How do I add a system type in Revit?

How do I add system abbreviations in Revit?

You can edit the materials, calculations, abbreviation, and rise/drop symbols for a system.

1. Right-click a system type, and click Type Properties.
2. In the Type Properties dialog, do one or more of the following: For Material, click Browse. In the Material Browser, select a material and click OK.

How do I add a service type in Revit?

Adding a New Service Type

1. Click the Edit Services Database icon .
2. Select Service Types from the list.
3. Click the Add New Service button .
4. Type the name of the new service in the Description window.
5. Click Apply 6.
6. Click OK . Id number: Not applicable. Description: This is the name given to the New Service Type added.

How do I change system classification in Revit?

The System Classification will normally be greyed out so switching directly is not possible.

1. Disconnect the pipe from the pipe fitting and reconnect. …
2. While hovering over the element with the wrong classification, press the Tab key as many times as needed until the system becomes selected.

What are systems in Revit?

System Classification



A parameter that defines the system for the connectors that are located on air terminals, equipment, and fixtures. For example, an air terminal could have a system classification of Supply Air, Return Air, or Exhaust Air. These values are pre-defined classifications within Revit.

How do I add a system type in Revit MEP?

Create System Types

1. In the Project Browser, expand Families Duct Systems Duct System. Tip: To create a custom system type for piping, expand Families Piping Systems Piping System.
2. Right-click a system type, and click Duplicate.
3. Select the duplicate, right-click, and click Rename. Enter a name for the new system type.

How do you label pipes in Revit?

Tagging the Pipe

1. Go to the view where you desire to see the text on the pipes.
2. Go to the Annotate tab on the Tag panel select Tag by Category.
3. In the Options Bar, pick on the Tags… button.

How do I change the type of family in Revit?

right-click a family, and click New Type. Enter a name for the type. The new type displays in the list. Double-click the new type to open the Type Properties dialog, and define properties for the new type.

Can you change system family Revit?

System families are predefined in Revit and saved in templates and projects, not loaded into templates and projects from external files. You cannot create, copy, modify, or delete system families, but you can duplicate (copy) and modify the types within system families to create your own custom system family types.

How do I open a system in Revit?

To access the System Browser, use any of the following methods:

1. Click View tab Windows panel User Interface drop-down System Browser.
2. In the drawing area, right-click (context menu) Browsers System Browser.
3. You can also display the System Browser using the keyboard shortcut F9 .