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MagiCAD Piping

MagiCAD Piping is an MEP BIM module for Revit, AutoCAD, and BricsCAD that provides integrated design and calculation tools for heating, cooling, domestic water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas piping systems with access to manufacturer-specific BIM objects through MagiCAD Cloud.

MEP piping designers working in Revit, AutoCAD, or BricsCAD can model and calculate heating, cooling, domestic water, drainage, sprinkler, gas, and specialist systems within a single module. MagiCAD Piping includes automated design tools alongside integrated pressure-drop and sizing calculations that verify performance while the model is being built (MagiCAD, 2026).

The software pulls real manufacturer products from MagiCAD Cloud, described as the world's largest MEP-specific BIM object library. Manufacturer product selection tools let designers configure, validate, and place vendor-specific components rather than working with generic placeholders. MagiCAD Create extends this by letting teams build custom MEP objects from a ready-made generic library (MagiCAD, 2026).

Localization adapts calculations and product content to country-specific design standards, which matters for firms operating across different regulatory markets. MagiCAD 2026, released in June 2025, added a collar adjustment tool for pipe and duct devices in Revit, custom zeta values for pressure-drop calculations, and up to 30 custom project properties for piping projects in AutoCAD and BricsCAD (MagiCAD, 2026).

Licensing options include perpetual (stand-alone or network) and subscription (3, 6, 12, 24, or 36-month terms). Pricing is quote-based through MagiCAD sales. A Sprinkler Designer module is sold as a bundle with Piping for Revit and AutoCAD.

Specifications

Pricing

Paid

Platforms

Windows

Used for

Designing heating and cooling piping systemsDesigning domestic water and drainage systemsDesigning sprinkler and gas piping systemsIntegrated piping calculations and sizing verificationSelecting manufacturer-specific products for piping layouts

Used by

Piping DesignersMechanical EngineersMEP EngineersHVAC Designers

Tasks

Model piping systems in Revit, AutoCAD, or BricsCADPerform integrated pressure-drop and sizing calculationsSelect and configure manufacturer products from MagiCAD CloudDesign radiator installations with automated connectionsRoute underfloor heating circuits with ML-based automationCalculate gas piping systemsCreate custom MEP objects with MagiCAD CreateShare datasets via Autodesk Construction Cloud (Revit)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Covers heating, cooling, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas in a single module.
  • Manufacturer BIM objects from MagiCAD Cloud replace generic placeholders from day one.
  • Available on three platforms (Revit, AutoCAD, BricsCAD) for team flexibility.
  • Localization supports country-specific standards for international firms.
  • Both perpetual and subscription licensing options available.

Cons

  • Pricing is quote-based; no public list prices are published.
  • Feature depth varies by platform; some tools are Revit-only or AutoCAD/BricsCAD-only.
  • Windows-only; no macOS or web version.
  • Sprinkler Designer is bundled with Piping but adds to the license scope.

Key features

  • Multi-platform piping: Runs inside Revit, AutoCAD, and BricsCAD for consistent piping workflows across platforms.

  • Integrated pressure-drop calculations: Verifies pipe sizing and system performance while modeling, with custom zeta values supported.

  • Heating, cooling, and domestic water: Designs and calculates all common piping system types in one module.

  • Drainage and sprinkler systems: Covers drainage layout and sprinkler design (Sprinkler Designer bundled with Piping).

  • Gas system design: Includes gas piping design and calculation tools.

  • MagiCAD Cloud product library: Pulls configurable manufacturer BIM objects with accurate technical and environmental data.

  • Manufacturer product selection: Configures, validates, and places vendor-specific products within the design environment.

  • Localization: Adapts calculations and content to country-specific design standards for international projects.

  • Radiator installation and connection: Automated radiator placement and piping connection tools.

  • Machine learning underfloor heating: Automatic routing of underfloor heating circuits using ML algorithms (AutoCAD and BricsCAD).

  • Collar adjustment (Revit): Adjusts collar length for pipe and duct devices to accommodate suspended ceilings and floor elevations.

Pricing

Perpetual License (stand-alone or network)

Contact sales

Quote-based. Maintenance available for ongoing updates. Contact MagiCAD sales (MagiCAD, 2026).

Subscription (3-36 month terms)

Contact sales

Available in 3, 6, 12, 24, and 36-month terms. Stand-alone or network. Contact MagiCAD sales for pricing (MagiCAD, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

What piping systems can MagiCAD Piping design?

The module covers heating, cooling, domestic water, drainage, sprinkler, gas, and specialist piping systems. A Sprinkler Designer module is bundled with Piping for Revit and AutoCAD.

Which CAD platforms does MagiCAD Piping support?

MagiCAD Piping runs inside Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD (including AutoCAD MEP and Architecture), and BricsCAD. All platforms require Windows.

How much does MagiCAD Piping cost?

Pricing is quote-based. MagiCAD offers perpetual licenses (stand-alone or network) and subscriptions in 3, 6, 12, 24, or 36-month terms. Contact MagiCAD sales for a quotation.

Does MagiCAD Piping include calculations?

Yes. Integrated calculations verify pipe sizing, pressure drop, and system performance while you model. Custom zeta values for pressure-drop calculations are supported in MagiCAD 2026.

What is MagiCAD Cloud?

MagiCAD Cloud is a library of manufacturer-specific MEP BIM objects with accurate technical data. Designers can search, configure, and place real products directly within their CAD environment.

Does MagiCAD Piping support underfloor heating design?

Yes, in AutoCAD and BricsCAD. A machine-learning algorithm automatically routes underfloor heating circuits. MagiCAD 2026 added a spiral pattern and improved layout algorithms.

Can MagiCAD Piping be used for international projects?

Yes. The software localizes calculations and product content to country-specific design standards, making it suitable for firms working across different regulatory markets.

Tutorials and learning

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