Autodesk Revit MEP 2013

Discover how temporary dimensions reveal blue dimensions for quick edits when selecting objects. Adjust the temporary dimensions behavior in settings to center line or faces for MEPA elements.

Explore how to modify and arrange elements in Revit MEP using copy, array, and create similar commands, plus keyboard shortcuts, context menus, and press and drag to speed up modeling.

Open the family editor to modify Revit families, view the 3d editor, and use the family categories and parameters to tailor objects such as air terminals, ducts, and furniture.

Explore Revit MEP 2013 parameters, including type and instance parameters, and learn how family, project, and shared parameters enable modeling and scheduling.

Explore the general settings overview for Autodesk Revit MEP 2013, tailoring project templates by adjusting line weights, object styles, title blocks, and fonts to fit your CAD standards.

Create a Revit MEP template by configuring the manager, line weights, and object styles to match CAD standards, noting model versus annotation behavior.

Load component and system families into your Revit project using type catalogs or RFA files, drag and drop, then manage with model groups and transfer project standards.

Use copy/monitor to bring architect levels into the MEP host model, prefix them with MVP, and efficiently copy levels and grids from the architectural file via a building elevation view.

Use copy monitor to place copies of architectural water closets into the central MEP model and coordinate changes so both models match exactly.

Place space objects in Revit MEP to manage room names and numbers, report object locations, and support interoperability while automatically creating spaces across levels with room bounding.

Create mechanical equipment reporting schedules to query model data such as counts. Add fields, sorting, and grand totals to produce deliverables from the central file as the project progresses.

Create a sheet list, or sheet index, in the central files, add sheet name and sheet number, and adjust order with sorting and appearance settings.

Enable work sharing to convert the project template into a central file for team collaboration, with work sets that govern ownership and borrowing of elements.

Explore the shared coordinates feature to align MEP and architectural models from different origins by linking files, using published coordinates, and setting a central governing file.

Learn to fine-tune Revit MEP 2013 views for deliverables by adjusting view parameters, discipline settings, and visibility graphics with filters and linked models.

Control visibility of items from linked models using visibility graphics overrides and linked view settings, adjusting view range, grids, and annotations to coordinate across disciplines and reveal desired content.

Apply and manage view templates in Revit MEP 2013 to standardize view settings, create templates from a configured view, and apply them to existing and new views.

Explore phase graphics in Revit MEP 2013 to depict existing, new, and future conditions using phase filters and graphic overrides.

Define view crop boundaries with scope boxes in revit mep 2013 to manage large floor plans, create dependent views, and crop each view by adjusting xy and z extents.

Explore creating dependent views in Revit MEP 2013, using a parent view to control visibility and crop boundaries, scope boxes, and annotation crops for focused, non-duplicated releases.

Create match lines and view reference tags to link areas across sheets, using a key plan with shaded regions and dependent views for Area A to Area B.

Learn to annotate and dimension your models in plan, section, elevation, and 3d views using tag by category, load tags from the content library, and ensure legible drawings.

Explore tagging objects in Revit MEP 2013 using tag families and labels to display parameters on sheets, map labels to parameters, and load tag families for plan and 3D views.

Create a callout from a floor plan to generate an enlarged plan or detail view, place it on sheets with sheet numbers, and cross-reference information between sheets.

Create and reference detailed views from call outs in Revit MEP. Learn to place true-to-form section details on sheets and reuse views for similar conditions.

Learn to create sheets and sheet sets in Revit MEP 2013, using sheet lists and placeholders, add views to sheets with title blocks, cartoon the set, and export deliverables.

Access the mechanical settings in Revit MEP 2013 to control air system behavior and auto layout generation, including default duct types, offsets, and annotation scales.

Group spaces into zones to add logic and organization, then sketch zones in plan view, name them, set service type, and add spaces across floors for interoperability.

Master how duct connectors transfer load from air terminals to serving equipment, control load entry in family editor, and calculate totals in system to value-added Revit MEP 2013 workflows.

Learn to connect duct elements in Revit MEP 2013 using duct connectors, hosting rules, and flow configurations to total air quantities at air terminals and air handling units.

Configure Revit duct system families and routing preferences to automate ductwork, load and swap elbow types, set defaults, and assign colors for each system while managing calculations.

Learn how to control duct graphics and visibility in Revit MEP projects by using filters, visibility graphics overrides, and system material overrides to distinguish exhaust and supply ducts in views.

Learn to model a ductwork system in Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 by creating duct runs from serving equipment, aligning components, and generating layout with the connect into feature.

Explore the generate layout feature for ductwork, transitioning from Autocad drafting to 3d modeling with automation to boost productivity, and configure serving equipment, end-of-line devices, air terminals, and branch subsystems.

Use Revit's justify editor sketch mode to adjust ductwork justification from center, positioning a control point to align runs and transitions; experiment and undo as needed.

Create a basement primary air duct system in Revit MEP 2013 by placing three high-efficiency air handlers and generating the layout with mitered taps and precise duct connections.

Explore techniques for modifying ductwork in Revit MEP 2013, including the split and trim commands, flex duct creation, and routing solutions to connect and adjust duct runs.

Apply secondary air system design in Revit MEP 2013 by creating a basement three-branch air terminal layout and corresponding ductwork, with heat pumps and evenly spaced diffusers.

Explore mechanical piping settings in Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 to optimize pipe appearance, calculations, layout generation, default pipe types, size lists, annotations, and slopes.

Learn how Revit MEP 2013 pipe connectors control and calculate loads from fixtures to serving equipment, using fixture units and calculated totals.

Explore how to use pipe connectors in Autodesk Revit MEP to transfer load information between elements, customize fixtures, configure flow direction, and total domestic hot water values into system networks.

Configure piping in Revit MEP by setting default pipe types, routing preferences, and junction rules, load families, adjust elbows and T fittings, and assign system colors for flow visualization.

Explore view filters and visibility overrides to control piping graphics, color domestic hot water piping, apply material overrides, and use a repeating detail or tags to display text.

Learn techniques for placing piping equipment and fixtures in Revit MEP, including wall hung urinals, work plane and reference plane, and how to relocate fixtures with pick new host.

Learn fundamental piping modeling in Revit MEP 2013 by placing a water heater, configuring domestic hot water settings, and creating, routing, and connecting pipe runs to fixtures, equipment, and systems.

Learn to use Revit MEP's generate layout for piping to automate routing from a hot water heater to fixtures, using system browsers, primary branches, and algorithmic 3D previews.

Learn to use the justify pipe command to set a default center or centerline alignment and refine pipe runs with the justify editor's sketch mode, control points, and alignment options.

Explore two methods for sloped piping in revit mep: model with slope as you model, or add slope later, using the slope tool to apply 1 percent.

Learn techniques for modifying piping in Revit MEP 2013, including using the split, trim, and connect commands, with flex piping and routing solutions to adapt designs quickly.

Learn to control piping visibility with view filters in Revit MEP, differentiate existing and new piping, and apply graphic overrides and line patterns to clarify hydronic supply and return views.

Configure electrical settings in Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 to enable reliable connections and leverage automation. Load annotation families, set voltages and distribution systems, and manage cable tray and conduit sizes.

Explore how to configure Revit MEP power equipment connectors, including system type, voltage, conduit connections, and end of line devices, to assemble switchboard and electrical systems efficiently.

Learn to place power distribution equipment in Rivett to convert a single line diagram into a model, placing panel boards and switchboards on walls and floors with proper mounting.

Place end-of-line electrical devices on vertical faces using duplex fixtures, assign them to circuits via the power panel, and move items between walls with pick new host while preserving elevation.

Learn to rehost face-based electrical devices in revit mep 2013 by using work planes and reference planes to move and place receptacles on walls, floors, or ceilings, maintaining coordinates.

Learn to circuit a system with Revit's circuiting systems feature, gaining automated circuit tag updates as you place a 220 amp panel board and assign a distribution system.

Explore circuiting transformers in a power distribution system by adding a transformer and panel board, linking primary 480 v to secondary 120 v, and creating two circuits.

Modify circuits and rebalance loads in a Revit MEP project by moving a receptacle from circuit one to circuit three, editing the panel schedule, and using the system browser.

Explore how panel board schedules in revit mep manage circuit positions, spare allocations, and locking, with real-time updates to receptacle tags, and tailor display via part type settings.

Balance panel boards with manual and automatic tools, grouping related circuits, locking loads, and applying rebalance across three-phase and single-phase panels.

Learn to modify panelboard schedules by loading annotation families and configuring tick mark annotations while drawing wiring with arc or chamfered wire tools.

Add wiring annotation in Revit MEP 2013 by loading tick mark annotation families, selecting circuits, and using arc or chamfered wire tools to produce readable electrical drawings.

Learn to modify circuit tags in Revit MEP 2013 by loading tags from the metric library, editing the label, and applying circuit numbers.

Model conduit runs in Revit, review conduit types and fittings, and set electrical conduit settings for annotations and sizes, including adding new sizes and using the size list options.

Explore conduit connectors in Revit MEP, including individual and surface connections, and learn to create, size, and place them on panels using precise surface locations and 60 millimeters sizes.

Model conduits in Revit MEP by creating surface connections to panel board, routing runs with concentric bends, and refining with align, copy, and trim in 3d plan view.

Prepare your project by loading cable tray fittings and adjusting the size list to accurately model channel and laddered cable trays while coordinating with other disciplines.

Model cable tray basics with the cable tray tool to create parallel runs, adjust elevation, and extend with elbow fittings. Isolate and edit with grips.

Learn to model and design lighting in Revit by placing wall sconces and pendants, choosing face versus vertical face, and creating a reflected ceiling plan.

Create and customize luminaire schedules in Revit by selecting lighting fixtures, choosing columns like manufacturer, family, type, and lamp type, and formatting, sorting, and placing the schedule on a sheet.

Use a space schedule in Revit to calculate lighting power density per space by using unitless light load and area. Compare with Revit’s calculation and adjust fixtures to read data.

Create and edit a switch system in Revit MEP 2013 by selecting an end of line light fixture, adding occupancy sensors, and updating the system as design changes occur.

Learn to visualize lighting levels in Revit MEP 2013 by applying color legends to space objects, configuring color schemes for actual lighting load, ranges, and volt amps vs watts.

Model low voltage systems in Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 by placing a fire alarm control panel and end-of-line devices, then use the system browser to organize hundreds of devices.

learn how to create and save a local copy of the central revit model, set an active work set, close hidden views, and synchronize to central with proper borrower management.

Master central file workflows in Revit MEP 2013, including detach from central and save as new central, then optimize performance by selectively opening worksets and archiving backups.

Learn how to maintain a Revit MEP project by centralizing work, auditing and purging unused objects, saving as a new central file, and syncing to keep views and models clean.

Recover a corrupt central Revit model by identifying the most up-to-date local copy, detaching from central, and saving a fresh central model to resume work safely.

Learn to restore a backup in a workshare environment using Revit’s restore backup feature, selecting a prior central or local version, then save as a timestamped copy or roll back.

Learn to show future work in Revit by creating a future phase after new construction, applying a show future phase filter with overridden display, and adjusting view settings.

Copy model elements to clipboard and paste across levels using align to selected levels. Tag copied objects across floors and use line to current view for placement.

Create and manage model groups in Revit to streamline iterative design, reuse repetitive assemblies across the project, and apply changes to all group instances.

Explore creating and reusing detail groups in revit mep 2013 by assembling model objects and annotations into reusable groups for placement, saving, and use across levels and projects.

Learn to fill title blocks and title tags in Revit MEP, configure shared and project parameters, and manage revision schedules for pre-construction through permit issuances.

Learn to use Revit's revision clouds and deltas to document project changes, manage sheet issues, assign dates and tags, and update title blocks with a clear revision schedule.

Publish a sheet set for hardcopies and export it to AutoCAD formats by selecting views and sheets, saving the set, and printing with configurable paper size, scale, and orientation.

Master core Revit MEP 2013 tools, including the status bar, project browser, temporary dimensions, and templates; set up levels, grids, and equipment schedules for successful project delivery.