Review: MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2021

About this app

Introduction

Are you tired of wasting time manually placing sleeves in your Revit projects? Look no further than the MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2021! This handy Revit add-in tool automates the process of placing sleeves at wall and straight part intersections with walls and floors, saving you valuable time and streamlining your workflow. In this review, we will delve into the features and benefits of this time-saving plugin.

Example of sleeves placed onto a linked project's wall

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Features

The Auto Sleeving Tool 2021 allows for seamless integration with fab and Revit parts, making it easy to manage sleeve parts efficiently. One of the standout features of this plugin is the inclusion of a Trimble point export, which provides fast, consistent, and trackable point information for all placed sleeves. This feature is incredibly useful for ensuring accuracy and precision in your projects.

Example of sleeving for a whole example building. 24 sleeves were placed all at once for different disciplines

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Ease of Use

One of the great things about the Auto Sleeving Tool 2021 is its user-friendly interface. The plugin simplifies the process of finding intersection locations and placing sleeves, eliminating the need to scroll around projects and manually adjust sleeve parts. With just a few clicks, you can automate this tedious task and focus on more important aspects of your design.

Example gauntlet of complex situations of wall thickness, rotation, sizes, and disciplines. 209 sleeves in 5 seconds

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Compatibility

It's worth noting that the Auto Sleeving Tool 2021 requires MEP CORE 2021 to run. However, once you have the necessary prerequisites installed, you can easily access this plugin on the Autodesk app store. The plugin is regularly updated on the app store to ensure it stays current and compatible with the latest versions of Revit. Additionally, the Auto Sleeving Tool 2021 is included in its installer up to the version it requires, making it easy to download and install.

Picture of included default sleeve with trimble point orbs. This is the square version, there is also a round version

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Conclusion

The MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2021 is a game-changer for anyone working with Revit. By automating the process of sleeve placement and intersection location finding, this plugin saves you time and improves efficiency in your projects. With the added benefit of the Trimble point export, you can ensure accuracy and precision in your designs. If you're looking to streamline your workflow and make the most of your time, we highly recommend giving the Auto Sleeving Tool 2021 a try.