Use the Mechanical Settings dialog to configure component sizes, and the behavior and appearance of the mechanical systems.
For information about mechanical settings for duct, see Mechanical Settings.
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Mechanical Settings for Piping
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- Specify Hidden Line Settings for Pipe
Use the Hidden Line pane of the Mechanical Settings dialog to specify how pipes that cross each other (in separate planes) are presented in the model. - About Pipe Settings
When Pipe Settings is selected, the right pane displays parameters that are common to all the piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems in a project. - Specify Pipe Settings
When Pipe Settings is selected in the left panel, you can specify settings that are applied throughout piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems. - Specify Angles
When Angles is selected in the left panel, the right panel displays options for specifying the fitting angle that Revit will use when adding or modifying pipe. - Specify Conversion Settings
You use the Duct Conversion Settings or Pipe Conversion Settings dialog to specify parameters that control the elevations, pipe or duct size, and other characteristics for the piping or ductwork created when using the Layout Path tool. - Specify Segments and Sizes
Segments and sizes displays a table of pipe sizes available in a project. - Specify Fluids
When Fluids is selected in the left panel, the right panel displays a table of fluids available in a project. - Specify Slope Values
When Slopes is selected in the left panel, the right panel displays a table of slope values available in a project. - Specify Calculation
When Calculation is selected in the left panel, the right panel displays 3 tabs that control calculation methods for pipe pressure drop and flow.
Parent topic: Working with Piping Components