Afternoon All

Annoyingly, I've been asked to model up a load of electrical conduit on a large project I'm coordinating, but as you're probably aware there isn't any electrical conduit in Fabrication.  In the past, I've simply used a 3D block for the Besa Boxes (round junction boxes) and a mechanical pipe to join them together.  This way is a pain and a faff so I thought I'd try and create my own conduit content so it can be used time and again on future works.

I've never created my own content before except by using CONVERT3DMODEL but I need it to be more flexible than that as a Besa Box typically has anywhere between 1 and 4 connections around the perimeter and one on the bottom face.  Plus, the 3D solids I convert always look crap when printed as it shows the facets of the model.  So I figured I'd see if I could find a CID that would do the job and have a crack at making my own.

I came across CID 148 which I was able to adjust to accurately reflect a 4 way Besa Box and then save it in the database.  However, I fear I've gown wrong somewhere because if I stretch any of the connection grips out, the bottom one always stretches itself! Weird to say the least as I've also locked down the height of the box to 30mm.  Needless to say, I don't want this component to be changed at all with the exception of the number of connectors it has (between 1 and 4 in varying configurations (see image)), the diameter of the branches (20, 25 & 32mm), the OD of the box (65mm for 20 & 25's and 80mm for the 32 dia branches) and the height (30mm for 20 and 25's and 35mm for 32dia branches).  I haven't created the tubes and bends yet, but like to think they will be easy enough to do.

If someone on here could check the attached DWG containing my first attempt I would be most grateful! I've got bloody miles of this stuff to model up over 5 floors, including up and down stairwells!

Thanks very much for any assistance.

Graham