Creating HVAC Ductwork/Attach a "Library" Vent to a shape.

[jjifmeyer]

I have created a make shift HVAC box duct from a shape and brought it up to the ceiling.

It looks fine in 3d.

Trying to attach some HVAC vents from the library but they appear to be smart object's that will only attach to the wall.

Is there a way force them to attach to the make shift box duct I created?

 

Thanks

[Renerabbitt]

1 hour ago, jjifmeyer said:

Is there a way force them to attach to the make shift box duct I created?

change its settings:

[GaryOhmer]

use cntr select and you should be able to move anywhere you want

[jjifmeyer]

1 hour ago, GaryOhmer said:

use cntr select and you should be able to move anywhere you want

That did not work it just allows me to move it behind the box but it still stays attached to the wall.

[jjifmeyer]

1 hour ago, Renerabbitt said:

change its settings:

I'm on version 10 and tried a few of the settings but did not work.

 

Thanks

[DBCooper]

That's a window symbol so it's not going to work.   I think they are meant to be used in a foundation wall as a vent and can't be moved out of the wall.  Search the library to see if you have a  wall register that will work.

 

[jjifmeyer]

18 minutes ago, DBCooper said:

That's a window symbol so it's not going to work.  Search the library to see if you have a  wall register that will work.

 

I found the wall register but it still wants to stay attched to the wall and will not let me put it on my make shift duct.

 

Thanks

[DBCooper]

You should be able to move it out from the wall in a plan view and then position it vertically in an elevation view.  It won't actually attach to the solid but it should look fine in both views.  You might be able to block them together but I'm not sure it is really necessary.

 

[KevinWaldron]

3D Warehouse

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/models?q=duct+vent&order=relevance&direction=desc

[DBCooper]

No need to go look for one on 3D warehouse if there is already one in the Chief library that will work for you.

 

[jjifmeyer]

11 hours ago, DBCooper said:

You should be able to move it out from the wall in a plan view and then position it vertically in an elevation view.  It won't actually attach to the solid but it should look fine in both views.  You might be able to block them together but I'm not sure it is really necessary.

 

Thanks, that worked. I guess I was just over thinking it too much.