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Link a MEP model to a different discipline MEP file

alessandra_triscari_2022 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:04:53 GMT

Hi, I'm a novice to Revit so I hope you can be patient. I have been using it since my company wants to move the our design from 2D to 3D. This project in particular has been designed by an external source to the company (by using our 2D design drawings) and ever since we have been kept working on the project and making changes to the design for coordination purposes. However, I'm having issues link an other MEP file to this one. I have designed the drainage system in a different model -personally this is what I would do, having all HVAC, plumbing etc. in separate models and then link them together - however this model presents all the disciplines in ones which includes HVAC, Heating, Plumbing and Lighting. There are some missing - like drainage - but even if the file results linked to the MEP it's a not show. The Drainage I have linked doesn't show either in 3D view and floor plan view. The one you see are the other disciplines, but drainage is now show. I hope you can help me.

Re: Link a MEP model to a different discipline MEP file

fabiosato — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:31:38 GMT

Hello,

I understand you are linking one MEP file to which all other MEP disciplines are connected.

If correct, go to Manage Links in the MEP main file and change the desired link from Overlay to Attachment.

Re: Link a MEP model to a different discipline MEP file

alessandra_triscari_2022 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:42:17 GMT

Hello, thank you trying to help. I have tried that but unfortunately it doesn't work.

Re: Link a MEP model to a different discipline MEP file

iainsavage — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:25:27 GMT

We used to have separate mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural files all linked to one another and sometimes we would break it down even further maybe having multiple mechanical files etc. and it worked fine.

Have you checked all possible reasons why you might not be able to see the drainage?

Have you checked that the models are aligned with one another (usually using a shared coordinate system) and that levels are also aligned?

If possible I would suggest that you upload your file(s) for examination.

Re: Link a MEP model to a different discipline MEP file

handjonathan — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:02:47 GMT

Hi @alessandra_triscari_2022

Thanks a lot for posting your question to the forums!   Has the solution suggested by @iainsavage helped with your issue?
 
We look forward to hearing back from you with more information so we can help you as a community! 