Circuit Descriptions in ElectroBIM w/ Video

Learn how you can use ElectroBIM to manage your circuit descriptions on panel schedules.

We look at the following topics for circuit descriptions:

• How to enable and disable ElectroBIM circuit description features
• Setting family circuit descriptions using the Family Edit command
• Setting instance circuit descriptions using the Instance Edit and Circuit Edit commands
• Setting circuit descriptions for distribution equipment using the Family Edit and Panel Edit commands
• Automatically including room names in branch circuit descriptions

Circuit Description Hierarchy Overview

For projects that have ElectroBIM circuit descriptions enabled, the circuit description is controlled by the settings in the family, instance, and circuit.

You can change the circuit description for a family, and each type in the family, using the Family Edit command. This will ensure every family instance inserted in the model will have the same default circuit description.

You can change the circuit description for a specific device in a project using the Instance Edit command. It can override the value set in the Family Edit command or specify one if the family has not been configured. This will ensure the device keeps its circuit description if it is moved to a different circuit later.

Finally, you can add additional information to a circuit description or replace it entirely at the circuit level using the Circuit Edit command.

Families that have not been configured using the Family Edit command are ignored when ElectroBIM populates the circuit description. If all of the families on a circuit are ignored, the default circuit description from Revit is used. To change the circuit description, use the Circuit Edit command or the Instance Edit command.