topic Re: ArchiCAD 28 MEP 2d Duct in Plan display in Documentation

ArchiCAD 28 MEP 2d Duct in Plan display

Graeme — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:38:36 GMT

Am I correct in saying in ArchiCAD 28 to display MEP ductwork and pipework in a Schematic way there isn't just a simple setting in Model View Options?

I have found a Youtube tutorial which makes use of Pensets and Graphic Overides to get it done but that seems like quite a faff. Have Graphisoft fixed it in ArchiCAD 29?

Heres the link to the workaround tutorial
https://youtu.be/I7YZ3EIvfTk?si=82wJ52YYO9yW-VG2

Operating system used: Windows 11 25H2 26200.7840

Re: ArchiCAD 28 MEP 2d Duct in Plan display

Claudiu Serban — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:52:53 GMT

You are correct. Either upgrade to 29, or use that, let's say, trick.

The main benefit of 29 is that you also get symbols for valves, fans, meters, etc. It's not quite there yet if you are strict with your representation, but it's getting there. Probably 30 will be much better, looking at the things they are working on the roadmap.

Re: ArchiCAD 28 MEP 2d Duct in Plan display

Graeme — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:55:42 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I’ll encourage our IT chap to upgrade to AC29