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{{Infobox Software

| name = Graphisoft MEP Modeler

| authorscreenshot = Potrubi tzb modelar = [[Graphisoft]]graphisoft.jpg

| developer = [[Graphisoft]]

| ownerreleased = {{Start = [[Graphisoft]]date|2008|10}}

| latest release version = 3 (Windows) / 3 (Mac OS X)

| released = {{Start date|2008|oct}}

| latest release version = 3 (Windows) / 3 (Mac OS X)

| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2010|05|01}}

| operating system = [[Windows XP]]{{-}}, [[Windows Vista]]{{-}}, [[Windows 7]]{{-}}, [[Mac OS X Leopard]]{{-}}, [[Mac OS X Snow Leopard]]<ref name="sysreq">{{cite web| url=http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/system_requirements/| title=ArchiCAD Hardware and software requirements| publisher=Graphisoft| date=June 15, 2010| accessdate=2010-09-07| archive-date=2011-04-20| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110420153854/http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/system_requirements/| url-status=dead}}</ref>

| genre = [[3D computer graphics]], [[Computer-aided design|CAD]], [[Building Information Modeling]]

| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[commercial software]]

| website = [http://www.graphisoft.com/products/mep-modeler/ {{URL|graphisoft.com]}}

}}

The '''Graphisoft MEP Modeler''' (where MEP stands for [[Architectural_engineeringArchitectural engineering#Mechanical.2C_Electrical_and_Plumbing_2C Electrical and Plumbing .28MEP.29|Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing]]) is an extension to [[ArchiCADArchicad]], [[Graphisoft]]'s architectural design tool to create three-dimensional models of ductwork, piping and electrical networks in order to make the [[Building Information Modeling|building information model]] of the designed building more detailed an accurate.

Since ArchiCADArchicad is primarily used by architects, the building parts which are usually modeled in 3D with ArchiCADArchicad are walls, columns, slabs, roofs, etc. and some other objects like furniture. But when detailed plans are to be elaborated especially if the project is a medium or large-sized building, collision detection and constructibility are becoming more and more important in order to minimize design errors and unnecessary delays during construction. This is where MEP Modeler can help building engineers and architects to create a more detailed building model with ductworks and other [[HVAC]] systems modeled in 3D in order to achieve a better coordination between the different trades such as building engineers, structural engineers and architects.

== Features ==

Graphisof MEP Modeler supports both the creation of MEP models from scratch — based on 2D plans provided by engineers —  and the import of 3D data created with other MEP software products such as [[AutoCAD MEP]] or [[Revit MEP]]. The software provides three basic features:

* MEP Toolbox is a set of dedicated tools (just like the Wall Tool or Window Tool) for modeling and editing ducts, pipes and other system components.

* MEP Library is a library of [[ArchiCADArchicad library part|parametric objects]] representing different parts of MEP systems with smart connections and other additional parameters needed for building engineering.

* MEP Systems is a feature which helps the organization of various MEP systems beyond a simple grouping feature.

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==External links==

* [{{Official website|http://www.graphisoft.com/products/mep-modeler/ Graphisoft MEP Modeler home page]}}

[[Category:Computer-aided design]]