Revit MEP | Intermediate - Family Creation

Revit MEP | Intermediate – Family Creation is an intensive one-day private course led by a Certified Autodesk Instructor, designed for experienced Revit users seeking to expand their skills in creating customised families for MEP systems. This course can be delivered either virtually or in person, and provides a comprehensive overview of essential techniques for creating precise, adaptable MEP families, offering enhanced control over project design and documentation.

During this course, you will learn how to apply family creation principles within the Family Editor interface, beginning with a structured introduction to family theory. You will explore different types of families, including system families, in-place families, and loadable families, and understand their applications in MEP systems. You will gain insights into leveraging various family templates suited to MEP geometries. To build a strong foundation, the course starts with annotation families, where you will learn how to use templates, manage linework, and control visibility through parameters for accurate documentation. The course then introduces techniques for creating MEP components with geometric forms such as extrusions, sweeps, and revolves, alongside methods for generating cut geometries using voids and cutting tools. A key focus is placed on parametric control, teaching you how to define dimensions, set up family and shared parameters, and incorporate formulas, including conditional formulas, to dynamically control geometry and visibility. Additionally, you will learn how to work with MEP connectors and understand their interactions with various MEP families, such as ducts, pipes, and cable trays. You will also practise applying shared parameters for tagging and customised schedules, enabling you to generate adaptable documentation that aligns with project-specific requirements.

By the end of this course, you will be able to apply efficient and agile workflows to create accurate, flexible MEP families. This foundational knowledge will prepare you to tackle complex project requirements and adapt to diverse client needs with confidence.

During this course, you will explore the following topics:

• Module 1 – Family Theory | Family Editor | Family Templates | Parameters | Formulas: Gain a comprehensive introduction to the theory of family creation and the Family Editor interface. You will explore different types of families, including system families, in-place families, and loadable families, along with various family templates suited to MEP geometries. This module covers key concepts such as the role of reference planes, parameter types, the application of formulas, and the syntax for creating conditional formulas. This foundational knowledge will equip you with the essential skills to develop customised and flexible families in Revit.
• Module 2 – Annotation Families | Labels | Parameters | Linework: Develop foundational skills in family creation, beginning with annotation families. In this module, you will explore various annotation family templates, learn how to place labels, and use built-in parameters to extract model information effectively. Additionally, you will learn how to manage linework and control element visibility through parameters, providing a solid foundation in annotation family creation within Revit.
• Module 3 – Family Template | Family Category & Parameters | Forms | Cutting Geometry: Learn how to select the appropriate family templates and understand the associated system and family parameters. In this module, you will create geometries using forms such as sweeps, extrusions, and revolves to develop MEP fittings, pumps, and electrical switch families. This module also introduces techniques for generating cut geometries with voids and cutting tools, enabling you to create more complex designs.
• Module 4 – MEP Connectors | Associate Parameters | Formulas | Shared Parameters | Materials: Understand the functionalities of MEP connectors and how they interact with MEP families, including ducts, electrical components, pipes, and cable trays. Learn how to associate family and shared parameters with geometries to control their appearance and dimensions. Additionally, learn how to add shared parameters to families, enabling tagging and customised schedules when loaded into a project.

Before the course, you will receive a Course Pack containing training notes and/or files that need to be downloaded prior to joining the training.

ARKANCE, an Authorized Autodesk Training Center, delivers high-quality training for Autodesk software users. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an official ARKANCE Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additionally, participants are encouraged to register their attendance with Autodesk Education to receive a Certificate of Completion from Autodesk. To obtain this certificate, participants must follow the steps provided in the confirmation email sent after registration and submit a post-training feedback survey within 60 days of completing the course.

To join the course, participants must be confident in their use of Revit MEP. It is recommended that individuals have a thorough understanding of all topics covered in the Essentials course, along with at least six months of regular usage of Revit on MEP projects. This foundational knowledge ensures full engagement with the intermediate concepts and techniques presented in the course.

Participants joining this course virtually will need:

• Revit '22 or higher, or Revit LT '22 or higher installed on their computer (required). We strongly recommend that participants join using the most recent version of the software. Please contact us if you need to purchase a software licence.
• The latest Zoom version installed on their computer (required).
• A stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps (required).
• A secondary screen to follow instructions shared by the course instructor during training, along with a mouse for easy software navigation (recommended).
• A headset to ensure clear communication with the instructor, and preferably a microphone and webcam for interactive conversations (recommended).

Participants joining this course in person will need:

• Revit '22 or higher, or Revit LT '22 or higher installed on their computer (required). We strongly recommend that participants join using the most recent version of the software. Please contact us if you need to purchase a software licence.
• A large computer screen, along with a keyboard and mouse for easy software navigation (recommended).

Additionally, the training venue should be equipped with:

• A projector setup or a large screen enabling the instructor to connect their laptop, facilitating attendee visibility of the instructor's screen (required).

Our private training sessions are offered at a flat rate per course and accommodate up to eight participants. Delivered on request, these courses can be conducted virtually or on-site at your venue.

The training can follow a standard agenda or be customised to align with your team’s specific workflows, existing templates, and project requirements. Please note that in-person training will incur additional travel costs, and pricing may vary for customised curriculums.

Please contact us to discuss organising this training for your team.