A typical workflow using AutoCAD MEP 2024 toolset to design a plumbing system includes the following steps:
| Step | View more information | |
|---|---|---|
| Configure system settings | Control the form and function of objects in your drawings by specifying design preferences. See About Drawing Preferences and About Configuring Plumbing System Settings. | |
| Set up a project | Specify standards (for example, the templates and tool catalogs to use), and integrate the plumbing system plans with the architectural plans. See About Working With Drawing Management Projects. | |
| Set up a pipe sizing table | Specify the fixture unit table and plumbing line sizing table (pipe sizing table). See About Configuring Fixture Unit Tables and To Specify Plumbing Line Sizing Tables. | |
| Open a drawing and attach architectural plan | Use Project Navigator and attach an architectural floor plan as an external reference. See About Working with External Reference Files. | |
| Add pumps, water heaters, drains, showers, sinks or other equipment | Place the plumbing equipment and fixtures on the floor plan. See To Add Plumbing Equipment and Fixtures. | |
| Add pipe to connect equipment | Connect the equipment and fixtures using plumbing lines. See About Adding Plumbing Lines. | |
| Size the plumbing lines | Analyze the plumbing system to properly size the components. See About Calculating the Sizes of Supply Plumbing Lines or About Calculating the Sizes of Sanitary Plumbing Lines. | |
| Modify the layout | Modify the layout of the system to reflect required design changes, and recalculate sizes as necessary. See About Modifying Plumbing Systems. | |
| Draw a 1-line plumbing isometric | Use schematic tools to produce a drawing of the plumbing system for inspection by code officers. See About Schematic Diagrams. | |
| Label the plumbing system | Annotate the system as you lay it out to generate schedules and construction documents. See About Annotation. |