
Thermist Add-in
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
Installation:
- After installing the add-in and restarting Autodesk® Revit®, two new buttons appear in the Add-ins tab: Coil Connect tool and Settings.
Initial Setup:
- Click the Coil Connect button
- Select a coil
- On first use for each equipment type, select the supply and return pipe mains
- The tool will automatically generate clash-free pipe routing between the coil and mains
Subsequent Use:
- For previously configured equipment types, simply click Coil Connect and select the coil
- The tool remembers the appropriate system pairs, eliminating the need to reselect pipe mains
Advanced Configuration (via Settings):
- Customize run-out pipe sizes for each equipment type
- Configure custom valve arrangements per equipment type
- Switch between standard Revit families and ITM fabrication parts (Fabrication version)
- Clear stored configurations selectively or completely
Regular Design Process:
- Place your coils and pipe mains according to your design
- Use Coil Connect to automatically create connections
- Continue with other aspects of your design while saving significant time on routing tasks
Thermist Coil Connect works seamlessly in both plan and 3D views and supports both 2-pipe and 4-pipe coil systems, adapting to your preferred working environment and project requirements. By automating one of the most time-consuming aspects of HVAC design, Coil Connect dramatically reduces project hours while improving accuracy and consistency. What typically takes hours of manual work is completed in seconds, allowing designers and contractors to focus on higher-value tasks. The result is accelerated project delivery, reduced labor costs, and enhanced quality control—giving your firm a competitive edge while improving profitability on every project.
Commands
Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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Coil Connect |
Automatically connect piping from coils to nearby mains. Detects and avoids clashes. Includes option to model custom valves at each coil. Works with ITM Fabrication Parts |
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Settings |
Open Settings window to customize valving, change pipe size, and switch to fabrication parts |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, 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 (Windows 10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Email us at support@thermist.com with any questions.
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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1.0.2 |
Bug fixes and allowing pipe accessories to be used as coils along with mechanical equipment |
1.0.1 |
Fixed bug preventing valves on return pipes |
1.0.0 |
Initial launch, including clash-avoiding routing, automatic valve placement, and fabrication parts. |