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  1. Can't remove annotation from tags

    I've turned off annotation scaling. However, tags still retain this feature no matter what I try to do. Any way to remove it?!

    Started by Siberian‎, 13th Jan 2013 11:18 pm
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  2. Label curves won't use prpoerty sets

    For some reason I'm not able to place label curves that use property sets. The result is always N/A. It's also the same with ducts. Anyone encountered this? Edit: I've found that at in the...

    Started by Siberian‎, 7th Jan 2013 12:32 pm
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  3. Reducers won't display as 1-line

    I'm having some trouble with my display configurations. I can't get reducers - pipe and duct alike - to show up as 1-line, only 2-line. Every other part displays as 1-line, but I can't for the life...

    Started by Siberian‎, 6th Jan 2013 10:33 pm
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  4. What's the difference between layer keys and layers?

    I'm having trouble understanding the difference between layer keys and layers. Supposedly the layer key is what "tells" an object which layer it should be placed on. I see it like this: Placed...

    Started by Siberian‎, 16th Dec 2012 03:38 pm
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    20th Dec 2012 07:53 pm Go to last post
  5. Style & Display Panel Not Showing Under Manage on Ribbon Menu?

    Hi, I am trying to access the Style menu which should be on the Style & Display Panel, located on the Ribbon Menu under Manage - But I don't have the Style & Display panel on mine. Is this a plugin...

    Started by integrated-aqua‎, 12th Dec 2012 06:22 pm
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  6. Need to learn AutoCAD MEP 3D

    I have been using autocad MEP for a long time, I am Electrical. I would like to learn 3D. I don't know were to start. Any learning tools that I can use? I wanted to take a class but much of it would...

    Started by Steve313‎, 9th Dec 2012 09:12 am
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    10th Dec 2012 09:18 pm Go to last post
  7. trying to get Plant3D to acknowledge MEP connection points (ACP anyone?)

    Plant3D is saying it is compatable with other Autodesk programs (MEP) utilizing 'ACP's'.... "Autocad Connection Points". I've been using MEP for a number of years and have not heard of this...

    Started by dumfatnhappy‎, 7th Dec 2012 01:41 pm
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  8. Question about welded valves

    I am a beginner and work with MEP 2012. I have a problem concerning valves. My company mainly uses weldable valves and my boss wants me to have weldable valves on pipelines in 3D. The problem is that...

    Started by tuudor‎, 3rd Dec 2012 12:36 pm
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    7th Dec 2012 08:55 am Go to last post
  9. Labels and Tags in sections views

    Hi, I was wondering it is possible to show the Lables and tags in sections views. I have created a construct (not a job, just trying to learn), which consist of few different pipes ( in...

    Started by hoss‎, 5th Dec 2012 01:57 pm
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    6th Dec 2012 02:27 pm Go to last post
  10. Question MEP-Determining Total Pipe length

    I have a CAD file that has all the pipe drawn in 2D. I want to be able to determine the total amount of pipe shown on the drawing to help determine my system size. As in a typical piping drawing...

    Started by McParlane_Erica‎, 4th Dec 2012 08:22 pm
    functions, mep 2013, pipe length
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    5th Dec 2012 02:26 pm Go to last post
  11. bomtables command

    im running mep 2013 and trying to create a table for electrical conduit using the bomtable command.....When i create a table everything looks fine except im getting a "?" where it says part...

    Started by Jessica28‎, 2nd Dec 2012 06:11 pm
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    4th Dec 2012 02:02 am Go to last post
  12. Setting Electrical Preferences

    I'm trying to insert an panelboard from the tool palette of MEP 2012. I've managed to insert it, but when checking the properties, it's listed 1phase. How do I change it to 3 phase?

    Started by silverado‎, 28th Nov 2012 01:59 pm
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    29th Nov 2012 03:24 pm Go to last post
  13. Lable curves not showing up on sheets

    Is there a reason why when I use the standard with system label it does not show up on the sheet? I labeled a bunch of conduit in a construct, created a view drawing with the construct and some...

    Started by hertz hound‎, 31st Aug 2012 10:26 am
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    28th Nov 2012 02:11 pm Go to last post
  14. UK version missing tool pallete

    I had the UK version added to my MEP 2013 so that I could use hangers, thank you autodesk :roll: . Now I'm missing the tool pallets that have pipe, fittings, valves, ect. When I click on the tool...

    Started by Epicurwin‎, 27th Nov 2012 03:53 pm
    • Replies: 3
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    27th Nov 2012 04:39 pm Go to last post
  15. Panel Schedules

    Anyone know how to create your own panel schedule styles of MEP09 I have tried editing the templates but as soon as I touch the templates the software starts crashing?:x

    Started by GAC‎, 18th Sep 2008 09:36 pm
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    10th Nov 2012 03:49 am Go to last post
  16. 2012 to 2013 MEP

    We've recently upgraded from 2012 to 2013 MEP and we're noticed that the program seems to take an excessive amount of time to think after clicking the addition node on pipes. Does anyone know whats...

    Started by Epicurwin‎, 27th Oct 2012 01:31 am
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    7th Nov 2012 04:34 pm Go to last post
  17. Embarrassed ACAD MEP - Plotting

    In desperate need of help! Is there a 'special' set up for plotting in MEP? What I want to do is have shadeplot "hidden" on my viewport but keep the duct centrelines. We don't want to send our...

    Started by The Santo‎, 30th Oct 2012 02:08 am
    mep, shade plot
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  18. Question Autocad Mep Vs Cadduct

    I have not got nearly enough hands-on experience with the two packages as you guys, but thanks to you guys info from previous thread discussions i could give my superiors the info needed. We are...

    Started by Splitpin‎, 2nd Sep 2008 08:37 am
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  19. Embarrassed Mep 3d

    Hi, I'm trying to create a Vortex Grit Chamber in 3D, the trouble I'm having is the sloped bottom. The top starts at 20 feet diameter goes down about 8 feet, then slopes to about 10 feet diameter....

    Started by iamhayes1959‎, 23rd Oct 2012 05:29 pm
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    24th Oct 2012 10:55 am Go to last post
  20. MEP Pipe Size

    Hi, I need 48" and larger pipe sizes, is there somewhere in MEP to locate these? Thanks :oops:

    Started by iamhayes1959‎, 23rd Oct 2012 11:38 pm
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  21. More CAD-duct help

    How do you draw in CAD duct, I can only seem to draw flat like on the x and y plane I cant slope up or change elevation for some reason. I can use Autocad MEP as there is a dialog box for elevation...

    Started by Nick-H-‎, 11th Jun 2012 10:18 pm
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    12th Oct 2012 12:47 pm Go to last post
  22. Flex Duct Display

    anyone have any idea why my flex duct is coming out with sharp edges? Updated my template the other day and obviously have triggered somthing.... I have it set to "spline" routing...

    Started by idllc‎, 3rd Oct 2012 02:41 pm
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  23. how to over ride the stair tread height on a spiral stair case (Arch inside of MEP)

    I have a 150'Dx48'H tank and the stairs need to revolve around like 38-40 degrees. The tread height dictates the number of treads witch dictates the distance (= the degree(length) around the tank.....

    Started by dumfatnhappy‎, 2nd Oct 2012 07:38 pm
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  24. new update available for MEP 2013

    http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=20556436&linkID=9240938 just a few things fixed :thumbsup:

    Started by dumfatnhappy‎, 27th Sep 2012 07:09 pm
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  25. Question Rolling a 45 bend in Autocad MEP 2013

    G'day Everyone, I'm trying to roll a 45 degree circular elbow to pick up a 45 degree takeoff from a main vertical duct so as to save on using an extra bend and cannot work out how to do this. I have...

    Started by Andrew Michaelson‎, 25th Sep 2012 12:03 pm
    • Replies: 7
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    27th Sep 2012 06:06 pm Go to last post

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