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Creating Distribution Equipment

Create and power distribution equipment both in the Revit model and on the single-line diagram.

Start in the SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM drafting view.

Create and Power Panel L​

  1. Select panel DP and use the grips provided to extend the right side of the graphic.

  2. Run the ElectroBIM Single-Line→  Insert Create command. The Create Equipment dialog box will open.

  3. Set Callout to L.

  4. Set Level ☰ to FIRST FLOOR.

  5. Set Distribution System ▾ to 120/208 Wye.

  6. Set Model Family ☰ to Lighting and Appliance Panelboard - 208V MLO - Surface.

  7. Press the button to close the dialog box.

  8. Insert the panel on the drafting view. You will be prompted to select a distribution equipment to power the panel.

  9. Select panel DP.

A feeder will be drawn between panel DP and panel L.

Find and Move Panel L in the Model​

  1. Run the ElectroBIM Single-Line→  Highlight Device command.

  2. Select panel L. The FIRST FLOOR POWER floor plan will open with panel L highlighted.

  3. Select panel L and go to the Revit Electrical Circuits tab. The Panel and Distribution System fields reflect the settings configured in the steps above.

  4. Run the Revit Modify | Electrical Equipment→  Pick New command.

  5. Move panel L beside panel B inside the building.

Optionally, you can use the Revit  Tag by Category command to label panel L on the floor plan.