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Before drawing a single pipe, you must prepare your workspace. Import Your Background: autosprink-tutorial
Since this is a 3D environment, you must assign elevations to your pipes. Use the properties box to set a "Top of Pipe" elevation to avoid clashing with HVAC ducts or structural beams. 4. Running Hydraulic Calculations Congratulations
| Module | Topics | Time Estimate | |--------|--------|----------------| | 1 | Interface overview, project setup, drawing settings | 45 min | | 2 | Placing sprinklers (area/density method), editing coverage areas | 1 hr | | 3 | Drawing pipe routes, automatic routing vs manual | 1 hr | | 4 | Assigning K-factors, pipe materials, elevation data | 1 hr | | 5 | Hydraulic calculation setup – remote area, density, hazards | 1.5 hrs | | 6 | Running calculations & interpreting the output report | 45 min | | 7 | Generating 3D isometric, bill of materials, shop drawings | 1 hr | | 8 | Troubleshooting common errors (low pressure, unbalanced nodes) | 30 min | Before drawing a single pipe, you must prepare
Set "Water Budget" to 100-120%. Add a second start time if needed (e.g., 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM for a "cycle and soak" to prevent runoff).