Mike_Taylor Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 So we have finally purchased Revit! AS an introductory project to get used to the UI and general workflow I am working on an electrical room layout to show the client, just so you are aware I have no training as of yet in Revit so please bear with me. We have a 4000A, 480V (yes we are using standard American voltages in Canada for this project) switchboard. The switches are placed over multiple cells on the switch board. WHen placing the cells in, is it typically modeled as one switchboard with the width adjusted to accommodate the additional width of the cells. From a technical stand point it makes more sense to have one switchboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Attached is a screenshot of our generic Switchboard or Distribution Panel. Basically, don't model every component. I mean... if you wanted to I guess go right ahead but there's no need. The enclosure is what counts, and is all that's needed. In the screenshot you'll notice that we have all the circuiting information added for loads, which is the real benefit of Revit MEP. Hope this helps. Oh and glad your company is going forward with Revit!! Exciting times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Taylor Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Ok, perfect. I figured as much. It is very exceiting. The possibilities seem endless when compared to AutoCAD. Sorry one other small question. We are using this as a visual representation more so than from a design perspective. They have essentially asked us to create am electrical room they can get featured in a magazine. We want to visually show the communication backboard, is there a family I can insert for this, or would my best be be to create a wall instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 If you are using this strictly for "eye appeal" then just model to your hearts desire and forget the parameters. Don't focus so much on "is there a Family" when you're just doing visuals... just use Generic Families. Granted, this advice is only to get you up and running for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Taylor Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Perfect, thank you very much. As I had mentioned we are primarily using this project for a visual representation to the client and for me to get comfortable with workflow, the interface and to play with some of the tools prior to formal training. Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDraw Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Welcome aboard the Revit boat, Mike. It's way cool that your first dabblings may wind up in a magazine. I'd love to see what you come up with and maybe some interim shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Taylor Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 I doubt it actually will be, but that was the quality of workmanship/design/equipment that they wanted in the electrical room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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