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from preferences. What was once overwhelming and confusing is now simplified. On that subject, you might also note that the duct layout preferences are closer now to the piping layout preferences. See how everything is simpler and more standardized? Another similarity now between HVAC and To access the drawing setup, use your Menu Browser to choose Drawing Utilities and then Drawing Setup. Select the HVAC tab for Air Flow Units, Friction Units, or Velocity Units. The units you select from the units tab (architectural, decimal, engineering) will also impact your selection in the HVAC tab. This was previously set in the duct preferences area and will show appropriately in all parts related to these HVAC units via the properties palette. Duct preferences have changed slightly. You still find this under the Manage tab of the ribbon when you are in the HVAC workspace. Notice the Elbow Layout Options at the bottom with the choice of using a reducing elbow or using a straight elbow and reducer. The other thing you may notice if you’ve been using AutoCAD MEP for the past few releases is how much has been removed
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