If you're an Autodesk Fabrication user working in Revit, you’ve likely felt the friction. Coming from CADmep, you're used to speed, clarity, and tools that just work. Revit, while powerful, often adds unnecessary steps—especially when tagging, rotating fittings, or renumbering elements.
That’s exactly why we created the MEP Fabrication Rapid Detail Buttons — a smart set of tools designed specifically for MEP Fabrication users who want to bring CADmep-style efficiency into their Revit workflow.
🔧 Familiar Tools, Faster Workflow
Think of Kaduct as your CADmep T bar—but in Revit. The tools are added to your ribbon through pyRevit, and each one is designed to simplify a common fabrication task.
✅ Tagging, Without the Fuss
Tired of fixing tags manually in every view?
With Kaduct, you just draw your MEP Fabrication Ductwork and then click the Service Type and CID buttons. These can be used in any view, and they automatically populate the correct parameters that Kaduct needs to function.
No more manual edits, no more tag mismatches—just consistent, clean data that flows through your model.
🔄 Rotate About Connector Axis
Ever had to rotate a fitting vertically or twist it to suit site conditions? Revit’s native controls can be clunky and imprecise.
The Rotate About Connector Axis tool lets you rotate fittings naturally around their own axis, just like in CADmep. It’s perfect for risers and tight spaces, and it makes what used to be a hassle into a quick click.
🔢 Smart Renumbering by Service Type
This is where Kaduct really shines.
The Renumber tool lets you choose a Service Type first—like Round Duct, Rectangular Duct, or Equipment—before you start selecting items. That means only the elements matching your selected type will receive new numbers.
This prevents mistakes, keeps your numbering clean, and is a huge time-saver when sequencing grilles, dampers, or duct runs.
🛠 Easy Installation
Setting up the Kaduct Tools with pyRevit is simple:
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Install pyRevit from GitHub.
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Drop the Kaduct Detailing Buttons folder into your extensions folder.
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Load it via pyRevit settings.
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Restart Revit and go!
👉 Need the full step-by-step install guide? Click here
🎯 Why Kaduct?
Revit can feel like a step back in terms of workflow speed—but it doesn’t have to. Kaduct bridges the gap, bringing the snappy, no-nonsense tools you love in CADmep into the BIM environment of Revit.
It’s built for fabricators, detailers, and installers who want better control, smarter tools, and less time wasted on repetitive tasks.
💬 Got Questions?
If you're unsure how to set it up or want to see how these tools can help your team, get in touch. Message me directly or email info@kaduct.co.uk and I’ll be happy to help.
Thanks for supporting Kaduct and helping us make detailing easier for everyone working with Autodesk Fabrication.
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