Review of MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023

About this app

MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 is an Autodesk® Revit® add-in tool designed to streamline the process of placing sleeves at wall and straight part intersects with walls and floors. This powerful tool not only saves time by automatically finding intersection locations and placing sleeves, but it also offers additional features such as fab and Revit parts compatibility and a trimble point export. In this review, we will explore the key features of this plugin and discuss how it can benefit MEP engineers and designers.

Key Features

One of the standout features of MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 is its ability to automatically place sleeves at wall and straight part intersects. This eliminates the need for manual placement, saving users valuable time and reducing the risk of errors. Additionally, the plugin allows for seamless integration with fab and Revit parts, ensuring that sleeve parts can be effectively managed within the project.

Another key feature of this plugin is the trimble point export functionality. This feature enables users to export fast, consistent, and trackable point information for all placed sleeves. By providing accurate point data, users can ensure that sleeves are placed with precision and efficiency.

Example of sleeves placed onto a linked project's wall

(Image by: AUTOMATION ANVIL LLC)

Installation and Compatibility

Before using MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023, users must have MEP CORE 2023 installed on their system. The plugin can be downloaded from the Autodesk app store, where it is regularly updated to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of Revit. It is worth noting that the plugin uses a custom installer, rather than the standard App Store installer, so users should follow the instructions provided during the installation process.

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

(Image by: AUTOMATION ANVIL LLC)

Conclusion

MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 is a valuable plugin for MEP engineers and designers looking to streamline the process of sleeve placement in Revit projects. By automating the placement of sleeves and providing additional features such as fab and Revit parts compatibility and trimble point export, this plugin can help users save time and improve the accuracy of their designs. We highly recommend trying out MEP Utilities: Auto Sleeving Tool 2023 to experience its benefits firsthand.