PRODUCT FOCUS
Revit MEP 2016
by: Jerad Meidinger
Two-Click Coordination
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magine the increased amount of coordination that could be accomplished if the coordination procedure consisted of two mouse clicks followed by visual inspection of each sheet. Could it really be that simple? Pinch yourself— you’re not dreaming. This is actually possible with just an extra ounce of setup effort or post-start effort! This article shows the “behind-the-scenes” procedure that can empower any Autodesk® Revit® user (expert or novice) to visually coordinate Revit model elements without this Revit user needing to add views or tinker with the visibility/graphics dialog box. This procedure can be done in the comfort of the view where the user is primarily displaying information. The impact on model size is negligible, and the procedure has a very low technical difficulty.
The Powerful Potential Here is an example of the electrical power plan displaying all mechanical and plumbing in the power floor plan with two clicks:
Figure 1: First click and initial view showing power connections 8
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Figure 2: Second click. Buckle up or be prepared to jump for joy
Figure 3: Results of second click. Displaying mechanical and plumbing temporarily in the power floor plan February 2016