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Copying/Monitoring Plumbing Fixtures
Now let's take it a step further. If the plumbing fixtures that the architects
are using match the same orientation and insertion point of your pipe
assemblies, you can copy/monitor the pipe assemblies directly behind the
plumbing fixtures. Then, when the architect moves a plumbing fixture, you
will receive a warning that you need to coordinate your view (see
Figure
15.17
).
Figure 15.17
Coordination Review warning
You will also have the capability to copy and change all of the plumbing
fixtures on multiple levels at one time. This can be a huge time-saver.
To use Copy/Monitor, do the following:
1. Choose Collaborate Copy/Monitor Select Link, and then select the
architectural background.
When you click the architectural file, the ribbon should change to Copy/
Monitor. If it doesn't, that means you didn't click the architectural file.
Trying to select objects by clicking on their surface is a common
mistake. In Revit, all selection is done by clicking the contour of the
object, not on the surface. If that happens to you, you will need to start
over with the Copy/Monitor command.
2. In the Copy/Monitor panel, select Batch Copy. Click Specify Type
Mapping Behavior & Copy Fixtures.
3. A Coordination panel opens, displaying Category and Behavior selection
tables. Select Type Mapping, and replace the plumbing fixtures from the
architect with the ones you created (see
Figure 15.18
).
