Collector for all elements in MEP system

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Hello

I am trying to collect all the objects that are within an MEP system.
For instance, a duct system comprises ducts, duct fittings & air terminals

I am aware of the Rhythm nodes such as Collector.DuctsBySystemName- this is part way there since it only collects Ducts (not fittings or air terminals)

I can do something close by exporting to a database, then creating a query as shown (joins using system name) but would like to achieve something similar in Dynamo. Below is as far as I have been able to get.

thank you in advance

Andrew

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Hi Andrew,

I modified Rhythm custom node to get what your looking for ducts,duct fittings, & air terminals. Let me know if it works for you i will drop here modified custom node.

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Hi Kulkul

thanks a lot- that looks great.
To group it by system name- I guess I can reassemble into lists/sublists (unless that it easier to do in the node)

(I did have a look at the Rhythm nodes- but didn’t really understand it)

thanks again

Andrew

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No Problem :wink:

Here is the Modified Custom node Collector.Ducts.Fittings.Airterminals.BySystem.dyf (17.6 KB)

Have Fun :grinning:

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@Andrew_Hannell, is this a worth-while feature to have in the collector? I will add if it is considered of more use. Ic an also create an image to explain the logic around the node :wink:

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Hi @john_pierson

thanks.

These MEP systems can contain multiple object categories (mechanical systems also include Flex Ducts in addition to Ducts, Fittings, Air Terminals etc) and are a bit if a strange beast- similar to cable tray runs. I think some of the hydraulic/electrical systems are similar.

My needs (as a constructor) are a little different to most Revit/Dynamo users (designers) so your Rhythm nodes are great as they are & not necessary to change it on my account- but thanks anyway

Andrew

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I know this is a old post but I feel like I should chime in because I would like this added to the package. I’m a designer and I would like a node like this to make working with system easier.

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Hello Cody,
MEPover has a node that will return every element of a given duct or piping system.

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Thanks, I’ll check that out as well.

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Hello T_Pover, I have just tried this nodes but it doesn’t working. This result giving null value.

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Hi Gökhan,
Could you show me an image of your graph with the input to the node showing.