Place Penetrations for Ducts in Walls and Floors
Automate penetration placement where ducts intersect walls and floors using intelligent detection and dynamic sizing.
Overview
The Place Penetrations for Ducts command in BIMLOGIQ Copilot streamlines the process of inserting penetration family instances at duct-to-wall and duct-to-floor intersections. This Revit AI tool detects intersections automatically and sizes penetrations dynamically, eliminating manual placement work while maintaining standards compliance.
Key Configuration Options
Duct Selection
Choose which ducts in your project require penetrations, including those from linked MEP models for cross-disciplinary coordination.
Target Element Specification
Define whether penetrations should be placed in walls, floors, or both, with support for host and linked models.
Penetration Family Settings
- Select a specific penetration family type aligned with company detailing standards
- Define the orientation relative to the host element
- Map parameter names (Width, Height, Thickness) to enable dynamic sizing based on duct dimensions
Installation Tolerance
Specify a gap value to slightly enlarge penetrations, improving on-site fitting and reducing installation complications.
Penetration Merging
Enable consolidation when multiple ducts pass through the same host element in close proximity, creating one larger penetration instead of overlapping individual ones. Set merge tolerance thresholds (e.g., 100 mm) to maintain clean documentation.
Use Cases
- Efficient Coordination: Automate penetration placement in large MEP projects to reduce manual effort and improve cross-trade workflows
- Standardized Detailing: Maintain consistent, high-quality penetration families through parameter mapping and standardized family selection