MEP Work Environment

To access the MEP Modeler tools and interface, you must apply the MEP Profile:
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Use the command: Options > Work Environment > Apply Profile > MEP Profile, or
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Use ARCHICAD's Work Environment Dialog Box (Options > Work Environment > Work Environment Profiles).
Note: If you do not find the MEP Profile in the Work Environment, or if the MEP Modeler commands are gray, your license is invalid. Contact your reseller for assistance.
ARCHICAD will now show the MEP-specific interface:
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the ARCHICAD Toolbox is expanded to include the Ductwork, Pipework and Cabling tools.
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MEP-related commands are located in the Design > MEP Modeling sub-menu.
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The MEP Routing palette is found in Window > Palettes > MEP Routing.
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The MEP Modeler Toolbar is available, providing shortcuts to frequently used MEP commands:
Enable MEP Functions
By default, MEP Modeler functionality is automatically enabled every time you start ARCHICAD. This means that ARCHICAD will automatically search for a valid MEP license each time you start ARCHICAD. This automatic enabling setting is a checkbox in MEP Preferences.
See MEP Preferences.
If the Automatically Enable checkbox is not activated, you must enable MEP Modeler manually:
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From the ARCHICAD Help menu, choose License Information.
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From the Available Products list, select MEP Modeler.
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Click Borrow License.
Note: The License Borrowing feature is available only with the CodeMeter NET protection system. See
https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/technotes/licensing/codemeter-software-protection-for-graphisoft-products/license-borrowing/.