Been working with Revit MEP for 10 years. I still have long discussions with Revit about how to draw sloped pipes. Sometimes you just have to accept that Revit has its own way of doing things
Definitely agree! I wish there wasn't as many work arounds, but as I've got more experienced with Revit I can usually always find a way to get the job done. The sloped piping feature has come a long way. I remember 5 years ago it was terrible. Now things tend to work much better for the most part. As designers / engineers we have to be willing to work with the software, since in the grand scheme of things, it really will make our lives easier. If we let it...
I started watching videos on your channel yesterday and now I cannot stop. Thank you so much for taking the effort to develop all this plumbing-specific content, very useful stuff.
That's so cool! Always great to know I'm helping people out! If you have any video ideas or questions about plumbing or Revit feel free to let me know!
Another great video, and thanks for properly wet venting the bathroom fixtures. We tried to use sloped pipe when we first got into Revit (2010), and it was a disaster. We have stayed away from it for the most part until recently. We did start to use it only for above ground storm drainage a few years ago. This was due to the storm piping usually being large (4"-8") and having to negotiate ductwork, structure, and ceilings. Recently I have started trying to use it for the sanitary as well, and I have gotten fairly proficient with it using the same techniques you have shown. It still is not quite ready for prime time, but it is much better than it was 10 years ago.
Yep, I've had the same experience. For Storm, since we need to coordinate, assuming it's for a bim model, it's a good idea to slope it. For the rest, I just add the slope to my main and keep the rest at zero slope. Even though Revit gives us these capabilities, doesn't mean we should use them in every situation. It's best to have a fine balance between being precise, practical, and efficient. Especially new modelers. They waste hours sloping piping, to find out their inverts are off anyway lol. (This was me 4 years ago.)
Thanks a lot for the video! I usually model all the pipes without slope and in the end I pick the first point / tab (to select the entire system) / pick the last point / then assign a slope and so forth. I find this way easier for me at least.
But could you please take one complete project, design in REVIT topic wise and upload videos it will be more helpful for all the subscribers. It is my humble request. Pls note this and thanks in advance...🙂
Yep, that's what my course will be. I'm going to have a beginner Plumbing design 101 course out in about 2 weeks. After that, I plan to do a course from start to finish modeling a high rise building. I do agree with you Satish, it's much easier to learn if we apply all these techniques in a Real World application. Just be patient!
Can you make a video for connecting four pipe risers (HWS, HWR, CHWS, CHWR) going vertical to four pipe going horizontal (No slope needed) I know there has to be trick to make it easier but right now I am making using section views everywhere. Thanks
I typically draw the piping horizontally first. When I'm at the location to go up, I change the elevation of the pipe and click the "apply" button. This will bring your pipe up to the elevation you want. Try it in a 3D view (turn off everything but pipe and fittings floors and walls and set your view discipline to plumbing ). It might make things much easier. You can also just keep drawing your pipe after you change the elevation. The pipe will jump up to the elevation you want, then continue horizontally in any direction. Again, do it in a 3D view so you can see what's happening.
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Been working with Revit MEP for 10 years. I still have long discussions with Revit about how to draw sloped pipes. Sometimes you just have to accept that Revit has its own way of doing things
Definitely agree! I wish there wasn't as many work arounds, but as I've got more experienced with Revit I can usually always find a way to get the job done. The sloped piping feature has come a long way. I remember 5 years ago it was terrible. Now things tend to work much better for the most part. As designers / engineers we have to be willing to work with the software, since in the grand scheme of things, it really will make our lives easier. If we let it...
I started watching videos on your channel yesterday and now I cannot stop. Thank you so much for taking the effort to develop all this plumbing-specific content, very useful stuff.
That's so cool! Always great to know I'm helping people out! If you have any video ideas or questions about plumbing or Revit feel free to let me know!
nothing better than this video in plumbing world
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you, I just got into Revit a year ago but HVAC only, then basic architectural, and now plumbing - and that’s been tough so this helps
You are very welcome! I'm glad I could help.
Another great video, and thanks for properly wet venting the bathroom fixtures. We tried to use sloped pipe when we first got into Revit (2010), and it was a disaster. We have stayed away from it for the most part until recently. We did start to use it only for above ground storm drainage a few years ago. This was due to the storm piping usually being large (4"-8") and having to negotiate ductwork, structure, and ceilings. Recently I have started trying to use it for the sanitary as well, and I have gotten fairly proficient with it using the same techniques you have shown. It still is not quite ready for prime time, but it is much better than it was 10 years ago.
Yep, I've had the same experience. For Storm, since we need to coordinate, assuming it's for a bim model, it's a good idea to slope it. For the rest, I just add the slope to my main and keep the rest at zero slope. Even though Revit gives us these capabilities, doesn't mean we should use them in every situation. It's best to have a fine balance between being precise, practical, and efficient. Especially new modelers. They waste hours sloping piping, to find out their inverts are off anyway lol. (This was me 4 years ago.)
@@mep_guy exactly. There’s a lot Revit can do that doesn’t really provide any bang for the buck. You’ve got find that right balance.
Thanks a lot for the video! I usually model all the pipes without slope and in the end I pick the first point / tab (to select the entire system) / pick the last point / then assign a slope and so forth. I find this way easier for me at least.
Yes I totally agree. I don't recommend modeling with slope. But if you must, doing it at the end is the best method.
Great video again
Great video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
But could you please take one complete project, design in REVIT topic wise and upload videos it will be more helpful for all the subscribers. It is my humble request. Pls note this and thanks in advance...🙂
Yep, that's what my course will be. I'm going to have a beginner Plumbing design 101 course out in about 2 weeks. After that, I plan to do a course from start to finish modeling a high rise building. I do agree with you Satish, it's much easier to learn if we apply all these techniques in a Real World application. Just be patient!
@@mep_guy Sure, thanks for suggesting and considering my request...❤️
@@mep_guy Can't wait to watch the plumbing design 101 course. I'm excited.
Can you make a video for connecting four pipe risers (HWS, HWR, CHWS, CHWR) going vertical to four pipe going horizontal (No slope needed) I know there has to be trick to make it easier but right now I am making using section views everywhere. Thanks
I typically draw the piping horizontally first. When I'm at the location to go up, I change the elevation of the pipe and click the "apply" button. This will bring your pipe up to the elevation you want. Try it in a 3D view (turn off everything but pipe and fittings floors and walls and set your view discipline to plumbing ). It might make things much easier. You can also just keep drawing your pipe after you change the elevation. The pipe will jump up to the elevation you want, then continue horizontally in any direction. Again, do it in a 3D view so you can see what's happening.
Awesome. Thank you...as per our last message is there a good email I could reach you at for feedback/ideas? Keep up the good work! 👍 kudos
yes I just got an email. Send to theguy@mepguy.com