How to Change Duct & Pipe System Colors in Revit MEP (2D & 3D)

Learn the two fastest methods to change duct and pipe system colors in Revit MEP—both for 2D floor plans and solid 3D shaded views. When starting a new MEP project in Revit, the default Supply and Return colors often don't match company standards or aren't clear enough for construction sheets. In this tutorial, we cover how to change system line colors, how to apply solid 3D materials that actually show up in Shaded views, and how to override everything using View Filters (including why your Air Terminals and Flex Ducts sometimes ignore your filters!). 📌 Key Tips Covered: Modifying Graphic Overrides directly inside Duct Systems and Piping Systems Creating custom system materials and enabling Use Render Appearance for 3D views Using Visibility / Graphics (VV) and View Templates to apply View Filters Adding Air Terminals and Flex Ducts categories to your MEP filters If this video helped you out, hit the Like button and Subscribe for more practical Revit MEP tutorials! •    • How to Display the Ceiling Grid on a Floor...   ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:26 – Method 1: Changing Line Colors via System Type Properties 2:07 – How to Get Solid 3D System Colors (Materials & Use Render Appearance) 3:43 – Method 2: Changing System Colors with View Filters (Visibility/Graphics) 4:34 – Fix: Why Air Terminals & Flex Ducts Don't Change Color in Filters 5:30 – Changing Line Colors for Piping Systems 6:02 – Outro #Revit #RevitMEP #BIM #RevitTutorial #MEPDesign