Since Revit MEP 2012
Mechanical engineers have been using “Systems” to develop their Revit models. These ‘Systems” have
impacted how we can manipulate the graphics when linking into the Architectural
model.
Here is how we can change
the MEP model when linking it into our Architectural model.
Here is what the MEP model
looks like when linked into the Architectural model.
3D view in hidden line.
Open the Visibility Graphics dialog box (VV or
VG).
Go to the Filters tab and add a new filter, create
a new Filter called Mechanical.
In my template I already have a
Mechanical filter created.
Modify the colour of the Projection/Surface Lines and the Cut Lines to black.
Also check the halftone
box, this will change the mechanical components to halftone making it easier to
distinguish the Architectural and Mechanical models on the printed drawings.
You model should now look
like this….
By using Filters to control
the visibility of the linked file every time we update the link the filters
will apply.
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