Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016

Get up and running on Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 with this detailed, hands-on guide

Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 provides perfectly paced coverage of all core concepts and functionality, with tips, tricks, and hands-on exercises that help you optimize productivity. With a focus on real-world uses and workflows, this detailed reference explains Revit MEP tools and functionality in the context of professional design and provides the practical insight that can only come from years of experience. Coverage includes project setup, work sharing, building loads, ductwork, electrical and plumbing, and much more, with clear explanation every step of the way. The companion website features downloadable tutorials that reinforce the material presented, allowing you to jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros.

This is your guide to master the capabilities of this essential productivity-enhancing tool.

• Generate schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more

• Evaluate building loads, and design logical air, water, and fire protection systems

• Create comprehensive electrical and plumbing plans tailored to the project

• Model your design with custom parameters, symbols, fixtures, devices, and more

If you're ready to get on board this emerging design, collaboration, and documentation paradigm, Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 is the one-stop resource you need.

Auteur

Simon Whitbread has been using, implementing and teaching Revit since 2003.
He is passionate about teaching and his students come from all levels of the
construction industry: Building Services and HVAC Engineers, Design Architects,
Technicians. From Interns to MD's, he has taught and given presentations around the
world at events such as Autodesk University and the Revit Technology Conference,
Australasia, North America and Europe (RTC). With a recent move to the UK, and now
working for Autodesk, Simon specializes in providing Enterprise Level customers with
Revit MEP support, training and implementation guidance.

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Introduction xxv Part 1 General Project Setup 1

Chapter 1 Exploring the User Interface 3

The Ribbon 3

Using Tabs 4

Using Contextual Tabs 10

Customizing the Ribbon 13

Quick Access Toolbar 14

Additional User Interface Features 16

Options Bar 16

Properties Palette 16

View Control Bar 18

Status Bar 23

Info Center 23

Exchange Apps 24

User Interface Control 24

Menus and Settings 25

Keyboard Shortcuts 27

Graphics 29

Context Menus 30

The Bottom Line 33

Chapter 2 View Filters and View Templates 35

Understanding View Filters 35

Creating View Filters 35

Discipline Example: Filter for Wire Types 39

Visibility Settings Shortcut: View Templates 41

The Bottom Line 42

Chapter 3 Worksets and Worksharing 45

Understanding Central Files 45

Creating a Central File 46

Creating a New Workset 50

Working with Local Files 53

Creating a Local File 53

Synchronizing a Local File with the Central File 55

Managing and Using the Power of Worksets 59

Taking Ownership of Worksets 59

Working with Model Elements and Their Worksets 61

Controlling Visibility and Worksets 65

Enhancing Communication 69

Using Revit Server 71

The Bottom Line 74

Chapter 4 Project Collaboration 75

Preparing Your Files for Sharing 75

Working with Linked Revit Files 78

Linking Revit Files 79

Using Shared Coordinates 83

Managing Revit Links 85

Controlling Visibility of Revit Links 87

Coordinating Elements within Shared Models 92

Monitoring Elements 92

Responding to Change Alerts 98

Reconciling Hosting 99

Maintaining Project Coordination 100

Working with Files from Other Applications 100

Linking CAD Files 101

Exporting Your Revit File to a CAD Format 104

Linking IFC Files 106

Using Image Files in a Revit Project 108

Setting Options for Quality Control 111

Using Cloud-based Solutions 113

The Bottom Line 113

Chapter 5 Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data 115

2D Data Types 116

MicroStation 2D DGN 116

DXF 116

2D Data for Standard Details 117

2D Data for Plans, Sections, and Elevations 119

3D Data Types 129

Revit Project File 129

Project Phasing and Design Options 130

Revit Family File 131

ADSK 132

IFC 132

AutoCAD DWG 133

DWGs from Verticals 133

SketchUp 134

Other File Formats 134

Point Clouds 134

The Bottom Line 136

Chapter 6 Parameters 137

Understanding Parameter Basics 137

Choosing the Correct Parameter 138

Naming Parameters 138

Using Type Parameters 140

Using Instance Parameters 141

Setting Parameter Discipline, Type, and Grouping 142

Using Parameters in Families 146

Dimensional Parameters Lock Function 147

Parameter Types 147

Type Catalogs 149

Formulas 152

System Parameters 154

Lookup Tables 155

Using Shared Parameters 156

Using Parameters in Projects 162

Project Parameters 162

Parameters in Schedules 164

Creating and Using Parameters in Families and Schedules 165

View and Sheet Parameters 167

Working with Formulas 169 Sample Condi...