Archibus Smart Client Extension for Revit

Linking Architectural Models into MEP Models

When working with equipment, BIM practitioners often link the architectural model into the MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) model. For Revit 2014 and newer, the Extension for Revit supports Revit Architecture models linked into MEP models. Within this scenario, the Archibus Extension for Revit can reference Archibus rooms within the architectural model. The Extension commands will automatically check for this configuration on startup, and all commands will automatically recognize and make use of the Room elements in the Architectural model from within the MEP model. As an example, when the Catalog command runs on MEP equipment elements, the command can determine the enclosing Room in the architectural model, and automatically infer that Room Code as the equipment location.

This is not supported in the Revit 2013 Extension.

Linking architectural models into MEP models

The following describes the workflow for linking Architectural models into a MEP model.

1. Open the Revit architectural model.
2. Set the Archibus Properties on each of the levels to be associated with the Archibus database.
3. Catalog the rooms
4. Close the model.
5. Open the MEP model, and link the Architectural model into the MEP model, if it isn't already linked.
6. Set the Archibus Properties on each level in the MEP model to be attached to the Archibus database. Set the Archibus Properties by using the same building and floors that were attached in the architectural model.

   All Archibus commands are now fully functional and will recognize the rooms in the architectural model.