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wisdom, guidance, and friendship Thanks to Dave Sammons and Mike Taylor for sharing so much insight on what it takes to collaborate and work as a team and for being such good friends Thank you, Kevin Austin, for giving me the opportunity to learn, research, and grow as a professional Thanks to Jim Bish for knowing pretty much everything Thank you to everyone else at Inlet Technology; my time there has proved to be invaluable I also want to thank my friends and colleagues at Clark Nexsen, where I have been given the opportunity to grow and learn in such a wonderful working environment, which I could never take for granted Thanks Johan, Tom, Scott, Willie, Leslie, Kyle, Mickey, and Bobby You guys are the best! I cannot bypass the opportunity to thank all the incredible people at Sybex Thank you, Willem, for once again keeping things moving Thank you, Gary and Eric, for being such great editors I’m sure there are many others who have worked hard to bring this book together Thank you, all! Thank you, Simon, for your input and insight Thanks also for your friendship Joel, thanks so much for stepping in and providing much needed support It has been my pleasure to work with you both —Don Bokmiller To my wife, Carole, thanking you for your support over the past few months while working on this project doesn’t go anywhere near the thanks due for all your hard work and patience while I have been writing late into the night Your support over the years has helped me achieve so much—what else can I say but thank you and I love you? Thanks also to my daughter, Jess, a beautiful person whose hard work at school will take her places—she makes me laugh I also want to say thanks to my Mum and Dad, although they live on the other side of the planet, their encouragement has helped me succeed when my high school teachers just laughed in my face In the past few years I have had so many exciting opportunities to develop, learn, teach, and travel I would not have been able to any of this without the full support of my family Thank you also to JASMAX architects After moving to New Zealand, I picked up Revit at version 5.1, meaning that I (and they) had an early introduction to Revit The transition back into building services was so much simpler with the newly developing toolset, and I was lucky enough to start with Revit Systems, taught to me by my friend and mentor Wesley Benn Thank you to everyone at Sybex who has helped and encouraged me with the writing and technical editing of this book, especially Willem, Gary, and Pete Finally, a special thanks to Don Bokmiller Mate, if you hadn’t liked my AUGI comments so much, I wouldn’t be here right now, having the opportunity to thank you and counting you as a friend —Simon Whitbread www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com Rachel, my lovely wife, you’ve always shown tremendous confidence in me, without which I’m sure I would have very little success To my longtime Revit colleague and Autodesk University co-speaker, Jarrod Baumann; we’ve certainly proved that two heads are much, much better than one I also want to express my gratitude to the entire community of helpful users collaborating on www.augi.com and other similar sites As a whole, you remain my primary source of help for the stickiest of software problems —Joel Londenberg www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com About the Authors Don Bokmiller is a BIM manager at Clark Nexsen Architecture and Engineering in Norfolk, Virginia He has worked in the AE design industry since 1996 when he started out as a CAD technician in the electrical department He eventually became one of a few CAD managers as the company grew, while also participating as an electrical designer on several projects When Revit Systems came along, he participated in the Autodesk Beta program and has continued to so for each release His current position is to optimize the company’s use of Revit MEP Don has also worked as an application specialist for Inlet Technology, an Autodesk reseller, where he supported clients of various sizes and company structures on their use of Revit MEP He has taught classes and given presentations to local engineering organizations Don is an AUGI member and attends Autodesk University whenever possible Simon Whitbread, Revit and CAD implementation specialist, started using Revit at release 5.1 He has over 25 years of experience in the building services and architectural industries Since the early 1990s, he has been involved in developing and managing CAD and IT systems Since moving to New Zealand in 2002, he has led the implementation of Revit Architecture at JASMAX, one of New Zealand’s leading architectural practices, and more recently he has been providing support and training for Revit MEP, Revit Architecture, and AutoCAD to companies in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, and Dubai Simon enjoys spending time with his family, is a member of AUGI, Twitter, and the organizing committee for the Revit Technology Conference (RTC) Joel Londenberg is currently the BIM manager for ACH Mechanical Contractors, an HVAC contractor operating throughout Southern California He has been an independent training and implementation consultant specializing in Autodesk Revit MEP, and has many years of experience with leading MEP design for a wide range of projects He has also worked with several major HVAC equipment manufacturers to develop their Revit content for distribution www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 610 | Filters dialog box • Generic Model face based.rft template schedules, 164, 164, 173–175, 174, 182 system, 243–245, 243–245 views, 34–35 wiring, 370, 370 Filters dialog box, 243, 243, 370, 370 Finish Editing Circuit tab, 365 Fire Alarm folder, 319 fire alarm systems, 325–326 diagram drafting tools and symbols, 327, 328 riser diagrams, 326–327, 326–327 Fire Protection pipe system, 239 Fire Protection Other pipe systems, 240, 405 fire protection systems, 242, 399 equipment point of connection, 399–401, 400 filtering, 408–409, 408–409 fire pump assemblies, 401–402, 401–402 fire riser assemblies, 402–404, 403 mechanical joint fittings, 409 options, 404–405 pipe settings and routing, 242, 401, 410 sprinkler heads, 404, 404 wet systems, 407, 407 fire pump assemblies, 401–402, 401–402 fire risers, 402–404, 403 Fitting Outside Diameter (FOD) parameter, 156–157 fittings air systems, 233 cable tray styles, 342–343, 343 ducts, 261–263, 261–263 fire protection systems, 403, 409 piping systems controls, 286, 394 functions, 286 placing, 286 selecting, 275–276, 276–277 setting up, 241 plumbing, 394, 394 Fixed Distance option, 541 Fixed Number option, 541 Fixture Elevation parameter, 494 Fixture Units parameter, 478 fixtures circuits creating, 359–362, 360–362 editing, 365–367, 365–366 lighting See lighting plumbing copying and monitoring, 389–391, 389–390 families, 388, 388 schedules, 385, 385 working with, 381–385, 382–385 wiring displaying, 370, 370 drawing, 367–369, 368–369 editing, 362–364, 363–364 Flange pipe fittings, 286, 394 floor mounted ACs/AHUs, 250, 250 floors adding, 439, 439 outlets, 322, 322 flow air systems, 232–233 ducts, 262, 476 fire protection, 401 linked connectors, 481 pipe connectors, 477–478 Flow parameter, 233 Flow Configuration parameter air systems, 232 duct connectors, 476 linked connectors, 481 pipe connectors, 477–478 Flow Direction parameter air systems, 232 duct connectors, 476 Flow Factor parameter, 232 fluid tables, 271, 279 fonts CAD files, 115, 127 defaults, 47, 127 panels, 372, 373 schedules, 179 Format dialog box schedules, 177, 178 units, 50 format options for labels, 459–460, 460 Formatting tab for schedules, 177–179, 177–178 formulas parameters, 154–155, 154 schedules, 173 Friction duct sizing method, 265 Front/Back views, 518–519 Full explode option, 128 G Gallons Per Minute parameter, 400 gbXML data, 223–225, 224 General settings, 18 electrical, 352 in exporting, 46 heating and cooling loads, 216, 216, 224 panel schedules, 193, 194 Generate Placeholder option, 258, 268–269 Generic Annotation.rft template, 458 generic annotations settings, 33 symbols, 447–448, 447 Generic Model.rft template, 493, 502 Generic Model face based.rft template, 496 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com | Generic Tag.rft template • Ignore Slope To Connect option 611 Generic Tag.rft template, 458 geometry connection points, 469–470, 470 devices, 515–520, 516–521 joining, 422–423 lighting fixtures, 494 GFI receptacles, 453, 453–454 Ghost Surfaces option, 12, 15 Global connectors, 475 Global setting for air systems, 233 Go To View dialog box reference planes, 428, 429 swept blends, 421 Graphic Display Options settings shadows, 14 sun path, 312, 312 views, 12, 12, 35 graphic overrides See also visibility and Visibility/ Graphic Overrides dialog box phases, 51–52, 52 piping systems, 272–273 Graphics tab, 21 Green Building data, 223–225, 224 grids links, 101, 102 schedules, 179, 571–572 sheets, 566–567, 566 grips circles, 445 extrusions, 415, 417, 417 filled regions, 537 grids, 566, 566 schedules, 570 wiring, 362–363, 363–364 Ground Conductors settings, 354, 371 Group Parameter Under setting, 149 Group/Ungroup option, 373 groups parameters, 147–149, 147–149 schedules, 180, 181 sorting views in, 27–28, 28 views, 27 Guide Grid parameter, 566 guide grids schedules, 179, 571–572 sheets, 566–567, 566 Guide Spacing parameter, 567 heads, sprinkler, 404, 404 heat losses, 215 heating and cooling loads analysis, 213–215, 214–215 details, 218–219, 218–219 exporting gbXML data to load-simulating software, 223–225, 224 outdoor air infiltration, 217 reports, 219–223, 220, 222 sliver spaces, 218 weather data, 216–217, 217 Heating And Cooling Loads report, 219–223, 220, 222 Heating Information setting, 210 height air systems, 233 cable trays, 348 ceilings, 301 duct connectors, 477 equipment, 489 revolves, 419 schedules, 570 Help menu in Info Center, 16 Hidden Field option, 178 Hidden Line settings, 352 Hidden Line style, 30, 539 Highlight In Model option, 181 holes in ceilings, 302 home run wires creating, 362–363, 366 drawing, 368–369, 369 indicators, 361 setting for, 352 Home tab family editor environment, 7, ribbon, 4, hosting options equipment, 466 lighting fixtures, 491 hosts, reconciling, 110–111, 111 Hot Conductors setting, 371 humidity in heating and cooling loads, 216 HVAC cooling and heating connections, 328 load analysis, 203 Hydronic Return pipe system, 239, 284 Hydronic Supply pipe system, 239 I H Halftone setting, 33 Halftone/Underlay settings, 99, 103–104, 104 Hardware Acceleration setting, 14–15 Heading setting for schedules, 177, 177 Identity Data settings, 274 IES files, 500 if statements, 155 IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) files, 44, 138 Ignore Slope To Connect option, 260, 346 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 612 | images • length images titleblocks, 562 working with, 117–119, 117–120 Import Instance Query dialog box, 114, 114 Import Line Weights dialog box, Import/Link RVT dialog box, 94, 94 Imported Categories tab, 115 imported line patterns, 542, 542 importing CAD files, 448 vs linking, 112 in-place families, 414 in-place massing, 437–441, 437–441 indexed raw files, 141, 141 Individual Connector option, 479 Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) files, 44, 138 Info Center, 16, 16 Information And Communication folder, 319 Inherit Elevation option, 346 Inherit Size option, 346 Initial Color dialog box, 505, 506 Initial Intensity dialog box, 504, 505 Insert 2D Elements dialog box, 549, 549 Insert 2D Elements From File option, 549 Insert tab family editor environment, 7, ribbon, 4, Insert Views dialog box, 550 Insert Views From File option, 550 inserting 2D elements, 549–550, 549 views, 550 instance parameters default values, 150 overview, 145–146, 146 insulation ducts, 266, 266–267 pipes, 185–186, 186 intelligent lighting fixtures connectors, 507–508, 507 parameters, 506 interface See user interface interference ducts, 254, 254 symbols, 322–324, 323–324 Interior Tick Mark parameter, 49 interoperability, 125 2D data, 125–127, 126 DXF files, 127 MicroStation 2D DGN, 127 plans sections and elevations, 129–134, 131–134 for standard details, 127–129, 128–129 3D data See 3D data Intersections option for pipe routing, 280 Invisible Lines style, 537 Is Reference parameter, 429, 517, 525 Itemize Every Instance option, 198 J joining geometry, 422–423 joint fittings, 409 junction boxes, 324, 324, 532 Justification Editor, 261, 261 K Keep Readable option, 538 Keep Text Readable parameter, 450, 450, 454 Key Name field, 190 keyboard shortcuts, 19–20, 19–20 keys, schedule creating, 299–300, 299–301 overview, 189–192, 190–192 L labels See also annotations copying, 454 format options, 459–460, 460 line work, 461–462, 461–462 parameters, 528–529, 528–529 symbols, 449–450, 450 titleblocks, 559–562, 559–561 working with, 458–462, 459–462 lamps, 499, 501, 505 Larger Of Connector And Calculated duct constraint, 266 latent heat gain, 215 lateral movement of ceilings, 304 layers, CAD exporting, 44, 116, 116 loading, 113, 113 layout details, 541 ducts, 255, 258 extending, 263, 263 lighting site, 310 Layout parameter, 541 Leader/Border parameter, 47 leaders tags, 460–461, 461, 529, 529 text, 47–49 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, 223 Left/Right views, 518 length devices, 518 equipment, 489 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com | Level Summary area in Heating And Cooling Loads report • Load Name parameter 613 Level Summary area in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 levels creating, 130–133, 133 lighting, 298–300 names, 132 templates, 29 libraries, 447 annotation families, 522 details, 451–452, 451–452, 547–550, 548–549 generic annotations, 447–448, 447 subcategories, 448–449, 448–449 symbols, 447–452, 447–452 text and labels, 449–450 Light Loss Factor dialog box, 504, 505 Light Source Definition dialog box, 503, 504 Light Source parameter, 496 Light Source Symbol Size parameter, 502, 503 light switch symbol, 455, 455–456 lighting, 293 analysis, 298–301, 298–301 design, 293 fixtures, 491 analysis, 501–505, 502–505 based on dimensions, 498 based on performance and characteristics, 498–500, 499–500 in ceilings, 294, 294, 302–304, 303 on construction documents, 508–513, 509, 512–513 face-hosted, 496–498, 496–498 families, 491–492 intelligent, 506–508, 507 light sources, 496, 502–505, 502–506 naming conventions, 500, 501 nonhosted, 492–495, 492–495 overhead, 304–305, 305 schedules, 175–176, 175–176, 183–184, 183–184, 187, 187–188 wall-mounted, 305, 306 reflected ceiling plans, 296–297 sites, 308 analysis, 310, 312–314, 312–314 layout, 310, 311 site plans, 308–309 spaces, 293–296, 294–295, 500, 500 switches, 306–307, 306–308, 455, 455–456 worksets, 298 Line Color setting, 38 Line Pattern Properties dialog box, 41, 41 Line Pattern setting, 38 Line Patterns dialog box, 41, 41, 542, 542 Line Style panel, 444 Line Styles dialog box, 42–43, 42 Line Weight setting, 38 Line Weights dialog box, 39–40, 39 lines clearance spaces, 488, 488 color, 38, 40 exporting, 45, 45 labels, 461–462, 461–462 object styles, 38 patterns, 38, 40–42, 41–42, 542, 542 reference equipment connectors, 473 pinning, 518 solid modeling, 428–431, 429–430 short, 544 styles, 42–43, 42, 444, 444, 535–536, 536 titleblocks, 558–559 visibility, 151, 452–458, 453–458 weights, 38–40, 39 labels, 460 piping, 396 text, 47 Lines tab, 45, 45 linetypes associating, 45 view filters for, 34 lining for ducts, 266, 266–267 Link CAD Formats dialog box 2D data, 128, 128, 131, 131 civil engineering, 112, 113 details, 543, 543 Link Point Cloud dialog box, 140, 140 linked connectors, 481, 481 links and linked files architectural link files, 133 architectural linked-in plumbing models, 385–391, 386–390 CAD files, 112–115, 113–115, 134 details, 543, 543 vs importing, 112 linking process, 92–95, 92–94 managing, 97–99, 98–99 placeholder, 34 shared coordinates, 95–97, 95–96 shared models, 108, 108 for templates, 103 thumbnail, 84 visibility, 99–104, 99–104 lists, sheet, 571–573, 572–573 Load Classification parameter electrical connectors, 480 lighting fixtures, 508 Load Classifications dialog box, 355–356, 356, 486 Load Family dialog box, 233–234, 234 Load Family option, 154 Load Into Project option, Load Name parameter, 371, 373 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 614 | loading annotation families • moving loading annotation families, 53–54 loads building load analysis See building load analysis electrical calculations, 355–359, 356–359 lighting fixtures, 506–507 load-simulating software, 223–225, 224 panel schedules, 194, 194 Loads Summary options, 194, 194 local files creating, 67–68, 74–76, 74–75 synchronizing, 76–79, 76–78 Location Weather And Site dialog box, 216, 217 locked circuits, 374 locking plumbing fittings, 387, 387 logical systems, 227 air See air systems display properties, 242–243, 243–244 filters, 243–245, 243–245 importance, 227–228, 228–229 managing, 227 mechanical settings, 229, 229 piping, 238–242, 239–241 System Browser, 230–231, 230 logos for titleblocks, 562 Lookup Table Name parameter, 156 lookup tables, 156–157, 157 Loss Coefficient parameter, 232 Loss Method parameter air systems, 233 duct connectors, 476 pipes, 276 M Mains parameter, 372 Maintain Annotation Orientation parameter, 451, 516, 522 Make This A Central File After Save option, 72 Manage Links dialog box, 97–98, 98, 112, 119 Manage Links tool, 545, 547 Manage Panel Schedule Templates dialog box, 193 Manage tab family editor environment, 7, object styles, 38 ribbon, 5, Manage Templates option, 37, 193 manual routing ducts, 259–263, 259–263 pipes, 280–285, 281–285 mapping phase, 136–137, 136–137 type plumbing, 389, 389 settings, 108, 108 Mapping Behavior setting, 107, 107 Mark values, 182 masking regions, 539 Mass Floors dialog box, 438, 438 Mass object, 438 Match Connector Size constraint, 266 materials categories, 38 pipe, 278, 278 mathematical operators, 154 Maximum Spacing option, 541 Mean Daily Range in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 measurement units conduits, 345 in exporting, 46 imported objects, 129 rounding accuracy, 49 setting, 50, 50 mechanical components, 54 Mechanical discipline, 27 mechanical joint fittings, 409 Mechanical panel, 8, mechanical systems, 247 air, 233–237, 234–237 ducts See ducts equipment components, 249, 466–467, 467 air conditioning/handling units, 249–250, 249–250 schedules, 173, 174, 182, 183 VAV boxes, 251, 251 pipe See pipes and piping systems settings, 59–60, 60, 229, 229 menus context, 21–23, 21–23 overview, 17–19, 17–19 MEP settings, 4, 59–60, 60–61 MicroStation 2D DGN, 127 Model Categories tab, 95 Model Component schedules, 188–189 Model Line Weights tab, 39–40, 39 Modify Connector Element tab, 508 Modify DWG/DXF Export Setup dialog box, 44, 44 Modify tab family editor environment, ribbon, 5–6, worksets, 82 Modify/Place Duct tab, 260 monitoring elements, 104–108, 105–108 plumbing fixtures, 389–391, 389–390 mounting options for ACs/AHUs, 250 moving guide grids, 567, 568 panels, 8, shapes, 444 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com | Multi-Category schedules • outdoor air factor in heating and cooling loads 615 Multi-Category schedules, 170–171, 171 multiplatform interoperability, 125 2D data, 125–127, 126 DXF files, 127 MicroStation 2D DGN, 127 plans sections and elevations, 129–134, 131–134 for standard details, 127–129, 128–129 3D data See 3D data multiple connectors devices, 531, 531 families, 480–486, 481, 485 multiple filled regions for annotations, 453, 453 multiple lines for swept blend paths, 421 multishape extrusions, 415, 415 N names central files, 72 circuits, 371, 373 connectors, 482 duct types, 254 fire protection system filters, 408 levels, 132 lighting fixtures, 500, 501 line styles, 43 panels, 337, 372, 372 parameters, 144–145 phase filters, 51 pipe fittings, 275, 276 pipe types, 273*-274, 273 schedule keys, 190 schedules, 170 spaces, 206–207 subcategories and reference planes, 138 text, 47–48 worksets, 90 nested annotations, 151, 151, 334, 508–511, 522 nested families, 151, 151, 386–387, 386–387, 449 Neutral parameter for wiring, 371 New Construction phase, 51–52, 175 New Pattern dialog box, 538, 538 New Project dialog box, 73 New Schedule dialog box cable tray styles, 342 lighting analysis, 299, 299 plumbing fixtures, 384, 384 schedule keys, 190, 190 spaces, 170, 170 sprinklers, 406, 406 New Sheet dialog box, 563, 571, 571 New Title Block dialog box, 558, 558 New Workset dialog box, 72, 72, 90, 90 non-Revit files, 112 exporting to, 115–117, 116 images, 117–119, 117–120 linking, 112–115, 113–115 nonhosted lighting fixtures, 492–495, 492–495 Not A Reference option, 429 Note Block schedules, 170, 197–199, 198 Note Number parameter, 198 Number field for spaces, 206 Number Of Lamps parameter, 499 Number Of People field, 206 Number Of Poles parameter, 480 O object styles settings, 38, 38 subcategories, 448, 448 titleblocks, 559 objects, datum, 567 Occupiable setting, 207, 211, 347 Offset height parameter, 404 offsets annotations, 323, 323, 525, 525–526 conduits, 345, 347 lighting fixtures, 494–495 space objects, 10 sprinklers, 404 OmniClass parameters, 517 Open dialog box linked files, 92, 92 local files, 74, 74 worksets, 71, 84, 84 opening central files, 68 Opening Worksets dialog box, 85, 85 operators, mathematical, 154 Options Bar, 10–11, 10 Options dialog box graphics, 21 keyboard shortcuts, 19 local files, 75, 75 ribbon tabs, settings, 18, 18 Orient To View option, 114, 538 orientation filled regions, 538 receptacles, 320, 320–321 Orientation In Host Layers setting, 538 Other Air setting, 232 Other pipe system, 239 outdoor air factor in heating and cooling loads infiltration, 217 temperature and humidity, 216–217 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 616 | Outdoor Air Information setting • pipes and piping systems Outdoor Air Information setting, 210 outlets and receptacles annotations, 151, 323, 323 circuits for, 325, 366 floors and ceilings, 322, 322 GFI, 453, 453–454 placing and rotating, 320, 320–321 power, 318–319 symbols, 319 outline line style, 179 oval ducts, 57, 57, 247, 251, 252 overhead lighting fixtures, 304–305, 305 overlays, 98 overrides graphic See visibility and Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog box phases, 51–52, 52 piping systems, 272–273 ownership of worksets, 70, 79–80 P pads, 331, 470–471, 471 Panel Name parameter, 337, 372 Panel Schedule Template tab, 194 Panel Schedule Templates tool, 193 panels, 333–337, 334–336, 351 electrical settings See electrical systems filled regions for, 451–452, 452 moving, 8, properties, 372–374, 372–373 schedules, 37, 192–195, 194, 359, 375–376, 375–376 telephone, 374, 374 paper clip icon, 96 parallel conduits, 347, 347–348 parameters, 143 air systems, 231–233, 231–232 coded, 155 dimensional, 149–150 disciplines, types, and grouping, 147–149, 147–149 duplicate, 162 equipment, 489 in families, 149–157, 151–157, 164–165 formulas, 154–155, 154 instance, 145–146, 146 labels, 528–529, 528–529 lookup tables, 156–157, 157 names, 144–145 piping systems, 239–240 project, 161–162, 161 properties, 143–144, 144 reporting, 146 schedules, 162–165, 163–164, 172 shared, 143, 157–161, 158–159, 165, 561, 561 titleblocks, 561 type, 145 type catalogs, 152–154, 152–153 types, 150–151, 151 view and sheet, 165–166, 166 Parameters panel, 195 Part Type parameter, 467, 467 Partial Ellipse option, 446 Partial explode option, 128 paths sun, 14, 312, 312 swept blends, 421, 422 patterns in exporting, 45 fill, 40, 538, 538 lines, 38, 40–42, 41–42, 542, 542 peak heating and cooling loads, 214–215 pendant-mounted lighting fixtures, 304–305, 305 performance fixture types based on, 498–500, 499–500 in interoperability, 125 Perimeter option in pipe routing, 280 personal sections, 261 Perspective Line Weights tab, 39–40 Phase Filters tab, 51, 51 phases, projects, 170 mapping, 136–137, 136–137 views, 31 working with, 50–52, 51–52 Phasing dialog box, 51–52, 51–52 Photometric Web File parameter, 499–500, 501 Pick Host option, 111 Pick Lines tool, 446 details, 544–546 titleblocks, 558 Pick New tool, 302, 304 Pick Path option, 421 pinning connectors, 474 reference lines, 518 Pipe Insulation schedules, 185–186, 186 Pipe Size and Material settings, 271 pipe spuds, 276 pipes and piping systems, 238, 239 connectors, 472, 477–478, 478 creating, 240–241, 240–241, 272–273 equipment for, 242 fire protection systems, 242, 401, 410 fittings, 394 controls, 286 functions, 286 placing, 286–287, 286–287 selecting, 275–276, 276–277 setting up, 241 fluid tables, 279, 279 materials, 278, 278 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com | Place Conduit tab • Project Browser 617 parameters, 239–240 plumbing annotating invert elevation and slope, 392–394, 393 custom assemblies, 386–388, 386–389 sloping, 391–392, 391–392 visibility, 396–397, 396–397 routing, 279 automatic, 279–280, 280–281 fire protection, 410 manual, 280–285, 281–285 schedules, 185–186, 185–186 settings, 271 sizing tables, 278, 278 system graphic overrides, 272–273 types, 273–274, 273–274 visibility, 287–288, 288–289, 396–397, 396–397 Place Conduit tab, 345 Place Detail tab, 443 Place Detail Lines tab, 535 Place Electrical Connector tab, 529 Place Lines tab, 558 Place On Face option, 302, 322 Place On Work Plane option, 302 Place Space tab, 186 Place Spaces Automatically tool, 186 placeholders ducts, 252, 252, 258, 268–269, 269 fixtures, 498 links, 34 placing cable trays, 348, 348 conduits, 345–347, 346–348 outlets, 320, 320–321 pipe fittings, 286–287, 286–287 pumps, 282–283, 282–283 spaces, 204–206, 205 planes equipment connectors, 473 reference See reference planes work See work planes plans callouts, 551–554, 552–553 sections, 2D data for, 129–134, 131–134 site, 308–309 views, 29 plumbing, 381 architectural linked-in models, 385–391, 386–390 components, 56, 56 fittings, 394 fixtures copying and monitoring, 389–391, 389–390 families, 388, 388 working with, 381–385, 382–385 pipes annotating invert elevation and slope, 392–394, 393 custom assemblies, 386–388, 386–389 sloping, 391–392, 391–392 visibility, 396–397, 396–397 point clouds, 140–141, 140–141 point of connection (POC), 399–401, 400 positioning options for imported objects, 128, 128 Postpone option for coordination, 109 Power-Balanced option, 530 power diagrams, 341, 341 power systems, 317 annotation symbols, 319, 319 cable trays See cable trays circuits, 325, 325 conduits See conduits connections See connections disconnect switches, 330, 330–331 distribution equipment and transformers, 331–332, 332 distribution systems, 338–341, 339–341 face-hosted families, 319–322, 320–323 fire alarm systems, 325–327, 326–328 interference between symbols, 322–324, 323–324 miscellaneous equipment, 337–338, 337–338 modeling methods, 317–319, 318 outlets See outlets and receptacles panels, 333–337, 334–336 switchboards, 332–333, 333 Power-Unbalanced option, 530 preaction pipe systems, 240, 405 Prefixed option for panels, 372 preloaded content, 52–54 Preset setting air systems, 232 duct connector flow, 476 preset sheets, 62–65 Press And Drag option, 15 Pressure Drop parameter, 233 Preview Selection option, 550 primary connectors, 481, 481 Print dialog box, 575–576, 575 Print Settings dialog box, 104 Print Setup dialog box, 576, 576 printing sheets, 575–576, 575–577 Profile.rft template, 420 profiles sweeps, 420–421, 420 swept blends, 421–422, 422 Project Base Point indicator, 96 Project Browser context menus, 22–23, 22–23 detail views, 548, 548 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 618 | Project Parameters dialog box • rotating linked files, 98–99, 99 organization, 26–28, 26, 28 panel schedules, 375, 375 sheets, 564–565, 564–565 Project Parameters dialog box, 161–162, 161, 165 Project Summary area in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 Project Units dialog box, 50, 50, 345 projects parameters, 161–162, 161, 165 phases, 50–52, 51–52, 170 templates See templates Properties palette, 11–12, 11–12 proxy objects, 126, 126 pumps fire pump assemblies, 401–402, 401–402 placing, 282–283, 282–283 schedules, 173–174, 174, 182, 183 Purge Unused feature, 91 Q quality control options, 120–122, 121–122 Quick Access toolbar (QAT), 9–10, 9–10 R racks, server, 338, 338 radiant heat, 215 Radiant Time Series (RTS) method, 214 radius air systems, 233 cable trays, 343, 343 geometry, 154 pipe connectors, 478 raster processing, 576 Rating parameter for circuits, 371 Raw formats, 140–141, 140 RCP (Reflected Ceiling Plan) views, 436 Read Convention parameter, 49 Realistic setting, 14 Rebalance Loads option, 373 Recent Commands list, 21, 21 receptacles See outlets and receptacles recessed lighting, 302 Reconcile Hosting palette, 110–111, 111 rectangular ducts, 247, 251, 252 reference levels for lighting fixtures, 494 reference lines equipment connectors, 473 pinning, 518 solid modeling, 428–431, 429–430 Reference Other View option, 554 reference planes devices, 517–520, 517–521 equipment connectors, 473 lighting fixtures, 297 solid modeling, 428–431, 429–430 reflected ceiling lighting plans, 296–297 Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP) views, 436 regions filled annotations, 453, 453 detail components, 451, 451 overview, 536–539, 536, 538–539 symbols, 446, 447 visibility, 151, 452–458, 453–458 Reject option for coordination, 109 Relinquish All Mine option, 73–74, 77 Reload From option, 34, 98 Reload Latest option, 77 Relocate Project tool, 96 Remove From Circuit option, 365 Remove Spare/Space option, 374 removing devices from circuits, 365–366, 366 panels, renaming pipe fittings, 275, 276 pipe types, 273, 273 renderings for site lighting, 312–313, 313 Repeat tool, 21 repeating detail, 540–542, 540–541 Replace Halftone With Thin Lines option, 104 Replace With Text option, 547 reporting parameters, 146 reports for heating and cooling loads, 219–223, 220, 222 Required Lighting Level parameter, 190–191, 190 Residual Pressure parameter, 400 Restore Backup button, 93 Return Air connectors, 485–486 Return Air system, 232 revision clouds, 574–575, 575 revisions schedules, 561–562, 561 sheets, 574–575, 574 Revit Server, 122–123 revolves, 417–419, 418–419 ribbon, customizing, 8–9, 8–9 tabs, 3–6, 4–6 contextual, 6, family editor, 7–8, Rise/Drop graphics, 344, 344 risers, fire assemblies, 402–404, 403 diagrams, 326–327, 326–327 roofs, 439 Rotate Symbol parameter, 524 Rotate With Component parameter, 462 rotating annotations, 524 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com | round ducts • sheets 619 guide grids, 567 outlets, 320, 320–321 tags, 462 round ducts, 247, 251, 252 Rounding setting cable trays, 345 measurement units, 50 routing ducts automatic, 255–259, 255–259 manual, 259–263, 259–263 tools, 267–269, 267–269 pipes, 279 automatic, 279–280, 280–281 fire protection, 410 manual, 280–285, 281–285 rows in schedules, 570 RTS (Radiant Time Series) method, 214 RVT Link Display Settings dialog box, 101 S Sanitary pipe system, 239 Save As dialog box for central files, 72, 73 Save File As Central Model dialog box, 72, 72 Save Locally option, 78 Save Positions option, 98 saving central files, 72, 72–73 drafting views as files, 547 Schedule Building Components option, 188 Schedule Properties dialog box, 162–165, 163–164 Appearance tab, 179, 179 Fields tab, 171–173, 171, 190, 190, 299, 299 Filter tab, 173–175, 174, 187, 187 Formatting tab, 177–179, 177–178 Sorting/Grouping tab, 175–176, 175–176, 178 Schedule Settings dialog box, 208, 209 schedules, 169 circuits, 375–376, 375–376 defining, 169–171, 170–171 for design and analysis, 189 Duct, 184, 185, 192, 192 editing, 179–181, 180–181 exporting, 185 grouping, 180, 181 keys creating, 299–300, 299–301 overview, 189–192, 190–192 lighting analysis, 298, 298 Lighting Fixture, 175–176, 175–176, 183–184, 183–184, 187, 187–188 Mechanical Equipment, 182, 183 Model Component, 188–189 Note Block, 197–199, 198 panel, 37, 192–195, 194, 359, 375–376, 375–376 parameters, 162–165, 163–164, 172 Pipes, 185–186, 185–186 plumbing fixtures, 384–385, 384–385 settings See Schedule Properties dialog box Sheet List, 195–197, 196 sheets, 570–571, 570 Space, 37, 37, 186–188, 187–188, 191 space properties, 206–207, 206 system families, 184–188, 185–188 titleblocks, 561–562 View List, 197 views, 36–37, 36–37, 169 secondary connectors, 481 Secondary Distribution System parameter, 332, 332 sections 2D data for, 129–134, 131–134 callouts, 554, 554–555 personal, 261 Select All Instances option, 22, 22, 99, 145–146 Select Connector dialog box, 362, 362 Select Element(s) In View dialog box, 181 Select Symbol dialog box, 344 selection set settings, 22, 22 Send To Back button, 537 server racks, 338, 338 Service Type settings, 210 Set Template Options dialog box, 193, 194 Shaded visual style, 30 shadows, 14 shapes air systems, 233 duct connectors, 476 moving and editing, 444 revolves, 418, 418 shared coordinates, 95–97, 95–96 Shared Levels And Grids workset, 94 shared models, 104 change alerts, 109–110, 109–110 monitoring, 104–108, 105–108 project coordination, 111 reconciling hosting, 110–111 Shared option for devices, 517 shared parameters, 143, 157–161, 158–159, 165, 561, 561 sharing files See collaboration Sheet Composition panel, 566 Sheet Issues/Revisions dialog box, 574, 574 Sheet List schedules, 195–197, 196 Sheet Sub-Discipline parameter, 565 sheets, 557 annotations, 569–570 exporting, 577–578, 577 organization, 62, 62 parameters, 165–166, 166 preset, 62–65 printing, 575–576, 575–577 Project Browser, 564–565, 564–565 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 620 | short lines • styles revisions, 574–575, 574 schedules, 570–571, 570 sheet lists, 571–573, 572–573 standards, 61 titleblocks, 61, 557–562, 559–561 viewports, 568–569, 568–569 views on, 566–568, 566–568 working with, 562–563 short lines, 544 shortcuts, keyboard, 19–20, 19–20 Show Border parameter, 47 Show Categories From All Disciplines option, 33 Show Disconnects Options dialog box, 263, 263 Show Edges option, 30 Show Extension Line parameter, 573 Show feature, 120, 121 Show Mass mode, 437 Show option for worksets, 83 Show Related Warnings symbol, 219 Show Rendering Dialog option, 312 Show Title parameter, 569 SHX fonts, 127 Simple level, 224 Simple With Shading Surfaces level, 224 single lines for ducts, 247 sites, lighting, 308 analysis, 310, 312–314, 312–314 layout, 310, 311 site plans, 308–309 size cable trays, 344–345, 344–345 circuit breakers, 373 duct connectors, 477 ducts, 264–267, 264–267 schedules, 570 titleblocks, 558 wiring, 353 sizing tables for pipes, 278, 278 SketchUp, 140 skid mounted ACs/AHUs, 250, 250 Sliver Space Tolerance parameter, 218 sliver spaces, 218 sloped ceilings, light fixtures in, 303–304, 303 sloped pipes plumbing, 391–392, 391–392 settings, 60 solid geometry for devices, 517 solid modeling, 413–414 blends, 416–417, 416–417 constraints and dimensions, 431–434, 432–434 extrusions, 414–416, 415 in-place massing, 437–441, 437–441 joining geometry, 422–423 reference planes and lines, 428–431, 429–430 revolves, 417–419, 418–419 sweeps, 419–421, 420 swept blends, 421–422, 421–422 visibility controls, 435–437, 435–436 voids, 423–428, 423–428 Solids tab in exporting, 46 sorting schedules, 175–176, 175–176, 178, 385, 385 views in groups, 27–28, 28 sources, light, 502–505, 502–506 Space Naming Utility, 207 Space Properties schedule, 206–207, 207 Space Style parameter, 191 Space Summary area in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 Space Type field, 206 Space Type Settings dialog box, 221 spaces, 203–204 formulas, 173, 173 lighting, 293–296, 294–295, 500, 500 modeling, 204, 204 placing, 204–206, 205 properties modifying, 207–208, 208–209 schedules, 206–207, 206 schedules, 37, 37, 186–188, 187–188, 191 zones, 209–210 spacing guide grids, 566 layout, 541 Specify Type Mapping option, 108 Specify Types dialog box, 153, 153 spherical shapes for revolves, 418, 418 Spline option, 446 spline-style wires, 367–368 split ducts, 269, 269 Split tool, 269 splitting schedules, 570, 570 Spot Elevation tag, 392–394, 393 sprinklers, 242 heads, 404, 404 selecting, 406–407, 406 stairs, 297 standard details, 2D data for, 127–129, 128–129 Standard option for panels, 372 standards for sheets, 61–65, 62 Start Angle parameter, 419 Start-End-Radius Arc option, 445 Start Offset parameter, 394 Static Pressure parameter, 400 Static Regain duct sizing method, 265 status bar, 15–16, 15, 424 SteeringWheels settings, 21 Strong Reference option, 430 Structural discipline, 27 styles annotations, 46–49, 46–49 arrowheads, 48 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com | Sub-Discipline parameter • templates 621 dimensions, 48–49, 49 lines, 42–43, 42, 444, 444, 535–536, 536 settings, 38, 38 subcategories, 448, 448 titleblocks, 559 Sub-Discipline parameter, 27, 29, 165 subcategories naming conventions, 138 symbols, 448–449, 448–449 Subscription Center, 16 Summer Dry Bulb temperature in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 sun path, 14, 312, 312 Sun Settings option, 14 Supply Air connectors, 485–486 Supply Air system, 57, 58, 232 SupplyHeight parameter, 469 SupplyWidth parameter, 469 Surface Connection tab, 346 surface connectors, 479, 479 survey points, 96–97 sweeps, 419–421, 420 swept blends, 421–422, 421–422 switchboards, 332–333, 333 switches devices, 516 disconnect, 330, 330–331 lights, 306–307, 306–308, 455, 455–456 Symbol Offset parameter, 457 Symbol Offset From Wall parameter, 458 symbolic lines devices, 520, 521 lighting fixtures, 304, 511–512, 512 symbols, 443 See also annotations defining, 53 devices, 524 filled regions, 446, 447 fire alarm diagrams, 327, 328 interference, 322–324, 323–324 libraries, 447 detail components, 451–452, 451–452 generic annotations, 447–448, 447 subcategories, 448–449, 448–449 text and labels, 449–450 lines, regions, and annotations, 452–458, 453–458 power diagrams, 341 tags, 458–462, 459–462 Synchronize With Central dialog box, 78, 78 Synchronize With Central option, 73–74, 122 synchronizing local files, 76–79, 76–78 System Abbreviation parameter, 243 System Browser, 228–231, 228–230 System Classifications, 243, 272 system equipment, 466 system families overview, 56–59, 57–58 schedules, 184–188, 185–188 system filters, 243–245, 243–245 system graphic overrides, 272–273 System setting air systems, 232 duct connector flow, 476 System Type parameter air systems, 232 circuits, 359 systems logical See logical systems tools for, 237–238, 237–238 systems devices annotation symbols, 319, 319 circuits, 325, 325 face-hosted families, 319–322, 320–323 interference between symbols, 322–324, 323–324 modeling methods, 317–319, 318 T Tab Display Behavior settings, 18 Tab key for circuits, 340, 340 tables lookup, 156–157, 157 pipe fluid, 279, 279 pipe sizing, 278, 278 tabs contextual, 6, ribbon, 3–6, 4–6 visibility, 9, Tag On Placement option, 346 tags comment, 120–121, 121 in templates, 53 working with, 458–462, 459–462 Tags dialog box, 53 Tangent End Arc button, 445 Tap pipe fittings, 286, 394 target lighting levels, 298–300 Tee pipe fittings, 286, 394 telephone circuits, 374, 374 telephone device systems, 338 temperature and humidity in heating and cooling loads, 216–217 templates, 25 annotation styles, 46–49, 46–49 component families, 54–56, 55–56 electrical settings, 359 export settings, 43–46, 43–46 line settings, 39–43, 39, 41–42 linked files for, 103 managing, 63 MEP settings, 59–60, 60–61 Object Styles settings, 38, 38 pipe routing, 281 preloaded content, 52–54 Project Browser organization, 26–28, 26, 28 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 622 | Terminals subfolder • unclipped base points project phases, 50–52, 51–52 reasons for, 25–26 sheet standards, 61–65, 62 system families, 56–59, 57–58 titleblocks, 558 units setting, 50, 50 views filters, 34–35 grouping, 27–28, 28 number and types needed, 28–30 schedules, 36–37, 36–37, 169 settings, 30–31, 31 visibility, 32–36, 32, 35 Terminals subfolder, 319 text CAD files, 115 copying, 454 in exporting, 45, 45 labels, 460 in line patterns, 40 parameters, 148 schedules, 179 symbols, 449–450, 450 titleblocks, 559–562, 559–561 types, 46–48, 46–48 Text & Fonts tab, 45, 45 thickness, lines, 38–40, 39 labels, 460 piping, 396 text, 47 third-party applications, 192 3D data, 125, 135 ADSK file format, 138 AutoCAD DWG files, 139–140 families, 137–138 IFC file format, 138–139 project files, 135–137, 136–137 SketchUp, 140 thumbnail links, 84 tick marks arrowheads, 48–49 wiring, 352, 371 Tick Size parameter, 48 Title parameter, 568 Title On Sheet parameter, 569 titleblocks, 557–558 available, 563 CAD graphics for, 558 defaults, 63 logos and images, 562 overview, 61 text and labels, 559–562, 559–561 titles in viewports, 568–569, 569 Tooltip Assistance menu, 19, 19 tooltips, 19, 19 Top setting for views, 32–33 total sheet count, 165 Total Width setting, 193 Transfer Project Standards feature benefits, 49 in exporting, 46 load calculations, 356 template defaults, 193 transformers, distribution, 331–332, 332 Transitions pipe fittings, 286, 394 2D data, 125–127, 126 DXF files, 127 MicroStation 2D DGN, 127 plans sections and elevations, 129–134, 131–134 for standard details, 127–129, 128–129 TXT files shared parameters, 157 type catalogs, 152 type catalogs parameters, 152–154, 152–153 plumbing fixtures, 382–384, 383 Type Comments parameter, 182 Type Mapping plumbing, 389, 389 settings, 108, 108 Type Mark parameter, 155 Type Of Parameter options, 147–148 type parameters, 145 Type Properties dialog box access to, cable trays, 343, 343, 348 coded parameters, 155 details, 540, 541 displaying, 12 filled regions, 538, 539 links, 108, 108 parameters, 148–149 phase mapping, 136, 136 piping systems, 241, 241, 274–276, 274–275, 277 plumbing fixtures, 382, 382 plumbing piping, 393, 393 Project Browser, 27 shared parameters, 160 sheet lists, 573, 573 sheets, 564, 564 system families, 57–59, 57–58 viewports, 568 wiring, 371 Type Selector list, 318 types, parameter, 147–151, 147–149, 151 U U-values, 211, 213 UIState.dat file, unclipped base points, 96 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com | unclipped survey points • visibility and Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog box 623 unclipped survey points, 97 Underlay parameter, 31 Underlay Orientation parameter, 31, 296 Undo function, 82 Unions pipe fittings, 286, 394 UnitHeight parameter, 469 units conduits, 345 in exporting, 46 imported objects, 129 rounding accuracy, 49 setting, 50, 50 Units & Coordinates tab, 46 Units Format parameter, 49 UnitWidth parameter, 469 Unjoin Geometry option, 423 updating consultant files, 97 Upper Limit option, 10 upright sprinkler heads, 404 URL parameters, 183–184, 184 Usage parameter, 198 Use Daylight Savings Time option, 216 Use Global Setting option, 83 Used By Sizing column for wiring, 353, 353 Used In Size Lists, 241 Used In Sizing option, 241 User Created worksets, 80, 84 user interface, context menus, 21–23, 21–23 controlling, 16–17, 17 graphics, 21 Info Center, 16, 16 keyboard shortcuts, 19–20, 19–20 menus, 17–19, 17–19 Options Bar, 10–11, 10 Properties palette, 11–12, 11–12 Quick Access toolbar, 9–10, 9–10 ribbon See ribbon status bar, 15–16, 15 View Control Bar, 12–15, 12–14 User Interface option, 16–17, 17 User Interface tab, 18, 18 keyboard shortcuts, 19 ribbon tabs, Utility parameter air systems, 233 duct connectors, 476 V valves fire protection, 403 plumbing, 394, 394 types, 286–287 variable air volume (VAV) boxes disconnects, 330, 331 mounting, 251, 251 vector processing, 576 Velocity duct sizing method, 265 vertical products, 126 vertical surfaces, 319–320, 320–321 verticals from DWGs, 140 vertices for extrusions, 417, 417 View And Family Worksets option, 80 View Control Bar, 12–15, 12–14 View Depth setting, 33 View List or Sheet List Properties dialog box, 170 View List schedules, 36, 36, 197 View Range settings plumbing piping, 391, 391 site plans, 309 templates, 32–33, 32 View Scale parameter, 30 View/Sheet Set dialog box, 576, 577 View Specific Display options, 435 View tab, 35 family editor environment, 7, ribbon, 5, View Template Settings option, 35 View Templates dialog box, 36 view titles, 53 ViewCube settings, 21 viewports in sheets, 568–569, 568–569 views detail, 551–554, 552–555 drafting See drafts and drafting views filters, 34–35, 287, 288 grouping, 27–28, 28 inserting, 550 number and types needed, 28–30 organizing, 26 parameters, 165–166, 166 properties, 29 schedules, 36–37, 36–37, 169 settings, 30–31, 31 on sheets, 566–568, 566–568 sorting, 27–28, 28 visibility settings, 32–36, 32, 35 visibility and Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog box annotations, 452–458, 453–458 CAD files, 115 devices, 519, 519 fire alarm systems, 327 fire protection systems, 400, 409, 409 guide grids, 567 levels, 133, 133 line styles, 42 lines and regions, 151, 452–458, 453–458 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com 624 | Visible In All Views setting • zones in building load analysis linked CAD files, 115 links, 99–104, 99–104 outlets, 322 parameters, 150 pipes, 287–288, 288–289, 396–397, 396–397 revision clouds, 575 shared coordinates, 95–96 solid modeling, 435–437, 435–436 system filters, 243–244, 244 tabs, 9, views, 31–36, 32, 35, 134, 134 wiring, 370 worksets, 83–85, 83–85 Visible In All Views setting, 72, 83 Visual Style parameter, 30–31 voids, 413–414, 423–428, 423–428 voltages electrical connectors, 480 electrical settings, 354–355, 355 lighting fixtures, 499, 508 and panels, 334 volume in space lighting, 295 W wall-mounted lights, 305, 306, 497–498, 497–498 walls, curtain, 440 warnings, circuit, 365 Weak Reference option, 430 weather data in heating and cooling loads, 216–217, 217 weight, lines, 38–40, 39 labels, 460 piping, 396 text, 47 Wet Bulb temperature in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 wet fire protection systems, 239, 404, 407, 407 width air systems, 233 cable trays, 348 duct connectors, 477 equipment, 489 Windows Explorer, 75–76 Winter Dry Bulb temperature in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 Wireframe views, 31 wiring devices and fixtures creating, 359–362, 360–362 displaying, 370, 370 drawing, 367–369, 368–369 editing, 362–364, 363–364 properties, 371 settings, 352–354, 353–354 Work Plane-Based option, 468, 468 work planes connectors, 474, 480, 484 labels, 529 lighting fixtures, 494–495, 494, 507, 507 reference planes, 428, 429 setting, 131, 131 working views, 29–30, 83 worksets, 67 active, 15, 70 color, 13–14 creating, 72–74, 72–73 lighting, 298 model elements, 80–82, 81–82 names, 90 overview, 70, 79 ownership, 79–80 settings, 70–71, 70–71 visibility, 83–85, 83–85 worksharing, 67 See also collaboration central files, 67–72 communication, 85–87, 86–87 local files creating, 67–68, 74–76, 74–75 synchronizing, 76–79, 76–78 settings, 34 Worksharing dialog box, 69, 69 Worksharing Display Settings dialog box, 13, 13 worst-case loads, 215 Wrap Between Parameters Only option, 460 Wye pipe fittings, 286, 394 X XML files, 212, 212 xrefs See links and linked files Y Yes/No parameters, 150–151, 151 Z Zone Summary area in Heating And Cooling Loads report, 220 zones in building load analysis, 209–210 www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com ... www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com Introduction Welcome to Mastering Revit MEP 2012 We have worked diligently to bring you a book that takes you through the core features and functionality of Revit MEP 2012 from... website at www.sybex.com/go/masteringrevitmep2012, where we’ll post additional content and updates that supplement this book if the need arises Enter Mastering Revit MEP 2012 in the search box (or...www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2012 ® ® Don Bokmiller with Simon Whitbread and Joel Londenberg www.EngineeringEBooksPdf.com Senior Acquisitions Editor: