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Profile / MEP Family Creation

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1. Profile Creation

a) Definition and Function 4

b) Family Template interface and application 5
c) Exercise on “Profile” family creation 14

2. MEP Family Creation

a) Definition and Function 23
b) Exercise on creating “Duct Connector” 25
c) Exercise on “Pipe Connector” 41
d) Exercise on applying connectors to “Linked Files” 56

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DEFINITION AND FUNCTION

PROFILE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROFILE FAMILY TEMPLATES:

- A profile is a single line, chain of connected lines, or closed
loop that can be used to generate a form. Manipulate
profiles to change the geometry of a form.

SOURCE OF INFORMATION
CS
Since “PROFILE” is mainly connected to modelling (for
physical appearance purposes) therefore, information of it CS
can be taken but not limited from “CONSTRUCTION
DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION OF MATERIALS” as provided by
the “TRADE COORDINATORS”.

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“PROFILE” FAMILY TEMPLATE INTERFACE

Profile Usage:
▪ <Generic>
▪ Fascia
▪ Gutter
▪ Mullion
▪ Railing
▪ Reveal
▪ Slab Edge
▪ Slab Metal Deck
▪ Stair Nosing
▪ Stair Riser
▪ Stair Support
▪ Stair Tread
▪ Wall Foundation
▪ Wall Sweep

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“PROFILE-HOSTED” FAMILY TEMPLATE INTERFACE

Profile Usage:
▪ <Generic>
▪ Fascia
▪ Gutter
▪ Mullion
▪ Railing
▪ Reveal
▪ Slab Edge
▪ Slab Metal Deck
▪ Stair Nosing
▪ Stair Riser
▪ Stair Support
▪ Stair Tread
▪ Wall Foundation
▪ Wall Sweep

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SAMPLE APPLICATION OF “PROFILE-HOSTED”

SKIRTING
CORNICE

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“PROFILE - MULLION” FAMILY TEMPLATE INTERFACE

Profile Usage:
▪ <Generic>
▪ Fascia
▪ Gutter
▪ Mullion
▪ Railing
▪ Reveal
▪ Slab Edge
▪ Slab Metal Deck
▪ Stair Nosing
▪ Stair Riser
▪ Stair Support
▪ Stair Tread
▪ Wall Foundation
▪ Wall Sweep

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“PROFILE - RAIL” FAMILY TEMPLATE INTERFACE

Profile Usage:
▪ <Generic>
▪ Fascia
▪ Gutter
▪ Mullion
▪ Railing
▪ Reveal
▪ Slab Edge
▪ Slab Metal Deck
▪ Stair Nosing
▪ Stair Riser
▪ Stair Support
▪ Stair Tread
▪ Wall Foundation
▪ Wall Sweep

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SAMPLE APPLICATION OF “PROFILE - MULLION”

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“PROFILE - REVEAL” FAMILY TEMPLATE INTERFACE

Profile Usage:
▪ <Generic>
▪ Fascia
▪ Gutter
▪ Mullion
▪ Railing
▪ Reveal
▪ Slab Edge
▪ Slab Metal Deck
▪ Stair Nosing
▪ Stair Riser
▪ Stair Support
▪ Stair Tread
▪ Wall Foundation
▪ Wall Sweep

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“PROFILE – STAIR NOSING” FAMILY TEMPLATE INTERFACE

Profile Usage:
▪ <Generic>
▪ Fascia
▪ Gutter
▪ Mullion
▪ Railing
▪ Reveal
▪ Slab Edge
▪ Slab Metal Deck
▪ Stair Nosing
▪ Stair Riser
▪ Stair Support
▪ Stair Tread
▪ Wall Foundation
▪ Wall Sweep

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SAMPLE APPLICATION OF “PROFILE - REVEAL”

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SAMPLE APPLICATION OF “PROFILE – STAIR NOSING”
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EXERCISE ON CREATING RECTANGULAR/ SQUARE USING “PROFILE”

1. To begin with creating a new

family, there are two method.

B. From a “CONVENTIONAL
A. From a “ RECENT FILE METHOD”.
INTERFACE METHOD”.

2. From “New Family – Select

Template File”, Select “Metric
Profile”.

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3. From “Create” Tab, Select “Line” (LI)

command tool for “Sketch Mode”.

4. While on Sketch Mode, draw a “rectangular

line” as illustrated on the image on the right side.
Then press “Modify” tool command/ press twice
the “ESC” keyboard to end the current
command.
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5. From “Create” Tab, input the

given dimension using the
“Aligned” dimension. Indicate
dimension from the “end to
center to end line” then click
“EQ” sign. Then input overall
dimension as shown on the
image.

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6. Create parameters from the “Overall Dimension” by

assigning a label as follows:
W&D as shown from the image.
7. Then save the file as : “CCDC-RECTANGULAR PROFILE” to
the desired folder location.

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EXERCISE ON CREATING CIRCULAR USING “PROFILE”

1. To begin with creating a new

family, there are two method.

B. From a “CONVENTIONAL
A. From a “ RECENT FILE METHOD”.
INTERFACE METHOD”.

2. From “New Family – Select

Template File” select “Metric
Profile”.

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3. From ‘Create” Tab select Line

(LI) for Sketch Mode’’.

4. While on Sketch Mode, draw a “circle line”

as illustrated on the image on the right side.
Then press “Modify” tool command/ press
twice the “ESC” keyboard to end the current
command.
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5. From “Create” Tab input the

given dimension using the
“Diameter” for dimension.

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6. On the overall dimension assign label as shown.

7. Save with a file name: CCDC-CIRCULAR PROFILE on the
desired folder location.

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DEFINITION AND FUNCTION

MEP Family MEP FAMILY TEMPLATES

- Revit components that mainly related to MEP services.
- It has additional features/ functions such as Electrical
Connector, Duct Connector, Pipe Connector, Cable Tray
Connector and Conduit Connector.

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

Contents/ information of MEP Families and Equipment can

be taken but not limited from “OPERATION MANUAL,
CATALOGUE, CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION
OF MATERIALS” as provided by the “TRADE
COORDINATORS”.

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DEFINITION AND FUNCTION
MEP FAMILY TEMPLATES COMMONLY USED
Under “Create” Tab, different MEP “Connectors” are on the
menu. These are the following:
❑ Electrical Connector – for Electrical Services.
❑ Duct Connector – for Ducting Services.
❑ Pipe Connector- for Cable Tray/ Trunking Services.
❑ Conduit Connector – for Services that is using Conduit.

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EXERCISE ON CREATING RECTANGULAR/ SQUARE USING “DUCT CONNECTOR”

1. To begin with creating a

new family, there are two
method.

B. From a “CONVENTIONAL
A. From a “ RECENT FILE METHOD”.
INTERFACE METHOD”.

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2. FROM “New Family – Select Template File”, 3. Under “Create” Tab click “Family Category and Parameters” to define the
choose “Metric Generic Models face based”. category of the family that is being created.

4. Select “Air Terminal” as its family category

then click “OK”.

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5. From “Insert” Tab, Select the “Load

Family Command” and profile name
“CCDC-CIRCULAR PROFILE”. Then click
“Open”.

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6. On the “Project Browser”, select the
view “Front” to establish the path of
sweep solid form.

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7. Then click the “Create” Tab and select “Sweep” under Solid Forms.

8. Then select “Sketch Path”.

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9. Under “Draw”, create a select the “Line” tool then sketch a line from the established level upward aligned with the center
line with a length of 25.4 mm. Follow the image below.

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10. Then select the “Check Symbol” to finish the current sketch mode.

11. After establishing the path, select under “Profile” the “CCDC-RECTANGULAR PROFILE”.

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12. Click “Family Types” to create parameters for the this family.

13. Click “New Parameter” as

illustrated on the image.

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14. Create parameters for the “Width” by following the image 15. Click “New Parameter” to create parameters for the “Height”
below. Then click “OK”. by following the image below. Then click “OK”.

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16. Under “Family Types” input any value other than zero for the 17. Click “Default 3D View” to match with view on the image
newly created parameters. Then click “OK”. below.

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18. Refer to “Project Browser” the under “Families” click “Profiles” and double click “CCDC-RECTANGULAR PROFILE” to open up
directly its “Type Properties”.

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19. Click the “Associate Family Parameter” button to link the parameters of the linked family. Under “D” parameter select “Height for its “Associate
Family Parameter”. While “W” parameter select “Width” for its “Associate Family Parameter”. Refer to the image below.

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20. After step 19 click “OK” to finish this procedure. 21. While on “3D View” click the “Create” Tab then select the “Duct Connector” to establish
the precise connector for the created family.

22. Then under “Placement” select “Face” to establish the connector position to the
created family.

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23. Then place the connector to the face of the created solid form. 24. Select the “Duct Connector” the refer to its “Properties”
then under “Associate Family Parameter” button to link the
parameters of the linked family. Under “Height” parameter
select “Height” for its “Associate Family Parameter” then click
“OK”. While “Width” parameter select “Width” for its
“Associate Family Parameter” then click “OK” . Refer to the
image below.

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25. After linking its “Height” and “Width” properties, change and follow the
image below for this “Duct Connector” properties.

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25. After completing the information on the “Duct Connector” properties

click “Apply” to finish this proceeding. Then click “Ref Level” under
“Project Browser” to rotate the position of the “Duct Connector”.

26. Click “Modify” command tool/ press twice the “ESC” keyboard to
escape from the current command.

26. Then save the file as ” CCDC-RECTANGULAR DUCT

CONNECTOR_SUPPLY”.

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EXERCISE ON CREATING CIRCULAR USING “PIPE CONNECTOR”

1. To begin with creating a

new family, there are two
method.

B. From a “CONVENTIONAL
A. From a “ RECENT FILE METHOD”.
INTERFACE METHOD”.

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2. FROM “New Family – Select Template File”, 3. Under “Create” Tab click “Family Category and Parameters” to define the
choose “Metric Generic Models face based”. category of the family that is being created.

4. Select “Mechanical Equipment” as its

family category then click “OK”.

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5. From “Insert” Tab, Select the “Load Family

Command” and profile name “CCDC-CIRCULAR
PROFILE”. Then click “Open”.

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6. On the “Project Browser”, select the
view “Front” to establish the path of
sweep solid form.

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7. Then click the “Create” Tab and select “Sweep” under Solid Forms.

8. Then select “Sketch Path”.

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9. Under “Draw”, create a select the “Line” tool then sketch a line from the established level upward aligned with the center
line with a length of 25.4 mm. Follow the image below.

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10. Then select the “Check Symbol” to finish the current sketch mode.

11. After establishing the path, select under “Profile” the “CCDC-RECTANGULAR PROFILE”.

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12. Click “Family Types” to create parameters for the this family.

13. Click “New Parameter” as

illustrated on the image.

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14. Create parameters for the “Nominal Diameter” by following the 15. Under “Family Types” input any value other than zero for the
image below. Then click “OK”. newly created parameters. Then click “OK”.

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16. Click “Default 3D View” to match with view on the image

below.

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17. Refer to “Project Browser” the under “Families” click “Profiles” and double click “CCDC-CIRCULAR PROFILE” to open up directly
its “Type Properties”.

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18. Click the “Associate Family Parameter” button to link the parameters of the linked family. Under “Dia” parameter select “Nominal Diameter” for
its “Associate Family Parameter”. Refer to the image below. Then click “OK”.

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19. After step 18 click “OK” to finish this procedure. 20. While on “3D View” click the “Create” Tab then select the “Pipe Connector” to establish
the precise connector for the created family.

21. Then under “Placement” select “Face” to establish the connector position to the
created family.

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22. Then place the connector to the face of the created solid form. 23. Select the “Pipe Connector” the refer to its “Properties”
then under “Associate Family Parameter” button to link the
parameters of the linked family. Under “Diameter” parameter
select “Nominal Diameter” for its “Associate Family Parameter”
then click “OK” . Refer to the image below.

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24. After linking its “Nominal Diameter” properties, change and follow the image below for this
“Pipe Connector” properties. After completing the information click “Apply” to finish this step.

25. Click “Modify” command tool/ press twice the “ESC” keyboard to
escape from the current command.

26. Then save the file as ” CCDC-PIPE CONNECTOR_SANITARY”.

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EXERCISE ON USING “CONNECTORS” TO “LINK FILES”

1. To begin with opening a

project file, there are two
methods.

B. From a “CONVENTIONAL
A. From a “ RECENT FILE METHOD”.
INTERFACE METHOD”.

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2. From folder “7.0 APPLICATION ON LINK FILES”

open “MEP PROJECT”.

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3. On “Insert” Tab” click “Load Family” then choose the previous 4. After choosing the desired connector click “Open” the load the family.
connectors that was part of this exercise.

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5. Tilt the 3D model to have a good view in attaching the 6. On “Systems” Tab click “Component”.
connector.

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9. After clicking “Component” choose “CCDC-PIPE 10. Then attach the connector to its desired location.
CONNECTOR_SANITARY” on the Type Selector.

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11. Click the connector then refer to its “Instance Properties” to

change its “Nominal Diameter”. Then “Save” the file.

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