Details on the XML Files for Referencing User-Defined Pipe/Duct Systems

Information on the XML files for referencing user-defined pipe and duct systems in the LINEAR Solutions.

In the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\liNear Software\Solutions xx\CAD\RevitMain\User-Standards\User Templates you will find the file RvptIndex.xml for referencing user-defined pipe systems and the file RvdtIndex.xml for duct systems.

Note: The pipe or duct systems must be available as a family in the Revit project template file referenced via the XML file.

Structure of the XML files

Content of the XML file RvptIndex.xml:

<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”utf-8”?> <Root> <Rvpt name=”Test manufacturer - steel welded” file=”Template.rte” manufacturer=”Test manufacturer” disciplines="H;TW"> <dimensions>12;15;20;25;32;40;50;60;65;80;100;120</dimensions> </Rvpt> </Root>

Content of the XML file RvdtIndex.xml:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <Root> <Rvdt name="Example Duct-Type" file="Example.rte" manufacturer="Example Manufacturer" disciplines="L" shape="rectangular"> <dimensions>12;15;20;25;32;40;50;60;65;80;100</dimensions> </Rvdt> </Root>

Description of the XML elements contained

XML element Description
Rvpt/Rvdt Main XML node for pipe systems (Rvpt) or duct systems (Rvdt), in which the pipe or duct system is referenced via the attributes name, file, manufacturer and disciplines.
name Name of the pipe type used in the Revit project template file.
file Name of the Revit project template file including file extension that is saved in the subfolder of the XML files.
manufacturer Name of the manufacturer used in the Revit project template file.
disciplines List of system types in which the user-defined pipe or duct type should be available. The elements of the list must be separated by a semicolon.
Note: The abbreviations for the system types correspond to the abbreviations commonly used in Revit (H for heating, WW for waste water, etc.).
dimensions List of the nominal widths that should be available for the user-defined pipe or duct type. The elements of the list must be separated by a semicolon.