Autodesk Revit MEP 2013

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Program Interface

Lecture 1: Introduction to BIM using Revit MEP

Lecture 2: UI – Application Menu / Ribbons

Lecture 3: UI – Properties Palette / View Control Bar

Lecture 4: Options Dialog Box

Lecture 5: Project Browser – Overview

Lecture 6: Project Browser – Organization

Lecture 7: System Browser – Spaces

Lecture 8: System Browser – Equipment & Devices

Chapter 2: Basic Modifying

Lecture 1: Common Tools – Temporary Dimensions

Lecture 2: Common Tools – Modify Commands

Lecture 3: Family Editor Environment – Overview

Lecture 4: Introduction to Parameters

Chapter 3: Template Creation

Lecture 1: General Settings Overview

Lecture 2: Create a Template – Step by Step

Lecture 3: Loading Components

Chapter 4: Project Setup – Design Development

Lecture 1: Using Copy / Monitor – Levels & Grids

Lecture 2: Using Copy / Monitor – Model Elements

Lecture 3: Placing Space

Lecture 4: Basic Equipment Schedules

Lecture 5: Creating a Sheet Index

Lecture 6: Enable Worksharing

Lecture 7: Shared Coordinates

Chapter 5: Project Setup – Documentation

Lecture 1: Exploring Views and Visibility Graphics

Lecture 2: Visibility from Linked Models

Lecture 3: Understanding and Using View Templates

Lecture 4: Phase Graphics

Lecture 5: Creating and Using Scope Boxes

Lecture 6: Creating Dependant Views

Lecture 7: Creating Matchlines and View References

Lecture 8: Annotations and Dimensions

Lecture 9: Techniques for Tagging Objects

Lecture 10: Detail Views – Callouts to Model Views

Lecture 11: Detail Views – Callouts to Drafting Views

Lecture 12: Creating Sheets and Sheet Sets

Chapter 6: Mechanical Design – Air Side

Lecture 1: Mechanical Settings – Air Side

Lecture 2: Placing Zones

Lecture 3: Air System Connector Basics

Lecture 4: Duct Connectors

Lecture 5: Duct and Duct System Families

Lecture 6: Graphic Display of Duct Systems

Lecture 7: Modeling Ductwork Basics

Lecture 8: Generate Layout Feature for Ductwork

Lecture 9: Adjusting Ductwork Justification

Lecture 10: Primary Air System Layout

Lecture 11: Techniques for Modifying Ductwork

Lecture 12: Secondary Air System Layout

Chapter 7: Modeling Piping

Lecture 1: Mechanical Settings – Piping

Lecture 2: Pipe System Connector Basics

Lecture 3: Pipe Connectors

Lecture 4: Pipe and Pipe System Families

Lecture 5: Graphic Display of Pipe Systems

Lecture 6: Placing Equipment and Fixtures

Lecture 7: Modeling Piping Basics

Lecture 8: Generate Layout Feature for Piping

Lecture 9: Adjusting Piping Justification

Lecture 10: Modeling Sloped Piping

Lecture 11: Techniques for Modifying Piping

Lecture 12: Controlling Visibility – View Filters

Chapter 8: Power Distribution Systems

Lecture 1: Electrical Settings

Lecture 2: Power & Device Connectors

Lecture 3: Placing Power Distribution Equipment

Lecture 4: Placing End of Line Devices

Lecture 5: Rehosting Face-Based Devices

Lecture 6: Circuiting a System

Lecture 7: Circuiting a Transformer

Lecture 8: Modifying Circuiting

Lecture 9: Panelboard Schedules

Lecture 10: Balancing the Panel

Lecture 11: Modifying Panelboard Schedules

Lecture 12: Adding Wiring Annotation

Lecture 13: Modifying Circuit Tags

Lecture 14: Conduit and Conduit System Families

Lecture 15: Types of Conduit Connectors

Lecture 16: Modeling Conduit Basics

Lecture 17: Cable Tray & Cable Tray System Families

Lecture 18: Modeling Cable Tray Basics

Lecture 19: Lighting Design Basics

Lecture 20: Luminaire Schedules

Lecture 21: Lighting Power Density

Lecture 22: Switch System Basics

Lecture 23: Color Legends for Lighting Levels

Lecture 24: Modeling Low Voltage Systems Basics

Chapter 9: Project Delivery

Lecture 1: Creating & Saving a Local Copy

Lecture 2: Working with a Central File

Lecture 3: Model Maintenance

Lecture 4: Dealing with a Corrupt Central Model

Lecture 5: Restoring a Backup

Lecture 6: One Way of Showing Work as "Future"

Lecture 7: Copying Model Elements to Clipboard

Lecture 8: Working with Model Groups

Lecture 9: Using Detail Groups