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Getting Started

Preface and Introduction

Compatibility. The eVolve MEP products are built to support the latest 3 annual versions of Revit. They currently support the following: Autodesk® Revit® 2020.2. Autodesk® Revit® 2021.1.2. Autodesk®…

Updated 4 months ago by Gabe Hernandez

Install/Register eVolve Mechanical

Download and extracting the installer. Go to https://www.evolvemep.com/downloads/. From the Installers page, click the proper version of eVolve Mechanical. A ZIP file is downloaded. The version of Re…

Updated 4 months ago by Kerry Poe

What's Included

Aside from the Revit add-in, the following templates and resource files are also included with eVolve. These files will help you with setting up evolve Mechanical for your company and also are often…

Updated 4 months ago by James Simpson

Using Origin Content

eVolve Origin Quick Start. An additional component of eVolve Mechanical, is eVolve Origin. Origin is a free-to-use Fabrication. If you do not have a database, Origin acts as a great starting point. I…

Updated 4 months ago by James Simpson

eVolve Shared Parameters

eVolve ships with many shared parameters in order to make scheduling and tagging easy. Also, in order to expose many fabrication properties, we dynamically create and sync additional parameters based…

Updated 4 months ago by James Simpson

Understanding eVolve Settings

eVolve gives users full control over commands through the use of customizable settings. These options are found in the Settings menu located in the Utilities panel. The eVolve Mechanical settings con…

Updated 4 months ago by Kerry Poe

Intro to the Ribbon

Supports. In the supports section, you will find a wide range of commands to place hangers and related components. There are tools for both fabrication, and family-based hangers as well as functions…

Updated 4 months ago by James Simpson

Setting up Your Project Template

Using eVolve's Template. If you do not have your own template, or maybe just want a fresh starting point, eVolve provides you with a starter project template. It includes standards such as View Templ…

Updated 4 months ago by James Simpson

Machine Activation Utility

Usage. When first installing eVolve, there is no need to use the Machine Activation Utility since it is incorporated into the install process. Also once installed, you can deactivate and reactivate y…

Updated 4 months ago by Kerry Poe

Best Practices

To help you get started on the right foot, here is a list of some of the best practices in eVolve. For eVolve. Decide on a central location for all users to use for their shared parameter file and se…

Updated 4 months ago by James Simpson

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