The Electrical System Connection utility simplifies the process of connecting electrical systems to panels in Autodesk Revit. This guide provides an overview of the tool, explains how to configure it, and outlines its usage.
Connecting electrical systems in Revit can be complex, but Electrical System Connection streamlines the process. This tool enables you to preconfigure rules for connections, specify the number of connections per circuit and panel, and customize the handling of existing connections. This makes the process more efficient and less prone to errors.
Before using Electrical System Connection, you need to configure its settings. Here are the key configuration options:
Connectors per Circuit: Specify the maximum number of connectors per circuit. Use '0' for unlimited connectors per circuit.
Panel Option: Choose how to select the panel for circuit connections. Options include:
Connectors per Panel: Define the maximum number of connectors per panel. Use '0' for unlimited connectors per panel.
Electrical System Type: Select the type of electrical system to connect.
Connection Option: Choose how to handle reconnecting connectors. Options include:
Building Phase with Spaces: Specify the phase to get spaces from.
Name Contains: Restrict the selection to elements with specific names.
Voltage: Specify the voltage to filter elements. Leave blank if not used for filtering.
Electrical Phases: Specify the number of phases for filtering elements. Leave blank if not used for filtering.
Connector Description: Filter elements by connector description.
Element Parameter Filters: Specify element parameter filters. Define a list of parameter names and values.
Panel to Place: Specify the name of the panel to place (applicable if the panel option is 'Place Panel').
Default Height: Set the default panel height for placed panels.
Add Index to Elements: Choose how to add an index to elements:
Index Parameter Name: Specify the name of the parameter to store the index.
Index Format: Define the format of the index.
Index Separator: Set the separator between multiple indexes.