How to add cable tray accessories in Revit

Cable tray accessories in Revit can be added by loading the appropriate fittings and using plugins like the EAE Cable Tray Plug-In to enhance your model efficiently.

Loading Cable Tray Fittings

To add accessories such as elbows, tees, and junctions, first ensure that the cable tray fittings are loaded into your project. In Revit MEP:

1. Go to the Cable Tray tool on the Systems tab.
2. Select Cable Tray Fitting.
3. If no fittings are loaded, click Load Family and navigate to the folder containing your cable tray fittings.
4. Select the desired fittings (e.g., channel elbows, tees) and click Open to load them into the project.
5. Once loaded, you can place these fittings along your cable tray routes to connect segments or navigate around obstacles .

Using Accessories in Your Model

After loading, accessories can be placed directly on the cable tray:

• Couplings and junction boxes can be inserted at intersections or branching points.
• Elbows and bends allow the tray to change direction vertically or horizontally.
• Revit automatically adjusts the tray length and orientation to accommodate the fittings, ensuring proper alignment and connectivity .

Leveraging Plugins for Efficiency

For more advanced workflows, the EAE Cable Tray Plug-In provides additional functionality:

• Draw cable trays that match active production standards.
• Segment and re-join cable tray lines without redrawing.
• Transform a tray line into a different product group or size.
• Color-code trays for better visualization and project clarity.
• Cloud-based updates ensure you always have the latest product data .

Best Practices

• Plan your tray routes before placing accessories to minimize adjustments.
• Use type selectors to differentiate trays with or without fittings.
• Document your design with schedules and annotations to communicate accessory placement clearly.
• Optimize performance by limiting unnecessary accessory placements and using plugins for repetitive tasks . By following these steps, you can efficiently add and manage cable tray accessories in Revit, ensuring your electrical or MEP model is accurate, professional, and aligned with project standards.