Join Eric Wing for an in-depth discussion in this video Touring the user interface, part of Revit MEP 2014 Essential Training.
If you're used to a typical CAD interface such as AutoCad…or Micro Station the Revit interface may seem somewhat alien to you.…In Revit there is no customization and what you see…is definitely what you get, it's this way for a reason.…Revit MEP is a program that deals specifically…to mechanical, electrical and plumbing for building, while a…traditional CAD program, this will work for anything you…would want to draft, be it a building or…a machine ****.…Before we get started, I just want you to know that you will get used to it.…
I promise.…The objective of this video is to look…at the ribbon, the project browser, datum, and properties.…To get started, please open the electrical project file and follow along.…The first thing you may notice is what's called the ribbon.…On the ribbon, there are tabs.…These tabs break up the ribbon into separate…items that you'll use to execute your command.…On each tab is what's called a panel.…For example, if you click the Systems tab, you'll see the HVAC panel.…On each panel, you'll see the specific icons…
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10/24/2013- Creating floor plans
- Linking to other models
- Adding electrical panels
- Creating a switching circuit
- Adding conduit
- Adding mechanical equipment
- Adding supply and return ducts
- Creating a plumbing view
- Adding fixtures and domestic supply piping
- Adding sprinklers
- Creating and printing sheets
- Controlling revisions
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 3s
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1. Starting a Revit Project
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Linking other models4m 28s
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Viewing the models3m 57s
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2. Revit Electrical
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Adding receptacles1m 56s
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Adding panels1m 57s
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Creating spaces3m 43s
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Creating a circuit1m 41s
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Adding lighting fixtures2m 45s
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Adding switches1m 35s
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Creating a lighting circuit1m 30s
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Creating a switching circuit1m 17s
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Adding conduit3m 25s
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Creating conduit types4m 20s
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Adding cable tray3m 11s
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Solution: Electrical1m 37s
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3. Revit Mechanical
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Adding mechanical equipment1m 54s
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Adding air terminals3m 28s
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Adding supply duct3m 4s
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Adding return duct3m 28s
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Sizing duct2m 30s
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Tagging duct5m 37s
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Solution: Mechanical4m 43s
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4. Revit Plumbing
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Creating a plumbing view2m 32s
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Adding equipment3m 21s
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Adding more piping5m 42s
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Creating a system2m 50s
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Adding pipe accessories2m 23s
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Tagging items3m 27s
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5. Revit Fire Protection
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Modeling mains4m 51s
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Modeling branch lines5m 12s
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Adding pipe accessories2m 42s
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Tagging items3m 31s
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Adding specialty items2m 12s
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Adding fire alarm devices2m 47s
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6. Revit Workflow
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Creating detail views5m 37s
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Importing CAD3m 18s
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Importing details1m 57s
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Creating sheets5m 41s
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Printing sheets2m 45s
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Creating schedules6m 41s
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Using phasing4m 59s
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Working with text3m 18s
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Working with dimensions4m 29s
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Simple Modify techniques5m 47s
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Conclusion
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Next steps22s
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