Go Beyond Design: Using Autodesk® Fabrication Software to Extend Design Intent

Peter Jackson – Autodesk Ltd

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In this lab, you will get hands-on experience with Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep™ and Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep™. We will explain the best practice setup process to use design line technology within Autodesk Fabrication software to efficiently convert engineering design intent models from Autodesk® Revit® and AutoCAD® MEP software. We will also cover how to use Autodesk Fabrication software to support detailing, prefabrication, fabrication, and installation.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this class, you will be able to:

Set up Autodesk Fabrication products for effective use

Extend design-intent models from Autodesk© Revit®

Extend design-intent models from AutoCAD MEP®

Use Autodesk Fabrication design line functionality

About the Speaker

Peter is currently working as a Technical Consultant for Autodesk specializing in various software applications within the Autodesk portfolio; including Fabrication FABmep, Fabrication CADmep, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD MEP. Prior to Autodesk Peter worked in various companies and industries in the engineering sector using various software applications for design and manufacturing concepts and principle requirements. Peter conducts technical seminars to an array of customer types including Consultants, Engineers, Co-Coordinators, and Manufacturers - helping them to realize workflows from conceptual design to an actual onsite, as-built solution.

Peter.Jackson@autodesk.com

Go Beyond Design: Using Autodesk® Fabrication Software to Extend Design Intent

Learning Objective: Extend design-intent models from Autodesk® Revit©

Pre-requisites Autodesk® Revit® - Overview

As a pre-requisite to converting Autodesk® Revit® MEP models into Fabrication® FABmep®it is essential to take into consideration and configure the following:

Systems configured with required families System Classifications / System Types configured Visibility / Graphic Overrides configured Elevation for the building environment configured

Systems Configured with required families

This will assist the conversion process to be executed efficiently by enabling users to match required Families from the Autodesk Revit to Fabrication FABmep. This would also have to be considered for other Systems contained within the model for example Mechanical, Electrical Containment, and Public Health.

System Classification / System Type

This will assist the conversion process to be executed efficiently by enabling users to match the appropriate Services from the Autodesk Revit to Fabrication FABmep This would also have to be considered for other Systems contained within the model, for example Mechanical, Electrical Containment, Electrical Containment, Public Health.

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Visibility / Graphic Overrides configured

This will assist the conversion process to be executed efficiently by enabling users to match the appropriate Service Types from the Autodesk Revit to Fabrication FABmep. This would also have to be considered for other Systems contained within the model, for example Mechanical, Electrical Containment, Electrical Containment, and Public Health.

Elevations for the building environment configured

This will assist the conversion process to be executed efficiently by enabling users to match the appropriate Building levels to assign appropriate preconfigured sections for the services within Fabrication FABmep.

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Pre-requisites Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep® / CADmep® - Overview

As a pre-requisite to converting Autodesk® Revit® MEP models into Fabrication® FABmep®it is essential to take into consideration and configure the following:

Services / Service Templates configured Specifications configured Button Codes / Mappings Sections for the building environment configured

Services / Service Templates configured

Services are generated with content to allow for advanced technology such as the Design Line sub subsystem which is a takeoff feature within the application that aids in reducing time spent on models and delivers increased accuracy in the drawing of all MEP coordinated systems and Revit MEP conversions.

Services / Service Templates configured

Services provide the user with total control over the placement of each Item and its individual components as layers. Layers are generated once the placement of the item is completed.Layers names for each Service type can be allocated color for presenting various service runs.

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Service usingService Template of the Content

Item Folders

Item Folder of content

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Services / Service Templates configured

Services use Service Templates loaded with content across multiple Service tabs. Service Templates provide the main user interface for selecting products across the

Fabrication portfolio. Services are linked to Service Templates and these individual templates can be used

across several services. Service Templates allow a drag and drop process from Item Folders for building up the

tabs.

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Layer created for Equipment

ItemsLayer created for

Ductwork RectangularItems

Layer created for Ductwork Rectangular

Items

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Services / Service Templates configured

The Layering facility allows the user to specify what Layer Tag information is added to the item layers created in Layer Manager. Layers are generated when items are added to the drawing. The component of the Layer string is combinations of the user’s preference from the Layering dialogue setup screen.

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Service NameService Template in Use

Service Template in Use

Service Buttons

Service Types and Layer Tags Screen

Go Beyond Design: Using Autodesk® Fabrication Software to Extend Design Intent

Specifications

Manufacturers have to work to a Specification or Pressure Class. The Fabrication portfolio allows specifications to be applied to items which in turn

automate production for allowances and turnover. Specifications control based on the size of the item, what gauge to produce the flat sheet

development on, therefore enabling the correct weights and costs of each part. Specifications are used when bring Design intent models from Revit, whereby the

application of the specification or pressure class, produces manufacture standards.

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Service Types and Layer Tags Screen

Go Beyond Design: Using Autodesk® Fabrication Software to Extend Design Intent

Service – Button Codes

Design Line uses Node Keywords to associate scenarios on the line. Service Buttons can be allocated a Button Code that will be used as the first point of call when attempting to Fill in the Design Line or to Swap out Services. This topic will walk through how to assign Button Codes and the benefits of keeping Button Codes generic across multiple services.

Service Button Mappings

Button Mappings are used when

combinations cannot directly fill based on direct Button Codes. The example below shows the REDILTEE Keynode annotated on the Design Line and a typical example of the combination of Button Codes used to accommodate for that scenario.

Sections

The awareness of what sections are within the Fabrication portfolio, how to create them, set the correct elevation datum and reflect the section within the layer. Sections can be thought of as zones within the drawing that can represent different floor levels e.g. Basement, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor

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REDILTEE = Straight Shoe and RedInline

Go Beyond Design: Using Autodesk® Fabrication Software to Extend Design Intent

Learning Objective: Extend design-intent models from Autodesk® Revit©

Work Flow Part 1

Investigate: ADSK MEP Building Layout.rvt

System with Families Pre-configured System Classification / System Types Pre-configured Visibility / Graphic Overrides Pre-configured Elevations for the building environment Pre-configured

Work Flow Part 2

Exporting system: ADSK MEP Building Layout.rvt

Selection Methods of a System Determine Design Line Elements Determine Graphical Elements Exporting Revit system data into a “Revit Interchange File” (*.RIF)

1. Load Dataset – ADSK MEP Services Layout.rvt

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2. Select all the elements within the model, by utilizing System browser or window select

3. Utilize Advance filters to deselect the following elements, then Select OK

4. Utilize Temporary Hide/Isolate, Select “Isolate Element”

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5. Select within RME Addins “Store Design Line Elements”

6. Utilize Advance filters to deselect the following elements, then select OK

7. As illustrated, the AHU and Grilles will be in selection

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8. Select within the Addins “Store Graphic Elements”

9. Select Out to Save the Revit Systems into a native (Revit Interchange File) (*.RIF)

10. Save as ADSK_Combined.RIF onto the Desktop

Work Flow Part 3

Importing : Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep®

Enabling “Data Exchange” tool bar Utilising “Data Exchange” to Import Revit Interchange file (*.RIF) Configuration of RME Mappings Exporting Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep® into Fabrication CADmep®

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11. Utilize the Fabrication® FABmep® 2013 application

12. Select FABmep Content Pack “Metric Content – 5.06”

13. Autodesk Fabrication® FABmep®

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14. Within the 3D viewer environment “Right Click” Select Tools > Data Exchange

15. Select within the Data Exchange Dialog: Import Run of Items

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16. Select from the desktop ADSK_Combined.RIF

17. RME Mappings Dialog :

18. Select from the MAP Service Name drop down menu “General Supply” then select from the specification drop down menu “DW144-LV”

19. For the outstanding services select the following :

Power = LV Cables Domestic Hot Water = Domestic Hot Water Domestic Cold Water = Domestic Cold Water

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20. Right Click on System Type “Supply Air”, Then Select “Map Items” :

21. Select from the Button Code drop down menu the following:

Fire Damper–Rectangular - Simple = FD-Flanged Fire Damper–Round - Simple = FD-Spigot Volume Control Damper - Round = VCDinline Volume Control Damper - Rectangular = VCD Opposed

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22. Select OK to finalize

23. Select “Service Types” tab :

24. Select from the Service Type drop down menu “Equipment”

25. Select from the “Section” drop down menu “Ground Floor”

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26. Select “Fitting Ignore” Tab

27. Select from the “Fittings Ignore” the following:

Select “Yes” to all fittings, Excluding the following: Fire Damper–Rectangular - Simple = “No”Fire Damper–Round - Simple = “No”Spigot Volume Control Damper – Round = “No”Volume Control Damper - Rectangular = “No”

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28. Select “OK” to process the *.RIF Data

29. The *.RIF data is now processed with all the relevant fittings and equipment present within the model as illustrated below :

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Work Flow Part 3 continued

Exporting Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep® into Fabrication CADmep®

30. Save Job As “ADSK_Combined.MAJ on to the desktop

31. Go to File > Save Job As

32. Utilize Autodesk® AutoCAD®

33. Type “Takeoff” within the command bar

34. Select Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep 2013 Content Pack “Metric Content-5.06”

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35. Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep®

36. To import ADSK_Combined.MAJ into the model space environment. Type “Open Job”, Select from the desktop ADSK_Combined.MAJ. The model will now be processed into the model space environment.

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Use Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep® design line

Work Flow Part 4

Investigate: ADSK MEP Building Layout.dwg

Activating a Design Line within the model Observation of Button codes / Button mappings Erase & Fill items on an Active Design Line Design Line fill priorities Exclusion of items within a Service Template

Learning Objective: Extend design-intent models from AutoCAD MEP®

Work Flow Part 1

Exporting system: ADSK Pipe Model.dwg

Utilising the AutoCAD MEP to Fabrication CADmep ABSconvert.dll Selection Method of a System Exporting system data into a AME import file

1. Observe Dataset – ADSK Pipe Model.dwg

2. Type within the command bar “Takeoff” this will load Fabrication CADmep into the AutoCAD MEP environment.

3. Select FABmep Content Pack “Metric Content – 5.06”

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4. Type within the command bar “Netload”

5. Select from the following location “C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Fabrication 2013\CADmep

ABSConvert.dll

Note : This will now load the Fabrication CADmep ABSConvert.dll into the AutoCADMEP environment.

6. Type within the command bar “ExportABS”

7. Select all the elements within the model, by utilizing Window select

8. Save the exported data as ADSK Pipe Model onto the Desktop

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Work Flow Part 2

Importing: Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep®

Enabling “Data Exchange” tool bar Utilising “Data Exchange” to Import AME file Exporting Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep® into Fabrication CADmep®

9. Utilize the Fabrication® FABmep® 2013 application

10. Select FABmep Content Pack “Metric Content – 5.06”

11. Autodesk Fabrication® FABmep®

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12. Within the 3D viewer environment “Right Click” Select Tools > Data Exchange

13. Prior to importing the ADSK_Pipe model data, set the Service template to the following :

Space And Heating > LTHW CT Flow

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14. Select within the Data Exchange Dialog: Import Run of Items

15. Select from the desktop ADSK_Pipe model AME file

16. Select “OK” to process

17. The data is now processed with all the relevant fittings within the model

Work Flow Part 3 continued

Exporting Autodesk® Fabrication FABmep® into AutoCAD MEP Fabrication CADmep®

1. Save Job As “ADSK_Pipe Model.MAJ on to the desktop

2. Go to File > Save Job As

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3. Utilize Autodesk® AutoCAD MEP®

4. Type “Takeoff” within the command bar

5. Select Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep 2013 Content Pack “Metric Content-5.06”

6. Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep®

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7. To import ADSK_Combined.MAJ into the model space environment. Type “Open Job”, Select from the desktop ADSK_Pipe Model.MAJ. The model will now be processed into the model space environment.

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