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📏 Measure ConduitRun

Measure ConduitRun performs comprehensive measurement of conduit run lengths and bending angles, addressing building code compliance requirements by providing precise calculations for conduit systems that are subject to length and angle limitations.
Version 1.2 | Specials

Overview​

While Revit lacks efficient tools for measuring total conduit run lengths and cumulative bending angles required for electrical code compliance, this tool addresses that limitation by providing automated measurement of entire conduit systems. This enables verification of building code requirements that limit conduit bending angles and run lengths, significantly reducing manual calculation time and ensuring accurate compliance verification for electrical installations in Revit MEP workflows.

Key Features​

Usage includes:

  • Total Length Measurement: Automatically calculates complete conduit run lengths including straight segments and fittings.
  • Bending Angle Calculation: Measures cumulative bending angles across entire conduit runs for code compliance.
  • Flexible Parameter Selection: Choose appropriate length and angle parameters for different fitting families.
  • Automatic Run Detection: Identifies all connected elements in conduit systems from single element selection.
  • Multi-Family Compatibility: Works across different conduit and fitting family types with varying parameter structures.
  • Measurement Verification: Reports number of elements measured to identify incomplete parameter coverage.

Requirements​

Before using Measure ConduitRun, ensure your environment meets the following prerequisites:

 Autodesk Revit: From version 2020 to newest.
 NonicaTab: NonicaTab Pro.

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Usage​

Understanding Standard vs. Enhanced Conduit Measurement​

  1. Standard Revit MEP Measurement:
    • Manual Length Calculation: Measure individual conduit segments and fittings separately
    • No Bending Angle Totals: No automatic calculation of cumulative bending angles
    • Individual Element Focus: Must measure each component individually without run-level analysis
    • Code Compliance Challenges: Difficult to verify total run lengths and bending angles for code requirements
    • Time-Intensive Process: Manual calculation prone to errors and omissions
  2. Enhanced Conduit Measurement (This Tool):
    • Automated Run Analysis: Tool identifies and measures entire connected conduit systems
    • Comprehensive Length Calculation: Automatically includes straight segments and fitting lengths
    • Cumulative Angle Measurement: Calculates total bending angles across entire runs
    • Code Compliance Ready: Provides measurements in formats suitable for electrical code verification

Basic Measurement Setup and Configuration​

  1. Navigate to NonicaTab Pro → Measure ConduitRun.
  2. Parameter Configuration: Configure measurement parameters for fitting families:
    • Length Parameter Selection: Choose parameter containing fitting length information (e.g., "Conduit Length")
    • Angle Parameter Selection: Choose parameter containing bending angle information (e.g., "Angle")
    • Family Flexibility: Different fitting families may use different parameter names
  3. Automatic Straight Segment Handling: Straight conduit segments are measured automatically without parameter configuration.

Measurement Execution Workflow​

  1. Run Selection Process:
    • Single Element Selection: Select any one segment within the conduit run to be measured
    • Automatic Run Detection: Tool automatically identifies all connected elements in the same run
    • Execute Measurement: Click "Run" to begin comprehensive measurement analysis
  2. Measurement Processing:
    • Straight Segment Calculation: Automatically measures all straight conduit segments
    • Fitting Analysis: Uses configured parameters to measure fitting lengths and angles
    • Run Integration: Combines all measurements into comprehensive run totals
  3. Results Generation:
    • Run Identification: Displays name/identifier of the measured conduit run
    • Total Length: Shows complete run length including all segments and fittings
    • Element Count: Reports number of elements successfully measured
    • Total Bending Angle: Displays cumulative bending angle for entire run

FAQ​

Manual measurement requires selecting and measuring each conduit segment and fitting individually, then manually calculating totals (or the used of schedules). This tool automatically detects entire connected runs and provides comprehensive length and bending angle calculations in a single operation, ensuring nothing is missed.

Straight conduit segments have standard length properties that are automatically measured. Fittings from different manufacturers may use different parameter names for length and angle information, so the tool provides flexibility to select the appropriate parameters for your specific fitting families.

Most electrical codes (like NEC in the US) limit total bending angles in conduit runs to 360° and specify maximum run lengths before pull boxes are required. This tool helps verify compliance with these requirements during the design phase.

The tool reports the number of elements measured, allowing you to verify completeness. If some fittings lack the required length or angle parameters, they won't be included in the count, alerting you to incomplete parameter coverage in your families.