Data Ctrl Electrical
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
The main functionalities of the app work automatically on the background. The user should only need to select the parameters he/she wants to use.
Quick Update
In a dialog box, select the Electrical system and select All Model to run the entire model or Current View for the elements visible in the current view. You can also filter elements by Workset(s) using different filter rules. Once you feel comfortable with your setup, click Update Now to update the elements that match your setup. Afterwards, you will get the total elements and runs updated. If any conflict is found it will show up in Output box.
Match Parameters
Select an element which the data will be copied from, then select at least one element of each Electrical network you want to copy the data to.
Cleanup Parameters
In a dialog box, select the Electrical system and select Data Ctrl parameters, then select at least one element of each Electrical network you want to clean up parameter values to.
Export/Import Parameters
Go to Setting -> General and click on Export Parameters or Import Parameters.
Screenshots
Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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Quick Update |
Takes the parameter information that exists in part of the Electrical network and transfers this information throughout the whole network. This information will also be transferred to the Run Schedule accordingly. |
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Paramaters |
Select parameters, per Electrical system, which the app will use to maintain its values consistent. |
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Export Schedule |
Export current or multiple schedules to Excel file. Note: Microsoft® Excel® must be installed in order to use this tool. |
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Match Parameters |
Copy parameter values from one run to another. This tool copies only selected Data Ctrl parameter values. |
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Match Single Run |
Copy parameter values from one run to another. This tool copies only selected Data Ctrl parameter values. We define a single run as a combination of conduits and conduit fittings type ELBOW. Any other type of fitting breaks a run into two or more. |
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Cleanup Parameters |
This tool will clean up selected Data Ctrl parameters from selected Electrical network(s). |
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Settings |
User settings which controls how Data Ctrl Electrical Commands behave. (SLIDE-OUT UNDER RIBBON PANEL NAME) |
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About |
Information about the App and company. Here you can also check for updates. (SLIDE-OUT UNDER RIBBON PANEL NAME) |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Support email: support@ggdesk.com.
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
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2.0.1 |
Fixed an issue with When Editing DropDown being readonly in rare cases. |
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2.0.0 |
BIGGEST UPDATE YET. NEW FEATURES: -> Added When Editing feature: When editing individual elements in a run, Data Ctrl will push updated parameter values to all connected elements or single run to maintain consistent information in the schedules. -> Added Auto-Update setting per parameter. -> Added setting for parameters to use in the Match Parameters tool. -> Full Workset support: Auto-Update and When Editing. -> In app notifications for updates and license information. IMPROVEMENTS: -> Redesigned the entire Auto-Update and Quick Update functionalities for best performance. -> Export Schedule tool no longer depends on Microsoft® Excel®. It can export schedules to Excel file(s) even if Excel isn’t installed. RESOLVED ISSUES: -> Minor fix for Autodesk® Revit® not English versions. |
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1.6.0 |
Fixed a major issue where some tools wouldn't work in Autodesk® Revit® not English versions. |
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1.5.2 |
- Added Export Schedule tool. -Minor Fix |
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1.4.0 |
- Added Support for Autodesk® Revit® 2022. - Minor Fix. |
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1.3.1 |
- Improved Cleanup Parameters. - Fixed Match Parameters elements selection. - Fixed some parameters not showing in the available box. |
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1.1.0 |
- Minor Fix |
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1.0.0 |
Initial release. |
