How to create a trench drain in concrete in MEP

[Cadallac]

Hi everyone,

I want to create a rough schematic for a drain system and I need to add a trench drain. The dimensions don't matter much though how would I go about setting it 'into the floor' so the program recognizes that its slightly underground?

[StykFacE]

Just use Duct and with the elevation, set it underground.

[Cadallac]

Thanks Styk, I ended up just drawing a rectangle and using the trench hatch to symbolize it. Would it be alright if I messaged you the drawing and you give me your critique? I'm trying to learn as much as possible about this program.

[StykFacE]

You know you can apply Hatching to duct, right?

Right-click the Duct Object, click "Edit Duct Style". Under the Display Properties tab, click to top right button (Edit Display Properties). Under Layer/Color/Linetype, turn the Hatch lightbulb to ON. Click the Hatching tab at the top, choose whatever Hatch and Hatch Settings your heart desires. This way as you route the trench, it "auto-hatches" as you do so.

[Cadallac]

Nice thats awesome because I just got my drawing draft reviewed and the managers will give me a chance to clean it up so I will definitely use that.

Do you know by any chance of any good online autocad training courses?

[StykFacE]

No but this book is absolutely amazing..... buy it now if you can:
http://www.amazon.com/Aubin-Academy-...ds=AutoCAD+MEP

[Cadallac]

I have it and its definitely an awesome study book, the reason I was thinking of doing the regular Autocad course was because I read somewhere that its more difficult to work with the verticals without understanding the base (autocad) well enough. Do you think it really matters?