· The process is similar to CAD loading however there is more emphasis on loading in 3D
· The room itself can be set-up as a CSheet which includes an equipment schedule and room elevations. This helps to understand how the loaded components appear on elevation and highlights any clashes.
Steps to loading;
First select the ‘Library Placement’
Components can be selected using the ‘Find’ tool. The search engine allows the user to key in a key word to search for a component via its description.
A component is loaded into Revit model space using the ‘insert’ button.
The Revit family is loaded from its original location (where it is saved on the server). The family will include all parameters and graphics from its original “rfa.” format.
Inserting a Component using a CSheet setup allows user to view loaded components on elevations and 3D view.
Inserting a Component using a CSheet setup allows user to view loaded components on elevations and 3D view.
Loading Unions is very much the same as loading a component. A union is a component with all the services included such as outlets and taps. A basin with its taps and waste is an example of a union. A bedhead panel is another example which includes all the medical gases and other patient and staff services.
An assembly is a complete room layout and if available can be loaded from the CodeBook placement library.
Tagging Equipment.
Unlike CAD, tagging equipment uses the Revit Commands. When tagging, the components must be selected and tagged using ‘Tag All’ under ‘Annotate’ within the Revit menu.
Each type of family will have a tag type for example; Specialty Equipment will have a Specialty Equipment tag. In this instance, the tags can be assigned to Specialty Equipment in one hit.
Components are divided into the following categories;
Furniture Casework Generic Lighting Fixture Specialty Equipment Plumbing Electrical Fixtures
Families with types.
Certain families will have type variations which can be selected and loaded from CodeBook.
For instance a power socket family (OUT010), includes variation; low level – 450mm high (OUT010A), mid level high - 1100mm high (OUT010B), high level high - 2100mm high (OUT010C).
Other examples includes worktops, shelves and plinths.
Farhad Hosany
