Introduction
Learning MEP families in Revit
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1. Basic Families
What is a Revit family?
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Anatomy of a family
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Family parameters
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Connectors in families
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Understanding reference planes
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Constraining with dimensions
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Creating parameters
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Creating extrusions
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Creating sweeps
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Creating blends
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Understanding connectors
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2. Electrical Power
Creating an MEP test model
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Creating a 3D receptacle
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Adding a receptacle symbol
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Creating a panel box
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Creating a power panel
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Modeling a junction box
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Creating a basic appliance
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Adding an annotation to an appliance
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Creating a transformer switchboard
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3. Electrical Lighting
Create a recessed 2x4 lighting fixture
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Adding a light source to a fixture
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Creating a pendant lighting fixture
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Modeling a wall sconce
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Creating a light switch
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Creating a light switch annotation
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Creating a light fixture for track lighting
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Modeling an arrayed track light
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Creating a night light
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Creating an exit sign annotation
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Creating a 3D exit sign
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4. Mechanical HVAC
Creating a mechanical VAV
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Adding VAV connectors
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Modeling a duct accessory (damper)
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Creating a round to rectangular duct tap (boot)
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Modeling multiple duct runs from 1 fitting (pants)
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Creating an air terminal (sidewall diffuser)
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5. Piping
Creating a pipe accessory
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Breaking into a pipe with a pipe accessory
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Creating a pipe accessory annotation
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Dealing with fittings
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Creating a pump
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Adding fittings to a pump
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Creating a pipe system
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6. Annotation Families
Generic annotations
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Generic tags
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Creating pipe breaks
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Modifying space tags
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7. Conclusion
Learn more about Revit MEP families
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Ex_Files_Revit_MEP_Families.zip
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