Ignore Fixtures

When linking a model to an MEP model, you may not want to copy all fixtures to the MEP model.

For example:

• You want to link a model for layout purposes only, and you don’t want to copy any fixtures to the MEP model. To ignore all fixture categories, set the copy behavior for each category to Ignore category.
• You want to copy all plumbing fixtures, but ignore all lighting fixtures. To ignore an entire fixture category, set its copy behavior to Ignore category.
• You want to copy most lighting fixtures, but you want to ignore any lighting fixtures whose type is Troffer. To ignore a family type, specify type mapping for the fixture category, and set the type mapping to Don’t copy this type.

When you specify that a fixture category or type should be ignored, this setting persists when a linked model is reloaded. As a result, this category or type of fixtures cannot be found and copied until you change the setting.

To ignore a fixture category

1. Open the MEP model and click Collaborate tabCoordinate panel (Coordination Settings).
2. For Apply settings to, select New links or the appropriate linked model.
3. Under Category, select the category to ignore.
4. Under Behavior, for Copy behavior, select Ignore category.

To ignore a fixture type

1. Open the MEP model and click Collaborate tabCoordinate panel (Coordination Settings).
2. For Apply settings to, select the linked model from the drop-down list.
3. Under Category, select a category.
4. Under Behavior, for Copy behavior, select Allow batch copy or Copy individually.
5. For Mapping behavior, select Specify type mapping.
6. In the Category list, under the category name, select Type Mapping.
7. For each fixture type to ignore, select Don’t copy this type.