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Figure 15.12
Representation of a pipe assembly created with sweeps
The second method is to assemble nested families, which can allow for
better quantity takeoffs for all the fittings, create more-accurate
dimensional information when supplied by manufacturers, and be easier
for the plumbing designer to create. The downside is that it produces a
larger family file. This second option will help you achieve more of the
building information modeling (BIM) status as well as a more accurate
visual representation of the plumbing systems in addition to taking
advantage of already existing content, hopefully reducing modeling efforts
(see
Figure 15.13
).
