Route fabrication parts in Revit

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In Revit, the Multi-Point Routing tool allows you to place fabrication parts similar to how you create design elements.

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To begin this exercise, first load the fabrication configuration you want.

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Then, to open the MEP Fabrication Parts palette, on the Systems ribbon, click Fabrication Part.

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The Multi-Point Routing tool then becomes available,

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but you need to specify the Service in the MEP Fabrication Parts palette before you can use it.

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Now, in the MEP Fabrication Parts palette, expand the Service drop-down and select a service.

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On the ribbon, in the Fabrication panel, click Multi-Point Routing.

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Or, from the MEP Fabrication Parts palette, click Start Multi-Point Routing.

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Keep in mind that, when this tool is active, you can no longer place fabrication parts from the MEP Fabrication Parts palette.

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Instead, you have to select a straight fabrication part in the Type Selector.

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Also, be sure to specify any of the instance parameters in the Properties palette before you route any fabrication parts.

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Next, click in the drawing area to place your starting point.

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You can then move your cursor in any direction.

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You should also see listening dimensions appear that help you place your parts at the correct length and angle.

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Now, click to specify the end point and create a part.

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When you place the end point of one segment, the start point of the next segment is also placed.

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To end the current chain of connected parts, on your keyboard, press ESC.

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Now you can either click another location to begin routing parts from that location, or press ESC again to end the command.

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Routing and placing fabrication parts in Revit is a quick process,

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so long as you have first set the fabrication configuration and specified the service first.