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Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

meaton224 — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:11:13 GMT

We are working on (2) projects - one is a shell contract and the other is the tenant contract for that shell. In the shell model, we have to have the electrical panel schedules filled out so that the shell contractor can purchase the correct size and quantity of breakers. In the tenant model, we are circuiting receptacles, lighting, etc. and the loads show up in the tenant schedule. Is there a way to have the tenant panel schedules show in the shell model?

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

balddude — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:15:21 GMT

I don't have an answer to question, but I have a question for you - what parameter are you using to show SE Rated box on your schedule? I haven't found an OOTB parameter for that.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

meaton224 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:49:05 GMT

We added those to our project parameters and it is just "dumb" text

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

s.borello — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:11:35 GMT

Why not just copy the elec panel into both projects?

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

ToanDN — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:54:48 GMT

Copy Monitor the electrical panels from the link.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

fabiosato — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:09:26 GMT

Hello,

Until Revit 2022, it is not possible to use Panel Schedule in linked files, so if you need them in a sheet, this sheet will have to be created in the linked file.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

meaton224 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:41:12 GMT

Because the loads in the panel boards don't fill in and copy.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

meaton224 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:41:17 GMT

I have copy monitored the panels themselves but the schedules you can't do that with.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

meaton224 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:47:09 GMT

I tried that and the sheet comes in blank.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

fabiosato — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:51:54 GMT

Hello,

Even if you copy/monitor the panel, this panel will be empty, if you need the complete set of circuits, you have to recreate all of them in the host file.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

iainsavage — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:43:13 GMT

I’ll probably be shot down in flames for suggesting this but have you considered making it one model with different phases? (construction phases, not electrical phases).

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

meaton224 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:46:23 GMT

Trust me, I would LOVE to do that unfortunately we can't as it is 2 different architects and packages and it get too confusing.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

ToanDN — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:06:07 GMT

- Create the PDF without a titleblock in the link model and save it to a shared location

- Link the PDF on a sheet in the host model and place a titleblock

- Recreate and reload the PDF link when the link model changed.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

SSchmidtHJ6EH — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:31:14 GMT

you can create a normal schedule to read your panel info. thats your best answer. you can not pull a panel information into a typical panel schedule from a linked model. you can create a normal schedule of the panels and check the lined files box and it will read the parameters and have it at least scheduled and then arrange it as needed.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

MaggieTerry — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:40:06 GMT

Are you saying in Revit v22 that is possible?

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

fabiosato — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:45:19 GMT

Hello,

No, it´s not possible, at least until Revit 2025.

Re: Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

Hossam_Youssef_0013 — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:36:38 GMT

I truly appreciate your insights; they clearly demonstrate your expertise in this area. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the community.