Review: MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023

About this app

Introduction

Revit users, rejoice! The MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 is here to simplify and streamline the process of placing sleeves in your projects. This powerful Revit add-in tool is designed to automatically place sleeves at the wall and straight part intersects with walls and floors, saving you precious time and effort.

Example of sleeves placed onto a linked project's wall

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Efficient Sleeve Placement

Gone are the days of manually searching for intersection locations and tediously placing sleeves. With the Auto Sleeving Tool 2023, you can bid farewell to scrolling around projects and wasting valuable time. This plugin takes care of the sleeve placement process for you, allowing you to focus on more important design tasks.

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

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Improved Sleeve Management

Managing sleeve parts can be a challenging task, especially in large projects. However, with the Auto Sleeving Tool 2023, you can better organize and handle sleeve parts with ease. The plugin's intuitive interface allows for efficient sorting and tracking, enhancing your overall productivity.

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

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Seamless Trimble Point Exporting

The Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 goes above and beyond by including a Trimble point export feature. This functionality provides fast, consistent, and trackable point information for all placed sleeves. With the click of a button, you can export accurate data to Trimble, ensuring seamless collaboration and coordination with other project stakeholders.

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

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Easy Installation and Prerequisite

Installing the Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 is a breeze. It is available on the Autodesk App Store, ensuring that you always have the most up-to-date version. Additionally, this plugin comes with an installer that includes the required MEP CORE 2023. The custom installer simplifies the installation process, eliminating any potential hassles.

Conclusion

The MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 is an invaluable plugin for any Revit user in the MEP field. Its automatic sleeve placement, improved sleeve management, and Trimble point export capabilities make it a must-have tool for enhancing productivity and efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned Revit user or just starting with the software, this plugin is worth giving a try. Say goodbye to manual sleeve placement and hello to a more streamlined workflow with the Auto Sleeving Tool 2023.