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    Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

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    10-31-2011 11:38 AM

    I need to change pipe sizes to 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" or 7/8" diameter, but the program is not allowing it. 1" diameter is the smallest pipe you can change to in Properties. Does anyone know a way to do this?

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    10-31-2011 12:05 PM in reply to: PMA3333

    1/2" and 3/4" sizes should be included by default, at least with RMEP 2012. Verify under Manage Tab » Mechanical Settings » Pipe Settings » Sizes. Ensure that the "Used in Size Lists" box is checked.

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    10-31-2011 04:26 PM in reply to: CADastrophe

    Thanks for the Reply. I did what you suggested but the problem persists. When I draw my Copper Pipes the results are the same. The pipes sizes start at 1" and will not allow me to select or enter a size lower than that. It also will not allow me to enter a fraction even when accompanied by a whole number. Is there another setting that I am missing?

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    10-31-2011 10:47 PM in reply to: PMA3333

    Check "project units" Manage>Project Units.Common>Length>Rounding>Pick a Nearest fraction of your choice. OK out of that and check if you have fraction pipe sizes.

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    11-01-2011 10:30 AM in reply to: CADastrophe

    CADastrophe wrote:

    1/2" and 3/4" sizes should be included by default, at least with RMEP 2012. Verify under Manage Tab » Mechanical Settings » Pipe Settings » Sizes. Ensure that the "Used in Size Lists" box is checked.



    In addition to this, there are a few other things to remember.

    You notice the pipe has some parameters under Mechanical called Material, connection type and class.

    MAKE SURE the new size you are adding to copper matches the same connection type and class.

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    11-01-2011 11:57 AM in reply to: TonyVav

    THANKS!!! That solved the problem.

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    11-01-2011 11:59 AM in reply to: CADastrophe

    Thanks! For your imput. The information you provided will help in my setup & template.

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    11-01-2011 12:01 PM in reply to: Jrobker

    Thanks for your input.

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    11-01-2011 02:23 PM in reply to: PMA3333

    Your welcome

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    Re: Revit MEP Pipe Sizes - How to change to less than 1"D sizes?

    10-16-2012 08:44 AM in reply to: Jrobker

     

    Thanks for your reply.

     

    How do I check that "the new size you are adding to copper matches the same connection type and class."

     

    Thanks in advance.

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