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Release Notes

Version 7.0 for Autodesk 2017

EC CAD - Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP

EC PartManager

EC DuctMaker

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Patent Disclaimer

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 7.0 for 2017 January

2017 7.0.2.10 7.0.2.170 7.0.2 7.0.2 7.0.2.13

All Style Drawings (dwgs)

All Templates (dwts)

EC Manufacturer Specific Catalogs

EC Parametric Part Wizard

Templates

CDM Database

7.0.0.170 7.0.0.170 7.0.2.170 7.0.2.170 7.0.0

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

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

1.2 COMPATIBILITY ................................................................................................................................. 4 Operating System ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Autodesk Software ...................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 UPGRADE PREPARATION ................................................................................................................... 5 HASP Key License Update ......................................................................................................................... 5 Backing Up Your Data................................................................................................................................ 5 Upgrade Installation Documentation ......................................................................................................... 6

2 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 NEW FEATURES AND ENHANCEMENTS ............................................................................................. 6 License Management Software Version ...................................................................................................... 6

3 EC CAD .................................................................................................................................................. 7

3.1 NEW FEATURES AND ENHANCEMENTS ............................................................................................. 7 Duct Dimension Inlet and Duct Dimension Outlets Specification Rules .................................................... 7 EC DuctMaker Limited License included with EC CAD ............................................................................ 8 New and Updated Pipe Content.................................................................................................................. 8 Obsolete Pipe Fittings ...............................................................................................................................13 Trimble Total Station Integration ..............................................................................................................14

3.2 RESOLVED ISSUES ........................................................................................................................... 16 Aecb_Duct_Elevation_TODBOD_OffsetTag_Tag_Top Tag Definition ....................................................16 C1Straight Tag Insertion Point..................................................................................................................17 Connector DuctSpecOverride Scheduling .................................................................................................17 Deleting Environments ..............................................................................................................................17 Rotated Oval Couplings on Risers .............................................................................................................17 System Gasket Issue ...................................................................................................................................17 Valve, Gate – Wheel Handle AutoCAD MEP Display ...............................................................................17

3.3 KNOWN ISSUES ................................................................................................................................ 17 Anvil, Milwaukee and Watts ......................................................................................................................17 AutoCAD MEP Object Viewer Liner and Insulation Display ....................................................................18 AutoTag Manager Rules ............................................................................................................................18 Duct Routing Performance ........................................................................................................................18 Insulation Display on Attached Views and XREF Files ............................................................................18 US Pipe Flange, Slip On ............................................................................................................................18

4 DUCTMAKER ..................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1 NEW FEATURES AND ENHANCEMENTS ........................................................................................... 18 Combined Face Fitting Settings Option ....................................................................................................18 Equivalence Table Enhancements .............................................................................................................18 Estimating Integration Improvements .......................................................................................................19 Fittings Sheer Report and Job Inventory Report Improvements ................................................................19 Labels Report Connector Type 1-4 Per Face ............................................................................................20 New “Radiused” Saddle Flange Type .......................................................................................................21 Print Label for Each Gore of Combined Face Modification .....................................................................22


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Specify Alignment Mark Quantity for Round Gored Elbows .....................................................................22 Square to Round and Round to Square Alignment Mark Options .............................................................23 Tap Fitting Settings ...................................................................................................................................24 Type Parameter Added to Duct Interior Specifications .............................................................................24

4.2 RESOLVED ISSUES ........................................................................................................................... 25 Cloned / Imported Specification Interior Data Loss ..................................................................................25 Cloned Color Coded Labels ......................................................................................................................25 Combined Face Fittings Torch Travel Optimization .................................................................................25 DuctMaker Job Export / Import Alias Issue ..............................................................................................25 Estimating Integration Issues ....................................................................................................................25 Existing Jobs Upgrade Alias Issue ............................................................................................................25 Label Issues ...............................................................................................................................................25 Liner on Endcaps .......................................................................................................................................26 Manual Segmentation is Ignored ...............................................................................................................26 Parker Fitting Critical Error Issue ............................................................................................................26 Rectangular Box Issues..............................................................................................................................26 Rectangular Wye Issue ..............................................................................................................................26 Report Issues..............................................................................................................................................26 Round and Oval Duct Status Modify .........................................................................................................27 Specification Import Issues ........................................................................................................................27 Tees and Crosses Double Wall Explode ....................................................................................................27 Undersize Table .........................................................................................................................................27

4.3 KNOWN ISSUES ................................................................................................................................ 28 CenterLineInput = FALSE .........................................................................................................................28 Duct Dimension Rule for Taps on Existing Specifications ........................................................................28 DuctMaker HASP License Management Shortcut .....................................................................................28 Specification Export ..................................................................................................................................28

1 EastCoast Design to Fabrication

Design to Fabrication Version 7.0 is a full installation for new customers, and applies software enhancements

and corrections for customers who are upgrading from an earlier release (V6.5 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


EastCoast CAD/CAM 3

Software Distribution

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

EastCoast Design to Fabrication Tools 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

This document describes the enhancements and updates when moving from Version 6.4 to Version 7.0.

For customers upgrading from a release earlier than Version 6.4, 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 licenses

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.

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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 at this time 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]

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

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 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:

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 is 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

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

Design to Fabrication V7.0 Release Notes Installation

EastCoast CAD/CAM 6

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 6.0 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.

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

6.0, please contact EastCoast CAD/CAM Customer Support for

assistance.

2 Installation

2.1 New Features and Enhancements

License Management Software Version

The license management application, hasprus.exe, has been updated from version 2.10 to version 5.10.

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3 EC CAD


Duct Dimension Inlet and Duct Dimension Outlets Specification Rules

In V6.3.14 the DUCT DIMENSION specification rule was implemented to simplify specification

creation. When setting up connector reinforcement using DUCT DIMENSION the software is going to

reinforce every connector, which means that when the fittings are put together they will be reinforced on

both sides of the joint. That is fine for some contractors, but others prefer to only reinforce one side of

the joint.

To accomplish this, two new specification rules have been implemented: DUCT DIMENSION INLET

and DUCT DIMENSION OUTLETS. These rules have the same functionality as DUCT

DIMENSION except that instead of looking at every opening, DUCT DIMENSION INLET would

only look at every inlet opening, and DUCT DIMENSION OUTLETS would only look at every outlet

opening.

Taps can only reinforce the outlet connector, so the specification rule DUCT DIMENSION has been

removed from the taps portion of the specification and has been replaced with DUCT DIMENSION

OUTLETS for clarity.


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EC DuctMaker Limited License included with EC CAD

A limited license of EC DuctMaker is now 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. This can prove useful for CAD

detailers that wish to review their pickoffs in more detail before sending them to the shop for fabrication.

Additionally, this license enables the ability for CAD detailers to import specifications and manufacturer

defaults into the EastCoast manufacturer library and database.

New and Updated Pipe Content

Anvil Content

This content has been added to the EC-CAD Version 7.0 Software. The following Product Lines and

fittings are provided:

Anvil Cast

Iron Anvil Forged

Steel Anvil Malleable

Iron

Anvil Flanged

Adapter Adapter Adapter Flange, Blind

Cap Cap Cap Flange, Companion

Coupling Coupling Coupling Flanged, Concentric

Reducer

Cross Cross Cross Flanged, Cross

Elbow Elbow Elbow Flanged, Eccentric

Reducer

Reducer,

Concentric

Tee Reducer, Concentric Flanged, Elbow


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Reducer,

Eccentric

Union Return Flanged, Elbow Base

Tee Weld Let Tee Flanged, Tee

Flanged,

Elbow

Wye, Lateral Union Flanged, Wye Lateral

Wye, Lateral

Anvil

Drainage Anvil Small

Steel Anvil Catawissa

Unions

Anvil J.B. Smith

Adapter Adapter Cap Cap

Coupling Cap Union Coupling

Cross Pipe, Nipple

Elbow Reducer, Concentric

Tee Reducer, Eccentric

Tee, Radius

Branch

Trap

Wye, Double

Lateral

Wye,

Lateral

Wye, Tee

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


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Anvil Cast Iron Anvil Cast Iron Anvil Cast Iron (Product Line)

Anvil Forged

Steel

Anvil Forged Anvil Forged Steel Fittings(Product

Line)

Anvil Malleable

Iron

Anvil Malleable Anvil Malleable Iron(Product Line)

Anvil Flanged

Fittings

Anvil Flanged Anvil Cast Iron Flanged Fittings(Product

Line)

Anvil Drainage Anvil Drainage Anvil Cast Iron Drainage(Product Line)

Anvil Small

Steel Fittings

Anvil Sm Steel Anvil Small Steel Fittings(Product Line)

Anvil Catawissa

Unions

Catawissa Unions Catawissa Wing Unions(Product Line)

Anvil J.B.

Smith

J.B. Smith J.B. Smith Oil Country Fittings(Product

Line)

Milwaukee Content



Milwaukee Valves

Valve, Angled – Wheel Handle

Valve, Ball – Lever Handle

Valve, Ball – Wheel Gear Box

Valve, Ball – Wheel Handle

Valve, Butterfly – Lever Handle

Valve, Butterfly – Wheel Handle

Valve, Check – In-Line

Valve, Check – Swing

Valve, Gate – Wheel Handle

Valve, Globe – Wheel Handle



Valve, Three Way – Lever Handle

Valve, Three Way – Wheel Handle






Product Line Suggested Fitting Group Name Filters to Use

Milwaukee Valves Milwaukee Valves Milwaukee Valves

US Pipe Content



US Pipe TR

Flex & Xtra

Flex

US Pipe Tyton &

Tyton Trim

US Pipe

Mechanical

US Pipe Ductile

Iron Flanged

Adapter Cap Cap Pipe

Cap Coupling Coupling Flange, Blind

Coupling Cross Pipe Flange, Slip On

Cross Elbow Flanged, Adapter Flanged, Adapter

Elbow Pipe Flanged,

Concentric

Reducer

Flanged, Concentric

Reducer

Pipe Reducer, Concentric Flanged, Cross Flanged, Cross

Reducer,

Concentric

Tee Flanged, Elbow Flanged, Eccentric

Reducer

Reducer,

Eccentric

Flanged, Tee Flanged, Elbow

Base

Flanged, Elbow



Tee Flanged, Tee Flanged, Elbow

Base

Wye, Lateral Flanged, Tee Base Flanged, Tee

Flanged,

Adapter

Flanged, Wye

Lateral

Flanged, Tee Base

Flanged, Tee Flanged, Wye

Lateral






Product Line Suggested Fitting

Group Name

Filters to Use

US Pipe TR

Flex & Xtra

Flex

US Pipe TR Flex US Pipe TR Flex & US Pipe TR Xtra Flex

(Product Lines)

US Pipe Tyton

& Tyton Trim

US Pipe Tyton US Pipe Tyton & US Pipe Tyton Trim

(Product Lines)

US Pipe

Mechanical

US Pipe DIMech US Pipe DI Mechanical (Product Line)

US Pipe Ductile

Iron Flanged

US Pipe Flanged US Pipe DI Flanged (Product Line)

US Pipe HP

Lok

US Pipe HP Lok US Pipe HP Lok (Product Line)

US Pipe Weld

Let

US Pipe Welds US Pipe Welded and Saddle Outlets

(Product Line)

Watts Content





Watts Valves

Strainer, Tee

Strainer, Wye

Valve, Angled – Wheel Handle

Valve, Ball – Lever Handle

Valve, Ball – Tee Handle

Valve, Ball – Wheel Gear Box

Valve, Butterfly – Lever Handle

Valve, Butterfly – Wheel Handle

Valve, Check – In-Line

Valve, Check – Swing

Valve, Gate – Wheel Handle

Valve, Globe – Wheel Handle

Valve, Three Way – Lever Handle

Valve, Three Way – Tee Handle






Product Line Suggested Fitting Group Name Filters to Use

Watts Valves Watts Valves Watts Valves (Product Line)

Obsolete Pipe Fittings



All obsoleted pipe fittings have been removed from PartManager and the database. Removing the

obsoleted pipe fittings will keep the database clean and it will improve the database upgrade process

when upgrading from release to release.

Trimble Total Station Integration

The integration between EC-CAD and Trimble's Total Station has been rewritten for this product

release. The new software and workflows include many features and benefits including:

Features and Benefits

Automatically generated duct, pipe, and hanger points for the following point types

Duct Hangers Mechanical Hangers Plumbing Hangers

Duct Center Points Mechanical Center Points Plumbing Center Points

Duct Top Points Mechanical Top Points Plumbing Top Points

Duct Bottom Points Mechanical Bottom Points Plumbing Bottom Points

Ability to manually place other custom points in the drawing of the following types

Duct Custom Points

Mechanical Custom Points

Plumbing Custom Points

Other Custom Points

Point Attributes

Customizable attribute property sets for each point type allow customers to define the attributes

that are most important to them

Point Layers

Layer selection is available during point creation

Option to select "Same as Objects" to place points on the same layer as the host object but with

a .points extension

All points are present in the drawing and can be scheduled

Schedules are customizable



All points are present in the drawing and can be tagged

Manually

Automatically with AutoTag

Automatic and Manual Point Numbering

Prefix

Number

Suffix

Fabrication Palette integration to help manage your point groups within each drawing

Support for Trimble .MEP, .TFL, and .CSV file types

Preface

Total Station Point generation is used to expedite field installation of your systems

Total Station Point export will occur at a later stage process within your CAD modeling and

detailing workflows

The typical order is expected to be performed as follows:

CAD Modeling, Coordination, and Detailing

Fabrication Spool Drawing Creation

Fabrication CAM Pickoff Creation

Total Station Points Export

 

Workflow

With a specific portion of your CAD model complete we are ready to get started with Total Station

points generation.

Total Station point generation is handled through the Total Station tab on the Fabrication Palette.

You will want to determine how the project will be staged and thus how to best group the types of

points to be exported and combined into point export files.

This can be structured within the Total Station tab folder structure.

Once the folder structure has been determined you are almost ready to commence with your Point

Group definitions.

All the points that are automatically generated by the program will be automatically generated during

the Point Group definition process. However, during the Point Group definition process you will

also select any other custom points that you would like to include in your Point Group. So, before

you start with your Point Group definition you should first place any associated custom points that

you would like to include in the Point Group.



Then once all your Custom Points have been placed you are ready to define your Point Groups.

You can select all the points that you would like to include in your Point Group during Point Group

Definition or you can decide to define the Point Group with one or more point types and then use the

Modify Point Group options to Add more points to the group.

AutoTag can be used to annotate all the different point types in your drawing. Use Auto Tag

Manager to setup the automatic tagging to meet your requirements.

After your Point Groups have been defined you will be ready to create your Point Group Export Files

and your Point Group Schedules.

For more information regarding the Trimble Total Station Integration and workflow refer to the EC CAD

Pipe and Sheet Metal User Guide – Design to Fabrication V7.0 “13.5 Trimble Total Station

Integration”

3.2 Resolved Issues

Aecb_Duct_Elevation_TODBOD_OffsetTag_Tag_Top Tag Definition



The Aecb_Duct_Elevation_TODBOD_OffsetTag_Tag_Top tag definition on the EC Schedules and

Tags.dwg was incorrect and was labeled as Aecb_Duct_Elevation_TODBOD_OffsetTag_Tag_Center

instead of Aecb_Duct_Elevation_TODBOD_OffsetTag_Tag_Top.

C1Straight Tag Insertion Point

The Aecb_Duct_C1Straight_Tag_Center tag insertion point has been fixed. The Horizontal and Vertical

Offset Tag Properties will no longer have to be adjusted accordingly in the AutoTag Manager.

Connector DuctSpecOverride Scheduling

When you run DuctSpecOverride on the connectors the C1-4Name ECDuctSystemData property sets

wouldn’t update correctly. Since the property sets didn’t update, the schedules and tags would report

incorrect information. C1-4Name property sets will now update correctly when DuctSpecOverride is

ran and the schedules and tags will report the correct information.

Deleting Environments

You can now successfully delete environments from the database when using PartManager or

DuctMaker. If the environment is large you will receive the warning “Deleting this environment may

take some time. Would you like to continue?”.

Rotated Oval Couplings on Risers

Oval Couplings will place with the correct dimensions and no longer be rotated when inserted in duct

risers.

System Gasket Issue

Pipe and Pipe Fittings couldn’t be moved when the EastCoast system gasket was part of the system. This

was due to the part not having ‘Break into Part’ checked on in Content Builder. ‘Break into Part’ is

checked on in content builder for the system gasket in this version. Pipe and Pipe Fittings will now be

able to move when the EastCoast system gasket is part of the system.

Valve, Gate – Wheel Handle AutoCAD MEP Display

An internal database change has been made to the Valve, Gate – Wheel handle to fix a display issue in

AutoCAD MEP when joint 1 and joint 2 were different.

3.3 Known Issues

Anvil, Milwaukee and Watts

Anvil, Milwaukee, and Watts manufacturers female thread 3 joint has a cosmetic display issue. All

fittings using female thread 3 are still dimensionally accurate to the real-world parts. The EC Start

Drawing Template or any existing template file using the EC – Thread x Weld routing preference will

need to be modified to accommodate for the new female thread 3 joint fitting setups for any existing

template files. The V7.0 EC Start Drawing Template is setup correctly and no modifications are required.

Design to Fabrication V7.0 Release Notes


We will be releasing a content drop on the EastCoast Customer Portal as soon as possible to correct this

display issue.

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.

AutoTag Manager Rules

There are multiple known Duct Elevation AutoTag Manager rules that don’t currently work correctly.

The “On duct prior to transitioning fittings” rule is not working for Rectangular, Round, and Oval.

The “On duct after transitioning fittings” rule is not working for Oval.

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.

US Pipe Flange, Slip On

When using the automated gasket insertion during routing, 3 gaskets are being inserted instead of 1 as

expected when using US Pipe Slip On flanges that are using the flanged pipe joint. If you manually insert

the gaskets by using a selection set and the gasket commands from the ribbon it will insert 1 gasket as

expected. We will be releasing a content drop on the EastCoast Customer Portal as soon as possible to

correct this issue.

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Combined Face Fitting Settings Option

‘CombineFaces’ has been set to TRUE in the out of the box database for all fittings with this option.

The fittings that have the ‘CombineFaces’ option are the Round Elbow Gored, Round Elbow Mitered,

Round Offset, Oval Elbow Gored, Oval Elbow Mitered, and the Oval Offset.

Equivalence Table Enhancements

DuctMaker now can support multiple Equivalence Tables. Different Equivalence Table requirements

may be needed depending on the connector that is being used. As an example, the angle ring connector

may have a tighter tolerance than other connectors. There is now a dropdown in the Round and Oval



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Connector Table under the Allowances that allows you to select a round and oval Equivalence Table

for each connector.

Estimating Integration Improvements

The Interior specifications for Rectangular, Round, and Oval Duct are now part of the estimate

XML files. Examples of interior specifications are Interior Material, Interior Gauge, Interior

Lock, Interior Special Instructions, Interior Status, Interior Connector In, Interior Connector Out,

and the newly added parameter Interior Type. Since the Interior specifications are part of the

estimate xml file, you can now control / override the parameters as desired. This is the same as

controlling / overriding the Exterior specifications that are part of the estimate xml files for all

fittings.

Fittings Sheer Report and Job Inventory Report Improvements

There were multiple Fittings Sheer Report improvements that were implemented:

The way the size field is reported and exported to excel for the standard fittings sheer report has

been modified. The Length and Stretch Out values are reported in two separate columns with a

header above it called ‘Blank Size’.

The fitting blank size on the detail screen wasn’t consistently matching the blank size on the

Fittings Sheer Report and custom sheer reports. The detail fitting blank size will now always

match the blank size on the Fittings Sheer Report and custom sheer reports.



The Canvas Connectors will now report on the Fittings Sheer Report, and the stretch out value

will equal Circumference + Male and Female Locks. You will have the option to include or not

include the Canvas Connectors in the properties of the Fittings Sheer Report.

There was one Job Inventory Report improvement that was implemented:

The Canvas Connectors material used is now part of the Job Inventory Report. The material

used is the total stretch outs per Canvas Connector shape and material. You will have the option

to include or not include the Canvas Connectors in the properties of the Job Inventory Report.

Labels Report Connector Type 1-4 Per Face

There has been a new value option ‘Conn. Name & Size & Type (3 Rows)’ added for Connector 1-4 on

the labels. This option will report the connector name, size, and type per face. This feature will make it

much more clear as to which connector type should be applied to each face. For example, it may not be

obvious which face of a transitions should get a Slip and which side should receive a Drive. This new

feature will make it obvious in each case.



New “Radiused” Saddle Flange Type

A new saddle flange type “Radiused” has been added to the database. There is now a new dropdown

under saddle “Saddle Flange Type”, which you must specify when creating saddles. You must choose

between the standard “Rectangular” flange type or the new “Radiused” flange type.

“Radiused” Saddle Flange Type:

“Rectangular” Saddle Flange Type:



Print Label for Each Gore of Combined Face Modification

In V6.3.14 we implemented the Fabricate

Label property option “Print label for each

gore of combined face”, which will create a

separate label for each gore of a combined

face fitting. In V7.0 the gore on a face view of

the label will be highlighted to easily spot

which gore the label is referring to.

Specify Alignment Mark Quantity for Round Gored Elbows

The ability to specify the amount of alignment marks placed on round gore elbows has been

implemented. In the Fitting Settings there is the Mark Quantity parameter with the options 1 and 3.

The alignment marks that were on the inlet and outlet portion of the fitting in previous releases have also

been removed.



Square to Round and Round to Square Alignment Mark Options

A new option ‘Distance’ has been added to the Mark Quantity parameter for the Square to Round and

Round to Square fittings. If ‘Distance’ is selected, the program will add as many alignment marks as it

can fit between the quarter marks evenly spaced according to the value of the new Mark Quantity

Distance parameter. The spacing will be as close as possible to the Mark Quantity Distance value

without exceeding the Mark Quantity Distance value. The Mark Quantity values of 1, 3, and 5 will

work as they did in previous releases and only add 1, 3, or 5 alignment marks will be evenly spaced

between the quarter marks, in this case the program will ignore the Mark Quantity Distance value

entirely.



Tap Fitting Settings

Lock Mark, Alignment Mark,

and Hole Alignment Mark has

been added to all Round Taps

(with or without a saddle), Crosses

and Tees. The marks are placed on

the tap and on the hole, if a seam

falls on a mark location then the

mark will be omitted from the tap,

but not from the hole. Hole

Alignment Mark is used to set the

size of the marks placed on both

the tap and the tap hole.

Lock Mark, Roll Mark, and

Hole Alignment Mark has been

added to all Oval Taps (with or

without a saddle), Crosses and

Tees. The marks are placed on the

tap and on the hole, if a seam falls

on a mark location then the mark

will be omitted from the tap, but

not from the hole. Hole

Alignment Mark is used to set

the size of the marks placed on

both the tap and the tap hole.

Type Parameter Added to Duct Interior Specifications

In previous releases the Exterior portion of Rectangular, Round, and Oval Duct has a Type parameter in

the specification, but the Interior portion of the specification doesn’t. Type has been added to the

Interior portion of the Rectangular, Round, and Oval Duct specification, so the user can specify

different types for the Exterior and Interior shells. As mentioned above in 3.1.2 Estimating Integration

Improvements, the Interior Type will be part of the Rectangular, Round, and Oval Duct estimate XML

file, which can be controlled / overrode as needed.



4.2 Resolved Issues

Cloned / Imported Specification Interior Data Loss

The Interior dual wall settings in the specifications will

no longer be lost when a specification is cloned or

imported when DuctMaker or PartManager is

restarted.

Cloned Color Coded Labels

When you clone a color-coded label, and make changes

to the cloned label, the original labels information will no

longer be affected and it will remain the same.

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Combined Face Fittings Torch Travel Optimization

Combined Face Fittings torch travel has been optimized.

When the combined face fittings such as Gored Elbow,

Offset, and Mitered Elbow have a Lock with male and

female values, the lock will have straight cuts that were

being cut as part of the boarder. The lock straights will

now be cut as part of the s curve instead to make the cuts

more efficient.

DuctMaker Job Export / Import Alias Issue

When you export / import a job, the Alias of all ducts

and duct fittings will now import with the correct Alias

name instead of the fitting name.118]

Estimating Integration Issues

The following issues related to Estimating export or

import have been corrected:

An issue with separate combined face fittings

nesting and reporting as one fitting has been

fixed.

Fittings that were imported from estimate were

overlapping once nested. This issue has been

fixed.

Existing Jobs Upgrade Alias Issue

Upgrading to V6.4 caused existing jobs to lose their

Alias names. In this version, you will no longer lose your

Alias names on existing jobs when upgrading. Any job

that had this issue when upgraded to V6.4 will have their

Alias names repopulated when upgrading to V6.5.

Label Issues

Three label issues have been corrected:

Spiral or Spiral Rib Label Duct will now

generate tickets, specifically so the double wall

information can be found.

Combined Face Fitting tickets will no longer lose

their data once DuctMaker is restarted.

Jobs that include parts and fittings will no longer

generate blank fabricate part labels if you’re

using a 3D View on the fabricate face label. Also,



you can now print your labels when the job

includes parts and fittings.

Liner on Endcaps

The program will no longer require you to have a length

value on the Endcap that is greater than the thickness of

the liner setup in the liner allowances. You will now be

able to have a 0” length Endcap with any thickness of

liner.

Manual Segmentation is Ignored

If you had a Segmentation Table setup for a fitting and

tried to add manual segmentations, it would ignore the

manual segmentations and burn it with the segmentation

table setup segments. It will no longer ignore the manual

segments even if you have the Segmentation Table

setup or not.2187]

Parker Fitting Critical Error Issue

Rectangular Box Issues

The Parker Fitting will no longer generate a critical error

when you switch the Heel 1 Seam to a lock that has a

lock cutback.

Two items have been corrected:

The Rectangular Box will now nest correctly

when it is imported into DuctMaker via estimate

XML file.

The Rectangular Box will now accept a height of

0 inches, so that you can create a flat plate if

desired.

Rectangular Wye Issue

Certain sets of values will no longer cause one of the

seams to disappear on the top cheek and bottom cheek of

the Rectangular Wye. Straight values are no longer

required to get the missing seam to reappear.

Report Issues Five report issues have been corrected.

Round and Oval Spiral Rib Duct will now report

its type as “Spiral Rib” on reports to match the

type report filter value.

The piece number column has been removed

from the Spiral Weight Report, because piece

number wouldn’t always report. In some cases,

ducts with different piece numbers that were

similar would be included in the same row, and

since they had different piece numbers the piece

number column would be left blank.

The Alias on the exterior of the coupling will

now always match the Alias on the interior of the

coupling when using the Fittings Sheer Report.



You will no longer lose your report filters once

DuctMaker is restarted when you uncheck /

check the report, change the display name in the

properties, and or change the name of the report.

The Tie Rod Report will no longer disappear

when certain fittings are part of your job.

Example fittings would be the Rectangular Cap

or Oval Tee, Bullhead.

Round and Oval Duct Status Modify

The Status and Liner Status of a Round or Oval

Longitudinal Duct now can be modified and switched

between Fabricate, Label, Purchased, and Deleted.

Specification Import Issues

The following issues related to importing specifications

into DuctMaker has been resolved:

When importing a specification into DuctMaker

the connector reinforcement and intermediate

reinforcement wouldn’t import with the correct

values for any folder, rule, or sub-rule. The

specification will now import with the correct

values for connector reinforcement and

intermediate reinforcement for any folder, rule,

or sub-rule.

If you had a specification with Round and Oval

checked off in the specification option filters for

example, the specification would import with

those shapes checked back on. Specification

Option shape filters will now import correctly.

Tees and Crosses Double Wall Explode

The Double Wall Explode for tees and crosses will now

always display and update correctly when the fittings are

modified.

Undersize Table All values input, edited, labeled, and reported on will

display as the nominal values. Fittings will be

programmatically shrunk at the inlets and outlets

according to the values entered in the Equivalence

Tables before the fitting explode is generated. Fittings

set values will also be adjusted accordingly to keep the

centerlines in tact according to their nominal values.



4.3 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 fixed 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. For more

information regarding the Duct Dimension change in this release refer to “Duct Dimension Inlet and

Duct Dimension Outlets Specification Rules” in the release notes. 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.

DuctMaker HASP License Management Shortcut

The HASP License Management shortcut is not listed under DuctMaker from the Start Button\All

Programs\EastCoast\DuctMaker. It is listed under PartManager, but if you don’t have PartManager you

can access the HASP License Management from C:\ProgramFiles\EastCoast\Common\Tools\hasprus.exe

Specification Export

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

version than version 7.0.2, 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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