I second that. And AutoCAD could narrow down the list of targeted
manufacturers by asking the question: What MEP Equipment Manufacturers make
a product that must be dimensionally correct?
Does the equipment go into a potentially crowded equipment room where every
inch counts (Boilers, Expansion Tanks, Pumps, Chillers). Does the equipment
go into a ceiling space where heights and access panel clearances are
critical (VAV, Fan Powered Boxes, CRAC Units). Does the equipment go on the
roof where roof curbs, roof openings, service panel clearances, etc are
critical (Rooftop Units, Make-Up Air Units, Exhaust Fans).
You could make it easier on the manufacturer to create the parts by setting
standards and guidelines for part creation. And Please Please Fix that Layer
Key issue so that MvParts can Nest or Map to More than one Key!
Suggested Minimum Guidelines (As Applicable):
1) Accurate Critical Geometry:
a) Footprint, Heights, Opening Sizes & Locations, Connection Sizes &
Locations
b) Connections: Electrical, Condensate, Horizontal & Vertical Duct,
Flue, CHWS/CHWR, etc
c) Center of Gravity (Origin Point ???)
d) Roofcurb Heights/ Dimensions/Accessories(Plenum Adapters, Spring
Isolators)
e) Equipment Base Heights/Dimensions
f) Electrical/Plumbing Knockout Connection Locations
2) Approximate Non-Critical Geometry:
a) Screw on Screw Chiller, Condenser Fans, Piping, etc
3) Include all Accessories on Separate Layer Keys:
a) Roof Curbs, Equipment Base, Dampers, Economizers, Rain Hoods,
Condenser Fans, Panels
b) Opening/Connection Geometry, Points
4) Include all Critical Clearances on Separate Keys:
a) Service Clearances
5) Add Critical Equipment Properties For Labeling & Scheduling:
a) Capacities: Air & Water (CFM, GPM, FPM),
b) Loads: Cooling/Heating Input/Output BTU's, Watts
c) Electrical: Voltage (Coil, Control, Motors, Fans), FLA/MCA, Motor HP,
RPM, etc
c) All Connection Sizes: Gas, Electric, Condensate, Flue, Duct, Piping
d) Make & Basic Model # or Part Family/Series
e) Weight, Length, Critical Geometry
6) The MvPart Name is Tied to a Layer Key and can be changed, but as a
standard Name the Part Make-Model # or similar.
7) I recommend the manufacturer clearly identify the part, part # and all
accessories, what part # variations do/do not pertain to that MvPart.
8) The Manufacturer may/may not want to create generic part equipment
schedules to go with the part or part family, but could be a bonus.
Am I forgetting anything? Make it easy for Manufacturers to find and
understand the standard and steps taken to create & publish their MvParts.
Then make it easy for users to learn the steps taken to download the MvPart,
integrate it into their catalog, then modify their layer keys as necessary.
(Most of which exists in some location or another).
Hey discussion group....add to or tear apart the guidelines...let's make it
better/easier!
JPB
"John Bixler" wrote in message
news:4033e526_3@newsprd01...
> My biggest single wish would be more MVPart content from actual
> manufacturers!!!!
>
> I know AutoDESK can't necessarily do anything about it directly, but I
> wanted to make sure to voice the need. Get at companies like Trane,
Carnes,
> Waterfurnace, etc to get their equipment released as MVParts!
>
>
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