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Revit MEP Essential

This training course is designed to teach delegates functionality of Revit MEP as it would be used in the design process. The course starts with an introduction to the user interface, and move through to its use for design development and construction documentation.

Training Course Prerequisites:

Although no previous Revit experience is required, the experience of Architectural design and drafting concepts is recommended, as is familiarity with the user operating system.

 

Training Course Objectives

During this course, the following areas of study will be covered:

  • Revit MEP Basics
    o Introduction to BIM Building Information Modeling.
    o Opening New Revit File.
    o Exploring User Interface.
    o Exploring Options of Revit MEP
    o Revit File Types.
    o Comp. Families / System Families.
    o Working with Revit Families and Elements.
    o Default Project Templates.
    o Set Default Project Template.

  • Starting a New Project
    o Starting Revit Project on a Template.
    o Linking Revit Models.
    o Inserting Revit / CAD Links.
    o Copy / Monitor Elements from Linked Architectural File.
    o Pinning the Link.
    o Setting Up Levels.
    o Creating Views (floor and ceiling plans) from Levels.
    o Renaming Views
    o View Range (Cut Plane – View Depth)

  • Work sharing.
    o Creating Work sets
    o Dealing with Work sets

  • Viewing the Building Model
    o Duplicate views
    o Duplicate views as dependent
    o Instance Properties / Type Properties
    o Groups
    o Copy Aligned
    o Basic Skills (Modify Tab)
    o Plan Regions
    o Crop Region
    o Adding and Modifying Sections – Section Box - Orient to View
    o Working with Sections and Elevations
    o Working with Detailing Views
    o Working with Drafting Views
    o Model Object Visibility Settings
    o Visibility and Graphics
    o Using Filters
    o Controlling Object Visibility
    o Setting Up Details Levels for Views
    o Creating and Modifying 3D Views
    o Creating Walkthroughs
    o View Templates

  • HVAC Settings
    o Set Default Mechanical General Settings
    o Set Default Duct Settings
    o Set Default Pipe Settings

  • HVAC Work

    o Adding Ducts and Duct Fittings

    o Adding and modifying Air Terminals

    o Adding Flex Ducts

    o Adding Pipes and Pipes Fittings

    o Adding Flex Pipes

    o Adding and using equipment

    o Adding Space

    o Adding Zones

    o Creating HVAC Systems

    o Creating Piping Systems

    o Controlling Visibility Settings for Duct Systems

  • ​Controlling Visibility Settings for Pipe Systems

  • Using System Browser for Checking

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  • Electrical Settings
    o Set Default Electrical General Settings
    o Set Default wiring Settings
    o Set Default cable tray Settings

  • Electrical Work
    o Adding and modifying lighting fixtures
    o Adding and modifying electrical devices
    o Adding and modifying electrical equipment
    o Creating and modifying circuits
    o Creating wiring
    o Dealing with panel schedules
    o Using cable trays
    o Controlling Visibility Settings for electric Systems
    o Using System Browser for Checking.

  • Plumbing Settings
    o Set Default Mechanical General Settings
    o Set Default Pipe Settings

  • Plumbing Work

    •  Adding and modifying Sprinklers

    • Adding Pipes and Pipes Fittings

    • Adding Flex Pipes

    • Creating Piping Systems

    • Adding and using equipment

    • Controlling Visibility Settings for Pipe Systems

    • Using System Browser for Checking

  • Construction Documents

    • Creating Callout Views

    • Setting Up Sheets
       Template Sheets & Title block (North Arrow – Graphic Scale – Revisions- Partials)

    • Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets

    • Printing Sheets – Prepare for Printing – Printing Views

  • Annotating Construction Documents

  • Creating Callout Views

     

  • Setting Up Sheets

     

    • Template Sheets & Title block (North Arrow – Graphic Scale – Revisions- Partials)

    • Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets

      Printing Sheets – Prepare for Printing – Printing Views

    • Working with Dimensions

    • Working with Text and Tags

    • Creating Legends

    • Adding Detail Lines and Symbols

  • Schedules

    •  Creating and Modifying Schedules

    • Adding Fields from Different Resources

    • Using Filters within Schedule

    • Sorting the Fields as Requested

    • Hiding Fields

    • Creating Sheet List

    • Exporting Schedules

  • Working with Disciplines

    • Monitor Changes in Linked Files

    • Checking and Fixing Clash Detections

    • Copy / Monitor Elements from Linked Files

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