Mastering autodesk revit mep 2015 : autodesk official press / Don Bokmiller, Simon Whitbread, Dan Morrison.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bokmiller, Don, author.

Whitbread, Simon, author.

Morrison, Dan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buildings--Mechanical equipment--Design and construction--Data processing.

Buildings.

Architectural drawing--Computer-aided design.

Architectural drawing.

Autodesk Revit.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (793 p.)

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : Sybex, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The definitive guide to Autodesk Revit MEP The expert author team for this Autodesk Official Press book has employed their years of experience to develop this exhaustive reference and tutorial, which is perfectly paced to cover all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP including:Navigating the interfaceProject setup and templatesWorksharingMechanical concerns such as building loads and ductworkElectrical concerns such as lighting and communications outletsPlumbing concerns such as fixtures and water systems Th

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Part 1 General Project Setup; Chapter 1 Exploring the User Interface; The Ribbon; Using Tabs; Using Contextual Tabs; Using Family Editor Tabs; Customizing the Ribbon; Quick Access Toolbar; Additional User Interface Features; Options Bar; Properties Palette; View Control Bar; Status Bar; Info Center; Exchange Apps; User Interface Control; Menus and Settings; Keyboard Shortcuts; Graphics; Context Menus; The Bottom Line; Chapter 2 Creating an Effective Project Template; Understanding Templates; Determining the Number and Types of Views Needed

Setting the Number of LevelsWorking with Plan Types; Creating a Working View; Choosing Display Settings for Views; Visibility Settings for Template Views; Visibility Settings Shortcut: View Templates; Schedule Views; Establishing Project Settings; Object Styles; Drafting Line Settings; Export Settings; Annotation Styles; Project Units; Project Phases; Defining Preloaded Content and Its Behavior; Annotation Families; Component Families; System Families; MEP Settings; Creating Sheet Standards; Titleblocks; Defining Sheets; Understanding the Project Browser Organization

Determining Which Views Are Grouped TogetherSorting Views within Groups; Sheet Organization; The Bottom Line; Chapter 3 Worksets and Worksharing; Understanding Central Files; Creating a Central File; Creating a New Workset; Working with Local Files; Creating a Local File; Synchronizing a Local File with the Central File; Managing and Using the Power of Worksets; Taking Ownership of Worksets; Working with Model Elements and Their Worksets; Controlling Visibility and Worksets; Enhancing Communication; The Bottom Line; Chapter 4 Project Collaboration; Preparing Your Files for Sharing

Working with Linked Revit FilesLinking Revit Files; Using Shared Coordinates; Managing Revit Links; Controlling Visibility of Revit Links; Coordinating Elements within Shared Models; Monitoring Elements; Responding to Change Alerts; Reconciling Hosting; Maintaining Project Coordination; Working with Files from Other Applications; Linking CAD Files; Exporting Your Revit File to a CAD Format; Linking IFC Files; Using Image Files in a Revit Project; Setting Options for Quality Control; Using Autodesk Revit Server; Using Cloud-Based Solutions; The Bottom Line

Chapter 5 Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data2D Data Types; MicroStation 2D DGN; DXF; 2D Data for Standard Details; 2D Data for Plans, Sections, and Elevations; 3D Data Types; Revit Project File; Project Phasing and Design Options; Revit Family File; ADSK; IFC; AutoCAD DWG; DWGs from Verticals; SketchUp; Other File Formats; Point Clouds; The Bottom Line; Chapter 6 Parameters; Understanding Parameter Basics; Choosing the Correct Parameter; Naming Parameters; Using Type Parameters; Using Instance Parameters; Setting Parameter Discipline, Type, and Grouping

Using Parameters in Families

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-118-87132-4

1-118-93251-X