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Table Of Contents
- FEEDBACK ON THE GUIDE
- AUDIENCE
- DEFINITION: QUALITY REVIT CONTENT
- CONTENTS
- SUPPLEMENTARY FILES
- ADDITIONAL FILES
- RECOMMENDED REVIT RELEASE AND DISCIPLINE FOR CONTENT CREATION
- 1.1 DETERMINING DESIGN INTENT
- 1.2 BALANCING PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN COMPLEXITY
- 1.3 AUTODESK EXCHANGE FORMAT (.ADSK)
- 1.4 USING IMPORTED CONTENT
- 1.5 PLANNING A REVIT MODEL FAMILY
- 2.1 WORKFLOW FOR MODEL CONTENT CREATION
- 2.2 FAMILY UNITS
- 2.3 FAMILY NAMING CONVENTIONS
- 2.4 TYPE NAMING CONVENTIONS
- 2.5 CATEGORY AND SUBCATEGORY STANDARDS AND USAGE
- 2.6 AUTODESK APPROVED PARAMETER USAGE
- 2.7 PARAMETER NAMING CONVENTIONS
- 2.8 MATERIAL NAMING CONVENTIONS
- 2.9 PREVIEW IMAGE STANDARDS
- 2.10 TYPE CATALOG STANDARDS AND USAGE
- 2.11 MATERIAL APPLICATION IN MODEL FAMILIES
- 3.1 GENERAL FAMILY TESTING GUIDELINES
- 3.2 FAMILY-SPECIFIC TESTING GUIDELINES
SYSTEMTYPES
Thefollowingtableprovidesanoverviewoftheapplicationscenarioforeachsystemtype.
SystemType ApplicationScenario Example
PipeConnector
HydronicSupply Familiesinclosedwatercirculationsystems Boiler,Chiller,
CoolingTower
HydronicReturn
Sanitary Plumbingfixtures
Lavatories,
WaterClosets.
DomesticHotWater
DomesticColdWater
FireProtectionWet Thethreesystemsarematchingthethree
sprinklersystems,sprinkler‐wet,sprinkler‐dry,
sprinkler‐pre‐action.
Sprinkler,
DryValve
FireProtectionDry
FireProtectionPre‐Action
FireProtectionOther Otherfireprotectionsystemsexceptthethree
above,suchasstandpipe
Cabinet,Hose
Connection
Fitting PipeFittings Elbow,Tee
Globa
l
Familiesthatwillbeinmultiplesystems Pump,Valve
Other Familiesingas,refrigerant systems,
Placeholderforpipesystemsnotincluded
Gasconnectorof
Waterheater
Unsupported StromDrainage ,SanitaryVentilation
DuctConnector
SupplyAir HVACAirdeliverysystems AirConditioner,
DustCollector
ReturnAir
ExhaustAir
OtherAir Placeholderforairsystemsnotincluded
Fitting DuctFittings Elbow,Tee
Global Familiesthatwillbeinmultiplesystems Fan
Unsupported FreshAir
ElectricalConnector
Data Automaticallyormanuallycontrolthe
transmitting,receiveorsendingofdata/voice
signals.
DataOutlet
Power
–
Balance
d
Equipment,deviceorfixtureoperatesin
powersupply/distributionsystems.
Generator
Power
–
Unbalance
d
PanelBoard
Telephone Telecommunicationdevicesusedtotransmit
andreceivesound.
Telephoneoutlet
Security Bearmedanddetectsecurity/accessproblem SmokeDetector
FireAlarm Alarm‐initiatingdevicesoperatetocontrol
alarmsignals
WaterFlow
Indicator
NurseCal
l
Keycomponentinaddressingpatientcare
needs.
CallPoint
Controls Normallyusedforremotecontrolinsome
specialcircumstances
ControlValve
Communication Devicesincommunicationsysteminbuilding,
usedtotransmitting,receiveorsend
communicationsignals
Speaker
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