Exercise 4.6.1: Coordinating and Reviewing Model Changes

In this exercise, students will learn how to:

Figure 4.6.1 - Reviewing changes to shared elements in the coordination

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Revit

Open the model for this exercise in Autodesk^®Revit^®Architecture software.
Link to the lighting model that was created in AutodeskRevitMEP software.
Run a coordination review to find the changes to shared elements that were made in the linked model.
Review and act on the messages reported in the Coordination Review dialog box.
Move the lighting fixtures in the architectural model to the new locations to match the MEP model.

Figure 4.6.2 - Coordination Review identifying differences in lighting fixture placement

Exercise 4.6.2: Checking for Interference Between Model Elements

In this exercise, students will learn how to:

Link models to prepare for interference checking.
Set up and run an interference report.
Review the issues reported in the interference report and showing the intersecting elements.
Narrow the scope of the report by selection or by choosing specific elements to check.

Figure 4.6.3 - Highlighting intersecting ducts and joists found during an interference check

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Revit

Open the model for this exercise in Revit MEP software. This model includes the elements in the plumbing design with the architectural model already linked in.
Link to the HVAC model that was also created in Revit MEP.
Open a view of the area to be checked, and adjust its settings to feature the HVAC and plumbing elements.
Run an interference check to look for intersecting elements in the current project and the linked HVAC model.
Review the messages in the Interference Report dialog box.
Change the elevation of the sprinkler pipes that intersect with the ducts so that there is an appropriate clearance between these items.

Figure 4.6.4 - Clash between a duct and sprinkler pipe in the plenum space