Available with Archicad Collaborate
Built-in floor plan symbols are provided for numerous MEP elements. If you prefer a customized version, you can draw your own symbol to use on the Floor Plan, instead of the default built-in symbol.
Note: Custom MEP symbols can be used with Pipe Terminals, Pipe Accessories, and Equipment.
1.On the Floor Plan: use 2D drawing elements (e.g. lines, fills) to model a custom MEP symbol.
2.Select your symbol drawing.
3.Use File > Libraries and Objects > Save Selection As > MEP Symbol
4.Enter a file name and location (typically the Embedded Library), then click Save.
5.In the project, select the MEP object symbol to be replaced (for example, this valve) and open its Object Settings.
6.On the MEP Custom Settings page, go to the Visualization tab.
Instead of the Built-in Plan Symbol, choose Custom Plan Symbol.
7.From the popup, choose your saved Custom MEP Symbol.
–To avoid distortion, check Keep Symbol Proportions.
8.The object is now displayed with your custom MEP symbol.
