topic Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP in Modeling

ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:38:02 GMT

Hello. Can anyone explain the concept of ArchiCAD27. MEP. What we have now and where we are going. How to get parameters of library elements, insertion of crosspieces and other devices, etc. in catalogs?

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:39:32 GMT

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

Balint Kezer — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:19:26 GMT

Hi @masterslug,

In Archicad 27, we revamped the underlying architecture of the MEP functionality to facilitate the development of a more advanced and current MEP solution. We also unveiled a new routing tool that enables swift and straightforward modeling, along with a seamless editing experience.

Regrettably, this was a substantial undertaking, and as a result, we had to omit the scheduling functionality in Archicad 27. However, we have since reworked and reintroduced this feature in Archicad 27.2. Therefore, once you install the update, you should be able to generate schedules using the relevant information from routes.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:16:32 GMT

Do you have an example of complete design and output of information to catalogs? Many functions are clear to me. They are good. But for designers of small buildings, it is not convenient to design utility networks using new tools. I have already adapted the new tracing to the changes. But it is not convenient to install devices without cutting them in. A lot of them. It is difficult to turn and adjust the ig in space on your own. In your new version, it is proposed to arrange devices and pull pipes to them.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:25:43 GMT

As you propose in the new version, finish the site with a tap. Without a pipe?
How can we install taps, filters, pumps in the new version? Or will you modify them and leave the option of embedding them into the pipeline?
Rotate each faucet, filter, crosspiece, fitting. Install in space and connect with pipeline? Please show me an example.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:57:53 GMT

Hello. I have the "Archicad 27.2" update installed. And I can't get the name in the catalogue. Like any other parameters except those highlighted in red. How do I infer the name or other parameter from a library element?

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

kuvbur — Wed, 15 May 2024 23:15:29 GMT

You can get it with API and write their values to properties. Properties can easily add to catalogue.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Thu, 16 May 2024 04:56:46 GMT

Is there a video review on how to catalog a parameter from element measures in Archicad 27?

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

EdytheSawayn — Thu, 16 May 2024 06:46:10 GMT

I also want a video.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

kuvbur — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:58:11 GMT

I added the ability to read MEP parameters to my addon, especially for the example. You can do the same using the code from the API examples.

video review:

https://youtu.be/s1xxDC4HhYs

pre-release version addon for test :

https://github.com/kuvbur/AddOn_SomeStuff/releases/latest

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:17:02 GMT

I know about your addon. It's good. But I have a slightly different direction. I'm interested in regular tools. Before version 27, I took any parameters from the elements. At 27 this method does not work. Or I don't know how. I just need to know if there is a standard method, without additional complications.
I don't work in version 27. But they ask me to develop MEP libraries for it. If there is no simple solution tell me. If so, explain with an example.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

kuvbur — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:24:38 GMT

@masterslug wrote:

If there is no simple solution tell me.

As far as I know from information from this forum, there is no other way.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

masterslug — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:30:35 GMT

Thank you. Probably need to wait. The tool is raw. And even native libraries do not work as expected.

Re: ArchiCAD27. MEP

rodrigoflores — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:12:31 GMT

We’re in 2025 in version 25. We couldn’t extract yet some of this information, and valuable parameters as 2$ visualization or isometric views directly from the GDL object as it was on AC 26.

The development roadmap doesn’t show anything about this on MEP Designer… I’m worried about it!