Can Autodesk improve Core functionality for AEC teams by creating features that improve how schematic (Single Line Diagrams) are created in the Revit platform?
Some External add-ins have functionality similar to this (PowerCAD as an example can generate a SLD schematic which, for example automatically updates the SLD Distribution Board when the associated Electrical Equipment Panel Name is renamed).
As the schematic is a single line representation of modelled equipment an optimum method for maintaining consistency between the Modelled element and the SLD schematic representation could be for example:
- Model the Electrical Equipment Category Distribution Board
- Open a drafting view
- "New Feature" in drafting view - you are able to, for example "Tag" (or similar new function) the Electrical Distribution Board from step 1. which would then create a detail Item family which forms an instantaneous link between the two elements.
- These two categories are now permanently linked.
- All Parameters from the Electrical Equipment Family are then accessible to the linked Detail Item Schematic (located on the drafting view) and vice versa.
- An update of 1 parameter in either element is automatically updated in the other element (or if not automatic, then through a sync function)
This functionality could easily be expanded to Mechanical (Mech Equipment and Associated Linked Detail Item) and furthermore benefit Hydraulic / Fire disciplines.