Creating a New System Classification in Revit
A comprehensive electromechanical project typically consists of three main components: water, heating, and electricity. However, simply dividing the project into these three categories is often insufficient for effective project management. In reality, these components are further divided into more specific systems such as water supply, drainage, air supply, return air, weak electricity, and strong electricity. To streamline project organization, it’s essential to create a detailed system classification.
First, consider the water supply and drainage disciplines, which can be further categorized into water supply, drainage, fire protection, sprinklers, and more. For example, within water supply, you might differentiate municipal water supply, pressurized water supply, and, for residential buildings, bathroom water supply, kitchen water supply, etc. This detailed categorization helps maintain clarity in system management.
Step 1: Create a New System Classification
Water supply and drainage pipelines fall under the broader pipeline system category. Open the Family panel in the Project Explorer and navigate to the pipeline system. Here, you will find various existing pipeline types available for selection.
To create a new system type, the typical method is to copy an existing type and rename it, but this requires understanding which system branch your new type belongs to.
For instance, if you want to create a system for the first-floor bathroom water supply, it falls under the household cold water branch. You can create it by following the process illustrated below.
Step 2: Assign Corresponding System Type Attributes to the Drawn Pipeline
After selecting the pipeline you have drawn, proceed to assign the appropriate system type attributes. See the animation for guidance!
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