Engineering On Demand

Engineering On Demand

Win64, English

Ripple
A plugin for architects that automates HVAC engineering and provides instant feedback on space requirements, including mechanical room sizes.

General Usage Instructions

When you install Engineering On Demand, you will have a new button on your “Add-Ins” tab labeled Engineering On Demand, click and a form will pop up.

  • Before you begin using the plugin, all Rooms should be placed and named with limited use of Room Separation Lines.
  • Check and correct the information in the 'Ripple-Room Engineering Data Schedule' and 'Project Data' and 'Constructions' tabs in this form.
  • Then hit the 'Design HVAC System and Import Placement Blocks' button and move the placement blocks where they work for your project.
  • As you make changes to the project, you can rerun the tool to get updates to the HVAC design

 

If you are early in the project and don't have windows placed keep the 'Quick Design' option checked, you may disregard the 'Constructions' tab when Quick Design is checked.

Ripple will give you quicker, but less accurate, feedback on HVAC space requirements. If windows are in the model, you can uncheck 'Quick Design' to get more accurate space requirements."

Follow the instructions on the form and follow the video demonstration to use the plugin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ-kd4YsdOs

Screenshots

Commands

Installation/Uninstallation

Install: Double-click the RippleEngineeringOnDemand-version.msi and follow the prompts.  The next time you open an Autodesk® Revit® you will have a new button on your “Add-Ins” tab.

Uninstall: Exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features and uninstall as you would Uninstall any other application from your system.

Additional Information

Known Issues

Contact

Company Name: Ripple

Author/Company Information

Ripple

Version History

Version Number Version Description

6.4.0

6.4.0 - Bug fixes for HVAC Project Data and Quick Loads Cooling Loads.

6.3.0

6.3.0 - Added climate zone lookup for non-USA weather stations

6.2.0

6..2.0 - Bug fixes related to Revit Versions 2022-2024

6.0.1

6.0.1 - Initial release. Version Number aligns with the Ripple HVAC Toolkit, which is the HVAC design algorithm.
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