Hanger Generator

Introduction

Revit is a powerful tool for building information modeling (BIM) that allows architects, engineers, and construction professionals to design and simulate building structures in a virtual environment. One of the challenges in MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) design is creating hangers to support pipes, ducts, cable trays, and conduits within a building. Manual creation of hangers can be time-consuming and tedious. However, with the Hanger Generator plugin for Revit, this process is automated, saving time and increasing efficiency.

Features and Functionality

Hanger Generator 2 is a plugin designed to create hangers automatically on MEP linear elements such as pipes, ducts, cable trays, and conduits. The plugin offers a range of customization options, allowing users to personalize hanger models, layout rules, measures, position offset, tiers, support bars, internal parts, insulation considerations, adaptation to element width, and more.

One of the key features of the Hanger Generator plugin is its auto-update functionality. This means that all MEP elements with hangers will remember the settings defined by the user. When a host element is modified or moved, the hangers will be automatically updated according to the user's settings. This feature ensures that hangers remain in sync with their host elements, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.

The plugin includes four hanger models: Rectangular rail, Circular clamp, Rectangular strap, and Clevis hanger. Users can create hangers on multiple elements on different levels simultaneously. The hangers automatically detect structural elements to hang from, giving users the option to choose structural floors, structural framing, or both.

Enhanced User Experience

The Hanger Generator plugin includes a variety of tools at the main bar of its interface to improve user experience and save time. These tools include the ability to remember the last input values, turn on/off auto-update, delete data or hangers of host elements, release hangers (making them free hangers not updated with their original host), and identify elements with saved hanger data in a 3D view.

With the Hanger Generator plugin, users can clear information, manage hangers efficiently, and customize settings to suit their specific design requirements. The plugin is compatible with Autodesk Revit versions 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, ensuring that users can take advantage of its features across different software versions.

Conclusion

The Hanger Generator plugin for Revit offers a convenient and efficient solution for automating the creation of hangers on MEP linear elements. With its customizable features, auto-update functionality, and user-friendly interface, the plugin streamlines the hanger creation process and improves productivity for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. By incorporating the Hanger Generator plugin into their Revit workflow, users can save time, reduce errors, and focus on designing innovative and sustainable building structures.