BASIC TRAINING

SESSION 3

EXAMPLE EXERCISE NO. 3, AND THE

PRODUCTION PLANT PROJECT

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Welcome to the 3rd Session of Basic Training in AutoSPRINK!

In this 3rd Session and accompanying Example Project, we will be exploring additional Basic Tools used in similar
ways, and the Production Plant Project.
This Project will differ, in that we will not necessarily construct the Building, but rather import the .DWG File, and
only construct what is necessary for the creation of the System. We will also use this particular Project to further
explore additional Tools, Hydraulic Calculations, and Plotting.
With Designers using AutoSPRINK all over the Globe, the needs of one Designer may not necessarily be those of
another Designer, operating in another part of the World. It is with this in mind, that these example Exercises and
Projects have been developed. It is our intent to explore various Design Paths that will lead to the same results,
but will allow Designers no matter where they may operate discover the most practical Actions, Commands,
Functions, and Toolsets that will best benefit their needs.
But once again, keep in mind, that these Session Modules will repeat certain procedures utilizing varying
Commands, Functions, or Tools. This repetition, will increase the familiarity with the Toolsets, and also increase the
ability to approach Projects in a way that is most practical and efficient, for that specific Project.
Remember, this is not a Test, nor a Timed Project or Exercise. Do not try to push through in a hurry. Rather, take
the time to read the material, and if you have an issue with a particular portion of the Exercise or Project, inform
your Instructor. They are there to help you, and will gladly take the time to answer your questions or concerns.
We at MEPCAD pride ourselves on our Customer Service, and we will always endeavor to help you, as best we can.

So with that in mind, let us proceed, to Session No. 3!

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With our Warehouse & Office project behind us, it is now time to explore the use of the Benchmark, more deeply.
In our Example Exercises and Project, we have used the Benchmark as:

An Axis of Rotation Center Point

A Reference Point for the Mirror Tool
Finish Floor Elevation
A Reference for the Copy Tool
A Location Reference (Lower Left Corner) for the View / Section Tool
A Starting Point for Automatic Couplings
A Start / End Point for many other Actions, Commands, Functions, and Tools

The Benchmark Icon

This characterizes some of the purposes of the Benchmark, however we have yet to demonstrate the truly powerful
ways, this Tool can be used in the Design Process.

Altered Axis

Red Warning

Rotation Altered to 45 dg

Access the Benchmark Properties, and revise the Rotation to 45 dg.

With the Benchmark Rotation altered, the Axis Indicators will now indicate the new Direction of the positive X and
Y Axis. This will relate directly to any values entered into the Input Line, or manually Created Piping, Lines, Element
Locations, etc. The Axis of the entire Drawing has been altered.
The Benchmark itself will reflect this, with a Red Circle around the Benchmark, indicating it is no longer functioning in
the Default X / Y Axis direction. If a Designer has inadvertently changed the Axis, this warning will be in effect.
An Altered Benchmark can be Saved into a Custom Folder, created in the Details Tab of the Parts Tree. There can
only be (1) Benchmark in a Drawing. If a different Benchmark is brought into the Drawing Space, the Benchmark in
the Drawing, is immediately replaced by the new Benchmark.
This allows the Designer great flexibility, in that they can have a Library of altered Benchmarks with differing
Elevations, Rotations, Styles, Colors, etc and bring them into the Drawing as needed. Rather than alter the Properties
of the Benchmark every time a change is needed, simply access the Folder created, and Drag in the new Benchmark.
Access the Details Tab in the Parts Tree. Expand the AutoSPRINK 12 Folder. Right-Click the AutoSPRINK 12 Folder,
and Select New Folder. Name the Folder Custom. Hit OK.
Now Drag the Altered Benchmark into the Folder. Name it BM 45. Return to the Drawing, and revise the Properties
of the Benchmark back to 0 Rotation. Drag this Benchmark to the Folder. Name it BM 0. You now have (2) Saved
Benchmarks, that will alter the Axis of the Drawing, ready to use at any time.
This same functionality holds true to ALL Elements that are created. Beams, Sprinklers, Fittings, Details, Notes, even
an entire System, can ALL be customized by the Designer, and Saved to a Folder. In This way, a Designer can amass a
huge, custom Library of Elements to be at will indefinitely.
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Exercise No. 2 Creating an Octagon Building and System.

In this next example Exercise, we will be using the Benchmark Tool, Copy, Rotate, etc in order to create an Octagon
with Roof Planes. However rather than Walls, we will be using Columns to indicate our Roof Planes.

1.

Set up the Octagon

Polyline Shortcut Icon

Access the Polyline Shortcut Icon on the Draw Toolbar. This is a Continuous Command. Draw a 50-0 Octagon
utilizing the Arrows and Input Line. Note: to obtain a 45 dg Angle utilizing the Arrows, Tap (2) keys at once, ie to obtain
45 North-East, Tap the Up and Right Arrows simuoltaneously.
After completing the Octagon, draw a Single Line Segment (from the Draw Toolbar) from Point to opposite Point on
the Octagon, creating a slice of pie look to the Octagon.

Split All Shortcut Icon

Polyline Continuous Command

Octagon Complete and Split

Highlight the Polyline and Split, by accessing the Split All Shortcut Icon on the Actions Toolbar. Now Iso-View
the Drawing with the Mouse Gesture, and we will now create Columns around the Octagon, in order to create our
Roof Planes.
Right-Click in Space, and Access the Tools / Column Command - this is again a Continuous Command. Snap
Columns to the Main Point Locations around the Octagon, including (1) additional Column in the West Line Segment,
and (1) directly in the Center Point.
Multi-Select and access the Columns Properties on the Perimeter. Revise the Height to 12-0. At the Center Column,
revise Height to 20-4. Right-Click in Space, and access the Tools / Roof Plane Command. Snap to the Tops of a
Column on the Perimeter, then the adjacent Column, then the Center Column. Right-Click to end the Command.
The Benchmark should be located on the Top of the Center Column. Highlight the Roof Plane, and access the Rotator
Tool. Revise the Rotation Factor to 45, and while HOLDING the (Ctrl) Key, engage the Increment Z neg Rotation.
This will Copy the Roof Plane in a 45 degree increment. Continue to Copy the Roof Plane around the Octagon.

Rotator Tool at 45 dg Increment

Columns placed on Octagon

Roof Plane placed on Columns

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Using the Rotator Tool allowed us to Copy / Rotate an Element around the Central Benchmark Axis. We could have
accomplished the same results when drawing our Octagon, placing the Columns, the Line Segments, etc. Again, we
are exploring differing Tools, utilized in differing ways.

2.

Set up the Octagon System Piping

With the Octagon complete with Roof Planes, we will now create a 4 Main 2-0 from IFOW, along the inside
Perimeter of the Octagon. Top View the Drawing, and De-activate the Roof Plane Layer. Middle-Click and select 4
Pipe. Snap to the North-West Column, and HOLDING the (Shift) Key, Snap to the North-East Column. Right-Click to exit
the Command. Now relocate the Main, 2-0 to the South of the Exterior Wall.

Main Snap to Columns and Repositioned

Main on Interior of Octagon

Break Element against Target

Place Sprinkler with Offset

Select Line Segment Angle Shown

Select the Main First, then the Line Segment on the North-East side of the Octagon. Access the Commands / Break
Elements against Target Command. The Piping is now broken at the Segment Line. Delete the unused portion, and
repeat for the opposite side of Pipe.
Elevate the Main to the Roof Plane with a 2-0 Offset, and complete the Main around the interior of the Octagon.
Place Fittings on the Main, using Auto Draw Fittings.
Access the Sprinkler Shortcut Icon on the System Toolbar, and Revise the Sprinkler to an Ord Hazard, 5.6 k,
200 dg, Brass Upright. Ensure that the Sprinkler Offset Selected is Offset the Sprinkler from the Point Entered. Enter
a Value of 6-6 , - 6-6 and Hit OK.
Snap a Sprinkler to the West Central Point, and it will locate 6-6 down, and over from the Point entered. Now Copy
the Sprinkler 12-6 Down, (4) Times. Right-Click to Exit Command.
Select the Line Segment running from the West-Central, to the EastLower Central. Observe the Status Line. It reflects
the Elevation, Length, and the ANGLE of the Line Segment (22.5 dg).
This Status Line is a very useful Tool, for more than just checking the Length of a Pipe. Elevations, Slopes, and Angles
can all be ascertained quickly and easily, with the Status Line.

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This can especially useful, if the Designer must work with many different Angles, or Slopes on a Project. AutoSPRINK
will allow a Designer to alter the Axis of his Drawing (utilizing the Benchmark), as well as the Rotate the complete
Drawing Space itself, if desired.
We can now change the Axis of our Drawing, based on the Benchmark Properties. Note: The benchmark itself contains
Grips, with which to change the Axis of the Benchmark to a desired Angle, as in an Imported .Dwg File.
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to The West-Lower Central Point. With the Benchmark Highlighted, Select the X Axis
Indicator Grip, and while holding, Snap to the Center Point of the Octagon. We have now changed the X Axis to
match the Angle of the Line Segment. Note: This type of Action must be utilized with the X Axis Indicator Only.
We can now also Save this Benchmark to our Custom Folder, for later use in the Project if needed.

Alter Benchmark X Axis utilizing the X Grip

to align with Column Slope

Alter Benchmark X Axis utilizing the X Grip

to align with Line Segment Angle

For Example, with the Axis of the Drawing altered, create additional Piping. The Piping Drawn will now reflect the
change in the Drawing Axis.
In the same manner, we can change the Slope of the Drawing Axis as well. Reactivate the Polygon Column Layer.
We placed an additional Column, at the West Center Point of the Line Segment for this purpose. Iso-View the Drawing,
and Relocate the Benchmark to the Top of the Column. Select the X Axis Indicator Grip, and Snap to the Top of the
Central Column. We have now altered the SLOPE of the Drawing Axis. Any Elements Drawn will now have that degree
of Slope.
This can be especially useful, when having to create Piping that must circumvent obstacles on the Slope, or adding
additional Armovers, Routes, etc as needed to a Sloped Branch Line. And again, this Benchmark can be Saved to the
Custom Folder for use indefinitely.

TASK: Create Sprinklers in the West Bay, with Branch Lines (per Designer Preference) and Elevate to Roof Plane with a
0-6 Offset. Copy / Rotate around the Octagon. Once the Branch Lines are in place, attach to the Main with Riser
Nipples. Place all Fittings as required.

Note: per Designer Preference simply means, use what Actions, Commands, Functions, or Toolsets you prefer. You
may wish to use an altered Drawing Axis, or perhaps not. It is based purely on what Tools come to mind, and how you
would apply them. There is no Right or Wrong even though more practical paths may be discovered.

Now that we completed the Exercise, we will now move on to the Production Plant Project.

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Project No. 2

The Production Plant Project

In this particular Project, we will NOT be Building the Project Structures, but rather Importing .Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client. Once Imported, we will use the 2-D Drawings, to create our 3-D System.
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers, who are given only .Dwg Format Files, or even just .Pdf Files to
Design from. This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers, as how we create System(s) remains the same,
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with.
So lets Begin!

1.

Importing the Production Plant R1 .Dwg File

Prior to importing any .Dwg File, the Benchmark should always be at Absolute Zero (0,0,0), or the plan origin dictated
by the Project Coordinator.
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark), and in the Input Line, type a0, then hit the (Enter) Key. This will place the
Benchmark at the Absolute Zero of the Drawing Space. Note: Remember that the Benchmark will always represent
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File.
Access the File / Import / AutoCAD Dwg Command, or the Import AutoCAD Drawing Shortcut Icon on the Main
Toolbar. Locate the Production Plant .Dwg File in the AutoSPRINK 12 Folder in the Primary C Drive.

Import DWG Shortcut Icon

Select the File Info about the File will become visible in the
Thumbnail view, etc. If not, Select the File again.
Base Units Most AutoCAD .Dwg Files will be Imported with
the Base Units set to inch. After Import, check the
dimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy.
Model Space Import with Model Space selected. If the File
contains Paper Space Elements, Import with Paper Space.
Include X-refs / Bind X-refs These options are Selected by
Default. However, if the Drawing has an undo amount of very
large X-refs, it may prove more practical to de-select this
option, and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually.
Clean House / Re-Scale Symbols This option is also
Selected by Default. This will allow AutoSPRINK to eliminate
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File, and properly Scale
any associated Symbols.
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to specify a
Parent Layer for the Imported Drawing Layers.

Import Dialogue / Options Box

For this Project, we want to have all the Layers of the File in one Parent Layer named Building. Select the New
Layer Toggle and Type in Building for our new Parent Layer. Once completed, hit Open and the file will begin to
Import.
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The Import AutoCAD Drawing Dialogue Box, contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignored,
Blocks, etc. Once the process is complete hit OK.
Now access the Window / Clean House Menu. Leave the Options at Default, and hit OK.

Clean House Menu

Import AutoCAD Drawing Status

Clean House Options

With the Drawing File now Imported, it will be Highlighted by Default. This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired. Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections.
Access the Layers Tab of the Parts Tree. Observe that the Parent Layer for the Imported Layers is the one we
created, named Building. Open the Building Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible.
Examine the Options available for Layer Control, as discussed in Session No. 1 -

Delete Empty layers Icon All Layers with no Elements will be

deleted, if any such Layers exist.
Name Header Click to sort the layers by alphabetical order.
V Tab (Visible) Select which Layers will be Visible
S Tab (Snap) Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon.
A Tab (Access) Left-Click in this Column to Lock the Layers
in differing Increments, i.e. Gray Padlock, or Red Padlock.
C Tab Color Control by Layer. Note: If another Designer opens
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired, the Layer
Settings File must be active in Drawing.
Elements Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer.

Layers Tab in Parts Tree

With the Layers now under the Building Parent Layer and in alphabetical order, Turn Off all the Layers, except the
Grid, Clerestory, and Mezzanine Layers. These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process. As in the previous Exercise, we will now place Columns at specific locations in our Drawing, as a
reference for the Roof Planes.
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2.

Placing the Columns and Roof Planes, and Supply.

With the Layers that are not needed turned off, we will now use the Grid, Clerestory, and Mezzanine Layers to
place our Columns. Again, as in the previous exercise, we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights,
Slopes, etc. Note: North will be Up (positive Y Axis) in the Drawing.
Iso-View, and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures. Access the Column Shortcut Icon on the Draw Toolbar,
or Right-Click in Space and access the Tools / Column Command. In the Drawing, place Columns at the intersections
of Grid Lines 1, 2, 3, 4 at A & G, as well as 3-4 at J & H as shown.

Column Tool Shortcut Icon

Repeat on this side

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Create New Layer General Tab

Building Column Placement

With the Columns placed and configured, Select all the Columns. Access the Properties and create a new Parent Layer
in the General Tab. Name the Layer Building Columns. Observe that the new parent Layer has been created. Select
the Delete Empty layers Icon. We can now Turn On / Off the Building Columns as needed. They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planes.
Access the Roof Plane Shortcut Icon, or Right-Click and Access the Tools / Roof Plane Command. We will now
place individual Roof Planes, by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns. Select the North-West Column, and Snap to
the North-East Column. Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection 2 & A. In this manner, working with (3)
Columns at a time, place Roof Planes in the Drawing.
When completed, Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to Wire Frame, create a new Parent Layer, and name it
Building Roof Planes.

Roof Plane Placement

Roof Planes Revised

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Roof Plane Layer

We will now repeat the process, for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building.
Turn Off the Building Colum and Roof Plane Layers. Access the Column Tool, and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory. Place the Roof Planes, and Revise the Properties to Wire Frame.
As with the Building Columns and Roof Planes, create new Parent Layers for the Clerestory Columns and Roof
Planes. Note: Remember to Delete Empty Layers.
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Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes

Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes

Repeat this Procedure for the Mezzanine located in the West end of the Production Plant.
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned, and on separate Layers, we are ready to begin the Design Process
for the Building.
Turn Off the Column and Roof Plane Layers, and Turn On the Beam, Walls, Low-Walls, and Joists Layers. Highlight
the All the Building Background Layers to a single Gray Padlock using a Single Click in the Access Column. This will
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected, but will allow the Snap Tools to be utilized upon them.
Now, we will place our Supply Ball, at a specific location in the Riser Room. We will implement the Snap-Offset
Command, to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line, and have the Element position itself, utilizing our
Cursor as a Reference Point.
Access the Tools / Supply Command. Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Room.
Do not Left-Click just hover at that Intersection.

Hover over Intersection only

Snap Offset to Location

In the Input Line, type the desired offset from the Snap Point: s-5, -1, 0-6, then Tap the (Enter) Key. Right-Click to
end the Command. The Supply is now 5-0 to the West, 1-0 to the South, and 0-6 Above Finish Floor from the Snap
Point. Note: Highlight the Supply Ball, and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation.
Single Lock the Supply Layer. Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing. We will next use the Coverage Cell Tool to
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings. First, access the Settings / Fabrication Standards Pipes Tab. Ensure
the Pipe Group is W, and that the Branch Line Box is Unchecked. This will carry over to the Coverage Cell.
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Creating the System for the Building.

The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile, time-saving Tool for the Designer, enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space, effectively and easily. It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles, etc from the Default Properties
as per Designer Preferences. Note: Revise the Default Properties for all Labels, and Dimensions, prior to creation.
Access the Coverage Cell Shortcut icon on the System Toolbar.

Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon

Snap to IFOW of Riser Room

Snap to IFOW at 2 & G

Coverage Cell created in North Bay

Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room. The Command needs another Snap Point to create the
Cell. Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line 2 and G. The Coverage Cell will now be created. Access
the Properties to Revise.

Coverage Cell Properties

Place Dimensions
Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
Minimum Spacing = 8-0
Maximum Spacing = 10-0

Sprinkler Properties Coverage Cell

Hazard - Special Warehouse

286 degree
11.2 k Type it in the K-Factor
Input line
Brass Finish
Minimum Operating PSI = 7.0

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Pipe Properties Coverage Cell

Sch. 10 Pipe
Black Finish
Pipe Group W (Welded)
Grooved End Preps
Labels = Diameter and
Segment Lengths

With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised, we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to Copy the Cell
Down to the Next Bays, and adjust the Size of the Cell as required.
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line 1 and A. Select the Coverage Cell, and
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + C. The Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard, ready to be Pasted at the location desired.
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line 2 and A. Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + V. The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South, by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference.
However, it is not the correct Size, for that particular Bay.

Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference

Select Grip
and Snap

Stretch Coverage Cell w/ Grips

The Un-Split Coverage Cell has Grips, that will allow the Cell to be Stretched to conform to differing, rectangular
spaces. Select the South-East Grip of the Cell, and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Line
3 and A.
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers, while still
maintaining the Min / Max Values entered.
Repeat the process for the last Bay, Stretching the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End. Save the Drawing.

Coverage Cells in Bays

Until now, the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element. We can now Split the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components, and Elevate to the Roof Planes.
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Select the Coverage Cells, and Turn On the Building Roof Plane Layer. Single Lock it, to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it, yet we can still Snap to it.
Access the Split All Shortcut Icon on the Actions Toolbar. The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components. Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes, with a 1-0 Offset. Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections.
Iso-View, Rotate View, and review the Drawing, to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly. Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area. The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated, as we will create separate
Elements for this Area. Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space.
Once Completed, Turn Off the Building Roof Plane layer, and Turn On the Clerestory Columns. Right-Click in
Space, and access the Tools / 3-Point Coverage Cell Command. This is a Semi-Continuous Command, allowing 3
Points of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape, as in a Slope.
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side, and then Snap to One High Column. The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope. Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell, to match the previous setting. Note: this is a
different Tool than the Coverage Cell, so the Properties are not the same.
Again activate the Clerestory Roof Planes Layer, Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1-0 Offset.
Select all Dimensions, and access the Actions / Flatten Menu. This will send all the Selected Elements to 0-0 in the
Drawing Space. This as a useful Tool, when Pipes, Text, Details, or other Elements have inadvertently been given an
undesired Slope, or Elevation. Now, we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant.

3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory

Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane

Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane

TASK: Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers, to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area. You may
Revise the Properties if desired. Apply a 0-6 Offset from the Roof Plane. Once Completed, Save the Drawing.
Running Dimensions have always been a very important part of the Design Process, whether it be for Beams, Branch
Lines, Sprinklers, etc and we will now add Running Dimensions to our Bar Joists. First, Select all the Dimensions
(including Text), and create a new Parent Layer, and Deactivate. We can activate the Dimensions when needed.
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect 0 Elevation and Rotation. We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building.
Access the Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon. This is a Continuous Command.

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Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon

Running Dimensions Below Building

In the South-West Corner of the Building, Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection, then Snap to the 1st Joist East.
Zoom if needed. The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension. Note that the Running Dimension Command is
still active. Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building. When Complete, create a new Parent Layer.
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With all the System Elements in place, it is time to create the Mains, Riser Nipples, Riser, and UG Supply Piping.
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the Elevation Lock Function, which will Lock the Piping we draw to a UserDefined Elevation. Access the Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon, on the Pipe Properties Toolbar.

Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon

Elevation Lock Dialogue Box

Set the Elevation desired to 12-0. Ensure Finish Floor is set to 0-0.
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3 Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6 beyond the last Branch Lines
to the North and South. Elevation Lock will maintain a constant elevation of 12-0.
Middle-Click and Select 4 Pipe, and Change the Pipe group to W (Welded). Utilizing the Snap Offset Command,
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown. In the Input Line,
enter the Values s -3, 6 and hit the (Enter) Key.
The Piping Start location will now be 0-3 to the Left of the Bar Joist, and 6 North of the Branch Line. Elevation Lock
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at 12-0 Elevation only.

Hover over Intersection

Snap Offset Pipe Location

(Alt) Window at end of Pipe

Pipe Stretched 0-6 Past BL

HOLDING the (Shift) Key, Draw the Main down, and Snap to the South Branch Line. Right-Click to end the Command.
As in our previous Exercises, HOLDING the (Alt) Key, draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main.
Note: De-select anything but The Main, if inadvertently Selected. The Main is our Target.
Tap the Down Arrow, and in the Input Line, enter the Value 0-6 and hit the (Enter) Key. The Main will now be
Stretched past the South Branch Line. Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building, at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line G. However, Revise the Pipe Size to 3 before creation.
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line H. We now have (3) Mains in our System. Disengage the Elevation
Lock Command, by again accessing the Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon.

Fabrication Standards Pipes Tab

Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine

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Select the under Mezzanine Piping and Revise the Properties to Dashed. This will help differentiate the Piping from
the Plant Piping above. Color control could also be utilized, in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation.
TASK: Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to, and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzanine
Branch lines. Utilize the Tools explored, as well as Match Elevation, Clean-up Intersections, the Alt Window, etc.
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines. Utilize the Automatic Riser Nipples Command, for the Main
Plant, used previously in prior Exercises. Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to Sch. 10 Pipe, 2 Pipe. After the
Riser Nipples are created, apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples, including the Advanced option as per previous
Exercises.
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area, and utilize the Roof Plane with a 2-6
Offset. Because the Main is Sloped, we will not use the standard Auto Draw Tool. Because the Fabrication Standards
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical, unless the Setting is altered by the Designer. Select a
single Branch Line and the Main. Access the Auto Draw Pipes to Pipe Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
Draw Toolbar. Configure to Sch. 10, 2 Pipe. Hit OK. Repeat for the other End of the Main.
Note: in the Settings / Fabrication Standards / Pipes Tab, ensure that the Force Fittings at Riser Nipple and Branch
Line intersections is Selected. This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple, rather than creating an outlet on the
Branch line, unless the Outlet is desired. Once Completed, Save the Drawing.

Completed Branch Lines, Mains, and Riser Nipples

Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box

Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon

15-0 Max Distance

0-6 From End of Line
0-6 From End of Pipe
No Hangers on Pipe 2-0
and less.
No Hanger closer than 03 from Outlet

Hanger Properties Dialogue Box

Standard Hanger
Steel Construction
Sammy Sidewinder - Steel
45 dg / 1-0 Span

The Next Step is to create the Hangers. Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session, we will use the
Auto Draw Hangers Tool, to place Hangers throughout the Drawing.
Note: Just as with the Coverage Cell Tool, or any Auto or Wizard Tool, they are meant to be a Starting Point only.
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes, but more often than
not, they will require some adaptation after creation. The old adage that, If you can do something in one or two steps,
it may be faster than a Wizard certainly holds true.
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building, and access the Auto Draw / Hangers Shortcut Icon located on the
System Toolbar. Revise the Properties as shown. Once created, Repeat this Process for the Clerestory, and
Mezzanine Piping.
TASK: The Mains also need Hangers. As per the Previous Exercise, configure the Auto Draw Hangers Properties to the
appropriate Type, and apply.
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Review the Drawing. Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be Stretched to the next Bar Joist, Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted, and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA / FM Guidelines. Since
this Project is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK, and not for actual Submission to the
AHJ, we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on.
Once Completed, Save the Drawing.
We now have a System in the Building, but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building, to the Clerestory Piping,
and the Mezzanine Piping.
TASK: Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference), utilizing the Tools previously explored, such as:

Get Defaults from Selection

Single or Continuous Pipe
Elevation Lock
Match Elevation
Clean-up Intersections
Snap Offset
Copy, Rotate, etc

With all of our System Mains connected, we will now create the Riser. As in our Previous Project Exercise, we will
utilize the Details Tab in the Parts Tree, to find a suitable Riser for our Project. In this particular Project, we will
assume that this building is an Add-on to an existing Facility. Therefore, we will need a Multi-System Riser, to which
we can connect.
From the Details Tab, Select a 6 inch, Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDC. This is a Grouped Element. Snap to
our Supply Ball, located in the Riser Room, and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall. Now
Split the Riser Assembly.

6 Dual Riser with Check Valves / FDC

Select Main, then the West Riser

Swing Joint Command Operation

We will now connect the 4 Primary Cross Main to the West Riser, utilizing the Swing Joint Command. First, Select
the Primary Main, then Select the Top length of the West Riser. This will be our Target. Access the Swing joint
Shortcut Icon located in the Auto Draw Fly-Out on the System Toolbar. Leave all options at Default.
The Riser is now connected to the Primary Main.
Note: Access the properties of the Main, connecting the Riser to the Primary Main. AutoSPRINK, utilizing Smart Pipe
has automatically created it as a Feed Main.
Another especially useful Tool, is the Auto Draw / Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggers Command, used to
automatically Size the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined Schedule. This is especially useful if
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design, or, if having to match an existing Scheduled System. In this
particular Project, we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified 2 Diameter.

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With our Riser connected and in place, the System Design is nearly complete. Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices, and an Inspectors Test / Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System.
Access the Layers Tab in the Parts Tree, and reactivate the RCP, HVAC, and Lighting Layers. Now Zoom to the
Offices. We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s), and connect to the overhead Branch lines.

Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue

Box

Sprinkler Placement Options

Pendents to be Placed in Offices

Access the View / Show Sprinkler Dimensions Menu. Revise the Properties, by Selecting the Deselect All Toggle.
Then Select the Wall and Low Wall Layers in the Dialogue Box. Maximum Throw = 15-0. The X and Y
Dimension = Both.
Now Select the Sprinkler Shortcut Icon located on the System Toolbar. Revise the Sprinkler Properties first, to
Light Hazard, Pendent, QR, 5.6 k, 155 Dg, White. Leave all else at Default. The return to the Dialogue Box, and
Select the offset the Sprinkler from the Point entered option. Enter the Values 1-0, 1-0.
As in our previous Project, this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler 1-0 in the positive X Axis, and 1-0 in the positive
Y Axis upon creation.
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office, and (4) in the East Office, per Designer Preference. However keep in mind
that we want to be able to Catch a Hanger if needed, on any Armovers created.
Once Completed, Elevate the Pendents to 8-0 above Finish Floor, and deactivate the Show Sprinkler Dimensions
Command. Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers. Since in our last Project we utilized Flex
Drops, we will instead use the traditional Hard Pipe approach in this Project.

Pendents Placed in Offices

Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue

With the Pendent Sprinklers in place, Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above. Access the Auto Draw/
Connect Sprinkler to Pipes Shortcut Icon located in the Auto Draw Fly-Out on the System Toolbar. Select the
Option No. 2, Connect using Armover, and Allow Armover / Drop / Sprig Combinations. Hit OK.
Review, and Save the Drawing.
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The Inspectors Test will be the last Component of the System needed, on the interior of the Building. We will place it
at the far end of the West end of the Building, attached to the Mezzanine Piping. We will utilize a Pre-Built
Inspectors Test / Auxiliary Drain, from the Details Tab of the Parts Tree.
Access the Details Tab, and the Test Connection Folder. Select the Test Connection (Left Side), and Drag into the
Drawing Space. This is a Grouped Element.
TASK: Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping.

Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wall.

Delete the Union.
The Globe Valve is to be located 4-0 above Finish Floor.
The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1-0 above Finish Floor.
Apply Labels for Diameter and Cut length.
Utilize the Tools previously explored.

Example of Placement, etc

4.

Creating the Underground Piping Plan.

For this Project, the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank, through a Fire Pump, and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect. This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project.
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components, starting with Modeling
the 3-D Water Tank. Then, we will construct the Fire Pump House, complete with Beams, Walls, and appropriate
Layers. Next will be the Fire Pump, with Bypass, Valves, Jockey pump, Control lines, Controllers, Test Header, etc.
Finally, we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves, Hydrants, etc.
Hold on We do not need to do that, its already been created for us in the Details Tab of the Parts Tree!
Access the Pump Room Folder, than the Assemblies Sub-Folder. Select the Electric Pump with Tank, and Drag
into the Drawing.
Now, with all of the Elements still Highlighted Rotate the entire Assembly, ALL Elements, 90 degrees (clockwise), so
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump, is running from North to South.
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping, but keep everything Highlighted.
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4-0 Below Grade. Lower the Elevation of the Elements, to
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation - 4-0.

3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room, Tank, and Underground Valves and Hydrant. Examine the
Components, and how they are connected, and or constructed. This is again, a Starting Point only. The Pre-Built
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable, and indispensable. We encourage
you to fully explore ALL of the Elements, Assemblies, Notes, and Details etc that are in the Details Tab.
Note: Remember, we are Designing a Virtual Digital Representation of an actual, Real-Life System; with Elevations,
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs, Sprinklers that can be configured to any Hazard,
Hangers that attach to Beams, etc. Valves will open and close, and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System.
Piping that is not connected properly, will not flow. This is the intent, behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK:
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually install a 3-D System, in a 3-D Space that represents
the Project, in great detail, and with great accuracy.

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Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump. Select every Node Tag and Delete.
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties. We want to Revise the Pump Curve.
Select Remove All in the Flow Curve Dialogue. Select Add, which will open the Pump Output Curve Point
Dialogue Box. Enter the Value of 100 Output Pressure, and 1500 Flow. Check the this Point Represents the
Pumps Rating Box.
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve 65 psi @ 2250 gpm / 120 psi @ 0 gpm and close the Properties.

Extend
to 175-0
Electric Pump
Electric Pump and Tank Detail

Pump Rating Curve

Pump Curve Dialogue

PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box

Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box

Zoom to the Hydrant, and access the Properties. Select the Fixed Flow Option, and ensure it is set for 500 gpm.
Zoom to the PIV Valves, and Select one, and access the Properties. Under Valve State Select Closed. Observe how
the Valve now shows that it is Shut on the actual Valve. Re-Open and close the Properties.
Top View the Drawing, and extend the South 8 Underground Main, 175-0 (total length) to the South.
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe. Create an 8, 4 - 6 Vertical, PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Pipe on the end of that Main. After completion, ensure that it is 0-6 Above Grade. Zoom to the Riser,
and Delete the existing Supply Ball. We will use the one that came in the Detail.
Inside the Tank, the Supply Ball is much smaller, and located at the Suction Plate. Select utilizing the Select Every in
Rectangle / Supply Command. Once highlighted, access the Properties. Revise to
Static PSI = 8.0, Residual PSI = 2.0, Flow = 5000 GPM. Leave all else at Default Settings.
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Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements, and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the South
end of the Extended Underground Pipe, to the bottom of the Riser. We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank / Fire Pump Combination, with Underground Piping. Save the Drawing.

X-refs
In some instances, making these Water Supply Elements (Tank / Pump, etc) may be better served in the Design
Process, as an X-ref.
Note: AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate through
an X-ref.
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD, etc will already understand the basic principles of the X-ref, is an External
Reference, accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a Symbol. In this way, we can
include Standpipes, Fire Pumps with Tanks, Existing Systems, etc in our Drawings, without actually having all of those
Elements in our Drawing: thus freeing up Memory and Resources.
With that being said, the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components, for use as an X-ref, and
import it into the current Drawing.
First, we could create a New Drawing by accessing the File / New Drawing Menu, or accessing the New Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the Main Toolbar.

Insert External Reference Dialogue Box

New Drawing Shortcut Icon

After Creating the X-ref Drawing, we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser. Naming it according to Designer Preference, we would Save the Drawing, and return to the
original Drawing.
We could then Right-Click in Space, and access the Tools / X-ref / Add to Drawing Command. This would open the
Insert External Reference Dialogue Box.
Once we had located the Drawing, we would use the Use Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Point meaning, we would be able to Grab the X-ref, at the point of the Benchmark location (i.e. the Rise-up Pipe).
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the Model Space Water Supply Elements.
It is the same principal, but it will up to the Designer, as to whether this format will be more preferable.
Layer Control would be an important part of any Model Space Drawings, to make Visible / Invisible the Underground
Piping, Valves, etc. It is again, what is more practical for the Designer.

We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System, utilizing the Standard Remote Area (Project No. 1), and the Remote
Area Boundary for the Piping under the Mezzanine.

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5.

Hydraulically Calculating the System.

Remember, there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK.

The Standard Remote Area. Primarily used for Standard Sprinkler Spacing, and based on the NFPA 13
Standard S x L, etc, which can be revised per Hazard, Commodities, and other criteria.
The Remote Area Boundary. A User-Defined Remote Area, allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations, creating a Boundary, which can them be revised per Hazard etc.
The Remote Area Box. A User-Defined Volume Box, utilized for Rack Systems, specific height requirements.

As in our First Project we will be utilizing the Standard Remote Area, and we will again, configure the Remote Area
utilizing the Settings / Default Properties / Remote Area / Standard Menu.
Access the Default Properties, and for this Project, we will Revise to:

Standard Remote Area Properties

Occupancy Classification Revise to Extra Hazard Group I

Job Suffix Project No. 2
Area of Application Leave at the Default 2500 sqft.
Design Density Leave at Default .30
Remote Area Location East Grid System.
Commodity Classification Class I-IV max 12-0 Height
System Type Wet Grid-Type
Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines 10-0
Distance Between Branch Lines 10-0
Angle of Remote Area 0 (Horizontal)
Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines Default 1.2 Factor
Draw Cross Hatch / No Label.
Access the Node Tag Properties and revise to 8 Bold Ariel with Leader
Line. Leave all other options at Default.
In the General Tab Revise Color to Black, Solid Shaded, .65 Transparency

Once Configured, Hit OK. We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area, into our Drawing.
Deactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the Remote Area Shortcut Icon on the Hydraulics Toolbar.
Place the Remote Area into the System Area, near the Center of the Brach Lines.
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible, showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Points
in the Calculation.
Note: Remember, If No Nodes are visible, and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the Live Analysis Dialogue
Box, review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly. NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK.
With the Remote Area still Highlighted, move around the System and observe the Live Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
that shows the current hydraulic Information. Move the Remote Area to the most least efficient part of the System,
and release. Remember, that a + indicates that there is more than sufficient PSI/GPM for the System Demands. A
Minus indicates that there is insufficient PSI/GPM to meet the System Demand.
NEW: We can also find the Most Remote Area by setting up a multitude of overlapping Hydraulic Areas, and then
accessing the Hydraulics / Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Area Command. AutoSPRINK will Isolate and Keep
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area. Now apply the Hydraulics / Auto Peak Command, and
AutoSPRINK will locate the Most Demanding Area on those particular set of Branch Lines.
However, it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation, and application of the pertinent
Codes, Standards, and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed. AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry, but they are merely Tools to be used in the hands of the Designer.
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Isolated / Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area

Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas

Once the Remote Area has been placed, Highlight the Remote Area and access the Hydraulics / Node Tags /Cleanup
Menu. This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility, if they are under / over another Node Tag.
Access the Color Pipes By Shortcut Icon on the Hydraulics Toolbar. Select By Flow. You will now see what Piping
is Flowing as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend.

Color Pipes By Shortcut Icon

Live Hydraulic Analysis

NEW: Observe the Hydraulic Analysis, by accessing the Hydraulics / Analysis Reports Menu. All the information for
the Remote Area is contained in this Overview Type Dialogue Box.

Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue

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Occupancy Classification
Coverage Per Head
Density
Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
Supply Info (Static / Residual / Flow)
Check Point Gauge at BOR
System Demand Graph
System Pressure / Flow Demand
Outside Hose Demand
Max Velocity
Total Demand
Pressure Underage (+ indicates a safety
margin)
System Demand Graph Tab
Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
Node Analysis Tab
Pipe Analysis Tab

NEW: Now that the System is Flowing, and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the Pressure Overage or Underage, we
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK, The System Optimizer.
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System, without making
changes to the System!
If the Elements in the System are labeled properly i.e. a Cross Main, is a Cross Main, a Branch Line is a Branch
Line, etc then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping, as well as the Size of the Sprinklers, the Underground
Piping, etc. In the System Optimizer Tool, we can create Snapshots of revisions to the System, and only Select the
specific Snapshot we want to initiate, to change the System.
Highlight the Remote Area, and access the System Optimizer Shortcut Icon on the Hydraulics Toolbar.

System Optimizer Shortcut Icon

Revised System Optimizer Dialogue

Box

System Optimizer Dialogue Box

NEW: Now that the System is Flowing, and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the Pressure Overage or Underage, we
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK, The System Optimizer.
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System, without making
changes to the System!
As shown above, the System currently has a Deficit of nearly 25 lbs. of Pressure. By using the System Optimizer, and
selectively increasing specific Cross Mains to 6 Diameter, the System now has a Safety Margin of nearly 2 lbs. of
Pressure. We can now Create a Snapshot of that alternative System change, and investigate other alternative
changes, creating Snapshots as we do. When we are satisfied at the best solution, we can apply the changes to the
System, utilizing the Apply Changes to the Drawing Toggle. This Tool is invaluable, when used properly.
Note: The Original State of the System is always created as a Snapshot upon entering the System Optimizer. It will
always be located at the top of the System Snapshot Window. Simply Select, and hit the Restore Selected
Snapshot Toggle. Save the Drawing.
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Now that we have further explored the Standard Remote Area and the System Optimizer, we will now focus on the
Remote Area Boundary. We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the under Mezzanine Piping.
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area. Ensure that the Snap Tools are deactivated. We are going to access the
Remote Area Boundary Tool, but first, we will configure the Default properties, before creation.
TASK: Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary, to a darker Green:

Remote Area Boundary Properties

Occupancy Classification Revise to Extra Hazard Group II

Job Suffix Project No. 2
Area of Application Leave at the Default 2500 sqft.
Design Density Leave at Default .40
Remote Area Location Under Mezzanine Piping.
Commodity Classification Group A Plastics
System Type Wet Grid-Type
Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines 10-0
Distance Between Branch Lines 10-0
Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines Default 1.2 Factor
Draw Cross Hatch / No Label.
Access the Node Tag Properties and revise to Triangle and 8 Bold Ariel
Darker Green, filled with Yellow with Leader Line. Leave all other options at
Default.
In the General Tab Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded, .65
Transparency

Once Completed, ensure the Benchmark is at 0,0 and access the Remote Area Boundary Shortcut Icon located on
the Hydraulics Toolbar. This is a Continuous Command. Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine. Right-Click to exit
the Command. The Remote Area as defined in the Default Properties, will appear. However, upon closer inspection
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the Overhead Sprinklers at the Roof, as well.
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation, we can modify the Sprinkler Properties, or, we can
modify the Remote Area. Iso-View the Drawing, and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary. It should
be located at 0,0 if not, access the Flatten Shortcut icon on the Actions Toolbar. Access the Properties of the
Remote Area, and activate the 3-D Options Toggle. In the Options, Select the Operate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volume. Set the Volume Height to 12-0. The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in that
User-Defined Volume.

Remote Area Boundary Volume Options

Remote Area Flowing all Heads

Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads

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This 3-D Volume Options exist in the Standard Remote Area as well, and is extremely useful in situations where a
Remote Area Box will not quite fit the need of a particular Project.

With the Remote Area Boundary in place, we can now access the System Optimizer for that Hydraulic Area as well if
desired. Again, if Nodes are located atop one another, simply access the Hydraulics / Node Tags / Clean up Menu.
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another, but not the surrounding Text labels, Pipe, Fittings, etc.
Note: Remember that the Grip in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node, without it becoming Detached
from the System Hydraulic Reports. When relocating a Node, always ensure the Leader Lines are on, so that you may
observe as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position.
TASK: Review the Hydraulic Reports, and experiment with the different Formats i.e. NFPA, Simplified, Standard,
etc. Review the Hydraulic Graphs, Node Analysis, Pipe Analysis, and all the other Options presented. It is the ONLY way
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented.

And with that

Congratulations! You have completed yet another Exercise and Project! And now, onto Plotting and Stock listing.

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