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Comprehensive Plumbing Design Course(Calculations,CAD,Revit)

Ahmed Sami

Are you a technical or engineering student, a fresh grad, or an experienced professional looking to launch a career in plumbing design? This course is perfect for you. You'll start from the ground up, mastering the basics of plumbing system components: pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and more.

Dive into the intricacies of cold-water systems, hot-water systems, and drainage systems. Learn the essential methods for calculating and sizing water tanks, cold water pipes, hot water pipes, and drainage pipes.

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Are you a technical or engineering student, a fresh grad, or an experienced professional looking to launch a career in plumbing design? This course is perfect for you. You'll start from the ground up, mastering the basics of plumbing system components: pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and more.

Dive into the intricacies of cold-water systems, hot-water systems, and drainage systems. Learn the essential methods for calculating and sizing water tanks, cold water pipes, hot water pipes, and drainage pipes.

But that's not all. You'll put theory into practice by getting hands-on experience drafting a complete public toilet in AutoCAD and then modeling a fully detailed public toilet from scratch in Revit 2024. Discover tricky techniques to streamline your workflow with smart Revit plugins and AutoCAD add-ins and LIPS.

Wrap it all up by learning how to present your design model using cutting-edge AR technology. Plus, you'll have access to a wealth of downloadable resources, including Excel sheets, codes, project files, and more, to support your learning and professional growth, in addition to technical articles.

After each learning section, you'll have the opportunity to assess your understanding with multiple-choice quizzes.

If you are considering certification in AutoCAD and Revit Mechanical from Autodesk, you will learn how to get started and successfully achieve your certification.

Ready to kickstart your plumbing design career? Join us and transform your skills from basic to professional.

You will learn:

  • Solid understanding of plumbing and drainage principles and terminology.

  • Drafting and design techniques of plumbing systems using AutoCAD software.

  • Mastery of Revit MEP interface, tools, and workflows specific to plumbing and drainage systems.

  • How to design and model plumbing (water and drainage systems) for buildings.

  • Using Revit MEP for modeling, piping layout, collaboration & clash detections.

  • Creating plumbing (water and drainage systems) documentation, such as construction drawings and schedules.

  • Application of practical theories and industry best practices to real-world plumbing design scenarios.

  • Complete package of plumbing design, AutoCAD & Revit application.

  • Using Auto

  • Tips and Tricks that will greatly enhance your workflow in AutoCAD.

  • Learning how to model basic architecture elements for the toilet (simple walls, floors, doors, ...etc.), based on the CAD plans.

  • Using Revit plugins to greatly enhance your modeling techniques remarkably.

  • Give your design a realistic dimension by adding human figures to your model.

  • An overview on modern drainage systems: Sovent sanitary drainage system for high rise buildings & Siphonic storm drainage system.

  • In this course, you will find downloadable references and material that will help you through your learning journey and in your future projects as well: Codes & Standards, Supplier Catalogues, AutoCAD Lisps, Revit families & Revit Plugins.

  • You will learn how to use online Autodesk Viewer to view and share your Revit model.

  • You will learn how to use AR (Augmented Reality) technology to bring a realistic dimension to your designs & 3D models.

  • MCQ-style quizzes to measure your understanding of the lessons.

  • Accessibility to the most updated international plumbing codes.

  • Excel sheet tool for plumbing calculations.

  • Introduction to Autodesk Professional Certifications in AutoCAD and Revit Mechanical.

  • Important Tips and Piping Configurations for Drainage Networks (videos and articles).

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Learn about all plumbing components and terminologies
  • Learn about sizing of water tanks & water supply networks (cold & hot)
  • Learn about sizing of drainage networks (sewerage & storm)
  • Practical hands-on application on autocad software, along with some wonderful lisps and add-ins that will make your work easier and smoother
  • Tips and tricks that will greatly enhance your working flow in autocad.
  • Practical hands-on application on revit 2024 software, along with some amazing plugins that will remarkably enhance your modeling techniques
  • Give your design a realistic dimension by adding human figures to your model.
  • Intro to modern drainage systems: sovent & siphonic systems
  • Autodesk viewer (how to use)
  • How to use ar (augmented reality) technology to bring a realistic dimension to your designs and 3d models
  • Mcq-style quizzes to measure your understanding of the lessons.
  • Accessibility to the most updated international plumbing codes
  • Excel sheet tool for plumbing calculations.
  • Introduction to autodesk professional certifications in autocad and revit mechanical
  • Important tips and piping configurations for drainage networks (videos and articles)
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Syllabus

Importance of plumbing and drainage systems in building design. Brief for Plumbing System components. Overview of plumbing codes and standards for plumbing systems. Main Water Supply Network component
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Importance of plumbing and drainage systems in building design.
Brief for Plumbing System components (part 1).
Brief for Plumbing System components(part-2).
Overview of plumbing codes, regulations, and standards for plumbing systems.
Main Water Supply Network: a) Water Tanks
Main Water Supply Network: b) Pumps (Booster & Submersible)

This purpose of this quiz is to measure your understanding of the lessons of section 1

Understanding plumbing and drainage system components. Types of cold water systems. Types of hot water systems. Types of drainage systems.
Understanding plumbing and drainage system components: Pipes & Fittings
Understanding plumbing and drainage system components: Valves & Accessories
Understanding plumbing and drainage system components: Drainage Fixtures-part 1
Understanding plumbing and drainage system components: Drainage Fixtures-part 2
Understanding plumbing and drainage system components: Drainage Fixtures-part 3
Types of cold-water systems
Types of hot water systems & water heaters.
Types of drainage systems, Interceptors, Gully Traps, Inspection Chambers & M.H.

This purpose of this quiz is to measure your understanding of the lessons of section 2

Sizing of water tanks. Sizing of cold-water supply networks. Sizing of hot water supply networks.
Sizing of water tanks
Continue sizing of water tanks
Sizing of cold-water supply networks.
Sizing of hot water supply networks

This purpose of this quiz is to measure your understanding of the lessons of section 3

Sizing of sewerage drainage system(pipes, vertical stacks & horizontal collectors). Sizing of storm drainage system
Sizing of sewerage drainage system-Part 1
Sizing of sewerage drainage system-Part 2
Sizing of sewerage drainage system-Part 3
Sizing of sewerage drainage system-Part 4
Sizing of storm drainage system.
AC Condensate Drain
Drainage connections and slope
Cleanouts for Drainage Piping
Relief Vent
Important Tips and Piping Configurations for Drainage Networks

This excel file will help you out in plumbing calculations. See the video to learn more.

Calculating the quaintly of Solvent glue for PVC pipe connections
Calculating pipe support span and pipe-to-pipe spacing

This purpose of this quiz is to measure your understanding of the lessons of section 4

Take a Break ?
1-Designing and pipe routing of drainage and vent pipes using AutoCAD Software. 2-Design techniques in AutoCAD. 3-How to determine pipe lengths using "TLEN" Lisp.
Download and Install AutoCAD

Below, are some links where you can download CAD plans, details and drawings. These sites offer a variety of resources for CAD users.

Part 2-Design of waste and vent pipes on AutoCAD software.
Part 3-Annotation and determining pipe quantities.
Part 4-CAD-Continue Annotation, Drawing Cleaning and Plotting
Changing color of blocks using "ByBlock" lisp
Three amazing AutoCAD Add-ins: "Detail Manager", "Drawing Purge", "Total Length"
"Coins Translate" AutoCAD Add-in to translate drawing text
"Align Text to Curve" AutoCAD Add-in

Tips and Tricks that will greatly enhance your working flow in AutoCAD.

You will learn how to import and scale PDF drawings into AutoCAD

AutoCAD Tips and Tricks-part 3
Plumbing Riser Diagram
Intro to AutoCAD Certification Professional
Intro to BIM. Getting started with REVIT. Basic Navigation and Views. Creating Basic Elements & Piping Networks. Plumbing System Basics & families
Download and Install Revit
Introduction to BIM and REVIT
Getting Started with REVIT
Basic Navigation and Views:
Creating Basic Elements & Piping Networks-part 1
Creating Basic Elements & Piping Networks-part 2
Creating Basic Elements & Piping Networks-part 3
Creating Basic Elements & Piping Networks-part 4
Creating Basic Elements & Piping Networks-part 5
Creating Basic Elements & Piping Networks-part 6
Plumbing System Basics & families-part 1
Plumbing System Basics & families-part 2
Plumbing System Basics & families-part 3
Recommended Keyboard Shortcuts for Revit
1-Coordinating with other disciplines. 2-Copy & Monitor. 3-Using Worksets for collaboration. 4-Using clash detection tool to identify and resolve conflicts.
Lesson-7_Collaboration & Coordination (part 1)-Link model
Lesson-7_Collaboration & Coordination (part 2)-Copy & Monitor
Lesson-7_Collaboration & Coordination (part 3)-Work Sets & Central File
Lesson-7_Collaboration & Coordination (part 4)-Interference detection
Applying knowledge from previous lessons in a practical hands-on training by designing & modeling a complete water supply system for a public toilet
Lesson-8 (part 1)-Arch link & placing fixtures
Lesson-8 (part 2)-Continue placing fixtures
Lesson-8 (part 3)-Continue placing fixtures
Lesson-8 (part 4)-Continue placing fixtures & starting with Cold water system
Lesson-8 (part 5)-Continue with Cold water system
Lesson-8 (part 6)-Continue with Cold water system
Lesson-8 (part 7)-Hot water system
Applying knowledge from previous lessons in a practical hands-on training by designing & modeling a complete drainage system for the wet areas in a real office building project:
Lesson-9 (part 1)-Drainage system
Lesson-9 (part 2)-Continue with Drainage system
Lesson-9 (part 3)-Continue with Drainage system
Lesson-9 (part 4)-Continue with Drainage system
Lesson-9 (part 5)-Continue with Drainage system
Lesson-9 (part 6)-Continue with Drainage system
Lesson-9 (part 7)-Continue with Drainage system
Lesson-9 (part 8)-Continue with Drainage system

Note: I have included the full Revit model, comprising all piping works for your reference.

Lesson-9 (part 10)-Assembling multiple toilets in a building
1-Dimesnsioning & Annotations. 2-Generating views. 3-Generating renders, Callouts & Printing. 4-Generating schedules & BOQ.
Lesson-10 (part 1)-Dimensioning & Annotations
Lesson-10 (part 2)-Generating views (1)
Lesson-10 (part 3)-Generating views (2)-Render, Callout & Print
Lesson-10 (part 4)-Generating quantities
Learning how to model basic architecture elements for the toilet (simple walls, floors, doors,.etc), based on the CAD plans. Then, using Microdesk Revit plugin to greatly enhance modeling techniques.

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Revit 2024, which are industry-standard software for plumbing design and modeling
Covers essential methods for calculating and sizing water tanks, cold water pipes, hot water pipes, and drainage pipes, which are fundamental skills for plumbing design
Includes downloadable resources such as Excel sheets, codes, project files, and supplier catalogs, which can be valuable for practical application and professional development
Offers an introduction to Autodesk Professional Certifications in AutoCAD and Revit Mechanical, which can enhance career prospects
Uses Revit 2024, so learners should be aware that they will need access to the software to complete the hands-on exercises and modeling projects
Explores the use of AR (Augmented Reality) technology to present design models, which is a cutting-edge skill that can differentiate professionals in the field

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Comprehensive Plumbing Design Course(Calculations,CAD,Revit) with these activities:
Review Plumbing Codes and Standards
Familiarize yourself with relevant plumbing codes and standards to better understand the regulatory context of plumbing design.
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  • Identify the relevant plumbing codes for your region.
  • Review the key sections related to water supply, drainage, and venting.
  • Take notes on important requirements and restrictions.
Read 'Modern Plumbing Illustrated'
Expand your knowledge of plumbing systems and components with a well-illustrated guide.
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  • Obtain a copy of Modern Plumbing Illustrated.
  • Read the chapters on plumbing systems, components, and installation.
  • Pay attention to the illustrations and diagrams.
Study 'Plumbing Design Handbook'
Deepen your understanding of plumbing design principles and practices with a comprehensive handbook.
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  • Obtain a copy of the Plumbing Design Handbook.
  • Focus on chapters related to water supply, drainage, and Revit modeling.
  • Take notes on key concepts and design considerations.
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Practice AutoCAD Drafting Exercises
Improve your AutoCAD skills by completing drafting exercises focused on plumbing system layouts.
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  • Find or create plumbing layout drawings.
  • Recreate the drawings in AutoCAD, focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
  • Use LISPs and add-ins to streamline your workflow.
Follow Revit MEP Plumbing Tutorials
Enhance your Revit MEP skills by following tutorials on plumbing system modeling and documentation.
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  • Search for Revit MEP plumbing tutorials online.
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step, paying attention to best practices.
  • Experiment with different modeling techniques and tools.
Design a Small Plumbing System
Apply your knowledge by designing a small plumbing system for a residential or commercial building.
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  • Select a small building or area to design a plumbing system for.
  • Create a design in AutoCAD and Revit, including water supply, drainage, and venting.
  • Calculate pipe sizes and select appropriate fixtures.
  • Document your design with drawings and schedules.
Create a Plumbing Design Portfolio
Showcase your skills by creating a portfolio of your plumbing design projects.
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  • Select your best plumbing design projects.
  • Create high-quality drawings and renderings of your designs.
  • Write descriptions of each project, highlighting your design decisions.
  • Compile your work into a professional portfolio.

Career center

Learners who complete Comprehensive Plumbing Design Course(Calculations,CAD,Revit) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Plumbing Designer
A plumbing designer creates detailed plans for plumbing systems in buildings, specifying pipe layouts, fixture placements, and drainage systems. This course equips you with the knowledge of plumbing components and the calculations needed for effective system design, specifically in water supply and drainage. The course's emphasis on AutoCAD and Revit is essential, as these are the primary tools for creating detailed design documentation. Hands-on experience with drafting a public toilet in AutoCAD and modeling in Revit provides practical skills that are directly transferable to a plumbing design role.
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Building Information Modeling Technician
A Building Information Modeling technician creates and manages 3D building models, often focusing on specific systems like plumbing and drainage. This course provides a strong foundation for understanding the intricacies of plumbing systems and the use of Revit for modeling, including piping layout and clash detection. The hands-on experience of modeling a public toilet from scratch in Revit will translate well to the daily tasks of a BIM technician. The course also covers collaboration and coordination within Revit, crucial skills for larger projects. One who wishes to enter BIM should take this course to gain a practical understanding of a specific building system.
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Mechanical Drafter
A mechanical drafter creates technical drawings of mechanical systems, including plumbing. This course helps build a foundation for mechanical drafting by focusing on the specifics of plumbing system design and using AutoCAD for generating technical drawings. The course provides hands-on experience drafting a complete public toilet in AutoCAD, enhancing your drafting skills. Furthermore, the course's tips and tricks for AutoCAD are directly relevant to a mechanical drafter's daily workflows. This course may be useful to those wishing to develop technical drafting skills and apply these to the mechanical field.
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CAD Technician
A CAD technician creates technical drawings using computer-aided design software, often working with a variety of building systems, including plumbing. This course provides a focus on using AutoCAD for plumbing design, giving practical experience in drafting system layouts. It helps build a foundation in CAD and offers techniques for improving workflow including smart add-ins. The course teaches a variety of software skills directly applicable to CAD technician work, making this course a useful step towards a career in this field. This course provides a strong base in CAD specific to building systems.
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Revit Technician
A Revit technician specializes in using Revit software to create detailed 3D models for construction projects. This course provides a foundation in Revit by focusing on plumbing system modeling. The course also touches on collaboration, which is important for using Revit in the workplace. This course has multiple modules of training that can lead to a deeper understanding of Revit, specifically for plumbing, which might make it useful for those wanting to enter this role. Specifically, the course covers modeling techniques and use of plugins in Revit which are essential for a Revit technician.
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Plumbing Project Coordinator
A plumbing project coordinator manages and coordinates plumbing projects, working with designers, contractors, and clients. This course provides a strong understanding of plumbing system design, a valuable asset for efficient project management. The course gives a solid understanding of plumbing principles starting with components and moving all the way to systems design and drainage, which can inform project management. The course's focus on both AutoCAD and Revit also provides insight into the design process, which may be useful for anyone coordinating projects in this field. This course assists in understanding design which impacts coordination.
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Construction Planner
A construction planner creates and manages schedules for construction projects, often including plumbing installations. This course may be useful to a construction planner as it provides an understanding of plumbing design and the use of software tools like AutoCAD and Revit for planning. The course covers the specific components, systems design and modeling of plumbing which may help with creating accurate project plans. The course provides a view of plumbing design, which may be useful for anyone needing to plan such systems during construction.
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Mechanical Estimator
A mechanical estimator calculates the costs for mechanical systems in construction projects, including plumbing. This course provides a strong understanding of plumbing systems, sizing of pipes, and water tanks. The course covers design and modeling in AutoCAD and Revit, which could help an estimator understand the work involved and create more accurate bids. The course also includes Excel sheets for plumbing calculations, which might be useful for estimators focusing on cost estimation. The ability to do calculations informs a more accurate estimate and this course may help with that.
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Facilities Engineer
A facilities engineer manages and maintains building systems, including plumbing. This course may be useful for a facilities engineer by providing a deeper knowledge of plumbing components and systems. The course gives training in the use of AutoCAD and Revit, which helps in understanding existing or planned building systems. The course can help a facility engineer understand how systems are designed and constructed, which may make them more effective in their role. This course provides insight into design that impacts the maintenance of building systems.
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Architectural Designer
An architectural designer creates plans for buildings, often working with plumbing systems and other mechanical functions. While this course focuses on plumbing design, understanding these systems may be useful for architectural designers to ensure that plumbing is integrated effectively in their overall designs. The course covers the use of Revit and AutoCAD, which are common tools in architectural design. The course has modules that help integrate different systems together to complete a project, which may assist any architectural designer. This course's overview of plumbing may be useful for those who also do architectural design.
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Civil Engineer
A civil engineer designs and oversees infrastructure projects, which can include water and drainage systems. This course offers an introduction to plumbing design, which may be useful to civil engineers when considering the design of water infrastructure. This course covers the fundamental principles and design practices for plumbing, as well as the use of software like AutoCAD and Revit. This course may be useful for those who would like exposure to building systems in their role as a civil engineer, though it does not focus on civil infrastructure.
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Mechanical Engineer
A mechanical engineer designs a variety of mechanical systems, sometimes including those related to plumbing and drainage. This course will be useful to mechanical engineers by providing a foundation in plumbing system design. The course covers the components, systems, and calculations associated with plumbing. The course also gives an understanding of design software such as Revit and AutoCAD. This course may help a mechanical engineer gain a better understanding of a specific type of mechanical system, namely plumbing.
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Construction Manager
A construction manager oversees construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The course's in-depth look at plumbing system design may be helpful for a construction manager to better understand the intricacies of a project. The course may give a manager better insight into the process from design to installation. This course provides context about common building systems. It may be useful for those who need to understand these systems during construction.
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Interior designer
An interior designer plans and designs interior spaces, which includes the selection and placement of plumbing fixtures. This course may be useful to interior designers by giving them a deeper insight into plumbing systems and their design. The course's focus on fixture placement and plumbing design may assist in the work of an interior designer. The course provides an understanding of plumbing which is necessary to properly design interior spaces. This course may be useful for those who need to understand plumbing to perform their role.
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Real Estate Developer
A real estate developer oversees the planning, development and management of real estate projects. An understanding of plumbing systems may be advantageous to this role because of the large part plumbing plays in building infrastructure. The course provides a foundation on plumbing design and modeling. The course may assist a real estate developer in understanding the complexities of the systems that go into a building. This course may be useful for those who would like to become more familiar with building systems for their role in real estate.
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We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Comprehensive Plumbing Design Course(Calculations,CAD,Revit).
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Water Treatment Plant Design 5/E
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This handbook comprehensive resource for plumbing engineers and designers. It covers a wide range of topics, including plumbing system design, materials, and equipment. It serves as a valuable reference for understanding advanced concepts and best practices in the field. It is commonly used by industry professionals and as a textbook in academic institutions.
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Putting Knowledge to Work
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Provides a comprehensive overview of plumbing systems and components. It useful resource for understanding the basics of plumbing design and installation. It is particularly helpful for those who are new to the field or who need a refresher on fundamental concepts. It is valuable as additional reading to provide more breadth to the existing course.
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Provides hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Revit 2024, which are industry-standard software for plumbing design and modeling
Covers essential methods for calculating and sizing water tanks, cold water pipes, hot water pipes, and drainage pipes, which are fundamental skills for plumbing design
Includes downloadable resources such as Excel sheets, codes, project files, and supplier catalogs, which can be valuable for practical application and professional development
Offers an introduction to Autodesk Professional Certifications in AutoCAD and Revit Mechanical, which can enhance career prospects
Uses Revit 2024, so learners should be aware that they will need access to the software to complete the hands-on exercises and modeling projects
Explores the use of AR (Augmented Reality) technology to present design models, which is a cutting-edge skill that can differentiate professionals in the field
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