Referencing in panel schedules from one Revit model to another

[meaton224]

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?

[balddude]

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.

[meaton224]

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

[s.borello]

Why not just copy the elec panel into both projects?  

[ToanDN]

Copy Monitor the electrical panels from the link.

[fabiosato]

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.

[meaton224]

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

[meaton224]

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

[meaton224]

I tried that and the sheet comes in blank.

[fabiosato]

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.

[iainsavage]

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).

[meaton224]

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.

[ToanDN]

- 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.

[SSchmidtHJ6EH]

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.

[MaggieTerry]

Are you saying in Revit v22 that is possible?

[fabiosato]

Hello,

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

[Hossam_Youssef_0013]

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