Review smoke detector layout and create guides for the position and range of smoke detectors.
Transcript
00:03
Editing existing families is a common task when using rev
00:07
and it can be very useful to understand techniques that
00:09
will get more out of your content and improve workflows.
00:14
In this project,
00:15
we will review an existing smoke detector layout then to
00:18
check that adequate spacing and covering has been achieved,
00:22
we will edit the smoke detector family to add visual guides.
00:26
The modified family will then be used to determine if
00:29
any alterations to the smoke detector layer are required.
00:33
In this example,
00:34
we'll also review techniques for hiding the visual guides when no longer required.
00:40
This view shows a range of smoke detectors
00:43
with no indication of adherence to required positioning or of
00:47
the proximity to other smoke detectors is within accepted limits.
00:52
Let's start by opening the smoke detector in the family editor
00:58
from the project browser. Open the view ceiling plans reference level
01:06
and change the scale to 1/8 of an inch.
01:12
Our smoke detector wants to be no further than 21 ft from any one point in the building
01:18
and a maximum of 30 ft from other smoke detectors while ensuring adequate coverage.
01:24
So adding these specifications as a visual guide in the family
01:28
will help us when positioning the smoke detector in the project
01:33
parameters can be utilized to control the visibility of
01:36
these guides when the family is in use.
01:38
But in this instance, we will look at using sub categories
01:42
from the manage tab select object styles on the settings panel,
01:49
then create one new subcategory called range
01:57
and one called possession.
02:03
Then set the line color to red for range
02:10
and the lying pattern to hidden,
02:16
set the line color to black for position
02:19
and set the line type to hidden
02:23
from the annotate tab, select the symbolic line command.
02:29
Then pick circle from the draw. Tools
02:34
change the subcategory to range
02:39
and draw a circle from the center of the smoke detector.
02:46
Finally add a diameter dimension
02:50
and set the size to 42 ft.
02:56
For most applications,
02:58
our smoke detectors will need to be no more than 30 ft away from each other.
03:04
Create two horizontal and two vertical reference planes in this view.
03:13
Then use the aligned dimension command to create two dimensions as shown
03:23
once complete, select each dimension and apply the equality constraint.
03:32
Finally add an overall horizontal and
03:35
vertical dimension across the outer reference planes
03:42
and set the values for both to 30 ft
03:46
men lock both
03:51
it may be necessary to stretch the length of the
03:53
reference planes to the new proportions of the view.
03:60
To create the positional geometry. Select the symbolic line command
04:05
and from the draw tools select rectangle
04:09
from the subcategory list. Select position,
04:15
draw a rectangle across the reference planes
04:18
and then lock it by selecting the four lock icons.
04:26
Our guides are now complete
04:28
and the family ready to load into the project
04:31
overwrite the existing version and the smoke detector layout can now be
04:35
assessed for position and coverage and any changes made as necessary.
04:40
Here,
04:41
it can be seen the original layout as the smoke
04:44
detectors placed further apart than the specified 30 ft.
04:48
And that by moving them closer together and towards
04:50
the center will provide a more effective layout.
04:57
Finally,
04:59
when the lau is complete, the range and position guides can be hidden
05:04
as these were created using sub categories,
05:07
enter the visibility, graphics for this view
05:13
and expand the category of fire alarm devices
05:17
where you will see the two new sub categories,
05:22
deselect both and close the visibility, graphics window
05:29
using reference planes,
05:30
simple geometry and dimensions to create features
05:34
such as visual guides in your content
05:36
can improve productivity and allow for easy
05:39
checking of adherence to industry standards.
05:43
The use of sub categories to control
05:44
visibility provides enhanced options in your view
05:47
templates allowing you to manage the appearance
05:50
of views in your project more effectively.
00:03
Editing existing families is a common task when using rev
00:07
and it can be very useful to understand techniques that
00:09
will get more out of your content and improve workflows.
00:14
In this project,
00:15
we will review an existing smoke detector layout then to
00:18
check that adequate spacing and covering has been achieved,
00:22
we will edit the smoke detector family to add visual guides.
00:26
The modified family will then be used to determine if
00:29
any alterations to the smoke detector layer are required.
00:33
In this example,
00:34
we'll also review techniques for hiding the visual guides when no longer required.
00:40
This view shows a range of smoke detectors
00:43
with no indication of adherence to required positioning or of
00:47
the proximity to other smoke detectors is within accepted limits.
00:52
Let's start by opening the smoke detector in the family editor
00:58
from the project browser. Open the view ceiling plans reference level
01:06
and change the scale to 1/8 of an inch.
01:12
Our smoke detector wants to be no further than 21 ft from any one point in the building
01:18
and a maximum of 30 ft from other smoke detectors while ensuring adequate coverage.
01:24
So adding these specifications as a visual guide in the family
01:28
will help us when positioning the smoke detector in the project
01:33
parameters can be utilized to control the visibility of
01:36
these guides when the family is in use.
01:38
But in this instance, we will look at using sub categories
01:42
from the manage tab select object styles on the settings panel,
01:49
then create one new subcategory called range
01:57
and one called possession.
02:03
Then set the line color to red for range
02:10
and the lying pattern to hidden,
02:16
set the line color to black for position
02:19
and set the line type to hidden
02:23
from the annotate tab, select the symbolic line command.
02:29
Then pick circle from the draw. Tools
02:34
change the subcategory to range
02:39
and draw a circle from the center of the smoke detector.
02:46
Finally add a diameter dimension
02:50
and set the size to 42 ft.
02:56
For most applications,
02:58
our smoke detectors will need to be no more than 30 ft away from each other.
03:04
Create two horizontal and two vertical reference planes in this view.
03:13
Then use the aligned dimension command to create two dimensions as shown
03:23
once complete, select each dimension and apply the equality constraint.
03:32
Finally add an overall horizontal and
03:35
vertical dimension across the outer reference planes
03:42
and set the values for both to 30 ft
03:46
men lock both
03:51
it may be necessary to stretch the length of the
03:53
reference planes to the new proportions of the view.
03:60
To create the positional geometry. Select the symbolic line command
04:05
and from the draw tools select rectangle
04:09
from the subcategory list. Select position,
04:15
draw a rectangle across the reference planes
04:18
and then lock it by selecting the four lock icons.
04:26
Our guides are now complete
04:28
and the family ready to load into the project
04:31
overwrite the existing version and the smoke detector layout can now be
04:35
assessed for position and coverage and any changes made as necessary.
04:40
Here,
04:41
it can be seen the original layout as the smoke
04:44
detectors placed further apart than the specified 30 ft.
04:48
And that by moving them closer together and towards
04:50
the center will provide a more effective layout.
04:57
Finally,
04:59
when the lau is complete, the range and position guides can be hidden
05:04
as these were created using sub categories,
05:07
enter the visibility, graphics for this view
05:13
and expand the category of fire alarm devices
05:17
where you will see the two new sub categories,
05:22
deselect both and close the visibility, graphics window
05:29
using reference planes,
05:30
simple geometry and dimensions to create features
05:34
such as visual guides in your content
05:36
can improve productivity and allow for easy
05:39
checking of adherence to industry standards.
05:43
The use of sub categories to control
05:44
visibility provides enhanced options in your view
05:47
templates allowing you to manage the appearance
05:50
of views in your project more effectively.
Review smoke detector layout and create guides for the position and range of smoke detectors.
The smoke detectors are too far apart and do not provide adequate coverage in this case.
The visual guides for range and position are now hidden in this view.
