This script will automatically create round and rectangular wall openings for Cable trays, Ducts and Pipes. The script contains so many features but there is also room for improvement.
Because the most common relation between architectural and MEP model is over the Revit link the script is able to retrieve elements from the Revit link model.
The script is able to calculate dimension of the each element, insulation (if any) and the user-required offset. The total dimension will actually be the wall opening.
The user can specify the dimension below which the script will ignore the creation of the wall openings (this is especially useful for small pipe diameter).
Please make sure that before you start using this script that you back up your existing project model.
Also, if you want to download this (and all other scripts) with my sample files please visit the Shop page.
The script uses the following Dynamo packages: archilab v.2021.25.21 Data-Shapes v.2021.2.92 Clockwork v.2.3.0 BimorphNodes v.3.0.3
Thanks for these researchers, it will help us as well Structure, than MEP
Thanks for show this great script.
We are electrical engineers and need this script with inverted Model linking.
The main model (host) is the electrical model with cable trays. The linked model is the architectural model.
All Models on Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Is this possible?
In Open BIM projects we generate Opening as families and pass it to the architects as IFC or DWG.
Often they do not work with Revit. We would buy the script.
Gianfranco Pavan
BIM-Manager
Switzerland
Dear Gianfranco,
I did send you an email with my answer.
Best regards,
Nenad
Hi
I have the same question as Gianfranco had.
The difference is that I work in a HVAC model and would like something that would make/indicate openings for pipes/ducts, in certain walls and floors/ceilings which is modeled in the linked architect model.
Is this possible?
Best regards,
Benjamin H. Y.
Hello Benjamin,
It is possible. It reminds me of the script that I made some time ago for a client. You can see how the script works here: https://youtu.be/I-ZPgImx_8s
The script is built to work with the German Revit UI, but it can be adjusted for any other language.
Best regards,
Nenad
Will this script workr for revit2020?
And is the script includded in “Access to all scripts”
Hi Again
Sorry for the multiple messages.
In the architectural model, there is for an example,
a “Basic Wall – Conc-160mm” and a “Basic Wall – Conc-80mm”
Will it be able or can the script be edit to only make openings in the “Basic Wall – Conc-160mm”
I only ask becouse in the video like it makes openings in all wals.
Hello Benjamin,
I would need to test if the script can work in Revit 2020 and let you know. Regarding the question about the type of the wall, we can adjust the script to cut only the wall types that are allowed (which would require creating an Excel list of walls that can be cut) or specifically specify the wall type we want to cut. The script is not available in the “Access to all scripts” package. It was a custom script developed based on client requirements. You can see the list of available scripts in that package on this page: https://dynamoscripts.com/dynamo-scripts-shop/
Best regards,
Nenad
Hi Nenad
Thank you for the answer.
Is it possible to get a price and time estimate for that custom script?
And ” (which would require creating an Excel list of walls that can be cut)” is it possible that edit the list? or is it something I have to hand over to you before.
Du kan kontakte mig på mail
BY@ekas.dk
Hello Benjamin,
Thank you for your comments. I have sent answers to your email.
Best regards,
Nenad