AutoCAD MEP 2024 toolset provides features that allow the creation of very complex designs. While the software has many intricacies, there is a basic workflow for using it. Use the following table to navigate to detailed workflows for designing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
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| Establish high-level project parameters, and create document sets | Define project standards, the look of the drawing area, the look of parts, the tool catalogs to use, and other settings. See Working with Drawing Management Projects. Create sheets, sheet lists, and cover sheets for construction document sets. See Construction Document Workflow. | |
| Link to architectural floor plans | Use Project Navigator to create cross references to the floor plans onto to which MEP designs will display. See Working with Referenced Drawings | |
| Create preliminary domain outlines using flow and 1-line diagrams | Use the schematic tool set in MEP to create concept designs. See About Schematic Diagrams | |
| Create detailed domain designs using catalog parts and custom content | Create:
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| Circulate designs for review | Use Drawing Compare to see how drawings differ from one revision to another. See Comparing Drawings |