Creating and editing ducting and piping systems

Step-by-step guide

Review existing and create new duct and piping systems.

1. Open the project M01_03.rvt.
2. Ensure that the current view is HVAC > Floor Plans > 1 – Mech.

3. In the Project Browser, review the existing duct systems in this project by expanding Families > Duct Systems > Duct System.

Existing systems for Exhaust, Return, and Supply Air can be viewed here.

4. Right-click Supply Air and select Type Properties to review its properties.

5. In the Type Properties dialog box, note the options to apply graphics overrides, change materials, and set calculation methods, as well as to apply a system abbreviation and description.

6. Click OK to close the dialog box.
7. Follow the same steps to review the system properties for Hydronic Supply, noting the addition of Fluid Type and Fluid Temperature.

8. Click OK.
9. To create a new Duct System, right-click an existing system—here, the Exhaust Air system—and select Duplicate.

10. Rename the duplicated system to “Kitchen Extract”.
11. Right-click Kitchen Extract and select Type Properties.

12. In the Type Properties dialog box, next to Graphics Overrides, click Edit.
13. In the Line Graphics dialog box, change the Color to a different shade of green.
14. Click OK.

Note: materials can also be applied, and the calculation option set to improve the performance of larger Revit models.

15. In the Abbreviation field, type "KE" (Kitchen Extract).
16. Click OK to close the dialog box.