Autodesk have recently released a localised content extension for the UK market, which is available to download via the subscription centre.

This contains two additional catalogues for both MvParts and Piping.

The MvParts catalogue only contains a Cast Iron Manifold connector to support the new sloped piping functionality for drainage in the current version:

However, the extended Pipework catalogue contains a variety of useful additional fittings for each of the main material types:

Once the installation has been run, the only remaining step is to add these new catalogues to the relevant entry in the ‘MEP Catalogs’ tab within the ‘Options’:

Once you have configured AutoCAD MEP to use the new catalogues you will be able to create new Routing Preferences that uses the new parts or insert them manually using the Pipe Fitting / MvPart Add command. The parts from the extension catalogues will be available from separate sections in list views or separate branches in tree views in the user interface.

You can also use Catalog Editor to copy the parts from the Subscription 2010 catalogues to your preferred Pipe catalogue.

Here is a list of catalogues and part types added via this content extension for reference:

Subscription 2010 MvParts (UK)

• Cast Iron Manifold Connector

Subscription 2010 Pipework (UK)

• Cast Iron Fittings
  • Couplings
  • Traps
• Copper Fittings
  • Couplings
  • Elbows
  • End Caps
• Ductile Iron Fittings
  • Couplings
• HDPE Fittings
  • Connectors
  • Reducers
• Steel Tube and Fittings
  • Couplings
  • Crosses
  • Reducers
  • Tees
  • Tubes
  • Wyes and Laterals