How to Add Insulation and Lining Layers to Ducts Using New Features in Revit MEP 2019
To add insulation to a duct in Revit MEP 2019, first select the duct within the drawing area. Then, filter out any items that are not duct segments, fittings, or flexible ducts.
Tip: To add insulation to all ducts within a system, select one component in the system. Press the Tab key repeatedly until all components in the system are highlighted, then click to select the entire system. Use filtering tools to isolate duct segments, fittings, or flexible ducts before applying insulation.
Next, go to the Modify | Duct tab and select the Air Duct Insulation Layer panel (which includes options to add insulation layers).
In the Add Duct Insulation Layer dialog box, choose the desired Type of Insulation Layer and specify the required thickness.
Tip: To modify the type properties of the insulation layer, click Edit Type.
Click Confirm to apply the changes.
Note: The Conflict Check feature detects any conflicts caused by adding insulation to the duct network.
To edit insulation on a duct, select the duct network you want to modify in the drawing area.
Navigate to the Modify | Duct tab and open the Air Duct Insulation Layer panel (Edit Insulation Layer).
In the Attributes palette, adjust the insulation layer thickness as needed, then click Apply.
Tip: To edit the type properties of the insulation layer, click Edit Type.
To remove insulation from a duct, select the duct network you wish to modify in the drawing area.
Then, on the Modify | Duct tab, access the Air Duct Insulation Layer panel and choose the option to remove the insulation layer. When prompted with the confirmation dialog, click Yes to confirm.
Follow these steps to add, edit, or remove insulation on the duct network, using the Air Duct Insulation Layer commands available on the ribbon panel.
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