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 ...
The auto place sleeve function to include fittings.
I have rectangular duct elbows with long throats that go to the floor above. The auto sleeve will not put sleeves on these because they are fittings.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Auto hanger placement on Duct fittings/elbows.
Looking for the hanger tool to place hangers on duct fittings/elbows, not just straight pieces.
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 ...
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.
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.
Add more sizes to Threaded Rod Families/Hardware
Add 3/4", 7/8", 1" sizes to Threaded Rod, and hardware.
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 ...
Duct Calculator
I love the duct calculator in CADmep for changing the shape or size of ductwork. Let's make one for Revit!
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
Insulation Specification Tool
Have it act just like the Project ITM Hanger Settings, allow us to add isulation based on Pipework/Ductwork, Service, Material, Size, Isulation Thickness. Then allow ...
Needs more information or votes
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 ...
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'.
Sleeve Sticky Behavior
Sleeves need to maintain the same sticky behavior as hangers do on pipe/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 ...
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
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.
Trapeze Hanger Spacing
I would like the trapeze hanger spacing to be based on the smallest pipe size on the pipe rack. Ideally, this would look at the material for the smallest pipe on the ...
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 ...
Rod Adjustments to Ignore Hangers attached to Hangers
When I model a hanger that is attached to a trapeze, I use the Rod Adjustments and it errors out the command saying the rod will have to be disconnected from the ...
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
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
Stiffeners
Would be nice to have the ability to add/read/edit stiffeners from CADmep in the eVolve properties.
Want option to use tag for insulated part vs. non-insulated part
Want a way to use different tags for the part if it is insulated or not.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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
Need a way to export pipe to Watts
Would like to export pipe to the Watts pipe cutter
Add to "Outside Diameter" Sleeves when used with Autoplacement
Pipe has a parameter called "Outside Diameter" that provides the True OD of the pipe and not just the nominal diameter provided currently. if this was on the sleeve ...
Planned (Added to Roadmap)
Improve the interface
EVOLVE has many tools and even more options for those tools. Sometimes it can be confusing to know what to do or where to go to change how a tool works.
Please use ...
Needs more information or votes
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
Add a "spool continuation tag" to the eVolve Mechanical Annotation tags
There are times where evolve doesnt always generate the best isometric views, and i will have to go in and create a new view. When i place that newly created window ...
customizable tool tip quick properties
Tool to allow the hover over properties to be selected and seen.
Pattern Development Preview
We would like to see the option to preview the pattern development. Our designers use this feature to ensure that we are sending the most efficient fitting possible. ...
Sheet and View Manager
One of the biggest consumers of time when setting up a project is creating views and sheets. I think it would be beneficial to have a sheet and view manager that you ...
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 ...