Electrical Systems

Create electrical systems (circuits) to place devices, lighting fixtures, and electrical equipment in a project.

Topics in this section

Electrical Analysis for Preliminary Design
Electrical engineers can use the tools in this section to analyze and plan the connected load in a Revit model before placing physical electrical families.
Working with Electrical Components
The ribbon provides tools you use to add electrical components and wiring, check the circuits in a project, and create panel schedules.
Creating Circuits
Circuits connect similar electrical components to form an electrical system.
Using the Circuit Editor
You use tools on the Circuit Editor toolbar to add and remove components, view circuit properties, select a panel, and view panel properties for a circuit selected in the drawing area.
Editing a Circuit Path
You can edit the path for an electrical circuit to select the path mode, enter a new offset for the path, or modify the route that the path follows.
Creating a Switch System
You can assign lighting fixtures to specific switches in a project. The switch system is independent of lighting circuits and wiring.
Editing Switch Systems
You can edit switch systems to add or remove lighting fixtures, select or disconnect a switch, and view system and switch properties.
Electrical Sizing and Calculation Methods
Revit automatically calculates sizing information and selects wire sizes for the systems created in a project.

Parent topic: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)