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Setting up cable tray annotations in Revit

Cable tray annotations in Revit are configured through the Cable Tray Settings and tag families, allowing automatic labeling of tray sizes, fittings, and connectors.Configuring Cable Tray Settings

Before placing cable trays, ensure your project is set up with the correct MEP template and that all necessary families and fittings are loaded . In the Cable Tray Settings pane, you can adjust key annotation parameters:

  • Use Annot. Scale for Single Line Fittings: Determines if fittings are drawn at the size specified by the Cable Tray Fitting Annotation Size parameter .
  • Cable Tray Fitting Annotation Size: Sets the plotted size of fittings in single-line views, independent of drawing scale .
  • Cable Tray Size Separator: Defines the symbol used to separate height and width in the annotation (e.g., 12" x 4"), .
  • Cable Tray Size Suffix: Adds a symbol or text after the size for clarity .
  • Cable Tray Connector Separator: Specifies the symbol separating information between two connectors . These settings ensure that annotations are consistent and readable across your project.
Placing and Tagging Cable Trays
  1. Go to the Systems tab and select Electrical > Cable Tray.
  2. Choose the type of cable tray (with or without fittings) from the Type Selector .
  3. On the Options Bar, specify width, height, offset, and bend radius as needed .
  4. To automatically tag trays during placement, ensure Tag on Placement is selected on the ribbon .
  5. For additional tags, navigate to the Annotate tab > Tag panel > Loaded Tags, load the desired tag families, and apply them to your cable trays .
Enhancing Annotations with Plugins

For more advanced annotation workflows, consider using plugins like WireInConduit, which can automatically generate wiring annotations for cable trays, calculate cable quantities, and configure cable types with descriptions without relying on standard templates . This can save time and improve accuracy in complex projects.

Best Practices
  • Load all necessary fitting families before starting your design to ensure automatic routing and annotation work correctly .
  • Verify that project defaults such as angle and elevation settings are configured in MEP Settings to maintain consistent annotations .
  • Use single-line views for simplified annotation of complex cable tray networks, adjusting the fitting annotation size for clarity . By following these steps, you can ensure that your cable tray annotations in Revit are accurate, consistent, and automatically updated as your design evolves.
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