Piping Manager Docs
Everything you need to install, activate and batch-edit piping systems in Revit with 1 click.
1 Installation Guide
Step 1: Download & Prepare
Download the official .MSI installer from shneer.dev/products/piping-manager. Close Autodesk Revit if running.
Step 2: Unzip and Run Installer
Extract ZIP and launch .msi file. 1-minute setup, no admin rights required.
⚠ Security Notice: Unverified Publisher Warning
Windows SmartScreen or Revit may show "Unverified Publisher" — our binaries are independently built and safe.
How to bypass: On warning screen click "More info" → "Run anyway". In Revit first launch click "Always Load" to whitelist plugin.
Step 3: Launch Revit & Find Plugin
Open Revit. Go to Add-ins tab or dedicated Shneer tab on Ribbon to find Piping Manager.
2 Activation & Licensing
License is hardware-locked: 1 Key = 1 PC. On first activation we generate unique machine signature and bind it to Lemon Squeezy.
If engineer upgrades machine or leaves — email [email protected] with license key, we clear old slot for free.
Invoices are tax-compliant via Lemon Squeezy (Merchant of Record).
3 Quick Start — 4 Steps
Step 1: Locate Plugin
Open Revit → Add-ins / Shneer tab.
Step 2: Launch Interface
Click Piping Manager icon to open main window.
Step 3: Set Your Filter
Filter by System Type, System Name, Level, Category, Type, Diameter.
Step 4: Execute Action
Click Select or directly run Action on current selection.
Elements Query & Actions Guide
You can minimize plugin window, change selection in Revit, restore window and run Actions.
Elements Query
Multi-Query Selection
Select one or multiple queries simultaneously to combine results.
Dynamic Filtering
Counter next to Found elements and dropdown numbers update in real time.
System Type Selector
Filters to specific Pipe System Type.
System Name Selector
Filters by Pipe System Instance. Active only after System Type selected.
Level Selector
Filters by Reference Level. Useful to find misplaced elements bound to wrong level.
Category Selector
MEP categories: Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Pipe Accessories, Plumbing Fixtures etc.
Types Selector
Family types / materials, updates based on Category.
Diameters Selector
All diameters present in current query.
Actions
Actions run on selected elements. You can also select manually in Revit first, then run commands.
Change Color
Modifies override color in active view.
Change Reference Level
Reassigns to target Level without changing geometry. Ideal for fixing wrong reference.
Move to Level
Reassigns and shifts physical position, keeps relative height.
Copy to Level
Duplicates onto target level with recalculated elevation.
Change Position
Moves by X,Y,Z vector. Check Disconnect to allow detach. May cause routing errors if connected.
Change Diameter
Updates diameter. If fitting size missing in routing prefs, Revit may cancel. Includes Disconnect option.
Change Type
Swaps family type/material. Available only when Category filtered. Includes Disconnect.
Change System Type
Modifies Pipe System Type for all selected MEP components.
Reconnect Disconnected
Scans for open connectors and auto-bridges nearest disconnected components.
Command Results & History
Status window under Action selection shows detailed log of last command.
ℹ Undo & Transactions Support
Any Action hooks into Revit transaction model. Cancel anytime with Ctrl+Z. Safe until you save file.
4. FAQ & Troubleshooting
Quick answers. Need more? Email [email protected]
Q: Which Revit versions supported?
2025 to 2027. Starting from 2025 runs natively in .NET 8.
Q: Does it work with linked models?
Yes! Piping Manager scans nested elements in linked .RVT files without performance loss.
Q: I found a bug. Where to report?
Email [email protected]
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