Can you "data shortcut" MEP sections, in the same way as using data shortcuts in C3D?

[spittle]

So that 2D sections can be used as XREF drawings without having to xref in the 3D model as well?

[tzframpton]

I have never found a way to do this. I've even asked the question before in other forums and never got a response.

[spittle]

I had a thought but don't have MEP here to test it - do you think this would cause any problems?

 

Create your 3D components, each component in a separate 3DXREF, and then overlay these into a 2DXREF where you'll cut your plan view. Then xref this into any drawings as required.

 

You could do the same for sections but these would be held in a separate 2DSectionsXREF.

 

I guess you'd essentially be following a similar file management system to Solidworks or Inventor.