Forum: MEP

Hi, I am running Autocad MEP 2018...I have a conduit drawn and want to extend it. So i click on the triangle grip and do so. But if i want to extend it a second time because i didn't quite do i...

My main question is that we get 2d plans from the architects, can these be used as is to design building services? Ie insert as xref like in autocad? Or it needs to be changed to 3d?

Hi, I am running Autocad MEP 2018. For some reason when i bring in a 3d structural drawing that was exported from revit into autocad into my cad drawing i lose my Conduit Catalog. Any idea why...

Hello, I am running Autocad MEP 2018. I attached a navis model to the cad file but now i cant pick any of my objects and move them because it keeps selection the model first. I tried putting the...

Hi friends, this is my first post here . I am relatively new to Autocad MEP . I recently got a job as Mechanical Engineer in an HVAC design and installation firm in a junior level, and I need to...

I have been drawing storm pipe no problem all day then all of the sudden my AutoCAD MEP 2015 decided that it does not know what piping preferences to use so it brings up a window, "Choose a Part"...

How do I get these into AutoCAD MEP 2012 and 2011? http://www.victaulic.com/en/downloads/cad-files-software/vic-blocks-3d/ The instructions are for 2007 and therefore I have no idea how to get...

I am practicad user and I'm having trouble in AutoCad MEP2017 keeping my duct connected when making moves. Am I missing a setting somewhere?

We are considering this product and would like to know if anyone has had any experience with it. Thx

Hello everyone I need some guidance- I am trying to add nodes to an arc using the layout curve tool, however when I select the arc and then press enter to complete the command it never actually...

I am still getting used to using AutoCad MEP 3D and had the following questions; 1. A lot of my projects involve 2D Architectural drawings. Is it best practice to set the floor plan at level 0 on...

Have been using Autocad MEP 2013 which when you right click the General Panel contains 'isolate objects' option with the 'edit in section' sub option Just downloaded Autocad MEP 2018 which when...

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Hello all, which would be the best 3D CAD Application for HVAC systems? I need the application just to draw pipes and ducts systems and for bill of quantities, any other calculations are not...

Revisiting a drawing from a few months back, and I found all the piping to be stale (broken) and all 3d objects hidden from view. When selected, the 3d objects are visible but once moved they...

I'm using 2014 MEP AutoCAD to model storm pipe. Every time I try to add pipe there is a prompt wanting me to choose a part. I've been able to get rid of it by going into the routing preference and...