Learn how to create MEP systems to define logical relationships between related elements in a project.
When you assign MEP elements to a system, you can:
| Term/Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| System | A set of logically connected elements. For example, a supply air system might include duct, fittings, diffusers, and mechanical equipment. |
| System Classification | A parameter that defines the system for the connectors that are located on air terminals, equipment, and fixtures. For example, an air terminal could have a system classification of Supply Air, Return Air, or Exhaust Air. These values are pre-defined classifications within Revit. |
| System Type | A parameter that defines the systems for an MEP system. For example, a duct system could have a system type of Supply Air, Return Air, or Exhaust Air. You can duplicate an existing system type to create additional system types as needed for the project. For example, if you need a system type for high pressure supply air, duplicate the Supply Air system type, rename it, and change the properties as needed. |
| System Name | A string that uniquely identifies a system. It may be user-defined or automatically generated. |
| System Browser | A tool to display a hierarchical list of all the system components in each discipline in a project. |
| System Inspector | A tool to modify, inspect, and view the instance properties for a selected duct or pipe system. |
| Generate Layout | A tool to specify slope and routing parameters for ductwork and piping, to view different layout solutions, and to manually modify layout solutions for a duct or pipe system. |