The following table lists and describes the contextual tabs in AutoCAD MEP 2026 toolset. All contextual tabs include a General panel containing several generic commands, such as Select System, Object Viewer, and Isolate Objects.
| Contextual Tab Name | Unique Commands |
|---|---|
| Duct | Insert Equipment, Duct Properties, Duct Modify, Duct Length, Calculate Duct Sizes, Set Flow Direction, Show/Update Flow |
| Duct Fitting | Insert Equipment, Duct Fitting Properties, Duct Fitting Modify, Add/Remove Vanes, Calculate Duct Sizes, Set Flow Direction, Show/Update Flow |
| Duct Custom Fitting | Insert Equipment, Custom Fitting Properties, Calculate Duct Sizes, Set Flow Direction, Show/Update Flow |
| Duct Flex | Insert Equipment, Flex Duct Properties, Flex Duct Modify, Calculate Duct Sizes, Set Flow Direction, Show/Update Flow |
| Pipe | Insert Equipment, Pipe Properties, Modify Run, Pipe Length, Set Flow Direction, Show Flow |
| Pipe Fitting | Insert Equipment, Set Flow Direction, Show Flow |
| Pipe Custom Fitting | Insert Equipment, Custom Fitting Properties, Set Flow Direction, Show Flow |
| Plumbing Line | Insert Fitting, Modify Plumbing Line, Add Expansion Loop, Merge Plumbing Line, Size Plumbing Line, Show Objects for Sizing, Reverse Flow |
| Plumbing Fitting | Show Connected Objects |
| Cable Tray | Modify Cable Tray, Cable Tray Properties, Cable Tray Length |
| Cable Tray Fitting | Modify Fitting, Fitting Properties |
| Conduit | Insert Equipment, Modify Run, Conduit Length, Show Connected Objects |
| Conduit Fitting | Insert Equipment, Show Connected Objects |
| Equipment | Modify Equipment, Equipment Properties, Convert to Device, Update Flow |
| Panel | Convert to Other Panel, Remove Connection, Circuit Manager, Panel Schedule |
| Wire | Circuit Manager |
| Schematic Line | Insert Symbol |
| Schematic Symbol | Show Connected Objects |
| Multiple Objects | Dimensions, Send To.. |
| Edit in Place: Interference | Zoom to, Tags, Opening Symbols |