MEP Modeling Course for Archicad

In the first lesson, we'll get you oriented to the MEP Modeler within Archicad.

We'll review both the built-in Archicad 24 features, as well as previous setups which required a separate download made available by GRAPHISOFT.

Key Learning Objectives (1 Video per Topic):

• MEP Modeler Setup
• Work Environment (AC24)
• Work Environment (AC23)
• MEP Library
• MEP System Settings
• Layers
• Attributes

In lesson 2, we'll dive into our first modeling exercises using the Piping Tools.

Key Learning Topics (1 Video Per Topic):

• Pipe Modeling - Manual Placement Method 2D & 3D
• Pipe Modeling - MEP Routing Tool 2D & 3D
• Pipe Fittings
• Pipe Terminals
• Pipe In-Line Equipment
• Plumbing Equipment

In Lesson 3, we'll go deeper into plumbing modeling by modeling common systems and assemblies.

Plumbing Modeling Exercises (1 Video Per Topic):

• Water Main Assemblies
• Gas Main Assemblies
• HW Heater Assemblies
• HW / CW Supply to Fixtures
• Sanitary Waste & Vent Assemblies
• Underground Waste Piping Assemblies
• Storm Water Piping Assemblies

In Lesson 4, we'll dive into the HVAC Ductwork Design Tools!

Key Learning Topics:

• Manual Ductwork Placement 2D & 3D
• Ductwork Routing Tool 2D & 3D
• Duct Fittings
• Duct Terminals
• Duct In-Line Equipment
• HVAC Equipment

In this lesson, we'll take our HVAC Design Tools and Build up some Assembled Systems

Modeling Exercises:

• Fan Coil Unit Assembly
• Furnace Assembly
• Roof Top Unit Assembly
• Exhaust Fan Assembly

In Lesson 6, we'll introduce the Cable Tray Tools and do some quick modeling exercises.

Learning Topics:

• Manual Cable Tray Placement 2D & 3D
• Cable Routing Tool 2D & 3D
• Electrical Conduit Modeling (Piping Tool)
• Electrical Equipment

In this lesson, we'll explore useful properties to add to our MEP Elements, for enhanced labeling and reporting in Interactive Schedules.

Key Topics:

• Archicad Classification Manager for MEP Elements
• MEP Equipment Properties
• MEP Distribution Properties
• Plumbing Properties
• HVAC Properties
• Electrical Properties

In Lesson 8, we'll setup Interactive Schedules to report our MEP Elements for further analysis.

Key Learning Topics:

• Interactive Schedule Criteria
• Useful Schedule Fields
• MEP Object Parameter Listing
• Equipment Schedules
• Quantity Takeoffs

In Lesson 9, we'll setup different 2D and 3D Views to help communicate our MEP Systems, and prepare for sharing our project.

Key Topics:

• Saving 2D Views
• Saving 3D Views
• Saving 3D Documents
• Graphic Overrides
• Creating MEP Layouts
• 3D Export Views & Publishers

In Lesson 10, we'll wrap up the MEP Modeling Academy with some useful workflows for analyzing model elements, importing and exporting, and utilizing the built-in Clash Detection tool.

• Import 2D DWGs
• Import 3D DWGs
• Import IFC
• Running Clash Detection
• Exporting IFC Views