Revit MEP Initial Setup

[reyazteca84]

What is the best way to create electrical drawings when you have the Architectural Floor; Can I use the actual file I received or should I link it? New on revit MEP. thank you

[Mehdi.Kardehi · Accepted solution]

Hi Mate,

The best way is to open a new sytem's template and then link the existing architectural Revit model.

Cheers,

Mehdi

[smbrennan]

If you just installed Revit and have no clue what you are doing, you should either sign up for a fundamentals class, or pick up a book. I would pick up one of these:

The Aubin Academy: Revit MEP 2014 [Book]

Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2014: Autodesk Official Press [Book]

There's also a slew of online learning resources. If you're on subscription, check with your reseller - they may offer training courses.

Bottom line, this isn't a software you can just pick up and figure it out as you go along. You need some sort of training just to get started.