotfixes. Apply any Autodesk service packs first, and then install or update Design to

Fabrication.

NOTE: Be sure to read through this entire section before applying Autodesk Service Packs.

Autodesk Software

Version

Service Pack or

Hotfix

Software update website

AutoCAD MEP

2017

Service Pack 1 https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-

mep/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-mep-

2017-service-pack-1.html?v=2017

Revit 2017 Service Pack 2 https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-

products/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autodesk-

revit-2017-service-pack-2.html?v=2017

AutoCAD MEP Migration Assistant Issue

Autodesk has reported that verticals of

AutoCAD, including AutoCAD MEP, should

NEVER use the Migration Assistant. Use of the

Migration Assistant will cause problems with

the software, requiring a complete uninstall and

reinstall.

When upgrading AutoCAD MEP, if you are

prompted with the Migrate Custom Settings

dialog box shown at right, click Cancel.

Autodesk Learning Resources

In addition to this document, be sure to review the Autodesk resources listed below to learn more about

the features and functionality of the base software which Design to Fabrication runs within:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-mep/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-mep-2017-service-pack-1.html?v=2017



https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autodesk-revit-2017-service-pack-2.html?v=2017




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• AutoCAD MEP Support and Learning http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-

mep#?p=BLDSYS&p_disp=AutoCAD%20MEP&sort=score

• Revit MEP Support and Learning http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-

products#?p=RVT&p_disp=Revit%20Products&sort=score

1.3 Upgrade Preparation

HASP Key License Update

A HASP key license update may be required for use with this version. The HASP key update must be

done first, before updating the software components. Refer to the Upgrade Installation Guide or contact

Customer Support for information on how to obtain and apply HASP key license updates before

upgrading the software.2299] [2331]

Backing Up Your Data

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL UPGRADE CUSTOMERS: Before installing, remember to create a

backup of your database, and any custom content you may have added to the Styles and Template

folders used by Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP, located in the following directories, to retain any

customization you may have applied to these files:

C:\Program Data\EastCoast\Fabrication for MEP <version#>\Styles

C:\Program Data\EastCoast\Fabrication for MEP <version#>\Template

For more detailed information on database backup procedures, refer to the following technical document

for assistance:

Backing up your SQL Database http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=94855

Upgrade Installation Documentation

Customers who have Version 6.2 or higher can upgrade to this version using the instructions in the

Upgrade Installation Guide, which can be viewed or downloaded from the EastCoast Customer Portal.

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-mep#?p=BLDSYS&p_disp=AutoCAD%20MEP&sort=score

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-mep#?p=BLDSYS&p_disp=AutoCAD%20MEP&sort=score

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products#?p=RVT&p_disp=Revit%20Products&sort=score

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products#?p=RVT&p_disp=Revit%20Products&sort=score

http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/_literature_94855/Backing_Up_Your_SQL_Database

http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=94855

http://eccccustomerportal.worldsecuresystems.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=232133


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Once logged into the Customer Portal, to access Installation

documentation, click Installation & Migration on the left, and then

on the right, select the installation guide that pertains to your

installation.

• Design to Fabrication Upgrade Installation Guide - For

customers who are using one or more components in the

Design to Fabrication software system.

• DuctMaker Upgrade Installation Guide – For customers

who are only using and upgrading EC DuctMaker

NOTE: If you are upgrading from an earlier version than Version

6.2, please contact EastCoast CAD/CAM Customer Support for

assistance.

mailto:[email protected]

Design to Fabrication V7.2 Release Notes EC CAD

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2 EC CAD

2.1 New Features and Enhancements

EC OBJRELUPDATE Command

AutoCAD MEP Objects have multiple graphical representations and they have relationships to other

objects. Sometimes these representations and relationships are not fully updated by AutoCAD MEP.

This may show up as a display issue or a disconnect issue for example. The AutoCAD MEP Command

OBJRELUPDATE can be used to correct these types of issues in your drawing. To make this command

more accessible and easier to use an EC OBJRELUPDATE command has been added to the Load Catalog

drop down and to the DuctModify ribbon.

The new EC OBJRELUPDATE command that was added to the Load Catalog dropdown list of

commands, will update all entities in your drawing automatically.

The EC OBJRELUPDATE command that was also added to the Duct Modify ribbon will display in the

Modify Ribbon when you make a selection set in your drawing. This command will only update the

selected entities instead of updating all entities when running it from the Load Catalog dropdown.


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Pipe and Duct Spool Improvements

Two Pipe and Duct Spool Improvements were made in V7.2.

Renaming Pipe and Duct Spools

• Pipe and Duct Spools can now be renamed via the Fabrication Palette.

• All other current spooling functionality will remain the same.

• Two new property sets “PipeSpoolDisplayName” and “DuctSpoolDisplayName” have been

added to ECPipeSystemData and ECDuctSystemData

o The SpoolDisplayName will default to the SpoolIndexName. When spools are renamed

the other property sets will remain the same, but SpoolDisplayName will update with

the new name.

o The display themes will display the SpoolDisplayName.

o All Pipe and Duct schedules have been updated and will display the

SpoolDisplayName

o Re-Index will work as it does now, but it will reset all SpoolDisplayNames back to

SpoolIndexName.

Auto Legend Definition

• The Auto Legend Definition Spool General Option has been re-added to the options on the

ECTools tab. This option will be turned off by default.

• When this option is turned on, the spool display themes will automatically update as the spools

are being defined. For the spool display themes to automatically update, regen needs to run

after defining your spool. Regen will be the last command ran from the command line. If you

want to define multiple spools by hitting enter on the command line to run the spool command

again, you will need to make sure that the Auto Legend Definition is unchecked under

ECTools.

Pre-EndCap Connector on Full Joints

When you use the Cap Open Ends tool to apply endcaps, if the duct you’re applying the endcap to is a

full-length joint, it will modify the length to keep it a full-length joint according to the new connector it

now has. The length will change and the endpoint location of the duct and endcap will slightly change.

This will happen with or without Smart Connector Override checked on in the options on the ECTools

tab.


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Smart Connector Override ECTools Option

The option “Smart Connector Override” has been added to options under the ECTools tab. There are

times when you need to change the connector on a full-length piece of duct. The duct may be attached to

a canvas connector for example, or need an endcap attached to its outlet. The duct could be the first piece

in a run, in the middle of a run, or be the last piece in the run.

You can now select the duct, change either or both connectors, and have that piece of duct still be a full-

length joint based on the new connectors that it now has. If the connectors changed there is a good

chance that the length of the full joint will now be different than it was before. The length will be dealt

with accordingly.

In some cases, if there are no other fittings attached then the length adjustment would be made and the

endpoint location of the open end of the duct would slightly change. If the duct is attached to an endcap

then the length adjustment would be made and the endpoint location of the duct and endcap would

slightly change.

If the full-length joint becomes smaller or larger, the difference will be added or taken from the next

short piece in the run that exists before the next inline fitting. If a short piece doesn’t exist, then one will

be created before the next inline fitting in the run. If a short piece in the run becomes larger than a full

joint, then the short piece will become a full joint and a new short piece will be created before the next

inline fitting in the run.

If taps are attached to duct that is affected by this length change, then the taps will keep their existing

location and won’t be affected by the duct length changes.

A parameter “Minimum Duct Length” has been added to the options on the ECTools tab. The user will

enter a number value in inches. If a short piece is created and it is smaller than the specified “Minimum

Duct Length” value, an error will be generated on the error log. The change will be made and the short

piece will be created, but you will receive the error.


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Specification Improvements

There were 5 Specification improvements in V7.2.

• The Rectangular Tee, Branch specification parameters order was updated.

• The Rectangular Tee, Square specification parameters order was updated.

• The Rectangular Tee, Round specification parameters order was updated.

• The Rectangular Tee, Radius specification parameters order was updated.

• The Dampers and Special folders were removed from the interior portion of the specification,

since none of those fittings have liner or can be double wall.

Updated Pipe Content

Aladdin Content

This content has been added to the EC-CAD Version 7.2 Software. The following Product Lines and

fittings are provided:

Aladdin Pipe and Tube

Pipe

Fitting Groups and Filters

To assist in locating new content, you can use the filters in the table below to locate each product

line, and if desired, build unique fitting groups for each.

The suggested filters listed below are intended to isolate the entire product line. More filtering may be

required to further adjust the groups for optimal routing preference setup.

Product Line Suggested Fitting Group

Name

Filters to Use

Aladdin Pipe and Tube Aladdin PE Aladdin Pipe and Tube

(Product Line)

Felker Content



Felker Pipe Felker Tube



Cap Adapter

Coupling Cap

Cross Coupling

Elbow Elbow

Pipe Pipe

Reducer, Concentric Reducer, Concentric

Reducer, Eccentric Reducer, Eccentric

Tee Tee

Wye, Lateral Wye, Lateral

Wye, True Wye, True

Flange, Blind Flange, Lap Joint

Flange, Lap Joint Flange, Slip On

Flange, Slip On






Product Line Suggested Fitting Group Name Filters to Use

Felker Pipe Felker Pipe Felker Pipe (Product

Line)

Felker Tube Felker Tube Felker Tube (Product

Line)

Star Content





Star Flanged Star Mechanical

Flange, Blind Flange, Blind

Flange, Slip On Flanged, Adapter

Flange, Threaded Flanged, Concentric Reducer

Flanged, Adapter Flanged, Cross

Flanged, Concentric Reducer Flanged, Eccentric Reducer

Flanged, Cross Flanged, Elbow

Flanged, Eccentric Reducer Flanged, Tee

Flanged, Elbow Flanged, Wye Lateral

Flanged, Elbow Base

Flanged, Tee

Flanged, Tee Base

Flanged, Wye Lateral

Flanged, Wye True






Product Line Suggested Fitting Group

Name

Filters to Use

Star Flanged Star Flanged Star Pipe DI Flanged

Fittings (Product Line)

Star Mechanical Star Mechanical Star Full Body DI

Mechanical (Product

Line)



2.2 Resolved Issues

Allowance Naming Conventions in AutoCAD MEP

You can now include the name of the allowance as part of the naming convention. For example, you can

now call your joint “3-8 Lap Joint” without it causing issues in AutoCAD MEP and when downloaded.

Another example would be naming your lock “3-8 Lap Lock”.

Rectangular Body Valves Display (Metric)

Valves with a rectangular body will now display correctly when using a metric environment.

Specification Issues

Five specification issues were corrected.

• Cloning a specification and changing a value at the top Fitting, Rectangular, Round, or Oval

levels wouldn’t pass down the values correctly to the specific fitting levels of the specification.

It will now pass down the correct values to the specific fitting levels of the specification.

Changing a value at the top Taps level also had this issue, which has been corrected.

• The Straight Joint tap value for Round and Oval Crosses and Tees will no longer populate with

the Body Joint value. The Straight Joint parameter will read the specification correctly and

populate with the specified Straight Joint value.

• The Rectangular Tee, Round tap Lock will no longer change when it is unchecked on a rule.

• The Rectangular Tee, Round Connector Out1 will no longer get populated incorrectly with a

Rectangular Connector, since it is a Round Connector.

• Specifying the Connector on the Wyes level will now populate the Round Wye, Standard

Connector Out Right correctly.

System Number FABPartNumbering Property Set and Filter

When using the DUCTPARTNUMBER command to number ductwork, the system will now assign a

system number to duct and fittings, and populate the SystemNumber FABPartNumbering property set.



Now that the duct and fittings have System Number assigned and populated correctly, the Pickoff

System Number filter can be used.



Total Station Issues

Three Total Station issues were corrected.

• An issue that would generate Total Station Point Algorithm errors when defining a point group

was corrected.

• The Total Station commands will now work when using a Duct Only License, or Pipe Only

License.

• A new command “Auto Points Tag” has been added to the Pipe Number Tags dropdown. Since

AutoTag isn’t a Pipe Only License command, a pipe user should use Auto Points Tag to tag the

Total Station Points.

2.3 Known Issues

AutoCAD MEP Object Viewer Liner and Insulation Display

Liner and insulation will not display correctly on Round and Oval Gored Elbows, Radius Elbows, and

Ogee Transitions when viewing them via the AutoCAD MEP object viewer.

Duct Routing Performance

You may experience some jumpy cursor movement when routing depending on the complexity of your

duct specs and the performance of your computer hardware.

Insulation Display on Attached Views and XREF Files

Insulation will not display correctly on Round and Oval Gored Elbows, Radius Elbows, and Ogee

Transitions on attached views and XREF files.

Oval Duct Display in AutoCAD MEP

In AutoCAD MEP 2017, oval ducts with flange thickness display an extra line in plan view for certain

dimensions. This is a known issue in AutoCAD MEP 2017 and it has been reported to the Autodesk

development team.



3 DuctMaker

3.1 New Features and Enhancements

End Cap Parameters

Adjustment Width and Adjustment Depth was added to the list of Rectangular End Cap parameters in

DuctMaker parts creation, so that it can be reviewed and modified if needed when creating a Rectangular

End Cap.

Label Improvements

There were 3 Label improvements in V7.2.

• A new Type property “# of Gores” has been added to the labels. It has 2 different value options:

o # of Gores (Total)

o # of Gores (X of Total)

When using the combined face elbow fitting settings option, you will want to use the # of

Gores (Total) value which will report the total number of gores. If you’re not using the

combined face elbow fitting settings option, you can use either option. # of Gores (X of Total)

will report the number of the gore out of the total amount of gores.

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• The “Tap Base Diameter” label property has been updated to report the following values:

o Tap on Major of Oval Body = Flat

o Tap on Minor of Oval Body = Minor Size

o Tap on Round Body = Diameter Size

o Tap on Rectangular Body = Flat

• The ability to sort label profiles has been implemented. The sorting arrows work the same as

other sorting arrows in the software.

Specification Improvements

There were 5 Specification improvements in V7.2.

• The Rectangular Tee, Branch specification parameters order was updated.

• The Rectangular Tee, Square specification parameters order was updated.

• The Rectangular Tee, Round specification parameters order was updated.

• The Rectangular Tee, Radius specification parameters order was updated.



• The Dampers and Special folders were removed from the interior portion of the specification,

since none of those fittings have liner or can be double wall.

System Drivers

Four new system drivers have been added to the software.

• Esab – Vision Type 2

• PPICNC 5X Type 2

• Thermal Dynamics iCNC Type 1

• Thermal Dynamics iCNC Type 2

Tap Alignment Notches

Different alignment notch behavior has been introduced for Oval Crosses, Tees, and Taps, and for the

Round Loloss Cross, Tee, and Tap.

The Round Loloss Cross, Tee, and Tap will now have 6 alignment marks unless it falls on a seam, and 6

hole alignment marks.

The Oval Crosses, Tees, and Taps now have 2 additional parameters including the existing parameters.

• Alignment Mark (2 additional marks unless it falls on a seam)

• Roll Mark (4 existing marks)

• Hole Alignment Mark (2 additional marks)



• Hole Roll Alignment Mark (4 existing marks)

Vane “Adjustment Depth” and Liner Table “Width Adjustment”

The Vane “Adjustment Depth” and Liner Table “Width Adjustment” will now affect Double Wall duct

differently than before.

• Single wall duct will adjust the length of the vane according to the Vane “Adjustment Depth”.

• Single wall duct with liner will adjust the length of the vane according to the Vane “Adjustment

Depth” and the Liner Table “Width Adjustment”.

• Double wall duct will now adjust the length of the vane according to the Vane “Adjustment

Depth” based off the inner wall fitting.

A new specification parameter “Double Wall” has also been introduced, which can be set to True or

False (= or !=) for Rectangular, Round, and Oval. This could be used for selecting a different vane setup

for single vs double wall duct. You may also find cases to adjust other specification parameters for the

exterior fitting based on double wall.



3.2 Resolved Issues

Changing Parameters via Dimensions

Changing the values of parameters using the dimensions

on the fitting will now correctly update the value of the

parameters on the user interface.

Fitting Setting Issues Two Fitting Setting issues have been corrected:

• Fitting settings specified at the Taps level will now

save once DuctMaker is shut down and restarted.

• Taps on Tees and Crosses now have their own face

Exploder and face Notch setup in the fitting

settings. These values can be found on the

advanced tab when creating a part. We recommend

going through the Tees and Crosses to make sure

that they’re setup as desired.

]

Incorrect Tie Rod Information

When a duct or duct fitting has different reinforcement for

the Width than the Depth, the tie rod information will now

report correctly in parts creation. A Rectangular Duct for

example, could be 97 x 61. This duct would have Stiffener

Reinforcement on the Width and Tie Rod Reinforcement

on the Depth when using the out of the box 2 wg 5 ft TDC

specification.

Label Issue One Label issue was corrected:

• Purchased fittings that don’t have an explode,

such as the Canvas Connectors will now report

their face value correctly on the Purchase tickets.

Manufacturer Default Issue

One Manufacturer Default issue was corrected:

• The Round Wye, Variable is no longer missing

“Set 2” from the Manufacturer Default setup.

Report Issue One Nested Sheet Report issue was corrected:

• The Nested Sheet Report will now display and

report correctly when using the following settings,

2 sheets per page, landscape, main options “Show

billhead” and “Header on each page” checked on.



Round and Oval Dampers Creation

The Round and Oval Dampers will now be created with

the correct Manufacturer Default and Specification. In the

previous versions they would always default to the .5 wg 5

ft TDC specification.

Round and Oval Eccentric Transitions

The Round Transition Eccentric, Oval Transition

Eccentric, Round to Square Eccentric, Round to Oval

Eccentric, Oval to Round Eccentric, Oval to Square

Eccentric, Square to Round Eccentric, and Square to Oval

Eccentric Width Offset Factor and Depth Offset Factor

parameters are now working correctly. When downloading

from AutoCAD MEP, the Width Offset Factor and Depth

Offset Factor will also now download with the correct

values.

Round Offset Alignment Marks

When CombineFaces is set to TRUE in the Fitting Settings

you will now only get an alignment mark on each side of

the body of the Round Offset like the Round Elbow Gored.

When CombineFaces is set to FALSE in the Fitting

Settings you will now only get alignment marks on each

side of the body and on the inlets like the Round Gored

Elbow. The alignment marks on the outlets have been

removed since they aren’t necessary.



Round Tee, Bullhead Straight 1 and Length 2 Joint Sex

The Straight 1 and Length 2 Joint Sex has been corrected

on the Round Tee, Bullhead. Straight 1 & 2 and Length 1

& 2 no longer need to be different for the fitting to be

correct.

Round Wye, Variable Parts Creation

You will no longer receive critical errors when trying to

create the Round Wye, Variable with specific set values

and specific connector values.

Shop Policy Issue The option “Next on Enter” no longer requires an extra

Enter to move to the next parameter.

Specification Issues

Five specification issues were corrected.

• Cloning a specification and changing a value

at the top Fitting, Rectangular, Round, or

Oval levels wouldn’t pass down the values

correctly to the specific fitting levels of the

specification. It will now pass down the

correct values to the specific fitting levels of

the specification. Changing a value at the top

Taps level also had this issue, which has

been corrected.

• The Straight Joint tap value for Round and

Oval Crosses and Tees will no longer

populate with the Body Joint value. The

Straight Joint parameter will read the

specification correctly and populate with the



specified Straight Joint value.

• The Rectangular Tee, Round tap Lock will

no longer change when it is unchecked on a

rule.

• The Rectangular Tee, Round Connector Out1

will no longer get populated incorrectly with

a Rectangular Connector, since it is a Round

Connector.

• Specifying the Connector on the Wyes level

will now populate the Round Wye, Standard

Connector Out Right correctly.

Taps on Rectangular Bodies

Taps on Rectangular bodies will no longer crash

DuctMaker when Angle 1 and/or Angle 2 is set to 0.

Instead you receive the following error message “Angle1

must be in the following range (5 ; 175)” and “Angle2

must be in the following range (5 ; 175)”.

3.3 Known Issues

CenterLineInput = FALSE

CenterLineInput in the Shop Policies is currently not working as expected when it is set to TRUE. We

have set the CenterLineInput in the database to FALSE and recommend the user to set CenterLineInput

to FALSE until it is implemented in a future release.

Duct Dimension Rule for Taps on Existing Specifications

We have removed the Duct Dimension rule from the taps portion of the specification, but some users

may already have a specification setup that has taps using the Duct Dimension rule. The existing Duct

Dimension rules for taps will still work as expected, but we recommend deleting these rules and creating

new rules that use the new specification rule Duct Dimension Outlets.

Specification Export

If a specification has shapes turned off in the Specification Options and was exported using an earlier

version than version 7.0, the specification will import into DuctMaker ignoring your Specification

Options and all 3 shapes rectangular, round, and oval will be turned on. The Specification Options will

need to be manually modified.

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