Autodesk Building Systems Tricks and Tips

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the standard AutoCAD set.In general, when working with ABS. objects, you should use these in … Charles Baynes offers some tips to help you get the …

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1. Building Systems Snaps
ABS adds a comprehensive range of object snaps in addition to
the standard AutoCAD set. In general, when working with ABS
objects, you should use these in preference to the standard set to
snap to points along a part’s centreline and to part connectors.
Building Systems snaps help you to align objects during layout,
and create valid connections between Building Systems objects.
You can also enter the following Building Systems snaps on the
command line, which can be helpful if you miss a connector during
object selection: SCON (Schematic Connector), DCON (Duct
Connector), PCON (Pipe Connector), ECON (Electrical Connector),
WCON (Wire Way Connector), SCUR (Schematic Curve),DCUR (Duct
Curve), PCUR (Pipe Curve), ECUR (Electrical Curve), and WCUR (Wire
Way Curve).
Remember too that you can also use the Tab key to cycle
through the object snaps if you, for example, want to select a
Duct Connector rather than a Duct Curve.
2. Converting Fittings
Converting fittings from one type to another, say from a short
radius to a long radius, is very straightforward when using ABS.
You can simply select the fitting (a bend or…