Schedules

[Kieran.Fawcett]

Hi, 
When linking in MEP model to Architects Model, i am wanting to extract out MEP Information that is assigned to the rooms ?

I am wanting to extract out all ADB Codes from Electural Fixtures in a room i.e Plug sockets, Light switches ?

I can extract out all ADB codes in the model and i can also extract out room information but for some reason i carnt get both to come togethers

[fabiosato]

Hello,

If the MEP designer created spaces, corresponding to the architecture rooms, you can get these informations from the spaces in the MEP file, since the spaces and the electrical fixtures are in the same file.

[Kieran.Fawcett]

Thank you for your reply.. 

yeah i can create a schedule that shows space name and any assigned ADB codes to that room, 

Problem im having is we need to send our MEP file back to architect and we want them to do the same things but the architect work from room names in there model, whereas on MEP model we use spaces 

When i try to switch our Space name on the schedule filter for room name it as if they arnt talking to one another

[fabiosato]

Hello,

AFAIK, the architect can schedule your spaces to achieve his goal, but it will be important for you to keep the naming synchronized

[jwinklerSB4SV]

This is complex, but it may be possible to create a schedule with room names AND space names, then push the appropriate value to a third column.

1.  Of course, when building the electrical fixture schedule be sure to check the box at bottom of dialogue which says "Include elements in links."  Add "RVT Link:File Name to the fields.  Also Add "Space:Name" and "Room:Name."

2.  Create a new fx parameter (text) which reads the value of "Space:Name" or "Room:Name" depending on the value from parameter "RVT Link: File Name."  The formula should go something like this.

General idea.......If the parameter is in the linked MEP, use the Space Name, otherwise use the Room Name.

IF(RVT Link: File Name=[MEP Model Name Here] ,Space:Name ,Room:Name)

 

3.  Then just hide Space Name and Room Name columns, add other columns as needed.

**I've not tested this, because I dont have 2 files with electrical fixtures, spaces, and room names.  Also....make sure the Architect and MEP are both using a consistent family which has the location finder enabled.