From Endra to Revit: Quick Start
Bring your Endra MEP design into Revit in minutes - using your organizations families of choice. This guide covers basic prerequisites, mapping, import, and common troubleshooting.
Prerequisites
- Revit installed with the Endra Revit add‑in
- A Revit model that matches your Endra project context
- Relevant Revit families loaded for the systems you plan to place
Step 1: Prepare your Revit model
- Open the Revit model associated with your Endra project.
- Confirm required families are loaded for each component type you expect to import.
- Optional: Create a working view and temporary workset for easier QA after import.
Step 2: Connect your Endra account
- Launch the Endra add‑in in Revit.
- Sign in to your Endra account when prompted.
- Use the project drop‑down to locate and select your Endra project.
Step 3: Map Endra objects to Revit families
- Review the products grid shown by the add‑in.
- For each Endra object type, choose the Revit family and type you want to use.
- Click Save mappings to reuse this configuration on future projects.
Tips for faster mapping:
- Prefer system families or well‑parameterized loadable families with consistent connectors.
- Keep type names consistent across projects to maximize reuse of saved mappings.
Step 4: Import your design
- When mapping is complete, click To Revit.
- The add‑in places mapped objects in your open model.
- Inspect in 3D and plan views. Check for clashes and coordination with architecture and other trades.
Post‑import QA checklist
- Visibility: Elements appear in expected views and categories
- Coordinates: Placement aligns with project coordinates and levels
- Connectivity: MEP connectors are correctly oriented and connected
- Parameters: Key parameters (system, size, type) match expectations
Troubleshooting
- Nothing appears after import
- Verify you are in the correct model and view. Check view filters and categories.
- Confirm families are loaded and the mapping uses valid types.
- Elements are misplaced or rotated
- Check the project base point, true north, and level assignments.
- Families fail to place
- Ensure target families have compatible connectors and required parameters.
If issues persist, re‑open the mapping grid and adjust the affected types, then re‑run To Revit.