Review and create new view filters

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View filters are one of the most effective ways to

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control the appearance and visibility of mechanical systems within your

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project.

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In the following example,

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we will create a range of view filters that

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will identify various characteristics in duct and piping networks.

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Then use that information to control the appearance

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and visibility of associated elements within the project.

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At the same time,

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considering the options for the most

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appropriate filter based on different requirements,

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ensure the current view is set to H VAC floor plans. One

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Mac

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using color to distinguish between the various pipe and duct networks found

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in a project provides a big advantage when working in busy areas.

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Controlling the visibility of those same

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networks provides a greater advantage where

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multiple networks may be the same service type and the same color.

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Few filters can be created to control

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both appearance and visibility at varying levels.

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Depending on the information in a system.

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At a high level. Each system will have a system classification.

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For example, this section of pipe is hydraulic supply

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and this one hydraulic return

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to create a filter. At this level,

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we work with all piping networks that belong to the same system classification.

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Open the visibility graphics override dialog box by typing VG from your keyboard

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and then select the filters tab,

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select edit new.

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And let's go ahead and create a new filter that

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controls the visibility of pipework based on its system classification.

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Select new from the filters area of the

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dialog box and name the filter hydraulic supply.

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From the list of categories.

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Select all of the piping options except piping systems.

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Then set the filter rules to system classification,

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the conditional statement to equals

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and from the drop down menu, select hydraulic supply,

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then select OK to close the dialog box.

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Next

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add the new filter to the list of filters that will be available for this view.

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Although the graphic overrides can be set in the system's type properties.

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A change to line

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pattern or transparency within a filter will take precedence

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set the line color to magenta

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and the pattern to a lining line.

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The enable filter option will determine whether the filter is applied to

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this view and left unchecked elements will retain their original appearance.

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The visibility option will either hide or

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show the elements associated with this filter

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with both options checked select. OK.

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And all piping of the hydraulic supply classification in this view,

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regardless of the service is now controlled by the filter.