Project Engineer HVAC

Getting Started Guide

Document Number DPDS3-PE-200031A DPDS3-PE-200031B

Version PDS 7.1 PDS 7.3

Date April 2002 October 2004

Pages 1-32 Cover/Notice

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome to PE-HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using PEHVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Graphical User Interface Menus . . . . . . . . Tool Boxes . . . . . Dialog Boxes . . . . View Windows . . . Quitting PE-HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Where Do I Go From Here? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional Documents . . . . . . . . . Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . Answers to Commonly Asked Questions Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . Intergraph Directory . . . . . . . .

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Welcome to PE-HVAC

Welcome to Project Engineer HVAC (PE-HVAC) from Intergraph Corporation. PE-HVAC automates the layout and design of air distribution systems. Appropriate for the design of both commercial and industrial buildings, the product enables you to work interactively with architectural drawings to accurately and efficiently place heating, refrigeration, and air distribution equipment, as well as to route complete duct systems. Placement and routing capabilities are complemented with sophisticated analysis routines that interactively sum air flows, size ducts, and calculate duct gauges. The Overview document provides background information on the philosophy used to design and develop PE-HVAC. Refer to the Project Engineer HVAC Reference Guide for complete reference information. Both of these documents are delivered on-line.

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About this Guide

This guide describes the following topics:
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Installing and configuring PE-HVAC on your system. Starting and exiting PE-HVAC. Working with the PE-HVAC interface. Using PE-HVAC in the PDS environment. Using the On-Line Reference documents.

This guide does not describe loading Windows NT to your computer.

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Setting Up the Software

PE-HVAC can be installed on hardware using the Windows NT operating system. The following instructions assume that you already have the appropriate system software and database software installed on your computer. Many of PE-HVACs functions are controlled by Project Architectural Nucleus (P-Arnu), which is delivered with PE-HVAC.

Hardware/Software Dependencies
PE-HVAC is delivered on CD-ROM and needs to be loaded to your computers hard disk. The minimum hardware and software configuration you need to run PE-HVAC is as follows:
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An IBM or compatible personal computer with a 386 (with math coprocessor), 486, or Pentium processor. A 486 or Pentium machine is recommended. A minimum of 16 megabytes random access memory (RAM), 24 or more recommended. A local database requires an additional 8 megabytes of RAM. A minimum of 51 megabytes of disk space is required for installation. A VGA or better monitor. A three-button mouse or comparable digitizer. Windows NT operating system, versions 3.51 or 4.0, installed. MicroStation SE for Windows NT, version 5.7.0.25, installed. RIS-supported database and RIS data server installed. Compatible plotter or printer for output, optional. (PDS users only) PDS Licensing (PD_Lice) software.
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PE-HVAC, as part of PDS, takes advantage of the PDS Licensing software. If you are running PE-HVAC as part of PDS, PE-HVAC uses one PDS 3D seat whenever you access PE-HVAC. This means that you must have the PDS Licensing software on the same computer as PEHVAC, and you must have your computer configured to reference a PDS License Server. See the PDS Licensing (PD_Lice) Users Guide for more information on installing and using PDS Licensing. PE-HVAC, when purchased as part of PDS, will not run without PDS Licensing enabled.

Downloading PE-HVAC
Administrative privileges are required to run setup. Setting up PE-HVAC requires that you install RIS, P-Arnu, and PE-HVAC (in that order). All of these programs are available on the PE-HVAC installation CD.
WARNING: If you are running a previous version of PE-HVAC and you have customized some of the P-Arnu or PE-HVAC files, be sure to make a copy (in another directory) of the modified files, as they are overwritten during the installation process. Once you have completely installed this version of PEHVAC, you can copy the customized files back to the associated product directory. I

To install the software, insert the product CD in the CD-ROM drive. Each component (RIS, P-Arnu, and PE-HVAC) has its own setup program, which is located in the respective component directory on the CD. To install a component, go to that components directory, and double-click the setup.exe file. Follow the prompts. When prompted for the serial number, use the number located on the Product Registration card and Installation card. You must have all dependent software and database software loaded on you computer before attempting to run any of the PE-HVAC setup routines. The default product directory for PE-HVAC is c:\win32app\ingr\pehvac. The default product directory for P-Arnu is c:\win32app\ingr\parnu. The default product directory for RIS is c:\win32app\ingr\share\ris.
NOTE: Reboot after installation. I

Upgrading PE-HVAC from a Previous Version

WARNING: When you upgrade from an earlier version of PE-HVAC, remember to back up existing projects and any customized files located in the product directory. In addition, make a backup of the existing RIS schema and PE-HVAC. I

Upgrading to a new version of PE-HVAC doesnt mean you have to abandon current production. Carefully consider where you want to download the new PE-HVAC, such as to another directory or machine. Keep a copy of the existing application so that you can continue work on current projects. As you start new projects, make the transition to the new version of PE-HVAC.

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Removing PE-HVAC
Removal scripts are delivered with PE-HVAC. To remove the product, simply run the remove programs for RIS, P-Arnu, and PE-HVAC. In addition, you must remove the \perl directory unless you have another BDM application installed. After you remove the directories, you should do the following:
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Use regedt32.exe to remove all references of the deleted products (PEHVAC, P-Arnu, Perl, and Shamshare) from the Registry Database. From Control Panel, select System to remove the System Environment Variables for PE-HVAC, P-Arnu, Perl, and Share. From the \ustation\config\user directory, remove the entries fro PEHVAC.

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Using PEHVAC

In this section, you will learn how to start the PE-HVAC program. You will also get a basic introduction to the graphical user interface and a detailed description of the on-line documents. The method you use to enter the command environment depends on whether or not you have created a project or design file. The steps for creating a project and and a design file are listed below, and detailed information on the project environment dialog boxes is located in the Project Architectural Nucleus Reference Guide.

Configuring Your Project

To configure you PE-HVAC projects, follow these steps:
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With this release of PE-HVAC, a project list file, projlist.txt, has been added. This ASCII file specifies the name and network location of the associated project. Use the PE-HVAC Configure icon to define the location (node and path) of the project list file. Select the Modify button on the PEHVAC Configure dialog box, and type the file location in the Path field.
NOTE: The path entry requires forward slashes for a CLIX file server and backward slashes for a Windows NT file server. The file name (projlist.txt) is automatically appended to the node and path; do not include it in the specification. I

The format of the projlist.txt is as follows: project_name project_node project_path

NOTE: You will need to create this file with all existing projects that are currently available to the user. You will need only one list file for all of the users on the network since all of the users may point to the same
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project list file. This project list file must be located in the directory that is specified by the information written into the control file by the PE-HVAC Configure utility (HVAC_PROJ_PATH). I
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A project control file, peh.cmd, is required for each client workstation. This file defines the environment variables necessary to locate the PEHVAC products and the relational database files; it also defines the location of the project list file. Use the PE-HVAC Configure icon to define the location of the control file. A configuration file is delivered with PE-HVAC (in the win32app\ingr\pehvac directory); you can reference this file, you can copy the delivered file to another directory, or you can reference an existing peh.cmd file.
NOTE: To reference a control file that is located on a CLIX file server, use forward slashes. Use backward slashes to reference a control file that is located on a Windows NT file server. Do not include the file name; it is automatically appended. I

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If you are using a CLIX file server, use the PC NFS Login program to define the login parameters for NFS. The defined username and password determines your access to files on the file server. A new project data location file, envar.txt, has been added to allow you to define project-specific variables on a per-project basis without having to define environment variables. Copy the delivered envar.txt file from the pehvac\support directory into the project directories. You need to modify the envar.txt file to access specific reference data. Each time you select this project, the information from the envar.txt file is used.

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Creating A Project
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Select the P-Arnu icon, and from File > Properties, specify a working directory while loading P-Arnu; the project files are placed in the \users\projects directory. You may have to first create a working directory through File Manager. Double-click the P-Arnu icon from the BDM (Building Design and Management) program group. The Project Environment command group is activated.

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Click Create from the group. The Create Project dialog box is displayed.

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Fill out the dialog box to meet your specifications, and click OK. The project is created, and you can either continue to create projects or click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box.

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When you dismiss the Create Project dialog box, you are returned to the Project Environment command group.
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If you have not already done so, copy the envar.txt file from the pehvac\support directory, and modify it as needed. Click Apps from the Project Environment command group. The Applications dialog box is activated, and the applications you have loaded on your machine and any projects you have created are displayed.

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If you have not already done so, use the PE-HVAC Configure icon to specify the location of the projlist.txt file. Select PE-HVAC from the Application list; then select the project you want to use form the Project list, and click OK. The project list form is displayed. Select a project from the displayed list. Then click OK. The first time you enter a PE-HVAC project, the Reference Database Operations dialog box is displayed.

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10. If you are going to use an existing PE-HVAC reference database, click

Select and select the database from the list. If you need to create a new reference database, click Create. The Create Schema dialog box is displayed.

11. This dialog box lets you create a schema, or unique database/user

combination, for the reference database.

NOTE: Unless you are using Informix Standard Engine as your database engine, you must create the actual database before you create the schema. The Project Architectural Nucleus Reference Guide provides instructions on creating databases for several popular database engines. If you are using Informix Standard Engine, PE-HVAC creates the database as it creates the schema. I

To create the schema, you need to know:

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The network address of the database server. A valid username (and password if necessary) for the database server. The full path and database name for the actual database.

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See the Project Architectural Nucleus Reference Guide for more information on the Create Schema dialog box. Fill out the dialog box to meet your requirements, and click the Apply button. PE-HVAC creates the schema and returns you to the Reference Database Operations dialog box.
12. Click Load/Unload to load equipment into your reference database.

PE-HVAC displays the Reference Database dialog box.

13. Select the Load option and the devices and labels that you want to load

into your reference database. You can select all of the devices at one time by selecting the Select button under each list. When you have filled out the dialog box to meet your requirements, click OK. PE-HVAC loads the devices into your reference database.
14. Click Cancel when you are finished loading devices into your reference

database. PE-HVAC returns you to the Reference Database Operations dialog box.
15. Click Cancel to dismiss the Reference Database Operations dialog box.

The PE-HVAC command group is activated. Also, if there are no design files present in the project you selected, the Create Design File dialog box is automatically activated.

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16. Fill out the Create Design File dialog box to meet your specifications, and

click OK. The design file is created. Continue to create design files, or choose Cancel to return to the PE-HVAC command group.
17. Click Design to enter the design file.

The Enter Design File dialog box is activated, displaying any design files you have created.

18. Select a design file, and click OK.

You are taken into the design file graphic environment.

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After starting PE-HVAC, the Initialization Complete message is displayed. If this message does not display, make sure you have installed and configured PE-HVAC properly and that you have sufficient free disk space. After the message is displayed, the PE-HVAC Main menu is added to the MicroStation toolbar. You can then freely access any PE-HVAC or MicroStation commands.

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Graphical User Interface

The main method of communication between you and PE-HVAC is through the graphical interface. This interface is organized into functional parts: menus, tool boxes, dialog boxes, view windows, and command menus.

Menus
Menus are your main source of interaction with PE-HVAC. The menus are similar to MicroStations menus.

Tool Boxes
Tool boxes are icon-based menus that provide access to dialog boxes or commands. These tool boxes are organized into functional parts of the

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software, with each part represented by an icon on the main tool box. An icon is a graphical depiction of a command name that appears on a menu.

Beneath each icon on the main tool box lies another tool box of related commands. You can choose a command by clicking on the icon, dragging the cursor to reveal the other available icons, and then releasing the mouse button when the icon you want is selected. Dragging the cursor past the extent of the icon row(s) tears off an additional tool box.

Dialog Boxes
Dialog boxes are another type of available menu and represent the most detailed method of interaction between you and the software. Dialog boxes contain fields or boxes, menu bars, and buttons that help you easily communicate what you want to the software.

View Windows
View windows provide ways for you to change the way you look at your design. The number and name of each view appears in the title bar.
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Control Menu Box displays a list of window actions. Double-clicking this button closes the window. Title Bar displays the window number and the PE-HVAC view name if one is active. Minimize collapses the window. Maximize enlarges the window to its maximum size. If you click the maximize button on a window that is already at its maximum size, the window returns to its previous size and location. The Frame can be grabbed and moved to enlarge or shrink the window. View Control Icons provide shortcuts to commonly used MicroStation view commands.

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Quitting PE-HVAC
Exit PE-HVAC by using the File > Exit command from the Application Window Menu Bar, or key in exit in the MicroStation Command Window and press ENTER.
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Where Do I Go From Here?

Now that you have PE-HVAC installed and have a general understanding of the interface, you will want to get started using the software. If you have never used MicroStation, then work through the Learning MicroStation lessons in the MicroStation Users Guide.

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Additional Documents
The following documents are also delivered with PE-HVAC:

Project Engineer HVAC Overview

Provides a conceptual overview of the product. The topics covered in this document are a brief history of the product, a discussion of the general approach to using the product, key concepts introduced in the product, a basic workflow that charts some typical paths through the product, and information on the other products that integrate with this application.

Project Engineer HVAC Reference Guide

Provides the main source of reference information for PE-HVAC. This document explains each command and each dialog box field. This document also contains a glossary of terms for the entire document set. For Windows NT applications, this reference guide is delivered on-line.

Project Architectural Nucleus Reference Guide

Provides the main source of source reference information for P-Arnu. This document explains each command and each dialog box field. This document also contains a glossary of terms for the entire document set.

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Related Documents
The following documents provide information on applications that are related to PE-HVAC.
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MicroStation Reference Guide MicroStation Users Guide DBAccess Administrators Reference Guide PDS Licensing (PD_Lice) Users Guide

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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

This sections lists questions that are commonly asked about PE-HVAC and provides brief answers. What are filters? A filter is a text string used as search criteria to limit the files displayed in a list. Filters often contain wild cards so that a group of related files will display. For example, the filter *.dgn would display any file with the extension .dgn. In addition, in PE-HVAC a filter is a device placed in an airstream to remove contaminants. Why do I need MicroStation? MicroStation provides the graphics engine for PE-HVAC. What is the difference between the TAB key and ENTER key when entering information in a dialog box? The TAB key moves your cursor to the next text entry box. The ENTER key takes the default action for the dialog box, such as OK or Cancel. You can identify the default action by the box around the button. If the dialog box has no default action, pressing ENTER moves the cursor to the next text entry box. Do I need to make backups of my files? Yes. It is always wise to make a backup of any data you cant afford to lose. Can I use UNDO? No. Undo is a MicroStation command. Undo will undo the last MicroStation command executed. PE-HVAC commands frequently perform many MicroStation operations at a time. In addition, they perform operations that would not be recovered by the Undo (for example, database operations). Because Undo does not, by default, return the design file to the state it was before the last PE-HVAC command was executed, its use is discouraged. Can I use any MicroStation commands on PE-HVAC components? The rule of thumb is if PE-HVAC provides you with a tool to accomplish a task, use it instead of a MicroStation command. Operations happen behind the scenes that a simple MicroStation command does not perform. For instance, a PE-HVAC Rotate command does not exist. Therefore, it would be necessary to use MicroStation Rotate Element to rotate a PE-HVAC component after it has already been placed. Copying or deleting a PE-HVAC component, however, will involve database operations if the project database has been loaded. It is therefore advised to use the PE-HVAC Copy and Delete commands to avoid inconsistencies between your design file and its associated project database. Why cant I see some of the devices I place?

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There are a couple of common reasons for this. The Level is turned off or the Display Depth is set too narrow. Turn on the Level and increase the Display Depth to see your device. Can I use cells that I have previously created as devices? The distinguishing characteristics of a PE-HVAC cell is the addition of connect points. The connect points are the point of contact between your device and your ducts. They are necessary for hookup, resizing, and analysis. Existing cells may be used by using the following steps: place your existing cell, drop its status, use the existing graphics and the Create Cell command to create a PE-HVAC cell. The Create Cell command adds the connect point elements and necessary user data (non-graphic PE-HVAC information) to your graphics. When I model my system, my flex duct surface models to the center line of the main duct. Why doesnt it stop at the main ducts surface? This modeling error happens when the horizontal distance between the main duct and device is too small. A flex duct component, in its simplest case, is made of three elements: a line, an arc, and a second line. The first line is horizontal and is projected from the main duct to the point over the connect point on the device. A second line extends from the connect point on the device, vertically to the end of the horizontal line. An arc is placed connecting the horizontal and vertical lines together. If the horizontal distance is too small, or the radius of the arc is too large, there is not enough room to place the horizontal line element of the flex duct component. The Maximum Flex Radius field should be lowered to reduce the size of the arc in the flex duct. Alternatively, the horizontal distance between the main duct and the device can be increased as well. Either way, the improperly modeled duct should be deleted and replaced after the appropriate changes in distance or radius size have been modified.

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Customer Support
Intergraph Online
Our web site brings you fast, convenient, up-to-the-minute information about Intergraphs products, services, and direction. Our web address is: http://www.intergraph.com.

Support
For the latest Support Services information, use a World Wide Web browser to connect to http://www.intergraph.com/ppo/services/support.asp. If you are outside of the U.S., please call your local Intergraph office. The most up-to-date list of international offices and distributors is available on the web at http://www.intergraph.com.

Intergraph Directory
The following numbers are only valid in the United States unless otherwise indicated. If you are outside of the U.S., please call your local Intergraph office.

Intergraph General Information

All countries -- 1-256-730-2000

Training Registration
1-800-766-7701 (U.S. only) 1-256-730-5400 (Outside the U.S.)

Mailing Address
Intergraph Process, Power & Offshore 300 Intergraph Way Madison, Alabama 35758 U.S.A. You can also reach us through electronic mail at: info@intergraph.com.

Documentation Contacts
We are constantly working on updates and improvements to the documents and other educational media. If you have any suggestions on where we can improve the documentation or where you think more information is needed, let us know. You can reach us by: Mail Intergraph Process, Power & Offshore Documentation Manager 300 Intergraph Way Madison, AL 35758

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Index

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additional documentation 24 answers to commonly asked questions 26

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configuring 11 creating a project 12 customer support 28 world wide web 28

PE-HVAC downloading 8 introduction 5 removing 9 upgrading from previous version 8 project creation 12

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questions answers to commonly asked 26 quitting PE-HVAC 22

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dependencies hardware/software 7 dialog boxes 20 directory 28 documents additional 24 download PE-HVAC 8

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related documents 25 remove PE-HVAC 9

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setup software 7 software dependencies 7 setup 7 support 28 world wide web 28

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filters 26 frequently asked questions answers to 26

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hardware dependencies 7

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technical support 28 world wide web 28 telephone numbers 28 tool boxes 19

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interface 19 Intergraph directory 28 Intergraph Online 28 introduction PE-HVAC 5

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upgrade PE-HVAC from previous version 8 using PE-HVAC 11

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menus 19

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views 20

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Online with Intergraph 28

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web site 28 windows 20
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