Revit Mechanical Training Overview:

Revit MEP Training:

• Revit MEP Mechanical Training

Delivery:

• Revit MEP classroom training. Instructor led hands-on classes.

Revit MEP Project Work:

• Project using Revit MEP for Mechanical
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Revit MEP Course Length:

• 2 Weeks or Fast Track 2 Days

Revit Mechanical Training Includes:

• Hands-on Training, Lab Exercises, Project work, Unlimited Lab Access, Free Re-training

Revit Mechanical Training Locations:

• Liverpool Street, London
• London Bridge, London
• Moorgate, London

Flexible Starting Dates:

• Revit Mechanical Training on Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings

Detailed Syllabus

Autodesk Revit MEP Mechanical General Tools

Exploring the User Interface

• The Ribbon, Tabs, Contextual Tabs, Editor Tabs 
• Customizing the Ribbon, Toolbar, User Interface
• Properties Palette, View Control Bar, Status Bar
• Info Center, Menus and Settings
• Keyboard Shortcuts, Graphics 
• Context Menus 

Creating an Effective Project Template

• Understanding Templates, Project Browser Organization
• Sorting Views within Groups, Types of Views
• Setting the Number of Levels, Working with Plan Types 
• Creating a Working View , Display Settings for Views
• Template Views, Schedule Views
• Establishing Project Settings 
• Object Styles, Drafting Line Settings 
• Export Settings, Annotation Styles
• Project Units and Phases
• Defining Preloaded Content and Its Behavior
• Annotation, Component, System Families
• MEP Settings, Creating Sheet Standards
• Titleblocks, Sheet Organization

Worksets and Worksharing

• Understanding Central Files 
• Creating a Central File, New Workset 
• Creating and Working with Local Files 
• Synchronizing a Local File with the Central File 
• Managing and Using the Power of Worksets 

Project Collaboration

• Preparing Your Files for Sharing
• Working with Linked Revit Files, Linking Revit Files, Managing Revit Links 
• Monitoring Elements, Responding to Change Alerts
• Reconciling Hosting, Maintaining Project Coordination
• Linking CAD Files 
• Exporting Revit File to a CAD Format
• Using Image Files in a Revit MEP
• Autodesk Revit Server
• Cloud-Based Solutions

Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data 

• 2D Data Types
• 2D Data for Standard Details 
• 2D Data for Plans, Sections, and Elevations
• 3D Data Types, ADSK 
• AutoCAD DWG, SketchUp 
• Other File Formats 

Parameters

• Understanding Parameter Basics
• Choosing the Correct Parameter 
• Naming Parameters 
• Type Parameters, Instance Parameters
• Setting Parameter Discipline, Type, and Grouping
• Using Parameters in Families 
• Dimensional Parameters Lock Function
• Parameter Types, Type Catalogs, Formulas
• System Parameters, Lookup Tables
• Using Shared Parameters, Project Parameters 
• Parameters in Schedules 
• Working with Formulas, Rounding 

Schedules 

• Defining Schedules 
• Fields Tab, Filter Tab, Sorting/Grouping Tab 
• Formatting Tab, Appearance Tab
• Editing a Schedule 
• Mechanical Equipment Schedules
• Lighting Fixture, System Family, Model Component Schedules
• Using Schedules for Design and Analysis
• Schedule Keys, Panel Schedules
• Using Schedules for Project Management
• Sheet List, View List, Note Block 

Autodesk Revit Revit MEP Mechanical

HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis

• Modelling Spaces for Building Load Analysis
• Creating Spaces
• Placing Spaces
• Creating a Space Properties Schedule
• Modifying Space Properties 
• Creating Zones 
• Setting Building Construction Options 
• Performing Heating and Cooling Load Analysis
• Load Analysis 
• Weather Data
• Outdoor Air Infiltration
• Sliver Spaces
• Details
• Heating and Cooling Loads Report
• Performing Conceptual Energy Analysis on Your Building
• Setting Up the Model
• Keeping It Simple 
• Performing Energy Simulation
• Analysing Duct and Pipe System Pressure
• Exporting gbXML Data to Load-Simulating Software
• The Bottom Line

Creating Logical Systems

• Managing Systems
• Why Are Systems Important?
• Mechanical Settings
• System Browser
• Setting Up Air Systems
• Understanding Parameters
• Creating Mechanical Systems
• Setting Up Piping Systems
• Understanding Parameters
• Creating Pipe Systems 
• Creating Fire-Protection Systems
• Setting Display Properties of Systems 
• Understanding Child and Parent Relationships in Revit Systems
• Using System Filters
• The Bottom Line

Mechanical Systems and Ductwork 

• Air Distribution Components 
• Mechanical Equipment Components 
• Air Conditioning/Handling Units 
• VAV Boxes 
• Ductwork
• Duct Types and Routing
• Creating New Duct Types
• Using Automatic Duct Routing 
• Using Manual Duct Routing
• Duct Sizing 
• Choosing a Duct Sizing Method 
• Using the Duct Routing Tools
• The Bottom Line

Mechanical Piping

• Mechanical Pipe Settings 
• Creating Piping Systems 
• Creating Pipe Types 
• Defining Fitting Angles
• Selecting Fittings for Routing Preferences 
• Choosing Pipe Materials and Sizes 
• Adjusting the Pipe Sizing Table 
• Using the Fluids Table 
• Pipe Routing Options 
• Automatic Pipe Routing
• Manual Pipe Routing
• Pipe Fittings 
• Using Pipe Fitting Controls
• Placing Valves 
• Adding Piping Insulation 
• Defining Systems Visibility through Filters
• The Bottom Line

Managing Content in Autodesk Revit MEP Mechanical

Solid Modelling

• Solids and Voids
• Extrusions, Blends, Revolves, Sweeps 
• Swept Blends, Joining Geometry 
• Voids, Reference Planes and Lines 
• Constraints and Dimensions 
• Visibility Control, In-Place Massing

Creating Symbols and Annotations 

• Using Drafting Tools in Revit
• Drawing Arcs, Using Other Drawing Tools 
• Creating Filled Regions
• Building a Symbol Library
• Generic Annotations 
• Subcategories, Text and Labels 
• Detail Components
• Controlling Visibility of Lines, Regions, and Annotations
• Using Visibility Parameters
• Using Constraints, Using Labels and Tags
• Label Format Options, Labels and Linework 

Creating Equipment 

• Modelling MEP Equipment
• Hosting Options, Family Categories
• Detail Level, Geometry for Connection Points 
• Equipment Pads 
• Adding Connectors to Equipment Families 
• Duct Connectors, Pipe Connectors 
• Electrical Connectors
• Multiple Connectors in Families 
• Creating Clearance Spaces 
• Adding Parameters and Constraints 

Creating Lighting Fixtures 

• Understanding Types of Lighting Fixture Families
• Non hosted Lighting Fixtures
• Face-Hosted Lighting Fixtures
• Face-Hosted Families for Wall-Mounted Lights 
• Fixture Types Based on Dimensions
• Fixture Types Based on Fixture Performance and Lighting Characteristics 
• Naming Conventions
• Performing a Lighting Analysis 
• Light Source Location 
• Light Source Definitions 
• Light Source Parameters 
• Using Fixture Families as Intelligent Objects 
• Using Parameters 
• Adding Connectors 
• Representing Light Fixtures on Construction Documents

Creating Devices 

• Modelling Device Geometry
• Category and Parameters 
• Geometry and Reference Planes
• Using Annotations for Devices 
• Adding Parameters and Connectors
• Using Parameters for Labels
• Adding Connectors 
• The Bottom Line

Details 

• Drafting and Detailing Tools
• Line Styles 
• Regions
• Detail Components
• CAD Details 
• Using Drafting Views
• Converting Details 
• Strategies for Creating a Detail Library 
• Inserting 2D Elements 
• Inserting Views
• Model Detail Views 
• Plan Callouts 
• Section Callouts

Sheets 

• Creating a Title block 
• Using Existing CAD Graphics 
• Using Text and Labels 
• Using Logos and Images
• Working with Sheets in a Project
• Organizing Project Browser Sheets
• Placing Views on Sheets 
• Working with Viewports
• Adding Annotations 
• Placing Schedules
• Using Sheet Lists 
• Making Sheet Revisions 
• Printing Sheets 
• Exporting Sheets