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Connect points using pipes and walls with Point Layout for Revit

Connect points using pipes and walls in Revit with Autodesk Point Layout.


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With Point Layout for Revit, you can connect points dot to dot with walls, pipe, conduit, cable tray, and model lines.

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For example, when connecting underground facilities, you can specify the connection of points with pipes.

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For the Connect Points tool, you must import existing field conditions or as-built points.

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Also note that prior to using this tool, pipe or conduit needs to be placed in your project already.

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With the model open in Revit, on the ribbon, from the Autodesk Point Layout tab, select Connect Points.

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In the Point Selection dialog, specify how you want to select the points.

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In this example, click Filter, which is the recommended option.

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The SearchFilter dialog displays.

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From the Point Description group, select a description to filter the points, such as Existing Underground Utilities.

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Click Apply to display a table of points that match the applied criteria.

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When connecting these points in Revit, they do need to connect numerically.

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Review the point numbers in the table, then click OK.

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Next, in the Connection Type dialog, specify whether you want to connect the points using walls, conduit, pipe, model lines, or cable tray.

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In this example, Pipe is selected.

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Then, in the Connection Style dialog, always select Numerical.

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In the Top or Bottom dialog, specify whether you shot the top or bottom of the pipe, and finally, specify the pipe size.

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The points are now connected by pipe and at elevation.

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Open the 3D View to review the connection.

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You can also connect points with walls.

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Click Connect Points again and select Filter.

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In the SearchFilter dialog, under Point Description, select Existing Walls, click Apply, and then OK.

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Select Walls for the Connection Type, select Numerical, and then specify the level on which to create the walls.

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The wall displays in the drawing.

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Now you can use the Connect Points tool in Point Layout for Revit to connect points with walls, pipe, conduit, cable tray, and model lines.

Video transcript

00:03

With Point Layout for Revit, you can connect points dot to dot with walls, pipe, conduit, cable tray, and model lines.

00:14

For example, when connecting underground facilities, you can specify the connection of points with pipes.

00:22

For the Connect Points tool, you must import existing field conditions or as-built points.

00:28

Also note that prior to using this tool, pipe or conduit needs to be placed in your project already.

00:36

With the model open in Revit, on the ribbon, from the Autodesk Point Layout tab, select Connect Points.

00:45

In the Point Selection dialog, specify how you want to select the points.

00:51

In this example, click Filter, which is the recommended option.

00:57

The SearchFilter dialog displays.

00:60

From the Point Description group, select a description to filter the points, such as Existing Underground Utilities.

01:09

Click Apply to display a table of points that match the applied criteria.

01:16

When connecting these points in Revit, they do need to connect numerically.

01:21

Review the point numbers in the table, then click OK.

01:26

Next, in the Connection Type dialog, specify whether you want to connect the points using walls, conduit, pipe, model lines, or cable tray.

01:39

In this example, Pipe is selected.

01:44

Then, in the Connection Style dialog, always select Numerical.

01:51

In the Top or Bottom dialog, specify whether you shot the top or bottom of the pipe, and finally, specify the pipe size.

02:02

The points are now connected by pipe and at elevation.

02:07

Open the 3D View to review the connection.

02:12

You can also connect points with walls.

02:16

Click Connect Points again and select Filter.

02:21

In the SearchFilter dialog, under Point Description, select Existing Walls, click Apply, and then OK.

02:33

Select Walls for the Connection Type, select Numerical, and then specify the level on which to create the walls.

02:44

The wall displays in the drawing.

02:48

Now you can use the Connect Points tool in Point Layout for Revit to connect points with walls, pipe, conduit, cable tray, and model lines.

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