by Garry Stockton
From Autodesk Revit 2016 you have had the ability to add fabrication level detail to pipe systems using content from Autodesk Fabrication products. Simply select the System Tab, then Fabrication.
Procured parts, such as pipe fittings are constrained to realistic dimensions based on their content definitions known as product listed parts and represent components that may be purchased.
When you add a coupling like a flange at the end of a pipe for a welded pipe system, Revit MEP 2016 will automatically add another flange when you add a fitting like an elbow.
Flanges are automatically added when a flanged valve is inserted. When adding a pipe to the valve, a flange will be added to the end to properly connect to the valve.
Use Revit tools like copy to quickly and easily add similar components with the ability to rotate them upon placement or after. After placing a straight segment, you can use the Properties palette to change the length of pipe.
The fabrication content also includes hangers for pipes that will automatically size and extend to supporting elements to linked models. When used, the hangers extend to the beam in the linked structural model. Adjusting the pipe elevation will automatically adjust the rod length.