An electrical project database is a file that contains panel and circuit data for all drawings that are connected to it. The electrical project database file can be specified at any time before circuits are created. If an electrical project database file has not been specified, and circuits are created with the PANELADD command or in the Circuit Manager, you are prompted to specify an electrical project database file. After you create this file, you can link to it from other drawings. It is recommended that you use only one electrical project database per project.
You create circuits in the electrical project database, and assign them to panels. As you create electrical systems in other drawings, you can assign devices and wires to the circuits in the electrical project database.
To create a new electrical project database file before creating circuits:
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- Click the Electrical Project Database tab and click New.
- Optionally, in the new drawing, reference a floor plan drawing for the placement of your panels.
- To add panels to the drawing, use a panel tool on the Panel tool palette, or use the PANELADD command.
Create circuits as you add a panel, or add a panel and add circuits later using the Circuit Manager.
To create a new electrical project database file when prompted while creating circuits:
- In the Electrical Project Database dialog box, click Create a new EPD file.
- Specify a filename and click OK.
To open an existing electrical project database file when prompted while creating circuits:
- In the Electrical Project Database dialog box, click Open an existing EPD file.
- Browse to the location and name of the existing electrical project database file, and click OK.