Create advanced schedules

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Rivet schedules are a powerful tool for reviewing and verifying project data

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and for checking and driving change in a project model.

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After creating a simple schedule.

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In this example, we will combine parameters to improve presentation,

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then create a calculated parameter to display a custom field of data that

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can be used to compare and validate information in the project model.

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Ensure the current view is set to H VAC floor plans. One mec

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revive spaces contain a wealth of information that can

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be used for verification and alignment with design specifications,

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naming conventions and many other critical aspects of project delivery.

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Let's start by creating a simple space

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schedule and reviewing the available information,

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name the schedule,

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air changes

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and select the following fields of data

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nine

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number

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volume,

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actual supply, airflow

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and air changes per hour,

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then select OK to review the schedule.

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Let's start by combining the space name and space number into a single parameter.

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Select the edit button against fields and choose combined parameters.

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Give the combined parameter a suitable name

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here or simply call it space id.

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Then

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select name and number from the list of parameters to add to the combined list

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remove the forward slash separators

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and put a dash after the name parameter,

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select, OK, and move the new combined parameter to the top of the list.

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Then

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from the sorting and grouping tab sort by space number.

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Finally select the formatting tab and make

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the original name and number parameters hidden fields

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and select OK to review the updated schedule.

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Next, we will look at calculating the actual air changes per hour in each space

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and comparing it to what has been assigned to each space,

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select the edit button against fields and choose add calculated parameter

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name the calculated parameter

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ach calculated

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in the formula field, add actual supply airflow

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and then divide the value by one

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to overcome the inconsistent units in the formula

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select OK to confirm

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and then edit the formula

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multiply by 60

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and then divide by the volume of the space

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and choose, OK,

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select the edit button against formatting

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and edit the field format

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so that the decimal places are set to zero,

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then select OK to close all dialog boxes

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by manipulating schedules using features such

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as combined and calculated parameters.

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Existing information in the project model can be leveraged to provide useful data

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that can be used to validate and drive change in a project model.

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This modified schedule provides a quick reference and comparison of

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the calculated air changes per hour in each of the spaces

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against what has been assigned to each space from

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a typical table of air changes per hour.

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Throughout this series of videos,

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we have focused on maximizing the functionality of

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rev for use of mechanical system design.

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We have created and developed standards to support consistency

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and worked with methods for moving from conceptual to detailed design.

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We have used the information found in analytical systems to drive design,

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then use custom legends, tags

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schedules and rev spaces to monitor that design

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data as changes are made to mechanical systems.

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In our project.

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Finally,

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we discovered the importance of understanding

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mechanical system connectors and of ensuring

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the integrity of mechanical systems by using analysis and system checking tools.