Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 7.25
URL parameter used in a Lighting Fixture schedule
The paths you provide in URL parameters are not relative, so if you share
or submit your Revit project file, the links are inactive unless you also share
the cut sheets and you create new paths for the URL parameters.
System Family Schedules
Schedules are useful not only for component objects but for system families
as well. Duct, Pipe, Cable Tray, and Conduit schedules can be created for
use on construction documents or just for keeping track of quantities and
materials.
Duct Schedules
A lot of information can be taken from a ductwork model. How you organize
a Duct schedule depends on the type of information you are looking for and
what you intend to do with it. Determining the amount of sheet metal for
ductwork is one way to utilize the power of scheduling in Revit MEP 2015.
Unfortunately, the Material Takeoff option of the Schedules tool on the
Viewtabisrestrictedtocomponentfamilies.However,withsomecalculated
fields and the right parameters, you can create a schedule that works as a
material takeoff.
Figure 7.26
shows a sample Duct schedule with calculated values to
determine the total area of material for both round and rectangular ducts.
A duct material project parameter was created, and values were manually
input for different duct types. The total area for each duct material is
