Question 1

What will you learn in the Revit introduction course?

Accepted Answer

Start strong in Revit MEP 🚀 You will learn the user interface, project setup, local and central models, linking architectural files, levels and grids, copy and monitor, and creating floor and ceiling plans.

Question 2

R002: HVAC

Accepted Answer

- Start an HVAC Project
- Mechanical Settings
- Adding Spaces
- Adding Zones
- Heating and Cooling Loads
- Adding mechanical Equipment
- Adding Air Terminals
- Adding Ductwork – Supply
- Adding Ductwork – Return
- The System Browser
- Adding Duct Accessories and Fittings
- Sizing Ductwork
- Tagging Ductwork
- Adding Insulation
- Adding Hydronic Piping
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Question 3

R003: Electrical

Accepted Answer

- Creating Spaces
- Electrical Settings
- Adding Receptacles
- Adding Panels
- Creating a Circuit
- Adding Lighting Fixtures
- Adding Switches
- Creating a Lighting Circuit
- Creating a Switching Circuit
- Creating a Wiring Plan
- The System Browser
- Adding Conduit
- Creating Conduit Types
- Adding Cable Trays

Question 4

R004: Plumbing

Accepted Answer

- Creating a Plumbing Plan
- Mechanical Settings
- Creating Spaces
- Adding Plumbing Fixtures
- Adding Domestic Water Piping
- Adding Sanitary Drain Piping (Sloped)
- Adding Plumbing Equipment
- Creating a Plumbing System
- The System Browser
- Adding Pipe Accessories
- Tagging

Question 5

R005: Revit - General

Accepted Answer

- Creating Schedules
- Creating Drafting Views
- Importing AutoCAD Model DWGs
- Importing Details
- Creating Sheets
- Printing Sheets
- Phases
- Text and Dimensions
- Revisions

Question 6

R006: Coordination and Navisworks

Accepted Answer

- Navisworks Intro
- Exporting Revit to Navisworks
- Clash Detection Using Navisworks

Question 7

R101: Introduction to Revit

Accepted Answer

- Revit MEP User Interface
- Autodesk Revit MEP Help
- The Ribbon and its Features
- The Project Browser
- Properties Palette
- Multiple Document Environment

Question 8

R102: Getting Started

Accepted Answer

- Converting Linked Models to Groups - Binding Links
- Project Units
- Creating a Custom Project Template
- Setting the Project Information
- Setting the Project Location
- Transferring Project Standards
- Setting the Browser Organization
- Linking Revit Models and Sharing Coordinates
- Controlling the Visibility of Linked Models
- Copying and Monitoring Linked Model Elements
- Snaps Tool
- The Options Dialog Box

Question 9

R103: Creating the Building Envelope (Architecture)

Accepted Answer

- Adding Levels
- Level Properties
- Modifying Level Parameters
- Creating Grids
- Grid Properties
- Reference Planes
- Work Planes
- Overriding the Graphics of an Element
- Graphic Overrides by Category
- Making Elements Transparent
- Using the Temporary Hide/Isolate Tool
- Plan Views
- Elevation Views
- Section Views
- Using the Scope Box Tool
- Understanding Wall Types
- Creating Architectural Walls
- Specifying Instance Properties
- Specifying Type Properties
- Sketching Walls
- Adding Doors
- Adding Windows
- Openings in the Walls
- Creating Architectural Floors
- Creating an Automatic Ceiling
- Adding Rooms
- Sketching a Ceiling
- Creating Rooms from Room Schedules
- Calculating Room Volumes
- Creating Openings in Walls, Floors and Ceilings
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Question 10

R104: HVAC: Spacing, Zones, Cooling & Heat Load Analysis

Accepted Answer

- Creating Spaces
- Placing Spaces
- Splitting Spaces
- Unplacing and Deleting a Space
- Computing the Volume of the Space
- Color Schemes - Adding Color Scheme Legends
- Adding and modifying HVAC Zones
- Performing Heating and Cooling Load Analysis

Question 11

R105: HVAC: Creating Mechanical Systems

Accepted Answer

- Adding Supply Air Terminals-Intro
- Creating Air Supply Systems
- Sizing Ductwork
- Inspecting the Duct System
- Creating a Duct Legend
- Adding Air Terminals - Continuation
- Adding Mechanical Equipment
- Generating HVAC System Layouts
- Creating Ducts and Duct Fittings
- Adding Terminals After the Fact

Question 12

R106: ELECTRICAL: Creating Electrical Systems

Accepted Answer

- Performing Lighting Analysis
- Adding Transformers
- Placing Switchboard Components
- Placing Panels and Distribution Boards
- Placing Electrical Fixtures
- Setting Lighting Views and Adding Lighting Devices - Switches
- Adding Communication Devices
- Adding Lighting Fixtures
- Electrical Settings
- Creating a Power Distribution System
- Creating Circuits
- Wiring Circuits

Question 13

R107: PLUMB & FPRO: Creating Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems

Accepted Answer

- Creating Plumbing Systems - Intro
- Adding Plumbing Fixtures
- Creating Pipe Types - Routing Preferences
- Creating Pipe Fitting Types
- Pipe Material and Pipe Size
- Specifying Fluid in the Pipe
- Slope of the Pipes
- Auto-Routing - Associating Fixtures with Systems
- Adding More Fixtures to an Existing System
- Generating Automatic Layout - Intro
- Generating Automatic Layout Solutions
- Manually Routing Pipes
- Modifying Pipe Segments
- Placing Fittings
- Placing Pipe Accessories
- Sprinkler Libraries
- Piping Tools Overview
- Fire Protection System Creation Process Overview
- Creating a Fire Protection View
- Creating New Pipe Types
- Pipe Conversion Settings
- Creating the Space Schedule
- Placing and Connecting Sprinkler Heads

Question 14

R108: Construction Documents

Accepted Answer

- Temporary Dimensions
- Permanent Dimensions
- Modifying Dimension Parameters
- Adding Text Notes
- Tagging Elements by Category
- Tagging all Elements in a View
- Callout Views - Intro
- Callout Views - Modifying Properties
- Callout Views - Details in a Callout Views and Just Callout Marks
- Drafting Views
- Duplicating Views
- Sheets - Creating a Sheet
- Sheets - Placing Views into Sheets
- Modifying View Properties
- Panning an Active View from a Sheet
- Modifying the Model while in Sheets
- Adding Schedules to a Sheet

Question 15

R109: Solids, Massing and Families

Accepted Answer

- Creating Massing Geometry in the Family Editor
- Creating an Extrusion
- Creating a Revolving
- Creating a Sweep
- Creating a Blend
- Creating a Swept Blend
- Massing Geometry - Drag Controls
- Massing Geometry - Creating Cuts - Voids
- Loading Massing Geometry into the Project
- Placing Massing Geometry in a Project
- Dividing Edges or Paths
- Interface of the Conceptual Design Environment
- Creating Masses in the Conceptual Design Environment
- Using X-Ray
- Adding Profiles
- Adding Edges
- Family and Massing Geometry Overview

Question 16

R110: Collaborating

Accepted Answer

- Using the Worksets Tool – Intro
- Worksets - Synchronizing with Central File
- Creating a User and Local File
- Reloading Files

Question 17

R111: Phases

Accepted Answer

- Phases Intro
- Managing Phases
- Phases Filters and Graphic Overrides
- Assigning Phases and Phase Filters
- Using Phases with Documentation and Annotations
- Demolishing Elements
- Establishing Phases in a Project Template

Question 18

R112: Design Options

Accepted Answer

- Working with Design Options and Option Sets
- Editing Design Options
- Duplicating and Deleting Options
- Creating Design Option Views
- Using Design Options with Documentation and Annotations – Schedules
- Accepting Design Options

Question 19

A000: Introduction to CAD

Accepted Answer

introduction to CAD and AutoCAD Basics. Ideal for beginners, but also a great refreshment course for intermediate users
 
- The Old Days
- Modern Drafting
- Scale Factors (SI & Imperial)
- Understanding Font Size
- Model/Paper Display
- Setting up a Drawing
- Layers
- Blocks & X-Refs
- X-Refs: Attachment Vs Overlay. Nesting
- X-Refs: Paths, Cropping, Exploring, etc.
- Text and Text Styles
- SHX Vs True Type Fonts
- M-Text and M-Leaders
- Model, Work Space and Layout
- Viewports
- Tables, Excel, Images & Others.
- Plotting & Publishing

Question 20

A001: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP

Accepted Answer

Introduction to AutoCAD MEP (former Autodesk Building Systems)
 
- AutoCAD Vs AutoCAD MEP
- Why AutoCAD MEP?
- AutoCAD MEP Vs Revit
- Systems (Basic)
- Piping (Basic)
- Duct-work (Basic)
- Model Template
- System Definitions. Creating a System
- Project Structure Organization
- Constructs
- Views
- Sheets
- Elements​
- Project Structure Considerations
- Workspace
- Project Navigator​
- Tool Palettes
- Layers & Layer Keys (Basic)
- Layer KeyStyles & Layer Standards (Basic)
- Pipe Routing Preferences (Intermediate)
- Introduction to MV Parts (Basic)
- Creating MV Parts (Basic)
- The Parts Catalog (Basic)
- Piping Tips and Tricks (Compass, Ortho, etc.)
- The Display System (Basic)
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Question 21

A002: AutoCAD MEP (Intermediate/Advanced)

Accepted Answer

AutoCAD MEP for intermediate and advanced users focusing on specific professional needs.
 
- Systems (Intermediate)
- Piping (Intermediate)
- Duct-work (Intermediate)
- Model Template (Intermediate)
- Modifying System (Advanced)
- Project Structure Organization
- Constructs
- Views
- Sheets
- Elements​
- Project Structure Considerations
- Workspace
- Project Navigator​
- Tool Palettes
- Layers & Layer Keys (Advanced)
- Layer KeyStyles & Layer Standards (Intermediate)
- Pipe Routing Preferences (Advanced)
- MV Parts and Part Catalog (Advanced)
- Creating AutoCAD MEP Content from Revit MEP families
- Piping Tips and Tricks (Compass, Ortho, etc.)
- The Display System (Advanced)
- Display Configuration
- Display Sets
- Display Representation by Object
- Integrating AutoCAD MEP and Revit

Question 22

A003: Pipe Systems (Advanced)

Accepted Answer

You will learn how to create and modify different pipe systems (Domestic Water, Sanitary Drain, Sanitary Vent, Compressed Air, Wet Fire Sprinklers, etc.)​
- Pipe Systems
- Fire Protection System
- Drainage Systems
- Supply Systems
- Mechanical Piping
- Pipe Routing Preferences
- Pipe Display Representations
- Carriers
- Creating AutoCAD MEP Content from Revit MEP families
- Isometrics
- Using Pre-Piped Assemblies
- Piping tips and tricks

Question 23

A004: Mechanical - HVAC

Accepted Answer

- Creating Ductwork
- Placing Air Terminals
- Duct Accessories
- Calculating Ductwork

Question 24

A005: Electrical

Accepted Answer

- Placing Electrical Outlets
- Creating Circuits
- Panel Schedules

Question 25

A006: Plumbing

Accepted Answer

- Review of Piping Routing Preferences
- Creating Plumbing Systems
- Working with Pressure Systems
- Working with Drainage Systems
- Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment

Question 26

A007: Fire Protection

Accepted Answer

- Review of Piping Routing Preferences
- Creating Fire Protection Systems
- Working with Fire Protection Systems
- Fire Sprinklers and Fire Protection Equipment

Question 27

A101: Introduction to CAD

Accepted Answer

introduction to CAD and AutoCAD Basics. Ideal for beginners, but also a great refreshment course for intermediate users
 
- The Old Days
- Modern Drafting
- Scale Factors (SI & Imperial)
- Understanding Font Size
- Model/Paper Display
- Setting up a Drawing
- Layers
- Blocks & X-Refs
- X-Refs: Attachment Vs Overlay. Nesting
- X-Refs: Paths, Cropping, Exploring, etc.
- Text and Text Styles
- SHX Vs True Type Fonts
- M-Text and M-Leaders
- Model, Work Space and Layout
- Viewports
- Tables, Excel, Images & Others.
- Plotting & Publishing

Question 28

A102: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP

Accepted Answer

Introduction to AutoCAD MEP (former Autodesk Building Systems)
 
Drawing Area
Command Line
Ribbon
Status Bar
Tool Palettes
Workspace
Properties Palette
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Question 29

A103: Working with Objects

Accepted Answer

Working with Objects

Question 30

A104: Design Center

Accepted Answer

Design Center

Question 31

A105: The VIew Cube

Accepted Answer

The VIew Cube

Question 32

A106: Orbit, Pan and Zoom

Accepted Answer

Orbit, Pan and Zoom

Question 33

A107: Visual Styles

Accepted Answer

Visual Styles

Question 34

A108:  The User Coordinate System

Accepted Answer

The User Coordinate System

Question 35

A109:  Starting a Project

Accepted Answer

Starting a Project

Question 36

A110: The Project Browser

Accepted Answer

The Project Browser

Question 37

A111: The Project Navigator

Accepted Answer

The Project Navigator

Question 38

A112: Levels

Accepted Answer

Levels

Question 39

A113: Division Areas

Accepted Answer

Division Areas

Question 40

A114: The Content Browser

Accepted Answer

The Content Browser

Question 41

A115: Refreshing the Project

Accepted Answer

Refreshing the Project

Question 42

A116: Constructs

Accepted Answer

Constructs

Question 43

A117: Categories

Accepted Answer

HVAC

What will you learn in the Revit introduction course?

R002: HVAC

R003: Electrical

R004: Plumbing

R005: Revit - General

R006: Coordination and Navisworks

R101: Introduction to Revit

R102: Getting Started

R103: Creating the Building Envelope (Architecture)

R104: HVAC: Spacing, Zones, Cooling & Heat Load Analysis

R105: HVAC: Creating Mechanical Systems

R106: ELECTRICAL: Creating Electrical Systems

R107: PLUMB & FPRO: Creating Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems

R108: Construction Documents

R109: Solids, Massing and Families

R110: Collaborating

R111: Phases

R112: Design Options

A000: Introduction to CAD

A001: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP

A002: AutoCAD MEP (Intermediate/Advanced)

A003: Pipe Systems (Advanced)

A004: Mechanical - HVAC

A005: Electrical

A006: Plumbing

A007: Fire Protection

A101: Introduction to CAD

A102: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP

A103: Working with Objects

A104: Design Center

A105: The VIew Cube

A106: Orbit, Pan and Zoom

A107: Visual Styles

A108: The User Coordinate System

A109: Starting a Project

A110: The Project Browser

A111: The Project Navigator

A112: Levels

A113: Division Areas

A114: The Content Browser

A115: Refreshing the Project

A116: Constructs

A117: Categories

A118: Views

A119: Xrefs

A120: Sheets

A121: Spaces

A122: Creating HVAC Ductwork Systems

A123: Creating HVAC Piping Systems

A124: Creating Plumbing Systems

A125: Creating Electrical Systems

A126: MV Parts

P001: Introduction to Plumbing

P002: Sanitary Drainage Systems

P003: Sanitary Venting Systems

P004: Domestic Water Systems

P005: Water Heating Systems - Introduction

P006: Water Heating Systems - Gas

P007: Water Heating Systems - Electric

P008: Water Heating Systems – Mixing/Tempering Valves

P009: Water Heating Systems - Calculations

P010: Hot Water Recirculation Systems

P011: Storm Drainage Systems

P012: Grease Waste Design

P013: Laboratory Systems

P014: Natural Gas and LP Gas

P015: Domestic Water Pumping Systems (Boosters)

P016: Hydro-Pneumatic Systems

P017: Condensate Drainage Systems

P018: Sump Pumps

P019: Carriers

P020: SoVent Systems

FP001: Introduction to Fire Protection

FP002: Wet Systems and Components

FP003: Dry Systems and Components

FP004: Deluge Systems

FP005: Pre-Action Systems

FP006: Fire Sprinkler Design Overview

FP007: Standpipes, Fire Hose Valves and Pressure Reducing Valves