Revit® and Desktop Tools FAQ

If attempting to create a Viking Pipe Type, such as the Viking Threaded Pipe, results in the following warning:

Revit could not find a matching Pipe Segment in "Pipe Types: Viking Threaded Pipe". Please check the routing preferences of "Pipe Types: Viking Threaded Pipe".

This is an indication that a default Schedule 40 pipe profile could not be found in your project. Most default templates include a definition of Schedule 40 pipe, but in the event the template you are working on is missing this, you can remediate through the following steps:

1. Manage tab on Revit ribbon
2. MEP settings -> Mechanical Settings
3. Under Pipe Settings -> Segments and Sizes
4. Create a new Segment named "Carbon Steel - Schedule 40", or "Steel, Carbon - Schedule 40"
5. Fill in the size catalog for for all desired sizes

(Note: vInert calculations do not rely on these parameters for internal diameters, but if you desire accurate dimensions they can be found by Googling "Schedule 40 Standard Pipe Sizes".)

The altitude is automatically derived from the Revit project location. This can be manually overridden. To set the project location within Revit, go to the Manage ribbon, and select the Location option on the Project Location panel.

The “Connection piece/horizontal orientation of hose” checkbox on the Pipe Network tab of the Clean Agent Assistant is used to indicate the use of a swivel adapter. When using a swivel adapter, this box should be checked. If not using a swivel adapter, the box should be left unchecked. If you select a container with a swivel adapter during the Place Container portion of the wizard, this will automatically be checked for you.

Changing the default settings for new Clean Agent Assistant projects can be done by opening the Clean Agent Assistant, clicking the “Configuration” button on the top toolbar, and navigating to the “New Projects” tab. These settings control the defaults of any new project.

Dry sprinkler barrel length is generally set by the instance parameter “BarrelLength” on sprinklers that support it. On sprinklers with fixed lengths, such as dry pendent ESFR sprinklers, the length will be preset based on the family type you select.

When connecting to a fitting or pipe that has its connector located on the face of the fitting, the “Use Thread Makeup” instance parameter can be used on supported sprinklers to modify the location of the connector on the sprinkler to adjust for a standard thread makeup.

Check or uncheck the “ShowEscutcheon” instance parameter on the desired sprinkler(s) in supported families.