Ideas for EVOLVE Electrical as submitted to our Feature Upvote board. Ideas are ordered by 'new' and the 50 top matches are included. pr_uet7qdi2qbyeckm 2024-04-16T19:17:31Z sug_d9d9bmbeo4ea0ep 2025-11-03T14:04:48Z 2025-11-04T17:21:04Z Would like the trapeze elevation tag to populate with the elevation of the multiple strut levels. sug_9ohgfq8actetnik 2025-10-31T16:59:19Z 2025-11-04T17:21:15Z I’d like to suggest an enhancement to the Route Cable dialog box (see attached screenshot). Currently, the available connection options are limited to “Connect to the top of devices” and “Connect to the bottom of devices.” It would be extremely useful to add additional options for routing to other faces of a device, specifically on Junction Boxes, such as: Connect to the front of devices Connect to the back of devices Connect to the left of devices Connect to the right of devices sug_qxdmbtr0ou27rtj 2025-10-21T17:10:57Z 2025-11-04T17:22:16Z The weekly office hours are helpful, but it would be even more beneficial to know the topic in advance. That way, we could prepare questions ahead of time based on what will be covered that week. sug_4b4lwuy97rp1nxs 2025-10-21T16:03:26Z 2025-11-04T17:22:21Z Additional Physical 3D information make easier navigation for clients and building owners after model turnover. Switchboard Sections are always numbered but usually have a use description like "4000A Main" for example. Currently if text is too long the different sections overlap. The overall switchboard name should be centered on the center section since its name is often longer than the 1st section. Additional information like ampacity, voltage, connection type, also KVA for xfmrs, and also KW for Generators should be shown for equipment families. This helps quality check the various clearance requirements by code and also helps clients/owners see equipment info physically in the model. sug_t7bh34chxyb5ux0 2025-09-24T13:33:52Z 2025-11-04T17:22:47Z I would like to be able to edit panel size and clearances through the equipment manager window. This saves time digging at every panel location in the model. I would also like a submittal verification check box to be added as well and the ability to pin the equipment through the window. sug_2w0aegfdw9f3hmd 2025-09-23T18:27:22Z 2025-11-04T17:27:24Z When using Auto Route in the Conduit Data tool, especially for running conduit to junction boxes, the user currently has to modify the family just to use JBs in auto routing. If we add the equipment ID parameter, it’ll make things much simpler, especially for less experienced users. sug_wkrjg8amjs3difx 2025-09-15T15:52:52Z 2025-11-04T17:27:36Z Adding a Head_Remnant_Length check box in addition to the Tail_Remnant_Length check box to all bends. This should make it quicker and easier to acquire 10' sticks and speed up the process of getting sections fab ready. sug_qpfvw4sqi5treml 2025-09-08T16:39:49Z 2025-11-04T17:27:58Z Converting Revit bends to Evolve bends is great. But have you guys thought about UNconverting all the Evolve stuff back to Revit, say at the end of a project, for a company that naively chose not to use Evolve? Going through the entire project and manually UNconverting can be pretty daunting! A "mass uncovert" of some sort would be HUGE right now. sug_gs75844fmxokeax 2025-08-15T19:57:59Z 2025-08-18T15:28:53Z It would be really to add layout points into the equipment family bottom blockout window as well as 4 corners of panel family. sug_amxdu3vfdupcuue 2025-08-13T19:00:20Z 2025-08-18T15:28:21Z When installing underground conduit and adding layout/Trimble points, it would be helpful to have a Revit family, similar to the cable tray clearance family, that visually represents the trench. This would provide a clear reference in the model, making it easier to place layout points accurately along the trench. sug_9y4gnrzvwcdutef 2025-07-25T15:49:07Z 2025-07-28T13:18:32Z Add a 5-tier trapeze family. 5-tier supports are becoming needed more and more with our larger projects. sug_vpz6rkrp903kg4n 2025-07-23T19:46:05Z 2025-07-28T13:18:24Z There are 2 types of Bus duct. Feeder bus and plug bus. Feeder bus is typical and is represented well already through system families you can load. Can we add a plug bus version and graphically show this someway? Can we also get an equipment family for a bus plug that would slide into a slot of the Plug bus? I ask this also because there are different weight and material calculations for both bus duct types as well as clearance requirements. A bus plug also has different clearance requirements being as it is mounted above and you need access from below. Bus plugs can weigh 100s of pounds requiring their own dedicated trapeze or threaded rod as well. sug_amx7varerso6oi3 2025-07-16T15:01:09Z 2025-07-21T13:33:28Z SOMETIMES NEED HANGERS FOR CABLE TRAY TO BE CENTER HUNG. sug_f8fq6yapd3tshph 2025-07-11T20:46:56Z 2025-07-21T13:33:08Z Current offset abilities for points from a gridline intersection only go in one cardinal direction. Having the ability to create a single offset point that is both offset, for example, North AND East would be beneficial. See attached picture for reference. sug_zogijlpqflp8b7u 2025-07-09T20:17:25Z 2025-07-21T13:32:38Z Like the title, it would be extremely useful to have the Unistrut catalog numbers for strut and strut fittings in the families as that is what is commonly used on many of our projects in lieu of B-line. sug_biwpw3jcej9ocsf 2025-07-02T14:38:49Z 2025-07-21T13:32:37Z As our models continue to increase in detail, we’re reaching a point where having a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for underground conduit systems—including all necessary fittings and adapters—is becoming essential. Currently, modeling conduit transitions (e.g., from PVC to RMC to EMT) can be time-consuming and cumbersome. To streamline this process, I propose the development of a parametric Revit conduit fitting family that allows users to: Select the type of conduit needed for stub-ups from underground. Toggle between different conduit types, couplings, and adapters. Automatically generate the appropriate fittings based on selected configurations. Adjust the length of straight conduit segments parametrically. This would make it as simple as placing a single family and checking a few boxes to configure the transition. The result would be a more efficient modeling workflow and a more accurate BOM. I have an image that illustrates the concept, but I’m currently unable to upload it. sug_nh3h1v5ezofjw9j 2025-07-01T16:40:06Z 2025-07-21T13:24:30Z It would be great to have a Make Up column on the Cable Schedule like the conduit run schedule. We do use the make up on each end but certain scenarios would be nice to "tack-on" a manual amount of extra length on specific runs. sug_6ax2ezks2znrbte 2025-06-26T19:38:53Z 2025-06-30T13:24:02Z Allow for duct spacers to rotate to match angled conduit (elevation changes), instead of remaining vertical sug_grwpwdklwnvs4xy 2025-06-11T17:02:55Z 2025-06-11T17:25:20Z The current spool creation tool does not incorporate a built in Revit feature that would otherwise allow you to set the scale of detail views created for any give assembly. They current option only allows for views to either "fit to scale" or they are all populated at 1/8" = 1'-0" with no control over consistent view scale. Our field team and trade partners require detail drawings to be a consistent scale throughout and having to rescale every view created does not save our team additional man hours when compared to using the built-in assembly view creation. sug_zl5kpwlxljmlzv2 2025-06-05T19:39:47Z 2025-06-11T17:27:21Z For smaller branch conduits, offsets and kicks can exist in the same 10' conduit. Add the possibility of a kick after an offset. See the image attached, orange and green can be combined. sug_u3fsnnjwortxkyi 2025-06-03T22:31:36Z 2025-06-04T17:38:57Z Transfer the quantity, LBS, or Spool takeoff data from Evolve to Accubid sug_o0zzunhazz2w43q 2025-05-28T11:58:35Z 2025-06-04T19:14:48Z eE_ConduitBend_Roll_Distance does not show in the tag sug_glw0dgofniuvkbp 2025-05-27T17:31:13Z 2025-06-04T19:16:12Z Need additional mounting options for minerallac hangers. Need strut channel option like pullbox's have. sug_sxrrqgmwsabmjqv 2025-05-26T15:21:09Z 2025-10-14T15:25:42Z Add the cablofil wire mesh cable tray support option to the trapeze hangers sug_a3d9l6hmbuw0qcn 2025-05-23T14:43:28Z 2025-06-04T19:19:21Z Can you add a duct spacer Elevation Tag to your library. This will allow elevation of trench depths. sug_3c5kbwoiwunufgq 2025-05-20T18:56:05Z 2025-06-04T19:26:56Z When you select create points and the "User Create Points" window pops up, it would be ideal if the "Point Layer" was a drop-down menu selection that a user could create pre-determined layers for the project. This would be preferred over typing the point layer each time that points are placed. For example, "BOTTOM OF CONDUIT", "Bottom of Conduit", and "bottom of conduit" would actually create three different layers. If you could create layers and have them saved in the "Point Layer" drop down menu, then this would not be an issue. sug_dhojqc1dibm5z8q 2025-05-16T22:34:26Z 2025-05-19T14:57:27Z Would like to have layout points on outside corners of duct spacers when placed. sug_8nxpcdrf7xhmbns 2025-05-15T20:24:47Z 2025-05-19T14:57:11Z It would be a nice option to be able to schedule multiple exports for after hours of work. Have one set to export all the .nwc that you need to update for the day to the GC. And/or have sheets export sometime during the night if you have a large print of spool sheets. sug_du58j9tknbofpze 2025-05-13T19:40:27Z 2025-05-15T14:10:39Z Change the "eE_LT_Pendant_v2" pendant length parameter from type to instance. This will save time from creating multiple family types when you need to adjust the pendant lengths for different areas of the building based on what the fixture is being mounted to and the final elevation from finished floor. sug_vt2y0rqhegw2ejw 2025-05-07T14:12:23Z 2025-05-15T14:10:22Z It would be great if when a hanger with exported points was copied the status would change from exported to placed or copied. sug_sshdvhzdt0gdaba 2025-04-11T16:35:29Z 2025-05-15T14:11:26Z A hanger that we often use is Sheet metal attached to either Gripple Cables or All-Thread. This is similar to the Ductbank support, where the conduits would be supported within the metal. sug_pr5gyz5mh2zbasx 2025-04-08T16:26:01Z 2025-05-15T14:11:36Z A lot of jobs have some fancy fixtures that curve around a soffit. It would be great if we had a generic light that we can give a radius. (see pic for example) sug_yj89xtqcrxwwxpd 2025-03-27T16:39:52Z 2025-04-30T16:58:14Z The current auto dimensioning tools majorly seems to help ductwork and plumbing trades. When trying to auto dimension the spacing between the electrical conduits, the tool populates the spacing between the conduits as expected but it also adds a dimension from one edge of conduit to the other which is totally blocking users to use this tool when working on conduits. If solved, this becomes a huge timesaver for the prefab and shop detailing. It becomes even more efficient when you can automate the addition of leaders to the dimension font and place them nice and neat avoiding overlap between the dimensions. sug_nbucxxwuwhfwqw0 2025-03-26T17:52:53Z 2025-04-21T21:01:41Z The ability to, from Project to Project, elect to have the Conduit Run Schedule not editable within Revit "Import Only" should that be how the job was setup. This would alert a user to make edits to the Excel Spreadsheet and import vs. making adjustments to run schedule within Revit. It really is much more efficient to always import the current Conduit Run Schedule throughout the life of the modeling effort. sug_r7klidhz6xlibqd 2025-03-19T14:06:59Z 2025-03-19T19:32:46Z Pleas add a couple isolation pad types to the transformer families. The standard neoprene and cork for now would work. sug_8jakhew0vvgakgm 2025-03-13T15:03:35Z 2025-03-19T19:33:03Z Update the family "eE_ASM_Panelboard_Terminal_Box_EMT_Framed_v3" to have the ability to change the panel width and allow the wireway to offset to either side. For the family "eE_ASM_Panelboard_Wireway_EMT_Framed_v3" it would also be helpful for the wireway to have the ability to offset to either side of the panel. sug_wy2pvszj3oi2gc3 2025-03-12T16:27:45Z 2025-03-19T19:33:19Z Can you add an option to allow the lower strut to come off at an angle? See pic for potential use case sug_wgkg4iuhms1kqfs 2025-03-12T14:13:23Z 2025-03-19T19:33:35Z Can we have a schedule for strut stands, and a parameter sync that would add the sizes to the description sug_yckd0osoeqiizfg 2025-03-12T13:57:51Z 2025-03-19T19:33:49Z An option/checkbox to combine all PDFs into a single combined PDF using the export utility would be nice and save some extra steps on combining outside of revit/evolve/ sug_9vprzandmwdrsx1 2025-03-11T19:18:47Z 2025-03-19T19:37:08Z A Modular Family that would include a utility meter base and a meter would be useful and help make more complete models. sug_l0uvdoewcwgjimq 2025-03-10T14:47:29Z 2025-03-19T19:37:19Z Are there any bus plugs created? We require vertical and horizontal bus plugs various amperages. Thanx sug_ep2adwe7g5crmxw 2025-03-07T20:04:28Z 2025-03-19T19:37:58Z Automate lighting detail drawings by adding RCP view as a choice sug_uc2rbuauww8xuov 2025-03-07T18:27:04Z 2025-03-19T19:41:53Z When the software chooses paths or directions to trim the conduit. Instead of it not knowing which direction you want to go. And you having to choose in a temporary hide/isolate view. Could you set a parameter of any combined bend over X amount of degrees (preferably 90 but could be adjustable). It will not trim in that direction? sug_68ds1cqsiwgofjh 2025-02-25T18:11:39Z 2025-03-05T18:50:42Z When exporting an NWC from Revit, I like the ability to use material styles with the Evolve System Options. It would be fantastic if this could work with Cable Tray and Cable Tray Fittings since they have multiple systems as well. sug_ig0kr9owqntimtm 2025-02-24T13:38:50Z 2025-03-19T20:01:50Z Add option to change the strut type for the horizontal strut (base of the rack), currently one is a nested family (depth) and the other one is an extrusion (width) sug_i3b0hvgtigtxzsg 2025-02-19T19:46:57Z 2025-02-24T13:20:44Z In the conduit run schedule, the calculated wire length only accounts for 1 wire. When I have it scheduled for 3 wires, why does it not multiply the scheduled length by the scheduled quantity of wire? sug_r8bf6wblzu5ambo 2025-02-14T20:46:18Z 2025-02-19T18:58:04Z On our projects, we will typically have multiple conduits that have 20a circuits with different wire sizes. Example, 1" with 4#10, 3#8. (H,N,H,N #10),(H,N,#8), #8 Ground. We do not know how to put this into the evolve schedule. As a result, those conduits we have like this we have to tag them differently, like in the comments. This turns into another issue. When we do the prefab process, the conduits that are ID'd the info stays, but the conduits we could not ID the information gets erased. A big inconvienance. The only fix we have found for this is to just use regular text so we dont have to do it twice. sug_b6vrphijfm3lcdn 2025-02-14T20:37:28Z 2025-02-19T18:58:13Z Be able to have different sizes of Line, Neutral, and Ground in the same conduit. Such as two single phase branch circuits one being (L-#10,N-#10),(L-#8,N-#8),G-#8. sug_vwmorjstha2zwvr 2025-02-14T04:35:17Z 2025-02-19T19:03:15Z We need to be able to lock people out of certain views and lock down modeled content so that they cannot be altered. This would prevent so many problems from occurring. sug_7wa4hnvlrumrges 2025-02-10T18:57:06Z 2025-02-13T20:42:01Z Current: Add_Coupling_1, Add_Coupling_2 Change it to: Add_Coupling_Nose, Add_Coupling_Tail Makes it easier to know where you're adding couplings