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Lesson Summary: LRF-DUCT-01-02 MECHANICAL SETTINGS
🎯 Lesson Focus:
This lesson introduces the Mechanical Settings in Revit that affect how ducts behave, route, and connect. The instructor uses the Snowden Tower HVAC sample project to demonstrate proper setup and navigation.
🧠What You’ll Learn:
âś… 1. Opening the Sample Project
Uses Snowden Tower HVAC file provided with Revit.
Navigates to Level 3 view to work in an open area.
⚙️ 2. Accessing Mechanical Settings
Two ways shown to open Mechanical Settings:
System tab → Mechanical → Flyout icon
Manage tab → MEP Settings → Mechanical Settings
🔍 3. Key Duct Settings Explained
Focuses on duct settings inside the Mechanical Settings window.
Walkthrough of:
Duct Sizes
Fittings
Routing Preferences
Explains how these values drive automation when using layout tools.
🧰 4. Importance of Pre-Configuring
Reinforces that settings must be reviewed or customized before modeling.
Notes that improper setup can cause incorrect routing, connector errors, or wrong fittings.
🧩 Bottom Line:
This lesson is all about laying the groundwork—teaching you to access and properly configure Mechanical Settings so your duct modeling is fast, clean, and accurate from the start.
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