Trimble SysQue review

SysQue sits at the end of the HVAC design process, where a contractor turns the engineer's model into something the shop can build. It runs inside Revit and replaces generic families with content from a managed database of over eight million parts based on real manufacturer products, then converts ductwork to SMACNA or DW144 specifications. From the detailed model you produce spool sheets for prefabricated duct, pipe and plumbing, lay out hangers and supports for export to Trimble Field Link, and send pipe data to PypeServer or other CAM software. On the VDC Pro+ subscription the model can also connect to the estimate. Trimble does not publish a price and asks buyers to contact sales, so the value score is conservative. SysQue does no load calculations, so it complements a tool such as HAP, TRACE or Wrightsoft rather than replacing one.

Who it is for

Mechanical contractors and detailers who turn engineers' Revit designs into fabrication-ready ductwork and piping.

Price

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Key features

• Database of over eight million parts based on real manufacturer products
• Converts generic Revit families to SMACNA and DW144 ductwork specifications
• Spool sheets for prefabricated ductwork, piping and plumbing
• Hanger and support layout exported to Trimble Field Link
• Model-based estimating connection on the VDC Pro+ subscription

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Constructible content from real manufacturer sizes and materials
• Strength: Exports to CAM and PypeServer for fabrication
• Strength: Works inside Autodesk Revit
• Weakness: Requires a Revit license
• Weakness: No published price; sold through Trimble sales
• Weakness: Detailing tool, not a load calculation program

Key facts

• Platform: Add-in for Autodesk Revit
• Content: Over eight million parts
• Duct standards: SMACNA and DW144
• Pricing: Quote from Trimble sales

Where it ranks

Trimble SysQue is No. 9 in our Best HVAC Design Software verdict.