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AutoCAD MEP 2010

User's Guide

March 2009

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- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 New Features in this Release19
- New Features for Getting Started19
- New Features for Drawing Electrical Systems19
- New Features for Drawing Piping Systems20
- New Features for Drawing Radiant Heating Systems20
- New Features for Customizing Catalogs21
- New Features for Customizing Display21
- New Features for Building Systems21
Chapter 2 Moving from Autocad to Autocad MEP23
- Autocad to Autocad MEP Task Comparisons23
- Creating Building Systems24
- Modifying Building Systems25
- Automating Design Tasks30
- Working with Sizing and Calculation Tools31
- Creating Accurate Construction Documents33
- Leveraging Autocad Knowledge in Autocad MEP37
- Working with Autocad Commands in Autocad MEP38
- Help Resources44
Chapter 3 Getting Started45
- About Autocad MEP45
- Contacting Autodesk48
- Getting Help49
- Updating Autocad MEP51
- The Autocad MEP 2010 Drawing Domain51
- Workspace Fundamentals53
- Workspace Components56
- Finding Information in Autocad MEP77
  - Infocenter Toolbar77
    - Communication Center78
    - Help Menu78
  - F1 Context Help78
- Working in Model Space and Paper Space84
- Customizing the Display of MEP Objects84
  - Using Custom Display85
Chapter 4 Drawing Essentials87
- Drawing Preferences87
  - About Layout Preferences87
  - Initialization Preferences88
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Equipment in Building Systems94
- Working with Catalog-Based Content97
- Importing a Building Component into Autocad MEP 2010102
- Working with Style-Based Content103
  - How Style-Based Content Is Stored and Referenced103
  - Orthographic and Isometric Views of Style-Based Content104
- Working with Tool Palettes105
- Working with the Properties Palette109
- Working with Systems111
- Selecting a Display Configuration120
- Essentials of Objects121
- Using the Compass130
  - Customizing the Compass Display132
- Designing with Dynamic Input and Grips132
- Drafting with Flow Direction136
- Selecting Similar Objects137
- Selecting MEP Objects138
- Regenerating an Autocad MEP Model138
- Viewing Part Properties139
Chapter 5 Working with Projects147
- Working with Drawing Management Projects147
- Establishing Project Standards148
- Autocad MEP Layer Standards150
- Autocad MEP Displays152
- Autocad MEP Templates174
- Working with Referenced Drawings176
Chapter 6 Drawing HVAC Systems181
- HVAC System Workflow181
- Configuring Duct System Settings192
- Using Spaces for Load Analysis201
- Creating a Duct System212
- Modifying a Duct System237
- Calculating Duct Sizes Using External Tools259
- Creating Duct System Construction Documents263
Chapter 7 Drawing Piping Systems265
- Pipe Systems Overview265
- Configuring Pipe System Settings297
- Creating a Piping System303
- Modifying a Piping System336
Chapter 8 Drawing Radiant Heating Systems353
- Radiant Heating Systems Overview353
- Creating Radiator Parts354
- Using a Calculation Program to Add Radiators355
- Designing Radiant Heating Systems358
  - Adding a Radiator Mvpart359
  - Modifying a Radiator Mvpart361
- Radiator Valves361
- Creating Pipe Runs for Radiators364
Chapter 9 Drawing Electrical Systems371
- About Electrical Systems371
- Customizable Electrical Content380
- Control the Appearance and Behavior of Electrical System Designs381
- Working with Circuits398
  - Using an Electrical Project Database399
  - Using Circuits402
- Creating Electrical Systems409
- Checking Electrical Systems443
- Modifying Electrical Systems447
- Annotating Electrical System Drawings470
  - Adding Labels to Wire, Conduit, and Cable Tray470
  - About Panel Schedules471
- Creating Electrical System Construction Documents479
Chapter 10 Drawing Plumbing Systems481
- Plumbing Design Workflow481
- Plumbing Systems Overview482
- Configuring Plumbing System Definitions495
- Creating Plumbing Systems502
- Modifying Plumbing Systems510
- Calculating the Sizes of Supply Plumbing Lines519
- Calculating the Sizes of Sanitary Plumbing Lines526
Chapter 11 Drawing Schematic Diagrams535
- About Schematic Diagrams536
- Customizing Schematic Content539
- Configuring Schematic Settings539
  - Creating Schematic System Definitions539
  - Configuring Styles for Schematic Lines540
    - Defining Designations for Schematic Line Styles540
    - Specifying Annotation for Schematic Line Styles541
- Creating a Schematic Diagram543
- Modifying a Schematic Diagram552
Chapter 12 Creating Construction Documents565
- Construction Document Workflow565
- Creating Construction Documents566
- Adding Elevation Labels596
- Checking Your Drawings597
- Collecting Project Data605
- Purging Autocad MEP Objects608
- Sharing Drawings608
  - Displaying Custom Objects609
  - Posting and Plotting Your Drawings610
    - Plotting610
- Comparing Drawings610
- Using Industry Foundation Classes611
- Select a Style615
Chapter 13 Customizing Style-Based Content617
- Workflow for Creating Style-Based Content617
- Editing Style-Based Content620
- Configuring Styles621
- Categorizing Style-Based Content635
  - Creating Categories in Autocad MEP635
- Customizing Device Content636
- Customizing Schematic Symbol Content648
  - Converting Schematic Symbol Styles to Blocks648
  - Converting Blocks to Schematic Symbol Styles649
    - Creating Symbol Conversion Scripts651
    - Modifying Symbol Conversion Scripts653
Chapter 14 Customizing Catalog-Based Content659
- Understanding Parametric and Block-Based Parts659
- Approaches to Creating Parts661
- Content Builder664
  - Tips for Using Content Builder664
  - Allowing for Automatic Layer Mapping of Part Sizes for Content Builder665
    - Starting Content Builder665
- Working with Parametric Parts667
- Working with Block-Based Parts761
- Working with Custom Parameter Groups784
  - Saving Custom Parameters in Groups784
  - Adding Groups of Saved Custom Parameters to Parts786
- Testing Parts Created with Content Builder786
Chapter 15 Customizing Catalogs789
- About Catalog Editor789
- Key Catalog Terms791
- Opening Catalog Editor792
- Opening a Part Catalog in Catalog Editor792
- Customizing Catalogs in Catalog Editor792
- Validating and Regenerating Part Catalogs799
Chapter 16 Customizing Autocad MEP803
- Creating Drawing Environment Configurations for Users803
- Styles and Support Files804
- Customizing Tool Palettes805
- Customizing Tools807
Chapter 17 Working with the U.K Profile815
- Using Other Profiles815
- Working with Hangers816
- Rotating Cable Trays819
Glossary821
- Glossary Terms821
Appendix - Reference Information839
- Definitions of Part Properties839
- Using Object Match844

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