Dear Autodesk Team,
I am an MEP BIM Modeler working with Autodesk Revit for plumbing, drainage, HVAC, and fire fighting systems. I would like to suggest a feature that could significantly improve system understanding and BIM presentations.
Idea: MEP Flow Visualization
Currently in Revit, we can model complete MEP systems such as drainage pipes, water supply lines, HVAC ducts, and fire fighting networks. However, it would be very useful if Revit could also visualize the actual flow inside these systems.
For example:
1. Drainage System
Water flow visualization inside pipes according to the pipe slope.
2. Water Supply System
Animated water flow direction inside supply pipes to help understand system behavior.
3. HVAC Duct System
Airflow visualization inside ducts using moving arrows or particles.
4. Fire Fighting System
Sprinkler water spray or water flow visualization for fire fighting systems.
Integration with Navisworks
In many BIM workflows, MEP models created in Autodesk Revit are exported to Autodesk Navisworks for coordination, review, and presentations.
It would be very beneficial if this MEP Flow Visualization could also work after exporting the model to Navisworks.
This would allow teams to:
Visualize water flow in drainage systems
Show airflow direction in HVAC ducts
Demonstrate fire fighting water flow and sprinkler operation
Use flow animations for client presentations and training
This feature could also work together with Navisworks Timeliner to simulate system flow over time.
Benefits
Better understanding of MEP systems
Improved BIM presentations and coordination meetings
Easier training for new engineers and BIM modelers
More interactive and intelligent BIM models
This feature would help engineers, BIM professionals, and clients better understand how building systems actually function inside the model.
Thank you for continuously improving Autodesk tools.
Best regards
MEP BIM Modeler
