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Moving an object using a location grip
NOTE If a duct segment is not connected to another object, you can change its angle and length using the Start
or End grip.
The Start and End grips enable you to change the XYZ location of the start point or endpoint of the segment.
This makes them particularly useful when initially designing duct runs because you can use them to easily
connect a segment to an existing run.
Modifying the Elevation of HVAC Parts and Ducts
In side and isometric views, you can modify the elevation of HVAC parts and duct segments using Elevation
grips ( ).
AutoCAD MEP displays Elevation grips on HVAC parts at their insertion points and connector points so you
can easily modify their elevations and connect them to existing runs. The software displays a single Elevation
grip on duct segments, but you use the grip to modify the elevation relative to the top, centerline, or bottom
of the segment.
If the part or duct segment is connected to other objects, you must specify whether you want AutoCAD MEP
to maintain their connectivity when you modify the elevation.
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