Interested in more MEP content? Probably! You can check out the extension HERE!
This is the text from the Autodesk page:
The Revit MEP® Content Extension provides new content for Revit MEP users. Both Imperial and Metric versions of the content are available for download below, in ZIP format. After download, users can then uncompress the file to the desired content location.
Before You Download
The content files are compressed with their path information included back to the root directory of the folder structure installed with Revit® MEP 2008 Web Update #2. For example, in a default installation of Imperial content, the ZIP file would be uncompressed at:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RME 2008\Imperial Library
In this situation, all files will be uncompressed to the correct folders.
Showing posts with label Revit MEP 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Revit MEP 2008. Show all posts
Thursday, November 15, 2007
New Builds - Revit Architecture, Structure & MEP - (20071109_2345)
A new build has been posted for each:
Revit Architecture, DOWNLOAD HERE!
Revit Structure DOWNLOAD HERE!
Revit MEP DOWNLOAD HERE!
This is the text from the pdf file listing the issues addressed by the new build.
Allows the ability to array face-based families placed on a vertical face.
Allows the ability to maintain face-based instances on curved surfaces of a Revit file linked into Revit Architecture software when the link is unloaded.
Improves stability when selecting sections.
Allows the ability to insert an electrical receptacle into a legend view.
Improves stability when accessing the Help menu in Revit Architecture on a computer with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system.
Improves stability when applying a view template to a sheet.
Improves performance when views contain many objects with overridden graphics by element.
Revit Architecture, DOWNLOAD HERE!
Revit Structure DOWNLOAD HERE!
Revit MEP DOWNLOAD HERE!
This is the text from the pdf file listing the issues addressed by the new build.
Allows the ability to array face-based families placed on a vertical face.
Allows the ability to maintain face-based instances on curved surfaces of a Revit file linked into Revit Architecture software when the link is unloaded.
Improves stability when selecting sections.
Allows the ability to insert an electrical receptacle into a legend view.
Improves stability when accessing the Help menu in Revit Architecture on a computer with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system.
Improves stability when applying a view template to a sheet.
Improves performance when views contain many objects with overridden graphics by element.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Revit MEP - Fittings Get Unresponsive
If your plumbing fittings fail to adjust their size properly when you place them or when you trim or otherwise connect pipe it is time to get suspicious about the path for your Lookup Tables. Revit installs fitting lookup files that match the name of each fitting supplied in a folder called "Lookup Tables" in your content folder location. Each file is a comma delimited text file which means the information is separated by commas and the file extension is .csv.
For stand alone installations the default location is:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RME 2008\LookupTables
Network installations could be anywhere from the "D-Z drive" unfortunately.
Regardless this location is stored in your Revit.ini file located here (default installation location):
C:\Program Files\Revit MEP 2008\Program
If the actual location and the one stored in Revit.ini are different then your fittings will not resize graphically until they match. You'll need to close and restart Revit to get it to re-read the .ini file.
Last, there is no place within the Revit user interface to check or alter this location which I think ought to be changed and included within the Mechanical Settings dialog in the same way the Pipe Sizes.xml location is presented.
For stand alone installations the default location is:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RME 2008\LookupTables
Network installations could be anywhere from the "D-Z drive" unfortunately.
Regardless this location is stored in your Revit.ini file located here (default installation location):
C:\Program Files\Revit MEP 2008\Program
If the actual location and the one stored in Revit.ini are different then your fittings will not resize graphically until they match. You'll need to close and restart Revit to get it to re-read the .ini file.
Last, there is no place within the Revit user interface to check or alter this location which I think ought to be changed and included within the Mechanical Settings dialog in the same way the Pipe Sizes.xml location is presented.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Revit MEP Local User Group - Los Angeles
Passed along to me by Jay Holland a new user group focused on the MEP side of life is forming to serve the greater Los Angeles area.
This is their inaugural meeting info:
When:
Thursday – October 11th 2007, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where:
Arup, Inc.
12777 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tel: 310-578-4182
If you live in this area please find time to lend your support by attending and if possible contributing to presentations! I wish the group success!
This is their inaugural meeting info:
When:
Thursday – October 11th 2007, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where:
Arup, Inc.
12777 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tel: 310-578-4182
If you live in this area please find time to lend your support by attending and if possible contributing to presentations! I wish the group success!
Monday, September 10, 2007
New Build Revit MEP (20070829_2300)
A new build for Revit MEP has been posted, build number (20070829_2300)
There are three pdf files you should read prior to downloading and installing. You can review and download the new build HERE.
Note that one of the documents explains changes to the folder structure and naming conventions for the MEP content. Be sure to read it!
The following is the text from the pdf, at the Autodesk site, that explains what issues have been addressed by this build.
Room Tags on Copy/Monitored Rooms no longer return question marks in certain situations.
Improves stability when using the Split Tool on Pipes or Ducts.
Multiple Sprinkler Systems can now be copied more consistently.
Improves stability when modifying the shape of an Elbow with an open end.
The length override for Duct Transitions remains consistent after changes to the connected layout.
Improves stability when generating ductwork from a mirrored air system.
Improves stability when demolishing a duct with two connected takeoffs.
Improves stability after receiving a corrupt element warning when opening a project.
Publish to DWF™ functions when Rooms are present and are clipped by the viewport.
Improves stability when saving a Project with a linked DWG™ file that contains an image.
Improves stability when applying a view template to a sheet view.
Working on Windows Vista™ operating system, allows the ability to write to revit.ini, licpath.lic, KeyboardShortcuts.txt, and the Journals folder.
Line-based families contained in a group are no longer flipped when the group is mirrored.
Improves stability when importing group into Titleblock family.
Allows the ability to export renderings to TIFF format.
When temporary dimension text too small to read, user can adjust the size of the font through Revit.ini.
Linked DWG file added by another user will now show up in Manage Links after reload latest.
“Relative” spot elevation updates automatically with the change in Level elevation.
When exporting to DWG file, overlapping lines that share a point are no longer missing in the resulting DWG.
There are three pdf files you should read prior to downloading and installing. You can review and download the new build HERE.
Note that one of the documents explains changes to the folder structure and naming conventions for the MEP content. Be sure to read it!
The following is the text from the pdf, at the Autodesk site, that explains what issues have been addressed by this build.
Room Tags on Copy/Monitored Rooms no longer return question marks in certain situations.
Improves stability when using the Split Tool on Pipes or Ducts.
Multiple Sprinkler Systems can now be copied more consistently.
Improves stability when modifying the shape of an Elbow with an open end.
The length override for Duct Transitions remains consistent after changes to the connected layout.
Improves stability when generating ductwork from a mirrored air system.
Improves stability when demolishing a duct with two connected takeoffs.
Improves stability after receiving a corrupt element warning when opening a project.
Publish to DWF™ functions when Rooms are present and are clipped by the viewport.
Improves stability when saving a Project with a linked DWG™ file that contains an image.
Improves stability when applying a view template to a sheet view.
Working on Windows Vista™ operating system, allows the ability to write to revit.ini, licpath.lic, KeyboardShortcuts.txt, and the Journals folder.
Line-based families contained in a group are no longer flipped when the group is mirrored.
Improves stability when importing group into Titleblock family.
Allows the ability to export renderings to TIFF format.
When temporary dimension text too small to read, user can adjust the size of the font through Revit.ini.
Linked DWG file added by another user will now show up in Manage Links after reload latest.
“Relative” spot elevation updates automatically with the change in Level elevation.
When exporting to DWG file, overlapping lines that share a point are no longer missing in the resulting DWG.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Revit MEP - "Space Bar" and "Apply"
The "Space Bar" is used a little differently in this version of Revit than its mates. As you already know, hopefully, it is used to flip certain elements and to rotate components. It is also used to toggle between Zoom/Scroll/Pan when viewing using the keyboard (SHIFT/CTRL) combined with the Middle Button or Right Click.
In Rmep it is also used to snap piping/duct to other related elements. It is used to match the size of the selected element and to orient to the correct workplane. It also assumes the same elevation of the element you intend to connect to. Here is an example of using the Spacebar to align a pipe with one side of a Double Wye Pipe Fitting.
Vertical duct/pipe (Risers) are very easy to place if you can remember to click the Apply button on the options bar.
When you sketch a horizontal run of duct or pipe and then need to create a riser pipe/duct you need only change the elevation and click Apply. Revit will create the transition/riser condition according to your M/P settings. Just be sure to allow enough elevation change to permit the insertion of transition fittings otherwise you'll get error messages.
If a warning appears informing you that the line is too short, you pressed Spacebar before you began drawing duct. Note that the Spacebar does not automatically specify the duct type. You must verify or select the duct type from the Type Selector on the Options Bar. Sometimes you need to sketch some extraneous duct to get a piece you really want and then delete the extra bits. Same for piping.
One tip for road...using Wireframe and/or Detail Level: coarse will improve regeneration times when sketching Duct and piping. Now, getting used to the presentation of these elements using those settings is another matter. Good Luck!!
In Rmep it is also used to snap piping/duct to other related elements. It is used to match the size of the selected element and to orient to the correct workplane. It also assumes the same elevation of the element you intend to connect to. Here is an example of using the Spacebar to align a pipe with one side of a Double Wye Pipe Fitting.
Vertical duct/pipe (Risers) are very easy to place if you can remember to click the Apply button on the options bar.
When you sketch a horizontal run of duct or pipe and then need to create a riser pipe/duct you need only change the elevation and click Apply. Revit will create the transition/riser condition according to your M/P settings. Just be sure to allow enough elevation change to permit the insertion of transition fittings otherwise you'll get error messages.
If a warning appears informing you that the line is too short, you pressed Spacebar before you began drawing duct. Note that the Spacebar does not automatically specify the duct type. You must verify or select the duct type from the Type Selector on the Options Bar. Sometimes you need to sketch some extraneous duct to get a piece you really want and then delete the extra bits. Same for piping.
One tip for road...using Wireframe and/or Detail Level: coarse will improve regeneration times when sketching Duct and piping. Now, getting used to the presentation of these elements using those settings is another matter. Good Luck!!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
New Build for Revit MEP 2008 (2007_0615_1700)
Autodesk has posted a new build for Revit MEP 2008 to presumably bring into alignment with the recent new builds for the the other versions of Revit. The following text is posted on the download page at Autodesk's Revit MEP site.
This build, (2007_0615_1700), addresses issues related to:
This build, (2007_0615_1700), addresses issues related to:
- Face-hosted elements deleted when loading linked model.
- Crash occurs when resizing a column after disabling Embedded Schedule functionality.
- Connector cannot be placed on a Blend.
- Panel Schedule cannot be generated using a Panel set to Switchboard Part Type.
- Switch System deleted if included Device added to existing Circuit.
- Gaps in surfaces occur in gbXML export in certain complex geometries.
- Crash occurs when defining certain Energy Analysis parameters on non-bounded Room.
- Conditional Schedule Formatting not working when condition applied to a different Field than condition terms.
- For a selected Line, Hide Category in View affects all Categories of Lines.
- Some Detail, Plan or Section Callouts are erroneously hidden in cropped views.
- Masking Regions in Tag Families do not obscure elements in project and in exports.
- Filled Regions containing Solid Fills, which are overridden to be Transparent, print inconsistently between Vector and Raster modes.
- Instability with Overlay Planes turned off in Graphics Settings.
- Some Crop Regions are not visible in Views in upgraded files and templates.
- Display problems in a View when zooming with OpenGL® hardware acceleration turned on.
- Copying nested links from the Project Browser places only the Link and not its nested components.
- Elements do not refresh in views when deselected.
- Product Registration for multiple products in Subscription returns “Invalid Serial Number.”
- Unable to open .rvt file containing imported/linked .dwg with incorrect boundary hatch.
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