Frequent question: How do I add an electrical connector in Revit family?

How do you move a duct connector in Revit family?

if you select work plane it will bring up the work plane dialog box. chose pick plane and you will be able to highlight like when chosing to place on a face. this will put the center of connector at the bottom left corner of that face. you can then move it in the 2 parallel directions.

What is a connector in Revit?

Connectors are primarily logical entities that allow calculating loads within a project. Revit maintains information about loads associated with the spaces in a project. As devices and equipment are placed in spaces, Revit keeps track of the loads based on load type: HVAC, Lighting, Power, Other.

How do you create a pipe family in Revit?

When creating a piping family parameter, specify the parameter type in the Parameter Properties dialog. In the Family Editor, click Create tab Properties panel (Family Types). In the Family Types dialog, under Parameters, click Add. For Discipline, select Piping.

How do you move a connector element in Revit?

In the Work Plane dialog, select the work plane where you want to place the connector, and click OK. In this example, an electrical connector is placed on the top work plane of a junction box. Select the connector, move it, and specify instance properties as needed.

How do you edit a pipe family in Revit?

Click Edit Duct/Pipe System tab Properties panel Properties (Piping System or Duct System ). Instance properties for the selected system display in the Properties palette. Make changes and click Apply. Click Finish Editing System to confirm the selection or Cancel Editing System to discard the change.