EVOLVE Mechanical Customer Ideas
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We need your input! How can we expand the Mechanical RFA library?
We are looking to greatly expand our Mechanical RFA content offerings and we want your input to ensure we prioritize accordingly.
We believe a base library of ...
Re-Attach Hanger to Element
I would like to see a way to re-attach hangers to a piece of pipe or an element, for when the element gets deleted/altered, the hanger detaches and moves on its own. ...
Spool sheet annotations
I know I'm not the only one having to move every annotation tag in all 500 spools for a week. there has to be a way that these sheets can be created without having to ...
Clevis hangers for Revit Families
Add Clevis hangers to the Evolve revit family selection. All for adding fully adjustable clevis hangers, Rod sizes and other options similar to the evolve trapeze.
Bottom of Pipe vs Bottom of Insulation Tags
I would like to be able to place an elevation tag that knows if there is insulation or not and place the correct tag accordingly. If the pipe has insulation, it ...
Dimensions In Iso Spool View
We should allow the ability to include dimensions in iso spool view. This is mostly used on piping where you may only put one view (an iso view) on the entire spool ...
Annotation Options
When placing tags, the following features would help improve clarity, consistency, and efficiency:
* Ability to set a default leader landing distance (similar to ...
Auto hanger placement on Duct fittings/elbows.
Looking for the hanger tool to place hangers on duct fittings/elbows, not just straight pieces.
Renumber configuration
We need to start at 1 for all package we make, that could be very interesting if it will be possible to have the option renumber Elements by package name in the User ...
Keyboard shortcuts to fabrication fittings
The ability to add a tie a fabrication fitting to a keyboard shortcut.
Pre-Fab Manager Spool Filter
I just want to send in a suggestion to add to eVolve as I work 95% on spooling on the jobsite. As spools begin to populate, the time it takes to open the Pre-Fab ...
Add more sizes to Threaded Rod Families/Hardware
Add 3/4", 7/8", 1" sizes to Threaded Rod, and hardware.
Ductwork Insulation
Give a setting to turn insulation or liner off Globally when you export an .maj for fabrication. Or just turn it off in general.
Point Manager should not show Fabrication items where Options>Export = None
Point manage shouldn't show fabrication items that have their Options > Export setting set to 'None'.
Point Loads - Ability to show value divided by 10
Most SEOR's want to see the values for the Point Loads on the drawings divided by 10. This makes Value on the drawing smaller so that it can be read easier. In either ...
Fig. 109A - Concrete Deck Insert
Please add a Tolco Fig. 109A Deck Insert (or similar) to the eVolve Rod Adjustment list.
https://literature.puertoricosupplier.com/026/FE26080.pdf
Interference Check with MEP Fabrcation parts against each other and families?
We would like to see interference checking with fabrication parts against other fabrication parts ie (pipe vs. duct) and families. This will avoid exporting an nwc ...
Slope Specification
Have the ability to draw slope pipe based on pipe size. Ex. 3" and larger 1/8/ft., 2" and smaller 1/4"/ft.
Tag for duct elbow radius and added straight on fittings
Tag for duct elbow radius and added straight on fittings so you can tag them on the install drawings.
Check box for dynamic holes in duct.
The ability to know if a piece of duct has a dynamic hole in it and be able to uncheck it if we want that one tap to be installed in the field.
See the Duct Reinforcements in EVolve Properties
The ability to to see what kind of reinforcement will be added to the duct.
Remove Element Parameters from Navis
We would like to remove unnecessary eVolve parameters from showing up in Navis. All of the shared parameters that are visible/invisible in the eVolve properties ...
Would like Revit revisions integrated into Spool Manager
Would like the spool manager to integrate with Revit revisions so that the user can easily see, select and print the spools affected by the revision.
Stiffeners
Would be nice to have the ability to add/read/edit stiffeners from CADmep in the eVolve properties.
FD & FSD Damper Sleeve Length
Need the ability to schedule the length on fire dampers and firs smoke dampers. Can' find a way to access the and add the two inset dimensions and the length dimension.
Reference level to MEP fabrication parts
Add a drop down for reference level in the MEP fabrication Parts window for duct so that duct comes in referencing the level selected for elevations. Similar to ...
Automate Directional Arrow for Tags
For tags that require directional arrows such as offset and slope tags, it would be impactful to have the orientation of the arrow correct when placed.
This could be ...
Sleeve Sticky Behavior
Sleeves need to maintain the same sticky behavior as hangers do on pipe/duct.
Adding field trim to pipe spools and PCF
We need a way to add field trim to spool drawings that will be exported with the PCF. Currently we have to run them through Acorn to add it to any pipes that have ...
List and Annotate TOL and WOL rotation angle
We need to list the rotation angle for thread-olet and weld-olets in eVolve properties so that we can also annotate that rotation angle in spools.
Change number of gores in round elbow
Like in CAD I would to have one gored elbow fitting that when the angle gets to small I can change the number of gores.
be able to rotate annotations with space bar
When tagging a drawing it would be helpful to see the tag and be able to rotate it during placement
Oversize Fitting Check
Like in AutoCad, I would like a dialog box to pop up or a filter applied on a fitting that is larger than the default sheet size so I can segment elbows and ...
Needs more information or votes
Duct Dimensioning
When dimensioning to ductwork we only have a center line to dimension from, it would be nice to be able to dimension to all sides of the duct as well as center.
Ability to change fabrication duct pressure classes during spooling/validation
Currently, we have to select a service, material and pressure class prior to drawing Fabrication duct. Once the duct is drawn, the user loses the ability to change ...
Need a way to export pipe to Watts
Would like to export pipe to the Watts pipe cutter
Duct Calculator
I love the duct calculator in CADmep for changing the shape or size of ductwork. Let's make one for Revit!
a selection dropdown on square elbows to allow an airturn change per elbow.
in many cases, we have jobs that require us to remove airturns in elbows at certain intersections, but not all intersections. connecting two different spec's isn't ...
Renumbering Hangers
When doing the renumbering of hangers and choosing "Select Objects to Specify Order", can the pipe be made as halftone or somewhat still visible? This will allow to ...
Hanger Status Change When Hanger Is Moved After Export
Would there be a way to have the coordinates of a hanger be saved to a parameter when it is exported and if the hanger gets moved after that export date, change a ...
Auto place cush clamp
auto place ITM cush clamps on strut
customizable tool tip quick properties
Tool to allow the hover over properties to be selected and seen.
Specify View Title Type on Spool Sheet
We need the ability to specify the family type to use for our view titles on a spool sheet. Our larger drawings use a view title type with 1/4" text while our spool ...
Automatic Annotation
Here is a sample of what we would like to see when auto annotating a ventilation drawing per the 12/14/18 user group meeting.
Automate Pipe Points
I'd like to be able to automate the placement of points on piping as follows:
* Select a single service or multiple services to place points on.
* Select one or more ...
Duct Hanger Placement w/ insulation
It would be nice if the hanger placement tool took into account any external insulation when placing trapeze hangers and moved the rod outside the insulation thickness.
Connector Color
The ability to set the color of the connector by the type of connector like in Fabrication MEP.
Needs more information or votes
Ability to add/switch parameters in the Points Manager
Need the ability to export a different parameter other than "Item Number" for exporting .CSV. We already use "Item Number" for hanger drawings and Reports. The ...
Needs more information or votes