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AutoCT

AutoM8 - Engineering tools and Addins

Automatically calculate cable tray size, weight & fitting bending radius and update circuit routing in the Autodesk® Revit® model.

$80.00/year

AutoCT is shorthand for Automatic Containment sizing.

Our Autodesk® Revit® add-in automatically routes electrical circuits from start to endpoint along cable tray routes and automatically checks the containment size.

How does the software work?

Using filters created in the model, the software finds the nearest appropriate cable containment to both the start and end of the circuit and finds the path between them.

The cable sizes, cable types, configuration, spacing, etc. can be imported from the model or entered in our cable schedule.

The software gathers the calculated results and displays a 3D view of the fill factors for each containment - easily showing problem areas.

Key Features:

  • The calculation is fast and can easily update with circuit or model changes.
  • The software models circuits as accurately as possible - with options for different wire types, circuit configurations, grouping, and methods of support.
  • Works with unconnected cable tray networks - The software can find the nearest appropriate cable tray type and continue its calculations.
  • Error checking is built-in - unconnected networks, zero diameter circuits, circuits with no panels, circuits with no filters, etc.
  • Update Circuit Path Features automatically re-routes the Revit circuit path to follow the cable trays
  • Check cable bending radius creates a 3D view of all the cable tray fittings in the model and checks there are no tight corners!
  • Check weight loading outputs a 3D view of the cable containment weight throughout the model in order to verify the weight vs. structural design

Coming Soon:

Lots of features are on the way. Please get in touch to see what's upcoming and promote the features you want to see!

Details

Operating system

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Release date

Dec 17, 2019


Last updated

May 14, 2021


Version

1.4.0


Language

English

Compatible with

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RVT

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Capabilities

Electrical design

Annotation tools

Tags

Scheduling

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Please Note: In order for the app to display 3D results, parameters called "Cable Tray Fill", "Weight Loading" & "Bending Radius" are added to the model. Please ensure a Shared Parameter file is available in order to add these parameters. This can be checked by clicking on "Manage" on the ribbon tab, then "Shared Parameters". If no shared parameter file is in use please create a new file by clicking on the "Create" button.

Please see our dedicated website for FAQ and support - https://www.autom8bim.com/

We have a "get in touch" section where users can submit a form. Or they can contact us directly at AutoM8.Tools@gmail.com.

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