Electrical Settings

Use this dialog to specify wiring parameters, voltages definitions, distribution systems, cable tray and conduit settings, and load calculation and circuit numbering settings.

To open electrical settings, click Manage tabSettings panelMEP Settings drop-down Electrical Settings.

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Electrical Settings: Hidden Line
Use the Hidden Line pane of the Electrical Settings dialog to specify how hidden lines are drawn in electrical systems.
Electrical Settings: General
Use the General pane of the Electrical Settings dialog to define basic parameters and set default values for electrical systems.
Electrical Settings: Angles
Use the Angles pane of the Electrical Settings dialog to specify the fitting angle to use when adding or modifying cable tray or conduit.
Wiring
When Wiring is selected in the left pane of the Electrical Settings dialog, the right pane contains the wiring table.
About Voltage Definitions
The Voltage Definitions table defines the ranges of voltages that can be assigned to the Distribution Systems available in your project.
About Distribution Systems
The Distribution Systems table defines distribution systems that are available in your project.
Cable Tray Settings
Conduit Settings
About Load Calculations
Use the check box to specify whether to enable load calculations for loads in spaces.
About Panel Schedules
About Circuit Naming
Use this pane to define custom circuit naming schemes. Circuit naming schemes enable you to tailor the way that the Circuit Number property of a circuit (and devices) is defined.

Parent topic: Working with Electrical Components