Getting Started
Getting Started
Initial Setup - Software installation guide.
Tutorials & reference
Model overhead line equipment in Revit, step by step
Guidance, troubleshooting and tips for every ami.OLE tool, from importing an alignment to sheeting cross sections. Pick a topic on the left, search above, or start with the short videos below.
Essentials videos
AlignmentsIntro to Alignment Tools
PlaceholdersIntro to Placeholder Tools
StructuresAdd masts, portals, TTC's, drop-tubes and more.
CantileversAdd cantilevers to structures
BracketsAdd brackets to structures
ConfigurationAutomate the creation of multiple OLE structures
Contact WireAdd contact wires to the model
DocumentationCreate cross section
Modelling a TTC structureUse a combination of the ami.OLE tools to create a complete structureThe ami.OLE ribbon
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Initial Setup
This tutorial will guide you through the installation process.
Initial Setup
This tutorial will guide you through the installation process.
- Before installing, close all open Revit versions.
- When you receive the install folder you will need to open the folder and double click on the ami.OLE Windows Installer Package.
- You may have a window request permission to allow making changes to your machine, if this happens, click Yes to continue. The AmiOLE welcome window will open. Click Next to install ami.OLE addin for Revit:
- End User Licence Agreement
Tick accept terms and click Next button.
- Custom Setup
- Install.
You may have Windows request permission to allow making changes to your device, if this happens, click Yes to continue.
- Install Complete
- Start Revit
Start Revit and open 'OLE Template Revit 2022.rvt' file. This Revit file contains generic OLE content required to run ami.OLE tools.
Ribbon Overview
Every ami.OLE tool on the Revit ribbon. Click a button to open its tutorial.
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| Panel | Button | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| General |  About | General information about ami.OLE plug-in |
| General |  Settings | Configure ami.OLE settings: design standard and project overrides |
| General |  Content Manager | Manage ami.OLE content library (access Revit families, Excel spreadsheets, Dynamo Tools, etc.) |
| General |  Contact Support | Contact ami.OLE team for support |
| Alignment |  Manage Alignments | Track and chainage settings, and the alignments in the model: import, rename, reimport, update placeholders, chainage markers, show or delete |
| Placeholders |  Add Single | Add single placeholder element along alignment |
| Placeholders |  Add Multiple | Add multiple placeholder elements along alignment |
| Placeholders |  Add Secondary | Add secondary placeholders along alignment that follow primary placeholder arrangement |
| Placeholders |  Relocate | Relocate placeholder elements along alignment |
| Placeholders |  Align Secondary | Align secondary placeholders along alignment that follow primary placeholder arrangement |
| Placeholders |  Overlap | Create placeholders at overlap |
| Placeholders |  Add By Mast | Create placeholders by mast location |
| Placeholders |  Lookup | Query/ Edit placeholder elements data in table format |
| Structures |  Add | Add new Structure element based on alignment & placeholder location |
| Structures |  Edit | Edit selected Structure element (modify parameter values, geometry, type, location, etc.) |
| Structures |  Add By Coordinates | Add default mast instance(s) from list of XYZ coordinates |
| Cantilevers |  Add | Add new Cantilever element at selected Placeholder location |
| Brackets |  Add | Add new Bracket element at selected Structure |
| Brackets |  Edit | Edit selected Bracket element (modify parameter values, height, type, etc.) |
| Anchors |  Add | Add new anchor element at selected Structure and Placeholder |
| Utility |  Propagate Configuration | Add OLE Configuration and propagate from parent to children placeholders |
| Wires |  Add Ancillary | Add Ancillary wires between brackets |
| Wires |  Add Contact | Place generic Cantenary contact wires between Placeholder elements |
| Wires |  Edit Contact | Edit selected Contact wire (modify wire type, No of droppers, modify dropper arrangement, etc.) |
| Wires |  Excel Data › Export Droppers | Export Wire Run data to Excel |
| Wires |  Excel Data › Import Droppers | Import Wire Run data from Excel |
| In-Span |  Add › Cut-In Insulator | Add cut-in insulator within catenary system at a specific location. |
| In-Span |  Add › Section Insulator | Add section insulator within catenary system at a specific location. |
| In-Span |  Add › Jumper | Add jumper within catenary system at a specific location. |
| In-Span |  Add › Isolator Arm Jumper | Add isolator arm jumper within catenary system at a specific location. |
| Annotation |  Annotate Span/Versine | Create model and annotation element(s) to denote span-versine for single or multiple spans between placeholders. |
| Annotation |  Annotate Layout | Create annotation element(s) to denote structure and wire attributes |
| Cross Sections |  Single | Create cross-section view from selected placeholder element(s) |
| Cross Sections |  Multiple | Create multiple cross-section views from selected placeholder elements |
| Sheets |  Generate Layout | Create dependent plan views (layouts) & place on sheets from overall layout plan |
| Sheets |  Generate Cross Sections | Create drawing sheets from selected cross-section views in Project Browser |
| Reports |  Compliance Report | Check the selected wire runs against the design standard's limits and write an Excel compliance report. |
General
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- About - Find information about this application.
- Contact Support - Contact details for contacting AMI support team.
About
ami.OLE›General›About
About
TaskFind information about this application.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘General’ panel and click the ‘About’ button. The 'About' window will open. To close window click 'ESC' on your keyboard.
Visit Website: Link direct to the ami.OLE website.
Contact Us: Send AMI an email. (For support use the 'Contact Support' button to create a ticket).
Release Notes: Links to the ami.OLE version history.
Learn: Links to the ami.OLE tutorials.
Settings
Choose the design standard for the project and change the values this project needs.
TaskCustomise settings for specific regions or standards.
Procedure
- Open Settings
On the ‘General’ panel, click ‘Settings’. - Pick a design standard
The drop-down at the top fills every tab with that standard's values: Generic, PTA (WA), TfNSW, Queensland Rail, Metro Trains Melbourne, Network Rail, or a company standard file. - Change what this project needs
Edit any field on the tabs. Only the values you change from the standard are kept as project overrides. - Save
Click OK or Apply. The settings are saved in the Revit model, and the next command you run uses them.
The Settings Guide explains every tab and field, with its default.
Content Manager
ami.OLE›General›Content Manager
Content Manager
TaskManage content.
Procedure
- New Model
Click New to start a project.
- Create Project
Click Ok to start a project.
- ami.OLE Tab
Navigate to the ami.OLE tab and then click on Content Manager button.
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- SharePoint
The ami.OLE SharePoint site will open.
- Download Template
Download the file named 'OLE Template Revit 2022'.
- Open Folder
Navigate to the open folder button. Click to open.
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- Open Template
Navigate to downloads folder or location where 'OLE Template Revit 2022.rvt' is saved. Double click to open.
- Start Modelling
You are now ready to start using the ami.OLE tools. For next steps, refer to Alignment tutorials.
Contact Support
ami.OLE›General›Contact Support
Contact Support
TaskSubmit an IT Request Form to AMI support team.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘General’ panel and click the ‘Contact Support’ button. The 'IT Request Form' will open. Follow the prompts and click 'Submit'.
Alignment
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- Autodesk Civil 3D, about alignments and how to extract data to use in Revit.
- Importing data into Revit, import DWG and acquire coordinates.
- Manage Alignments: the alignments in the model, and the track and chainage settings.
- Import an alignment from a
.csvfile (Manage Alignments › Import CSV…). - Add Chainage Markers to the Revit alignment (Manage Alignments › Chainage markers).
Create 2D Alignment in Civil 3DThis tutorial is for a Civil 3D workflow. The tutorial will guide you through the necessary steps of creating a quick 2D alignment for the purpose of importing into the Revit project.Autodesk Civil 3DThe following tutorials are essential for setting up alignment files for the purpose of importing into the Revit project.Importing data into RevitImport AutoCAD DWG files into Revit and use as a visual reference or to acquire coordinates.ImportImport an alignment from a .csv file, from the Manage Alignments window.Add Chainage MarkersPlace chainage markers along an alignment, from the Manage Alignments window.
Create 2D Alignment in Civil 3D
This tutorial is for a Civil 3D workflow. The tutorial will guide you through the necessary steps of creating a quick 2D alignment for the purpose of importing into the Revit project.
Create 2D Alignment in Civil 3D
This tutorial is for a Civil 3D workflow. The tutorial will guide you through the necessary steps of creating a quick 2D alignment for the purpose of importing into the Revit project.
Important note:\ These alignment tutorials are guides only. They demonstrate how to create a basic 2D alignment purely for the purpose of importing into a Revit project. These alignments are not intended to be accurate or final—they serve as a temporary placeholder to keep the project moving while awaiting the final alignment design. For detailed guidance on creating precise and survey-accurate alignments, please refer to the Autodesk Help website or consult with a track engineer.
About 2D Alignments:
The 2D alignment represents the horizontal layout of a linear feature in a plan view. It defines the path or centerline of the design without taking into account any elevation or vertical components. The alignment defines the track layout or rail centerline. This tutorial focus's on three optional workflows (items 1 to 3) and how to export alignment data (items 4 & 5):
- Converting 3D polylines into 2D polylines.
- Converting 2D polylines into 2D alignments.
- Draw a spline and covert to polyline.
- Create rail lines and export to CSV.
- Export alignments to AutoCAD DWG.
Converting 3D polylines into 2D polylines
In order to create an alignment 3D polylines must be converted to 2D polylines.
Converting 3D polylines into 2D polylines.
In order to create an alignment 3D polylines must be converted to 2D polylines.
Important note:\ These alignment tutorials are guides only. They demonstrate how to create a basic 2D alignment purely for the purpose of importing into a Revit project. These alignments are not intended to be accurate or final—they serve as a temporary placeholder to keep the project moving while awaiting the final alignment design. For detailed guidance on creating precise and survey-accurate alignments, please refer to the Autodesk Help website or consult with a track engineer.
Procedure
Converting 3D polylines into 2D polylines.
Open an existing cad file containing the 3D polyline in Civil 3D.
Check if the polyline is a 3D polyline by hovering over the polyline.
3D Polyline
2D Polyline
If the polyline is a 2D polyline then skip the next steps and go to 'Converting 2D polylines into 2D alignments'.
Go to the 'Modify tab and click on the 'Design' dropdown list.
From the list, select 'Convert 3D to 2D Polylines'
In the model space select a 3D polyline and click 'Enter' to commit. The 3D polyline is now converted to a 2D polyline. Repeat the procedure for converting more 3D polylines to 2D polylines.
Next steps: Converting 2D polylines into 2D alignments.
Converting 2D polylines into 2D alignments
Converting 2D polylines into 2D alignments.
Important note:\ These alignment tutorials are guides only. They demonstrate how to create a basic 2D alignment purely for the purpose of importing into a Revit project. These alignments are not intended to be accurate or final—they serve as a temporary placeholder to keep the project moving while awaiting the final alignment design. For detailed guidance on creating precise and survey-accurate alignments, please refer to the Autodesk Help website or consult with a track engineer.
Procedure
Converting 2D polylines into 2D alignments.
To add a starting station (chainage) to the alignment it is important to check and set the 'Station Delimiter Position'. Click on the (1)C3D icon (top left corner) > (2)'Drawing Utilities' > (3)'Drawing Settings'.
On the 'Drawing Settings' window go to the (1)'Ambient Setting' tab and set the (2)'Station Delimiter Position' to 1+000. Click 'Apply' and close the window.
Go to the 'Home' tab and select the 'Alignment' dropdown.
Select 'Create Alignment from Objects'.
In the model space select a 2D polyline and then click 'Enter' on your keyboard.
Click 'Enter' to accept alignment direction, or click 'Reverse' to flip alignment direction.
The 'Create Alignment from Objects' window opens. Edit the inputs or use default settings. For the purpose of this tutorial we will use the default inputs and later show how to edit.
Click 'OK' to commit. The alignment is created.
To edit the alignment go to 'TOOLSPACE' > 'Alignments' and right click on an alignment from the list.
Select 'Properties'.
The 'Alignment Properties' window opens. Go to the 'Information' tab. Here you can edit the name of the alignment.
Go to the 'Station Control' tab. Here you can edit the starting station.
Example with starting station updated. Click 'Apply' to commit and close the window.
All alignment stations will be updated.
Repeat the procedure for converting more polylines to alignments.
Next steps: Create rail lines and export to CSV or learn how to Draw a spline and covert to polyline.
Draw a spline and covert to polyline
Draw a spline and covert to polyline.
Important note:\ These alignment tutorials are guides only. They demonstrate how to create a basic 2D alignment purely for the purpose of importing into a Revit project. These alignments are not intended to be accurate or final—they serve as a temporary placeholder to keep the project moving while awaiting the final alignment design. For detailed guidance on creating precise and survey-accurate alignments, please refer to the Autodesk Help website or consult with a track engineer.
Procedure
Add a 2D alignment to an existing alignment.
In this tutorial we will create an alignment by drawing a spline and converting it to a 2D polyline. Open an existing alignment project. Go to 'Home' tab > 'Draw' panel and click the dropdown menu.
Click the 'Spline' tool and draw a spline in the model space.
Convert the spline into a 2D polyline. In the 'Command' line type PEDIT. Select the spline and follow the prompts, or just hit 'Enter' on your keyboard until polyline is created.
Next steps: Converting 2D polylines into 2D alignments.
Autodesk Civil 3D
The following tutorials are essential for setting up alignment files for the purpose of importing into the Revit project.
Autodesk Civil 3D
The following tutorials are essential for setting up alignment files for the purpose of importing into the Revit project.
About Civil 3D (C3D), Revit and ami.OLE:
Alignments can be created directly in Civil 3D or imported from third-party software via LandXML. If creating your own alignments, refer to the Autodesk Civil 3D Help for guidance on best practices and tools available. Visit: https://help.autodesk.com.
Once the alignment is in Civil 3D, set the appropriate coordinate system to ensure accurate geolocation. The rail alignment can then be exported to a standardised CSV format, which is consumed by ami.OLE to generate Revit-based OLE geometry with consistent and reliable alignment data. Additionally, exporting the alignment to a DWG file allows Revit to acquire the correct coordinate system, ensuring geospatial coordination across the project.
The following tutorials are suitable for Civil 3D 2022 and later versions.
- Import LandXML (if alignments were created in third-party software):
If the horizontal and vertical alignment geometry has been developed using software outside of Civil 3D (such as Bentley OpenRail or other rail design tools), you can import it into Civil 3D using the LandXML format. This ensures the alignment data is correctly structured and ready for further processing in Civil 3D. - Set Coordinate System :
Assign the appropriate coordinate system to the Civil 3D drawing to ensure all geometry is geolocated accurately. This step is critical for maintaining alignment with survey data and for enabling downstream georeferencing in the Revit environment. - Create Rail Lines and Export to CSV (for use in ami.OLE):
Use Civil 3D to generate rail alignment lines, then export the processed alignment data—such as chainage, X/Y/Z coordinates, cant, and other relevant attributes—to a standardized.csvfile. This file is then consumed by ami.OLE, which uses it to automatically generate Revit-based OLE alignments with consistent and accurate geometry. - Export Alignments to AutoCAD DWG (for use in Revit coordinate acquisition):
To establish shared coordinates in Revit, export the same Civil 3D alignment to a 2D DWG format. This DWG file can then be linked into the Revit project and used to acquire its coordinate system, ensuring that the OLE model is correctly aligned in the broader project geospatial context.
Import LandXMLSet coordinate systemCreate rail lines and export to CSVCreating rail lines & exporting to CSV is critical for the creation of alignments in Revit.Export alignments to AutoCAD DWGExport alignments as AutoCAD DWG, useful for acquiring coordinates in Revit and/or use as a visual background reference in Revit.
Import LandXML
Import LandXML.
Procedure
Import LandXML
In this tutorial we will import a LandXML file. Go to the 'Insert' tab and click (1) 'LandXML'.
The 'Import LandXML' window opens. (1) Select the file to import. (2) Click 'Open'.
The 'Import LandXML' window opens. (1) Click 'Open'.
The alignments will appear in the model space.
Next steps: Set coordinate system
Set coordinate system
Set coordinate system.
Procedure
Set coordinate system
In this tutorial we will set the coordinate system. At the command prompt, type ADESETCRDSYS.
The 'Assign Global Coordinate System' window opens. (1) Click 'Select Coordinate System'.
The 'Coordinate System Library' window opens.
To filter the list, (1) Search for region, input town, city or country. (2) Select appropriate coordinate system. (3) Click 'Select' to confirm.
The 'Assign Global Coordinate System' window is now set with the coordinate system. (1) Click 'OK' to commit. The coordinate system is now set.
Next steps: Create rail lines and export to CSV to use in Revit.
Create rail lines and export to CSV
Creating rail lines & exporting to CSV is critical for the creation of alignments in Revit.
Create rail lines and export to CSV.
Creating rail lines & exporting to CSV is critical for the creation of alignments in Revit.
Procedure
Create rail lines and export to CSV.
Go to the (1)'Rail' tab > 'Rail Lines' panel and click on the (2)'Create' tool. Select the alignment (3).
The 'Rail Lines; window opens. Select 'Left rail' and 'Right rail' only, as shown below. (1)Select the 'Feature line' radio button. (2)Input the 'Distance between rails'. (3)Click 'OK' button to commit.
Go to the 'Rail' tab and click the (1)'Export' button. (2)Select the left or right rail line of the alignment to be exported.
The 'Select CSV File' window opens. (1)Rename the file and (2)click 'Save".
Repeat this procedure to create and export other alignments.
Next steps: Import an alignment into Revit.
Export alignments to AutoCAD DWG
Export alignments as AutoCAD DWG, useful for acquiring coordinates in Revit and/or use as a visual background reference in Revit.
Export alignments to AutoCAD DWG.
Export alignments as AutoCAD DWG, useful for acquiring coordinates in Revit and/or use as a visual background reference in Revit.
Procedure
After creating rail lines the alignments can be exported as a AutoCAD DWG file.
Go to the (1)'Output' tab and click on the (2)'Export Civil 3D Drawing' button.
The 'Export Autodesk Civil 3D Drawing' window opens. (1)Click on 'Export Settings' refer to next screenshot for instructions. (2)Input the 'Destination folder'. (3)Click 'Export' button to commit.
Export Settings window. Set inputs as shown below (1)Click 'OK' button to commit.
Back to 'Export Autodesk Civil 3D Drawing' window. (3)Click 'Export' button to commit.
The 'Export Status' window opens. When export is complete, click 'OK' to close window.
Next steps: Import a CAD DWG into Revit.
Importing data into Revit
Import AutoCAD DWG files into Revit and use as a visual reference or to acquire coordinates.
Importing data into Revit
Import AutoCAD DWG files into Revit and use as a visual reference or to acquire coordinates.
About importing data into Revit:
This tutorial provides a brief introduction to the key requirements for using the ami.OLE tools effectively.
For more information on importing files into Revit, visit: https://help.autodesk.com
Import an AutoCAD DWG
Import or link CAD files into the Revit model and use as a visual reference.
Import an AutoCAD DWG
Import or link CAD files into the Revit model and use as a visual reference.
Procedure:
Import AutoCAD DWG file.
In Revit with the project open, go to the 'Insert' tab and click (1)'Link CAD'.
The 'Link CAD Formats' window opens. Navigate to the CAD file to import and select the file. Set (1)'Positioning' to 'Auto - Center to Center'. (2) Click 'Open' to commit.
The CAD file is imported, if it is not visible, right mouse click in an active view and click (1)'Zoom To Fit'.
The linked CAD DWG will be visible.
Next steps: Acquire Coordinates from imported AutoCAD DWG.
Acquire coordinates from imported AutoCAD DWG
Acquire coordinates from imported AutoCAD DWG
If grid coordinates haven't been set for the survey or project base point, you can link a DWG file and use its geolocation to define shared coordinates. This workflow assumes the survey or project base point is either not set or differs from the geolocation in the DWG file.
Procedure:
Go to 'Manage' tab and click 'Coordinates' button. From the dropdown click (1)'Acquire Coordinates'. (2)Select the linked CAD model.
The 'Acquire Coordinates Succeed' window will open. Click (1)'Close' to close the window.
The linked CAD model can be delete from the Revit model or keep as a visual reference.
Next steps: Import alignments.
Import
Import an alignment from a .csv file, from the Manage Alignments window.
Alignment
TaskImport an alignment from a .csv file.
Procedure
- Open Manage Alignments
On the ‘Alignment’ panel, click ‘Manage Alignments’. The window lists every alignment already in the model. - Pick the CSV
Click ‘Import CSV…’ on the status card at the top of the window, and select the.csvalignment file. The file is recorded as the alignment's source, so Reimport can read it again later. - Confirm the line and track
ami.OLE suggests the line and track from the file name. Pick or type the track and click OK. The imported file becomes a data-rich 3D alignment.
- Repeat as needed
Import the other alignments the same way. Each one appears in the table of the Manage Alignments window.
See Manage Alignments for renaming, reimporting, updating placeholders and deleting alignments.
Import Trouble-shooting
Import Trouble-shooting
Issue:
Alignment has an extra vertical section or sections. This must be resolved before placing placeholder structures, as it will cause inaccuracies when adding placeholder structures.
If the issue looks similar to the below image then there is a solution to fix this:
Why this happened:
This issue is generally caused if the original alignment was created in 3rd party software and imported into C3D via LandXML.
Solution:
Edit the associated alignment .csv file.
Procedure:
Open the associated import alignment .csv file. Identify the issue by checking the 'Z' values of the first few rows. In this case the 'Z' value starts at 0.000m and the next row jumps to 51.007m.
The problem here is with the first row 'Z' value.
Delete the problem row or rows. In this case we will just delete the first row. Save the .csv file.
Import the updated .csv file and the issue should be resolved.
Add Chainage Markers
Place chainage markers along an alignment, from the Manage Alignments window.
Alignment
TaskAdd chainage markers to the alignment.
Procedure
- Open Manage Alignments
On the ‘Alignment’ panel, click ‘Manage Alignments’. - Check the chainage settings
The Chainage group sets the marker text format (km+mgives Ch.14+300,mgives Ch.14300), the primary interval (50 m by default), the secondary interval (10 m) and whether markers are pinned. Click Apply if you change them. - Select the alignment
Click the alignment's row in the table.
Note: If the table is empty, import an alignment first. - Place the markers
Click ‘Chainage markers’. Primary markers are placed at every primary interval and secondary markers in between, in the 3D model and in layout views.
3D view:
Layout view:
- Show or hide them later
The tick in the Chainage markers column of each row shows or hides that alignment's markers in every view.
Placeholders
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- Add Single placeholder to the model.
- Add Multiple placeholders to the model.
- Add Secondary placeholders to another alignment. Use this tool to align multiple placeholders across different tracks.
- Relocate single or multiple placeholders along the alignment or update placeholder locations based on updated alignment geometry.
- Align Secondary placeholder to primary placeholder.
- Overlap - Add an in-running or out-of-running group of placeholders.
- Add By Mast Location - Add and associate a placeholder to a mast.
- Lookup - Table-based global view for editing design data of all placeholder elements in the model.
Add Single
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Add Single
Add Single
TaskAdd a single placeholder to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Add Single’ button. - Select an Alignment
In the Revit model space, select an alignment.
Note: If no alignment exists in your model, refer to Import (Manage Alignments) for instructions on adding an alignment to the Revit model space.
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Input Placeholder Details
After selecting the alignment, the ‘Add Single OLE Placeholder’ interface will open.
The name of the selected alignment is displayed in the bottom left corner of the interface.Input options:
- Wire Run: Select from existing wire runs or type a new wire run.
- Chainage: Specify the location for the placeholder.
- Structure Number: Check this box if the structure number differs from the chainage, then input the new structure number. Otherwise, leave it unchecked.
- Caty Wire Height: Input a new height or use the default value.
- Contact Wire Height: Input a new height or use the default value.
- Stagger: Input a new stagger value or use the default.
- Note: A negative number points the stagger arrow left; a positive number points it right.
- Commit the Changes
Click OK to confirm. A placeholder will be added to the model at the specified chainage with the appropriate CANT.
Add Multiple
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Add Multiple
Add Multiple
Task: Add multiple placeholders to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Add Multiple’ button. - Select an Alignment
In the Revit model space, select an alignment.
Note: If no alignment exists in your model, refer to Import (Manage Alignments) for instructions on adding an alignment to the Revit model space.
- Input Placeholder Details
Upon selecting the alignment, the ‘Add OLE Placeholder By Range’ interface will open.
The name of the selected alignment is displayed in the bottom left corner of the interface.
Input options:
- Wire Run: Select from existing wire runs or type a new wire run.
- Min Chainage: Specify the location of the first placeholder.
- Max Chainage: Specify the location of the last placeholder.
- Step: Define the default span between placeholders.
- Caty Wire Height: Input a new height or use the default value.
- Contact Wire Height: Input a new height or use the default value.
- Stagger: Input a new stagger value or use the default.
- Note: A negative number points the stagger arrow left; a positive number points it right.
- Commit the Changes
Click OK to confirm. Placeholders will be added to the model between the specified Min/Max Chainages with the appropriate CANT.
Add Secondary
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Add Secondary
Add Secondary
TaskAdd secondary placeholders to another alignment. Use this tool to align multiple placeholders across different tracks.
- The primary placeholder serves as the anchor for the aligned secondary placeholder(s).
- When the primary placeholder is moved, all aligned secondary placeholders automatically adjust to maintain alignment.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Add Secondary’ button. - Select an Alignment
In the Revit model space, select an alignment.
Note: If no alignment exists in your model, refer to Import (Manage Alignments) for instructions on adding an alignment to the Revit model space.
- Input Placeholder Details
After selecting the alignment, the ‘Add Secondary OLE Placeholders’ interface will open.
The name of the selected alignment is displayed in the bottom left corner of the interface.
Input options:
- Wire Run: Select from existing wire runs or type a new wire run.
- Match Structure Number:
- If checked: The new placeholder’s structure numbers will match those of the placeholders they align with.
- If unchecked: The new placeholder’s structure numbers will match the chainage of the line they are placed on.
- Caty Wire Height: Input a new height or use the default value.
- Contact Wire Height: Input a new height or use the default value.
- Stagger: Input a new stagger value or use the default.
- Note: A negative number points the stagger arrow left; a positive number points it right.
- Commit the Inputs
Click OK to confirm. - Select Placeholders to Align
Follow the prompt to select the placeholders to align the secondary placeholders to.
- Finish the Process
Click ‘Finish’.
- View the Aligned Placeholders
Secondary placeholders will be added to the selected alignment and aligned with the chosen placeholders, maintaining the correct CANT.
Relocate
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Relocate
Relocate
TaskRelocate single or multiple placeholders along the alignment or update placeholder locations based on updated alignment geometry.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Relocate’ button. - Select Placeholders
Follow the prompt to select single or multiple placeholders in the Revit model space.
- Complete Selection
Click ‘Finish’, located at the top left of the Revit model space.
- Input Relocation Details
After clicking ‘Finish’, the ‘Relocate Placeholder’ user interface will open.
Input options:
- Distance: Specify the distance to move the placeholder(s) along the alignment.
- Set distance to
0to update placeholder locations based on updated alignment geometry.
- Set distance to
- Movement Direction:
- Use a negative value to move in the direction of decreasing chainage.
- Use a positive value to move in the direction of increasing chainage.
- Commit the Relocation
Click OK to confirm. The placeholder(s) will relocate along the alignment with updated structure number, chainage, HRL data, and CANT.
Align Secondary
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Align Secondary
Align Secondary
TaskAlign secondary placeholder to primary placeholder.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Align Secondary’ button.
- Select Primary Placeholder
Follow the prompts to select the primary placeholder.
- Select Secondary Placeholder
Next, select the secondary placeholder to align.
- Complete the Alignment
Click ‘Finish’, located at the top left of the Revit model space.
- View the Aligned Placeholders
The secondary placeholder will align with the primary placeholder, updating its structure number, chainage, HRL data, and CANT.
Overlap
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Overlap
Overlap
TaskAdd an in-running or out-of-running group of placeholders.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Overlap’ button. - Select In-Running Placeholder
Select the in-running placeholder to begin the process.
- Input Placeholder Details
The ‘Overlap’ user interface will open with the following input options:
- Wire Run: Specify both in-running and out-of-running wire runs.
- Placeholder Symbology: Choose the symbolic representation of the placeholders in the model.
- Chainage: Specify the location of the placeholders.
- Stagger: Define the stagger distance and toggle the direction.
- Input Wire Runs
Enter the wire runs for both in-running and out-of-running placeholders.
- Edit Stagger Values
Adjust the stagger values and modify the stagger direction by toggling the stagger option.
- Commit the Changes
Click OK to confirm. The overlap placeholders will be added to the model.
- Repeat for Out-of-Running Group
To add an out-of-running overlap placeholder group, repeat the procedure from step 2.
Add By Mast
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Add By Mast
Use this tool to add a placeholder to a mast not yet associated to any placeholder.
Add By Mast
Use this tool to add a placeholder to a mast not yet associated to any placeholder.
TaskAdd and associate a placeholder with a mast.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Add By Mast Location’ button. Follow the prompts, (1)Select mast/s and (2)Click Finish.
Select alignment to place placeholders on.
- Placeholders Added
Placeholder are added to alignment and masts are rotated perpendicular to the alignment
Lookup
ami.OLE›Placeholders›Lookup
Lookup
TaskTable-based global view for editing design data of all placeholder elements in the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Placeholders’ panel and click the ‘Lookup’ button. The ‘Lookup Placeholder’ user interface will open.
- Filter Placeholders by Wire Run
Use the ‘Wire Run’ filter, located in the top left corner of the ‘Placeholder Lookup’ interface, to filter placeholders by wire run.
- Locate Placeholder in the Model
To locate a placeholder in the model, select a placeholder row within the ‘Placeholder Lookup’ user interface and click the ‘Show in Model’ button.
- Edit Placeholder Data
Values within white cells can be edited. Grey cells are reporting values only and cannot be edited.
- Double-click a white cell to edit the value.
- When editing ‘Chainage’ values, the ‘Span’, ‘Versine’, ‘High Rail Level’, and ‘Cant’ values will automatically re-calculate in real time
- Commit the Changes
Click OK to confirm. Any edits made in the ‘Placeholder Lookup’ interface will be reflected in the placeholder elements.
Structures
Structures
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Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
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In-Span
Annotation
Reports
Add
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Add
Structures
TaskAdd a structure to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the type of structure to place from the following categories:
Single Mast
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Single Mast
Structures
TaskAdd a mast to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the Single Mast Tab.
- Place a Single Mast
To place a single mast, click the ‘Select Host Element’ button. In the model space, select a placeholder.
- Input Mast Details
The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will re-open, ready for user inputs.
Input options:
- Material: Toggle between steel and concrete mast.
- Orientation: Specify the side the mast will be placed relative to the selected placeholder.
- Structure Type: Choose the mast allocation.
- Include Footing: Tick the box to include foundations. From the dropdown list, select the type or allocation to include.
- When the ‘Include Footing’ box is checked, the ‘T.O.F. based on Surface levels’ checkbox becomes visible. This works if there is a surface in the same location the mast is placed. Tick this box to activate surface-to-T.O.F. distance.
- T.O.F.: Edit the value to adjust the height. When ‘T.O.F. based on Surface levels’ is ticked, T.O.F. becomes a reporting value only.
- Mast Length: Input the desired mast length.
- Mast Offset: Input the offset distance from the centerline of the track.
- High Rail Level: A reporting value.
- Commit the Mast Placement
Click Apply to add the single mast to the model.
Masts can be rotated around their central axis by tapping the spacebar on your keyboard.
- Close or Add More Masts
Click OK to close the ‘Add Structures’ user interface, or continue adding masts by clicking the ‘Select Host Elements’ button to select another placeholder. Edit the inputs and click Apply.
Portal Assembly
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Portal Assembly
Structures
TaskAdd a portal to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the Portal Assembly Tab.
- Select Left Placeholder
Click the ‘Select Left’ button, then select a placeholder on the left-hand side in the model space.
- Select Right Placeholder
Click the ‘Select Right’ button, then select a placeholder on the right-hand side in the model space.
- Input Portal Details
Input options:
- Structure Type: Choose the portal allocation.
- Include Left Footing: Tick the box to include foundations for the left side. From the dropdown, select the type/allocation to include.
- When the ‘Include Footing’ box is checked, the ‘T.O.F. based on Surface levels’ checkbox becomes visible. This function works if there is a surface in the same location the mast is placed. Tick this box to activate surface-to-T.O.F. distance.
- Include Right Footing: Similar to the left footing, but for the right side.
- T.O.F.: Edit the value to adjust the height. When ‘T.O.F. based on Surface levels’ is ticked, T.O.F. becomes a reporting value only.
- Mast Length: Input the desired mast length.
- Mast Offset or Boom Length: Option to edit boom length or mast offset. Tick the ‘Mast Offset’ checkbox to make the value editable and adjust the offset from the centerline of the track.
- High Rail Level: A reporting value.
- Commit the Portal Placement
Edit the inputs and click Apply.
- Close or Add More Portals
Click OK to close the ‘Add Structures’ user interface, or continue adding portals at other locations.
Drop Tube
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Drop Tube
Structures
TaskAdd a drop tube to the model.
Procedure
Boom
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Boom
Structures
TaskAdd a drop tube to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the Drop Tube Tab.
- Select Host
Click the ‘Select Host’ button, then select a portal or TTC in the model space. - Select Placeholder
Click the ‘Select Placeholder’ button, then select a placeholder in the model space.
- Input Drop Tube Details
Input options:
- Arrangement: Toggle between Boom or Ceiling.
- Orientation: Toggle between LEFT and RIGHT, flips primary/reporting dimension.
- Structure Type: Choose the drop tube allocation.
- Drop tube offset dimensions.
- Drop tube length dimension.
- Commit the Drop Tube Placement
Edit the inputs and click Apply.
- Close or Add More Drop Tubes
Click OK to close the ‘Add Structures’ user interface, or continue adding drop tubes by clicking the ‘Select Host’, 'Set Placeholder' buttons to select another host and placeholder. Edit the inputs and click Apply.
Ceiling
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Ceiling
Structures
TaskAdd a drop tube to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the Drop Tube Tab.
-
Select Arrangement
Go to the 'Arrangement' cell and flip toggle to Ceiling. Go to the 'Type' cell and flip toggle to Face-Based.
- Select Host
Click the ‘Select Host’ button, then select a placeholder in the model space. - Select Placeholder
Click the ‘Select Placeholder’ button, then select a placeholder in the model space. - Input Drop Tube Details
Input options:
- Arrangement: Toggle between Boom or Ceiling.
- Orientation: Specify the side the mast will be placed relative to the selected placeholder.
- Structure Type: Choose the drop tube allocation.
- Drop tube offset dimensions.
- Drop tube length dimension.
- Commit the Drop Tube Placement
Edit the inputs and click Apply.
- Close or Add More Drop Tubes
Click OK to close the ‘Add Structures’ user interface, or continue adding drop tubes by clicking the ‘Select Host’, 'Set Placeholder' buttons to select a placeholder. Edit the inputs and click Apply.
Two Track Cantilever
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Two Track Cantilever
Structures
TaskAdd a TTC to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the Two Track Cantilever Tab.
- To place a TTC, click the ‘Select Host Element’ button. In the model space, select a placeholder.
- Input TTC Details
The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will re-open, ready for user inputs.
Input options:
- Arrangement: Toggle between single and back-to-back.
- Orientation: Specify the side the TTC will be placed relative to the selected placeholder.
- Structure Type: Choose the TTC allocation.
- Include Footing: Tick the box to include foundations. From the dropdown list, select the type or allocation to include.
- When the ‘Include Footing’ box is checked, the ‘T.O.F. based on Surface levels’ checkbox becomes visible. This works if there is a surface in the same location the mast is placed. Tick this box to activate surface-to-T.O.F. distance.
- T.O.F.: Edit the value to adjust the height. When ‘T.O.F. based on Surface levels’ is ticked, T.O.F. becomes a reporting value only.
- Boom Length: Input the desired boom length.
- Mast Length: Input the desired mast length.
- Mast Offset: Input the offset distance from the centerline of the track.
- High Rail Level: A reporting value.
- Commit the Mast Placement
Click Apply to add the TTC to the model.
TTC's can be rotated around their central axis by tapping the spacebar on your keyboard.
- Close or Add More TTC's
Click OK to close the ‘Add Structures’ user interface, or continue adding TTC's by clicking the ‘Select Host Elements’ button to select another placeholder. Edit the inputs and click Apply.
Mounted
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Mounted
Structures
TaskAdd a wall mounted structure to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the 'Mounted' Tab. - Go to the 'Arrangement' cell and Toggle between Single Mast or Portal.
Single Mast
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Single Mast
Structures
TaskAdd a wall mounted structure to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the Mounted Tab.
- Place a Single Mast
To place a single mast, click the ‘Select Host Element’ button. In the model space, select a placeholder.
- Input Mast Details
The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will re-open, ready for user inputs.
Input options:
- Arrangement: Toggle between Single Mast and Portal.
- Type: Toggle between Floating and Face-Based types:
- Floating: Requires user input for dimensions.
- Face-Based: Reports dimensions based on the selected host element.
- Orientation: Specify the side the mast will be placed relative to the selected placeholder.
- Structure Type: Choose the mast allocation.
- Mast Length: Input the desired mast length.
- Mast Offset: Input the offset distance from the centerline of the track.
- High Rail Level: A reporting value.
- Commit the Mast Placement
Click Apply to add the single mast to the model.
- Click OK to close the ‘Add Structures’ user interface, or continue adding masts by clicking the ‘Select Host Elements’ button to select another placeholder. Edit the inputs and click Apply.
Portal
ami.OLE›Structures›Add
Portal
Structures
TaskAdd a wall mounted structure to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will open. Choose the Mounted Tab. - Go to the 'Arrangement' cell and set Toggle to Portal.
- Place a Portal
To place a portal, click the ‘Select Host Element’ button. In the model space, order the selection, select placeholder [1], select wall face [2], select placeholder [3], select wall face [4].
- Input Portal Details
The ‘Add Structures’ user interface will re-open, ready for user inputs.
Input options:
- Arrangement: Toggle between Single Mast and Portal.
- Type: Toggle between Floating and Face-Based types:
- Floating: Requires user input for dimensions.
- Face-Based: Reports dimensions based on the selected host element.
- Structure Type: Choose the mast allocation.
- Mast Length: Input the desired mast length.
- Mast Offset: Input the offset distance from the centerline of the track. (Only visible when 'Type' toggle set to 'Floating').
- High Rail Level: A reporting value.
- Centerline Mounting Plate Height: Input the relative level.
- Commit the Portal Placement
Click Apply to add the portal to the model.
- Click OK to close the ‘Add Structures’ user interface, or continue adding portals by clicking the ‘Select Host Elements’ button to select another location. Edit the inputs and click Apply.
Edit
ami.OLE›Structures›Edit
Edit
Structures
TaskEdit structure allocation, geometry and location.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Edit’ button. Select the structure to edit.
- User Interface
The ‘Edit Structures’ user interface will open.
- Edit the Inputs
Edit the inputs and click 'Apply' to view the update.
Note: Changing the structure type can dis-associate the brackets from the structure. To re-associate brackets to the structure see 'Re-associate to Structure'.
Add By Coordinates
ami.OLE›Structures›Add By Coordinates
Use this tool to place single or multiple masts at specified xyz coordinates.
Add By Coordinates
Use this tool to place single or multiple masts at specified xyz coordinates.
Structures
TaskAdd structures to the model by importing Easting, Northing & Elevation coordinates.
Procedure
- Excel File Format
Formatting for the Excel file shall be 3 columns and as many rows as required. Column 'A' = Eastings, Column 'B' = Northings, Column 'C' = Elevation. All coordinates shall be millimeters.
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Structures’ panel and click the ‘Add By Masts Coordinates’ button. The ‘Open’ window will open. Choose the Excel file to import. Click 'Open' button to commit.
- Mast Placement
Masts will be placed at the imported coordinates.
To update mast rotation perpendicular to track alignment, refer to the 'Add By Mast Location' tool.
Cantilevers
Cantilevers
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Add cantilevers to the model.
Add
ami.OLE›Cantilevers›Add
Add
Cantilevers
TaskAdd a cantilever to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Cantilevers’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Cantilever’ user interface will open.
- Select Placeholder
Click the ‘Select Placeholder’ button. In the model space, select a placeholder.
- Select Required Brackets
Click the top and bottom bracket buttons to add top and bottom bracket.
- Select Structure
Click the ‘Select Structure’ button. In the model space, select a mast. The mast size is now shown under the ‘Select Structure’ button.
- Select Bracket Size
Select bracket allocation for top bracket and bottom bracket from the dropdown catalog.
- Select Cantilever Type
Select a cantilever allocation from the cantilever catalog.
- Commit the Cantilever Placement
Click Apply to add the cantilever to the model.
Brackets
Brackets
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Add a bracket to a mast.
- Edit a bracket on a mast, drop tube or boom.
- Re-associate a bracket to a Structure.
Add
ami.OLE›Brackets›Add
Add
TaskAdd a bracket to a structure.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Brackets’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Bracket’ user interface will open.
To Mast
ami.OLE›Brackets›Add
To Mast
TaskAdd a bracket to a mast.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Brackets’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Bracket’ user interface will open. Select the 'Bracket Type' dropdown and tick desired type to see all brackets available within that type category.
- Select Host Element
Click the ‘Select Host Element’ button. In the model space, select a mast. Input the bracket height.
- Select Bracket family
Select a bracket Family from the catalog list.
- Select Bracket Type
Select a bracket size from the allocation list. Mast size is shown on the left-hand side of the user interface.
- Commit the Bracket Placement
Click Apply to add the bracket to a mast.
- Rotate the Bracket
Tap the spacebar on your keyboard to rotate the bracket.
Note:
Adding ancillary brackets
Go to the ‘Brackets’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Bracket’ user interface will open. Select the 'Bracket Type' dropdown and tick Ancillary to see all brackets available within that type category. When 'Ancillary' type is ticked, two input cells are visible, 'Ancillary Type' & 'Ancillary Wire'.
Ancillary Type: Refers to Family Type. The Family Type and the 'Ancillary Type' input need to match. New Types can be added by navigating to Project Browser, expand Families category 'Specialty Equipment' (1) right clicking on the Family name 'AMI_OLE_Ancillary Wire'. (2) Select 'New Type' and (3) rename the new type.
The new type will now be available for selection in the 'Ancillary Type' dropdown menu.
Ancillary Wire: Refers to the ancillary wire identification. This is a project specific input.
Inputting this data now streamlines the 'Add Ancillary' wire workflow.
To Portal
ami.OLE›Brackets›Add
To Portal
TaskAdd a bracket to a TTC or Portal.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Brackets’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Bracket’ user interface will open.
- Select Host Element
Click the ‘Select Host Element’ button. In the model space, select a portal.
Input Options:
- Arrangement:
Toggle between Mast or Boom configurations. - Orientation:
- If Arrangement is set to Boom, toggle between LEFT and RIGHT to flip the primary/reporting dimension.
- If Arrangement is set to Mast, toggle between LEFT and RIGHT portal mast orientation.
- Dimension Inputs:
Select the allocation type for the drop tube.- If Arrangement is set to Boom, input bracket offset from mast dimension.
- If Arrangement is set to Mast, input bracket height from Hight Rail Level.
- Select Bracket Family and Type
Select a bracket Family from the catalog list. Select a bracket size from the allocation list. Mast size is shown on the left-hand side of the user interface.
- Commit the Bracket Placement
Click Apply to add the bracket to a mast.
- Rotate the Bracket
Tap the spacebar on your keyboard to rotate the bracket.
Edit
ami.OLE›Brackets›Edit
Edit
TaskEdit a bracket type, height and size.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Brackets’ panel and click the ‘Edit’ button. Follow the prompt and select bracket to edit.
- The ‘Edit Bracket’ user interface will open.
- Edit the bracket type by selecting a different bracket from the Family catalog menu.
- Edit the bracket size by selecting a bracket size from the allocation list.
- Edit the bracket height by inputting a new bracket height.
- Commit the Bracket Update
Click Apply to update bracket.
Re-associate to Structure
Changing the structure type causes the associated brackets to lose their connection. The brackets can be re-associated with the structure using the following standard Revit workflow.
Re-associate to Structure
Changing the structure type causes the associated brackets to lose their connection. The brackets can be re-associated with the structure using the following standard Revit workflow.
Tab: Modify | Structural Connections
Tool: Edit Work Plane
TaskRe-associate brackets to the associated structure. This task only needs to be performed if a structure type is changed after brackets have been added to the structure.
Procedure
- Warning Message
A warning message will pop-up if the brackets loose there association to the structure. 'Highlighted geometry no longer determines a plane'
- Create a Cross Section
In order to re-associate the bracket to the structure a cross section is required. Learn how to create a 'Cross Section'. - Navigate to the Tool
Within the cross section view select the bracket to be re-associated to the structure. Within the Properties panel, notice 'Work Plane' parameter value is '<not associated>'. With the bracket selected, click on the 'Edit Work Plane' button.
- Work Plane Window
The 'Work Plane' window opens. (1)Set the radio button to 'Pick Plane'. (2)Click 'Ok' to continue.
- Select the Work Plane
Hover over the structure with the mouse cursor and look for the work plane 'HRL'. Once work plane is highlighted, click to select.
- The Bracket is Re-associated
Take note that the bracket is now re-associated to the structure. Check the 'Properties' panel, 'Work Plane' parameter value has been updated.
- Update Bracket
Refer to 'Edit' bracket to update bracket type and size.
Anchors
Anchors
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Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
Add
ami.OLE›Anchors›Add
Add
Anchors
TaskAdd an anchor to a mast. The task requires two steps:
- Add an anchor bracket. Brackets>Add.
- Add anchor. Anchors>Add.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Add Bracket Tool
Go to the ‘Brackets’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Bracket’ user interface will open. Select an anchor bracket Family from the catalog list. For detailed instructions on how to add a bracket, refer to Brackets>Add.
- Navigate to the Add Anchor Tool
Go to the ‘Anchors’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. The ‘Add Anchor’ user interface will open.
- Select Host Element
Click the ‘Select Host Element’ button. In the model space, select an anchor bracket.
- Select Placeholder
Click the ‘Select Placeholder’ button. In the model space, select a placeholder.
- Select Anchor Family
Select an anchor Family from the catalog list. - Commit the Anchor Placement
Click Apply to add the anchor to the bracket.
Edit
Edit
Currently there is not an 'Edit Anchor' tool available.
Work-around:
- Use the 'Edit Bracket' tool to adjust the height of the anchor.
- Delete the anchor and use the 'Add Anchor' tool to place a new anchor.
Utility
Utility
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Create an Propagate Configuration. Duplicate OLE structures to other locations.
Propagate Configuration
ami.OLE›Utility›Propagate Configuration
Propagate Configuration
Utility
TaskDuplicate OLE structures to other locations. (Note: Only Masts, Cantilevers and Brackets can be duplicated with this tool)
Procedure
- Navigate to the Propagate Configuration Tool
Go to the ‘Utility’ panel and click the ‘Propagate Configuration’ button. Follow the prompts, (1)Select the host placeholder associated with the structure to be duplicated. (2)Select next target placeholder along same alignment as host placeholder. (3)Continue selecting target placeholders.
- Commit the Duplication
Go to the top left corner of the Revit window and click 'Finish'.
Duplication Result
The structure elements are duplicated.
Wires
Wires
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Add Ancillary wires to the model.
- Load Dropper Data on the Droppers tab of Settings.
- Add Contact wires to the model.
- Edit Contact wires.
- Excel Data › Export Droppers dropper schedule.
- Excel Data › Import Droppers dropper schedule.
Add Ancillary
ami.OLE›Wires›Add Ancillary
Add Ancillary
TaskAdd wire to ancillary brackets.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel and click the ‘Add Ancillary’ button. Follow the prompt 'Select start-end bracket element'.
- Ancillary Wires Added
After selection of the 2nd ancillary bracket the wires will be added between the two selected brackets.
- Repeat to Add More Wires
Repeat the above procedure to add more ancillary wires.
Load Dropper Data
The dropper lookup workbook is now loaded on the Droppers tab of Settings.
TaskLoad the default dropper data into the project.
Procedure
- Open Settings
On the ‘General’ panel, click ‘Settings’ and open the ‘Droppers’ tab. - Load the workbook
Load the Dropper Lookup workbook (.xlsx). Its tables appear on the tab, and the file path is saved on the Project tab as the Dropper lookup workbook, so Reload can read it again after it changes. - Save
Click OK or Apply. The dropper data is stored in the project, and Add Contact uses it.
See the Droppers tab in the Settings Guide for every option.
Add Contact
ami.OLE›Wires›Add Contact
Add Contact
TaskAdd contact wires.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel and click the ‘Add Contact’ button. The 'Add Contact Wire' user interface will open.
Cantenary or Contenary
ami.OLE›Wires›Add Contact
Cantenary or Contenary
TaskAdd contact wires, Cantenary or Contenary.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel and click the ‘Add Contact’ button. The 'Add Contact Wire' user interface will open.
- Navigate to the Tool
Select 'Cantenary' or 'Contenary' button.
- Select placeholders
Select start and end placeholders of matching wire run.
- After selection of the 2nd placeholder the wires will be added between the two selected brackets.
Uninsulated or Insulated Overlap
ami.OLE›Wires›Add Contact
Uninsulated or Insulated Overlap
TaskAdd contact wires, Uninsulated or Insulated Overlap.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel and click the ‘Add Contact’ button. The 'Add Contact Wire' user interface will open.
- Navigate to the Tool
Select 'Uninsulated Overlap' or 'Insulated Overlap' button.
- Select placeholders
Select placeholders of matching wire run.
- After selection of the 2nd placeholder the wire will be added between the placeholders.
In Running or Out Of Running
ami.OLE›Wires›Add Contact
In Running or Out Of Running
TaskAdd contact wires, In Running or Out Of Running.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel and click the ‘Add Contact’ button. The 'Add Contact Wire' user interface will open.
- Navigate to the Tool
Select 'In Running' or 'Out Of Running' button.
- Select placeholders
Select anchor and placeholders of matching wire run.
- After selection of the 2nd placeholder the wires will be added between the anchor and placeholder.
Edit Contact
ami.OLE›Wires›Edit Contact
Edit Contact
TaskEdit contact wires.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel and click the ‘Edit Contact’ button. - Select Contact Wire to Edit
Follow the prompt and select the contact wire to edit.
- Contact Wire User Interface
The 'Edit Contact Wire' user interface will open.
- Edit Inputs & Commit
Edit the inputs and click OK to update contact wire geometry.
Export Droppers Data
ami.OLE›Wires›Excel Data › Export Droppers
Export Droppers Data
TaskExport dropper schedule to MS Excel.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel, open ‘Excel Data’ and click ‘Export Droppers’. - Dropdown Menu and Inputs
Select wire run to export from the dropdown 'Wire Run' menu. Input revision and comments (optional).
- Commit the Export
Select OK button to continue. Save the Excel file.
- Open the Excel File
The exported Excel file will open automatically in MS Excel.
- Edit the Document
Review and edit the dropper schedule as required. Save the document.
- Import the updated dropper schedule data to update wire and dropper model geometry.
Import Droppers Data
ami.OLE›Wires›Excel Data › Import Droppers
Import Droppers Data
TaskImport dropper schedule from MS Excel document. Refer to Export dropper schedule for complete workflow.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Wires’ panel, open ‘Excel Data’ and click ‘Import Droppers’.
- Open the Dropper Schedule
Navigate to the dropper schedule file and click open. The file data will be imported. The wire and dropper geometry will update.
Inspan
Inspan
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Add an inspan element.
Add
ami.OLE›In-Span›Add ▾
Add
In-Span
TaskAdd an in-span element to the model.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘In-Span’ panel and click the ‘Add’ button. From the In-Span dropdown menu, select one of the listed categories.
- In-span UI Window
The In-Span UI window opens. Click (1) 'Select Host Element' button, then (2) a wire element.
- In Span Element Type: Dropdown menu with all loaded types available in the project.
- Catenary/Contact: Choose on which wire to place the in span element.
- Arrangement: Choose which end of wire to offset from.
- Offset: Input distance from Start/End datum. Click 'APPLY' to preview. Edit any of the above inputs and click 'APPLY' to preview.
- Commit
Click 'OK' to commit, the in-span element will be placed. Repeat the procedure to add more in-span elements.
- Jumper Category
The workflow is slightly different for placing a Jumper. From the dropdown menu, select 'Jumper' button.
- Place Jumper
To place the jumper, (1) 'Select Host Element' button. (2) Select a dropper.
- Flip Jumper
(1)Select jumper and go to 'Properties' pane. (2) Uncheck 'Flip' parameter.
The jumper is flipped to other side of dropper.
Annotation
Annotation
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Annotate Span/Versine - Add span and versine to a 2D layout.
- Annotate Layout - Add structure boxes to a 2D layout/plan view.
Annotate Span/Versine
ami.OLE›Annotation›Annotate Span/Versine
Annotate Span/Versine
Annotation
TaskAdd span and versine to a 2D layout/plan view.
Procedure
Note: Span and Versine annotation is only visable plan views.
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Annotation’ panel and click the ‘Annotate Span/Versine’ button. Select first and last placeholder.
- Span and Versine
Span and Versine is automatically calculated and annotation tags added to the layout/plan view.
Annotate Layout
ami.OLE›Annotation›Annotate Layout
Annotate Layout
Annotation
TaskAdd structure boxes to a 2D layout/plan view.
Procedure
Note: Annotation is only visible in plan views.
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Annotation’ panel and click the ‘Annotate Layout’ button. (1)Select alignment. (2)Select which side of alignment for the structure boxes to be placed.
- Structure Boxes Placed
Structure box tags will be placed automatically.
- Repeat
To place structure boxes on other alignment, repeat step 1.
Cross Section
Cross Section
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
Single
ami.OLE›Cross Sections›Single
Single
TaskCreate an OLE cross section.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Cross Section’ panel and click the ‘Single’ button. Follow the prompts to select two placeholders.
- Cross Section View
The cross section view will be automatically created. Go to Project Browser > Views > Sections.
- Create Cross Section of Single Structure
Go to the ‘Cross Section’ panel and click the ‘Single’ button. Double click a single placeholder.
- Single Structure Cross Section View
The cross section view will be automatically created. Go to Project Browser > Views > Sections.
Multiple
ami.OLE›Cross Sections›Multiple
Multiple
TaskCreate multiple OLE cross sections.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Cross Section’ panel and click the ‘Multiple’ button. Select first and last placeholder.
- Cross Section Views
The cross section views will be automatically created. Go to Project Browser > Views > Sections.
Sheets
Sheets
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Generate Layout views and sheets.
- Generate Cross Section sheets.
Generate Layout
ami.OLE›Sheets›Generate Layout
Generate Layout
TaskCreate multiple dependent layout views and sheets.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to the ‘Documentation’ panel and click the ‘Generate Layout’ button. Within a 3D or 2D view, with alignments visible, follow the prompts, (1)select down main alignment, then (2) select other alignment.
- Dependent Views Created
The dependent views will be automatically created. Go to Project Browser > Views > Structural Plans > Layout.
- Sheets Created
The drawing sheets will be automatically created. Go to Project Browser > Sheets.
- Sheet Example
Go to Project Browser > Sheets and double click a sheet to open sheet view.
Generate Cross Section
ami.OLE›Sheets›Generate Cross Sections
Generate Cross Section
TaskCreate OLE cross section drawing sheet/s.
Procedure
- Navigate to the Tool
Go to Project Browser > Views > Sections. Select single or multiple cross section views to add to drawing sheets. With the cross section views selected, go to the ‘Sheets’ panel and click the ‘Generate Cross Sections’ button.
- Cross Section Sheets
The cross section sheets will be automatically created. Go to Project Browser > Views > Sheets. Double click a sheet name to open for viewing and editing.
Reports
Modifyami.OLE
Alignment
Structures
Cantilevers
Anchors
Utility
In-Span
Annotation
Reports
- Compliance Report checks wire runs against the design standard's limits and writes an Excel report.
Compliance Report
ami.OLE›Reports›Compliance Report
Check wire runs against the design standard's limits and write an Excel compliance report.
Reports
TaskCheck the selected wire runs against the design standard and report the results in Excel.
Procedure
- Open the tool
On the ‘Reports’ panel, click ‘Compliance Report’. The Compliance Report window lists the wire runs in the model. - Choose the wire runs
Tick the wire runs to check, or use Select all / Select none. - Choose the output file
Click … next to Output file and choose where to save the Excel report. - Generate
Click Generate. Each span is checked against the limits of the project's design standard, and the report lists the design conditions and any value outside the limits.
What it checks: contact wire height, stagger (the curve limit where an adjacent span is curved), span length and adjacent span ratio, gradient and change of gradient, track versine, the shortest dropper and the dropper count of each span, and mast offset to track. The limits come from the Catenary System and Clearances & Compliance tabs in Settings.
Note: Licences with the Elite feature also have an Elite Compliance button, which exports the Elite compliance spreadsheet for projects on the PTA (WA) standard.
Settings Guide
Every field in the Settings window, its default under the built-in Generic standard (the ami.OLE defaults, not based on any railway authority), and what it changes when you work in Revit. Fields marked Not used yet are saved but no command reads them yet; they appear faded in the window.
How settings reach Revit
1Pick a design standard
The drop-down at the top fills every tab with that standard's values. Built in: Generic (the ami.OLE defaults), PTA (WA), TfNSW, Queensland Rail, Metro Trains Melbourne, Network Rail UK Master Series and Network Rail UK Series 1; company standards are .json files in the standards folder. A project that hasn’t chosen one opens with your last choice, or Generic; a model already modelled with ami.OLE before it saved a standard opens with PTA (WA), the values ami.OLE used then. OK or Apply saves the choice in the project.
2Change what this project needs
Edit any field. Only the values you change from the standard are kept, and the header counts them: “3 project overrides”.
3Press OK or Apply
The settings are saved inside the Revit model. This is an undoable step called Save ami.OLE Settings. In a workshared model, synchronise so others get them.
4Run the command
The next time you open a command window (Add Structures, Add Placeholders, Export Wire Data…) it uses the standard plus your changes.
- Only new work changes. Elements already in the model keep their values. Defaults apply when you add something; edit windows still show the element's own values.
- Nothing happens until you press OK or Apply. Cancel discards your edits.
- PROJECT and COMPANY labels on each tab say who normally owns those values: the project team, or the company design standard. Editing a COMPANY tab still only changes this project.
- Reset tab to standard puts the current tab back to the standard's values; those overrides are removed when you press OK.
- Switching standard keeps your project changes and takes everything else from the new standard.
- No project open: the window opens, but there is no model to save project settings into.
- The window fits each tab. Its height follows the tab’s content, so there is no page scroll bar and no empty space below (within your screen). Most tabs are 980 px wide, Structures 1180 and Droppers 1600. It grows and shrinks around the same centre, so switching tabs never moves it; drag it elsewhere and it stays centred there. A size you set by dragging the border is kept until you pick another tab.
The window, with the header and footer buttons
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Design standard | Chooses the standard for this project. Its name is saved in the model, so everyone on the project uses the same one. |
| Load… | Opens a standard .json file from anywhere and selects it. |
| Reload | Re-reads the standards folder after a new or updated file has been added. |
| Header line | Shows the standard's version, where it came from (built-in or the file name) and how many project overrides there are. |
| Import standard… | Same as Load… |
| Export standard… | Saves every value currently shown as a new standard file. The quickest way to start a standard for another authority. |
| Reset tab to standard | Puts the current tab back to the standard's values. |
| OK / Apply | Save to the model (OK also closes). Cancel closes without saving. Help is not connected yet. |
Project
Projectami.OLE›General›Settings
Project information, the three phases and their colours, units and file locations. Site conditions are on the Environment tab.
Screenshot
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project identification | |||
| Project number, Project name, Client, Design stage | from the model | These are the model's Project Information (Manage > Project Information: Project Number, Project Name, Client Name, Project Status), which the title blocks show. The tab opens with the values in the model, and OK / Apply writes them back. A value changed in Revit since the last save wins. | Used |
| Phases | |||
| Existing – Revit phase | Existing | The phase mapped to the Phase Existing annotation flag. The list shows the model's phases; a saved phase the model doesn't have stays in the list, so it isn't lost. | Used |
| New – Revit phase | New Construction | The phase ami.OLE treats as new work when it sets the phase annotation flags on elements, and the phase given to the original placeholder when Overlap creates overlap placeholders. | Used |
| Removed | — | Revit has no separate phase for removed work: it is existing work demolished in the new phase (Revit's Demolished status), flagged Phase Modified. | Display |
| Modified | — | An existing element that is altered but kept. Tick its Phase Modified parameter (Yes/No, under Other in Properties; ami.OLE adds it to the OLE model categories on OK / Apply, unticked). Cross-section annotations follow it too. | Display |
| Future | — | Future work. A Revit view never shows elements of a later phase, so model future work in the current phase and tick its Phase Future parameter (Yes/No, added and unticked like Phase Modified). Cross-section annotations follow it too. | Display |
| Line colour: Existing, New, Removed, Modified, Future | #000000 · #FF0000 · #0000FF · #00FF00 · #FF00FF | From the design standard (Generic: black, red, blue, green, magenta). Revit's own phase graphic overrides (Manage > Phases > Graphic Overrides) can't be set from an add-in, so on OK / Apply ami.OLE uses the view filters EXISTING, NEW, DEMOLISHED, MODIFIED and FUTURE: it creates any that are missing, keeps their rules on the two phases chosen above, and sets the colour as projection and cut line colour in every view and view template that uses them. If none does, they are added to the cross-section view template from the Documentation tab. Click the swatch to pick a colour or type #RRGGBB; a different colour is a project override, kept when the window is reopened. Reload, or choosing a design standard, puts the standard's colours back. A blank colour leaves that filter's colour as it is. | Used |
| Tags | — | A tag takes the phase colour of the element it tags, as a per-view override (tags have no phase, so the filters can't catch them). Set on OK / Apply for every view that uses the phase filters, and when Cross Section, Multi Cross Section, Annotate Layout or Span / Versine places tags. After changing an element's phase or tick, press Apply to bring its tags up to date. | Used |
| Units, locations and behaviour | |||
| Length input, Chainage / move distance, decimals | mm · m · 0 · 3 | Dialogs still use mm for lengths and m for chainage. | Not used yet |
| Dropper lookup workbook | blank | The workbook Reload on the Droppers tab reads. Loading a workbook on the Droppers tab fills this in. Place Contact Wire also uses it if the model has no dropper data yet. | Used |
| Default import folder | blank | The file dialogs of Import Alignment, Add Mast by Coordinates and Import Wire Data open in this folder. | Used |
| Default export folder | blank | The save dialog of Export Wire Data opens in this folder. | Used |
| Remember last used structure, footing and wire run | on | Dialogs still pick the first item in each list. | Not used yet |
Environment
Projectami.OLE›General›Settings
The site conditions the OLE is designed for, from the project's design basis. The defaults come from the selected design standard, and every built-in standard uses its capital city: the tab says which, under Design code. Change any value for the project's site; a changed value is a project override, saved in the Revit model, and Reset tab to standard puts the standard's values back.
The capital-city values are AMI assumptions, not authority figures. Confirm them against the project's design basis, and set the real site values (inland, coastal and elevated sites differ from the city). The defaults are worked out the same way for every standard:
- Ambient minimum / maximum: the city's record low and high (Bureau of Meteorology / Met Office station records), rounded outwards to the next 5 °C.
- Reference temperature: the middle of that range, rounded down to 5 °C.
- Maximum conductor temperature: 80 °C, the EN 50119 limit for copper contact wire.
- Wind: the city's region in AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Figure 3.1(A), with the regional V500 (importance level 2, 50 years) as the ultimate speed and V25 for blow-off, without site multipliers. UK: London's basic wind velocity from the BS EN 1991-1-4 UK National Annex map, before the altitude factor.
- Terrain: open (TC2 / Country), which is conservative for a rail corridor.
- Importance level 2 / consequence class CC2, 50-year design life: normal structures (AS/NZS 1170.0 / EN 1990).
- Corrosivity C3: urban, away from the coast; use C4 or C5 near the coast.
| Standard | Defaults for | Ambient (record low / high) | Reference | Wind | Ultimate / service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic | Perth | −5 to 50 °C (−1.3 / 46.7) | 20 °C | A1 · TC2 | 45 / 37 m/s |
| PTA (WA) - Standard | Perth | −5 to 50 °C (−1.3 / 46.7) | 20 °C | A1 · TC2 | 45 / 37 m/s |
| TfNSW - Sydney Trains 1500 V DC | Sydney | 0 to 50 °C (2.1 / 45.8) | 25 °C | A2 · TC2 | 45 / 37 m/s |
| Queensland Rail - 25 kV AC | Brisbane | 0 to 45 °C (2.6 / 43.2) | 20 °C | B1 · TC2 | 57 / 39 m/s |
| Metro Trains Melbourne - 1500 V DC | Melbourne | −5 to 50 °C (−2.8 / 46.4) | 20 °C | A5 · TC2 | 45 / 37 m/s |
| Network Rail - UK Master Series, UK Series 1 | London | −20 to 45 °C (−17.4 / 40.2) | 10 °C | Country | vb 22 m/s / not set |
All standards: conductor 80 °C, importance level 2 (CC2 in the UK), 50 years, C3. London's 40.2 °C record (July 2022) is above the −18 to +40 °C operating limits the ORR gives for Series 1 and UK Master Series equipment; check this against the design range. Each standard's notes give the stations, dates and sources.
On OK / Apply each value is written to a text parameter on the model's Project Information (names start with OLE, e.g. OLE Wind Region), with its unit, so title blocks and schedules can show them. The parameters are added the first time a condition is set. The compliance report lists the conditions under Design conditions. Before saving, ami.OLE checks the values: numbers only, minimum ambient below maximum, reference temperature within the ambient range, conductor maximum not below ambient maximum, service wind speed not above ultimate (AS/NZS only: under Eurocode the basic wind velocity is a 10 min mean, so the two are not compared). If something looks wrong it lists the problems and asks whether to save anyway.
Screenshot
Same tab with the Network Rail UK Master Series standard
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design code | AS/NZS | The codes the conditions follow: AS/NZS (Australia, New Zealand), Eurocode (UK NA) (UK: BS EN 1991-1-4 and BS EN 1990 with the UK National Annexes) or Eurocode (other countries, with their own National Annex). It sets the group headers, the labels and the lists below; a choice the new code doesn't offer is cleared, and a standard's value from another code is ignored. A standard sets it in environment.designCode; the four built-in standards use AS/NZS. Written to Project Information as OLE Design Code. | Used |
| Minimum / maximum ambient temperature | per standard (Generic: −5 · 50 °C) | Written to Project Information as OLE Ambient Temperature Min / Max and listed under Design conditions on the compliance report Summary. Later: tension-length and tensioner travel checks. | Used |
| Maximum conductor temperature | 80 °C | Written to Project Information as OLE Conductor Temperature Max and listed under Design conditions on the compliance report Summary. Later: sag and contact wire height checks at the hottest conductor. | Used |
| Reference temperature | per standard (Generic: 20 °C) | The temperature the balance weights are set at. Written to Project Information as OLE Reference Temperature and listed under Design conditions on the compliance report Summary. | Used |
| Importance level (AS/NZS) or consequence class (Eurocode), design working life, corrosivity (AS 4312 / ISO 9223) | 2 · 50 years · C3 | Written to Project Information as OLE Importance Level, OLE Design Life, OLE Corrosivity Category and listed under Design conditions on the compliance report Summary. Later: structure and protective coating checks. | Used |
| Wind region or zone, terrain category | per standard (Generic: A1 · TC2) | No wind region under Eurocode (UK NA). Written to Project Information as OLE Wind Region, OLE Terrain Category and listed under Design conditions on the compliance report Summary. | Used |
| Ultimate wind speed (AS/NZS) or basic wind velocity vb (Eurocode), service wind speed (blow-off) | per standard (Generic: 45 · 37 m/s) | Written to Project Information as OLE Wind Speed Ultimate / Service and listed under Design conditions on the compliance report Summary. Later: structure loads (ultimate) and contact wire blow-off checks (service). | Used |
Track & Alignment
Projectami.OLE›Alignment›Manage Alignments
Not a Settings tab: it opens from Manage Alignments, the only button on the ribbon's Alignment panel (the Import and Chainage Marker buttons are now in this window). The track and chainage settings are saved on OK / Apply like Settings; their defaults come from the design standard chosen in Settings. The alignment buttons change the model straight away.
Screenshot
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track gauge | 1067 (Narrow) | Information only. Placeholders follow the two rails of the imported alignment, so the gauge comes from the alignment itself. | Info only |
| High rail level datum | Project Base Point | The level the placeholders' High Rail Level is measured from: Project Base Point, Survey Point (shared elevation) or Internal Origin. Placeholders added from now on use it. When you change it and press OK / Apply, the High Rail Level of every placeholder already in the model is re-expressed from the new datum; nothing moves. T.O.F. in Add Structures is entered against the same datum. A model never saved with this setting was measured from the survey point, so its first save with Project Base Point converts its values. | Used |
| Chainage format | km+m | Chainage Markers writes the marker text in this format: km+m gives Ch.14+300, m gives Ch.14300. Applies to markers placed from now on. | Used |
| Primary marker interval | 50 m | Chainage Markers places a primary marker every 50 m along the alignment. | Used |
| Secondary marker interval | 10 m | Secondary markers between the primary ones, and the step the first marker is rounded to. | Used |
| Pin chainage markers | on | Markers are pinned after placement so they can't be moved by accident. | Used |
Not in this window: the line name pattern (
{Line}-{Track}, used to split and build alignment names), the Up / Down track keywords (Annotate Layout picks the Up Main / Down Main / CrossOver tag from them) and the alignment CSV layout (1 header row, comma, columns 0 · 1-3 · 9-11 · 12-14). They keep the values saved in the project, or these defaults.Alignments in this model
Laid out like the Droppers tab: a status card at the top (green with alignments; amber with none, or when placeholders are off their alignment; grey with no project open) with Import CSV…, and below the Track and Chainage groups a table of every alignment in the model, with its line name, start and end chainage (in the Chainage format), length, the placeholders on it (with how many are off the alignment, e.g. after a reimport), its chainage markers and the CSV it came from. Double-click a row to rename it. These buttons change the model straight away (Revit can undo each one), not on OK or Apply.
| Button | What happens in Revit |
|---|---|
| Import CSV… (status card) | Replaces the old Import ribbon button: pick a CSV, confirm line and track, import. The file is recorded as the alignment's source. |
| Rename… | Change the line and track. The alignment and every element carrying its line name are renamed in one undoable step. View and sheet names are not changed. |
| Reimport | Reads the source CSV again and replaces the alignment's geometry, keeping its name. Asks first. If the source isn't recorded or the file has gone, it asks for the file. Placeholders and structures stay where they are. |
| Reimport from… | As Reimport, from a CSV you pick (e.g. a new design revision). |
| List of off placeholders | Selecting an alignment with placeholders off shows them under the table, in chainage order: structure number, chainage, primary or secondary (and of which line), how far off (mm), why (off the centreline, not at its chainage, or chainage beyond the alignment), and the structures on it, marked pinned when they will stay. An alignment with placeholders off is selected first when the window opens. |
| Update placeholders | For the selected alignment, when Placeholders shows some off: moves them back onto it, each to its own chainage, after asking. It is Relocate with a distance of 0, so the structures, brackets and cantilevers move with their placeholder, a pinned structure stays and its placeholder moves to it, and secondary placeholders are realigned to their primary (also when the primary is on another line). One undoable step. Off means more than 10 mm from the centreline, or for a primary placeholder more than 10 mm from the point at its chainage (a changed start chainage). It takes about 3 s per placeholder (the Relocate move), so a whole line of 48 takes 2–3 minutes; Revit is busy until it finishes. Tested on OLE Template Revit 2022 (rolled back): with one alignment shifted 0.5 m sideways, all 48 of its placeholders showed as off; updated placeholders moved 500 mm back onto it (0 mm off) and the mast on one of them (Mast 300, unpinned) moved 500 mm with it. |
| Chainage markers tick (each row) | Shows or hides that alignment's chainage markers in every plan, section, elevation and 3D view (Revit's Hide in View > Elements), as one undoable step. Ticked = shown in at least one view. Next to it, the number of markers; none greys the tick out. A marker belongs to the alignment whose centreline it sits on (within 0.5 m). |
| Chainage markers (button) | Replaces the old Chainage Marker ribbon button. Places chainage markers along the selected alignment with the saved Chainage settings (Apply first if you have just changed them). |
| Show in view | Closes the window (without saving changed track or chainage settings), selects the alignment and zooms to it. |
| Delete… | Deletes the alignment after asking. Placeholders and structures on it are kept. |
Line and track: Import and Rename
Main-Down.csv. Bottom: Rename… on that alignment. The track list offers the Up / Down keywords; any other track can be typed.Catenary System
Projectami.OLE›General›Settings
Wire heights and stagger for new placeholders, wire limits, tension lengths, spans and placeholder spacing. Overlap settings will get their own tab; until then the Overlap command uses the standard’s values (Generic: 0.7 m each side, 230 mm stagger).
Screenshot
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wire heights & stagger | |||
| Caty wire height | 6600 mm | Pre-filled in Add Placeholders by Range, Single and Secondary. Add Placeholders Based on Mast places with it directly. | Used |
| Contact wire height | 5700 mm | Same commands as the caty height. | Used |
| Encumbrance | 900 mm | Calculated: caty height minus contact wire height. | Display |
| Stagger | 230 mm | Pre-filled as +230 in By Range and Secondary, and as −230 in Single (as before). Based on Mast places with it directly. | Used |
| First stagger − / + | + | By Range and Secondary: the sign of the first placeholder's stagger. Later ones alternate. | Used |
| System | |||
| Catenary system type | blank | Recorded with the standard. | Not used yet |
| Tensioning | |||
| The tensioning of each wire run (auto-tensioned, semi-auto or fixed) is not a setting: it comes from the anchor families placed at its ends, e.g. a BALANCE WEIGHT ARRANGEMENT anchor is auto-tensioned. | |||
| Max tension length | 1500 m | Longest run between terminations. For tension diagram and per-wire-run checks. | Not used yet |
| Max mid-point anchor to ATD | 750 m | Longest distance from the mid-point anchor to an auto-tensioning device, which sets the along-track wire movement. | Not used yet |
| Placeholder spacing | |||
| Default spacing | 40 m | The starting step in Add Placeholders by Range. | Used |
| Spacing slider min / max / increment | 10 · 60 · 5 m | The range and snap step of the spacing slider in Add Placeholders by Range. | Used |
| Conductors | |||
| Conductors | 120 mm² Bz II · 13 kN 107 mm² CuAg · 10 kN | Catenary and contact wire conductor and tension. The two rows are always there, so a standard without conductors can be filled in; a row left blank is not saved. Generic values are AMI engineering defaults for a 25 kV auto-tensioned simple catenary. For future tension diagrams, anchor loads and sag calculations. | Not used yet |
| Limits (checked by the Compliance Report) | |||
| The Generic and PTA (WA) limits are AMI OLE engineering defaults for a 25 kV simple catenary, not any authority’s figures: nominal 5700 mm contact wire height −700 / +300 mm; nominal ±230 mm stagger + 70 mm tolerance; max span 50 m, adjacent spans within 1.5 : 1 (1.25 for higher speeds); max versine 500 mm, so with 230 mm stagger to the outside of the curve the mid-span wire is at most 270 mm off the track centre; gradient 1:500 with change of gradient at half of it (EN 50119), for line speeds up to 130 km/h; 150 mm minimum dropper length; 1500 m max tension length and 750 m max from the mid-point anchor to each ATD. Replace them with the values of the project’s design standard. The Lookup window shows span, versine, stagger and contact wire height cells outside these limits in red, with the reason as a tooltip; a span is also red when it breaks the adjacent span ratio with the span before it. It doesn’t stop OK. | |||
| Min / max contact wire height | 5000 · 6000 mm | Compliance Report checks the contact wire height at every support (anchors skipped). Left empty, the check is skipped and shown as “Not checked”. | Used |
| Max stagger – straight / curves | 300 · 300 mm | Compliance Report checks |stagger|; the curve limit applies when an adjacent span has a versine. | Used |
| Max contact wire gradient, max change of gradient (1 : n) | 1:500 · 1:1000 | Compliance Report checks the gradient of each span, and the change from one span to the next. | Used |
| Max span, max adjacent span ratio | 50 m · 1.5 : 1 | Compliance Report checks each span length and the ratio of adjacent spans. Left empty, not checked. | Used |
| Max versine | 500 mm | Compliance Report checks the track versine of each span (the span’s AMI Versine, as tagged by Annotate Span/Versine). It limits span length on curves: versine ≈ L² / 8R, so 500 mm allows about 49 m at R = 600 m. | Used |
| Min dropper length | 150 mm | Compliance Report checks the shortest dropper of each span. The Droppers tab marks shorter droppers red in its drawing and table. In the sample Dropper Lookup workbook only the longest catenary spans are shorter: 70 m on sheet 1 (129 mm), 64 m and 65 m on sheet 2 (144 and 119 mm). | Used |
| Max droppers per span | 6 | Compliance Report checks the dropper count of each span; the Droppers tab flags table rows with more. | Used |
Droppers
Projectami.OLE›General›Settings
The dropper lookup tables stored in the model, which Place Contact Wire reads: view, edit and check them span by span, set the encumbrance each table was calculated for, and export the workbook. This replaces the old Load Dropper Data ribbon button.
Screenshot
Overlap span: a different encumbrance at each support
| Control | What it shows or does | What happens in Revit |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | ||
| Window | Opening this tab makes the Settings window 1600 px wide (within your screen) and as tall as the tab needs, around the same centre, so only the table scrolls. The drawing and summary are on the left and the table on the right at the same height. In a narrower window the table goes under the drawing. | — |
| Dropper data in the model | ||
| Status card | Green: data stored in this model. Blue: a workbook loaded or the table edited, not saved yet. Amber: the model has no dropper data. Grey: no project open. | Read only. |
| Load workbook… | Pick the dropper lookup workbook (.xlsx). Its tables show straight away, and the path goes to the Project tab. | Replaces the model's dropper data on OK or Apply. Cancel keeps the old data. |
| Reload | Reads the project's workbook again, e.g. after editing it in Excel. Asks first if you have edited the table. | Same as Load workbook. |
| Export workbook… | Saves the tables shown, your edits included, as a dropper lookup workbook. The project's workbook is the template, so its titles, formatting and drawings are kept; catenary and contact rows get the spacing formulas (S1 = A/2, S2.. = A). The project then points at the exported file. | Nothing in the model changes. |
| Discard | Forgets a loaded workbook or your edits and shows the model's data again. | Nothing is written. |
| Drawing | ||
| Wire type chips | Catenary, Contact, Uninsulated / Insulated overlap, In / Out of running, with the number of spans in each table. | Read only. |
| Span slider, ◀ ▶ | Step through the spans of the selected table. The drawing shows supports A and B, the catenary through the dropper tops, the contact wire, droppers D1…Dn with their lengths in mm, and the spacings S1…Sn and the last gap, to scale along the span. Hover a dropper for its length, distance from support A and sag below the supports. | Read only. |
| Encumbrance at A and B | Type the catenary height above the contact wire at each support in the boxes on the drawing (mm). Each wire type keeps its own pair. A blank box uses the Catenary System heights and shows that value under it, e.g. “(900)”. Default: 900 / 900 for catenary and contact, 1400 / 1150 for both overlaps; in / out of running not set. | Saved with the project's settings (a project override of the standard). Used by the drawing and the checks. |
| Checks | ||
| Summary tiles | Span range, droppers per span, the shortest dropper, and the result of the checks on the selected table. | Read only. |
| Rules checked | Droppers shorter than the minimum or more droppers than the maximum (both set on the Catenary System tab), droppers longer than the encumbrance where they hang, and on catenary and contact spans a dropper above the catenary sag — the catenary can only sag between the supports, so a dropper higher than the line between its neighbours means the contact wire can’t hang level (hover it for the longest length that keeps it level), missing lengths or spacings, spacings longer than the span, a span length listed twice, and missing spans between the shortest and longest at the Place Contact Wire rounding step (1 m; 5 m for in / out of running). Problems are red in the drawing; in the table the cell is filled red (solid red on the selected row) and the red dot’s tooltip lists the problems of that span. | Place Contact Wire can't place a span the table doesn't have. |
| Lookup table (editable) | ||
| Columns and order | Span (m), No. of droppers, A (regular spacing, m), dropper lengths D1–D6 (m), spacings S1–S6 (m) and the last gap, as in the workbook. Every table is shown shortest span first; an edited span moves to its place. | Edited or exported tables are written shortest span first. Place Contact Wire matches the span exactly, so the order doesn’t change what it places. |
| Editing a cell | Double-click to edit. In catenary and contact rows A = span ÷ No. and S1 = A/2, S2… = A, so changing the span, No. or A respaces the row (lengths are kept). Lowering No. clears the extra droppers. Text, negatives and more than 6 droppers are refused. | Written to the model on OK or Apply. |
| Add span / Delete span | Add span inserts the nearest span length the table is missing, a copy of the selected span, in table order. Delete span removes the selected one. | Written to the model on OK or Apply. |
Span rounding and the workbook layout (first data row 4, span and count columns A and B, sheets 1 to 6) come from the design standard and aren't shown on this tab. The minimum dropper length and maximum droppers per span are on the Catenary System tab.
Structures
Companyami.OLE›General›Settings
The values Add Structures opens with, set on the same screens as Add Structures; plus allowances and input limits.
Screenshot
The tab shows four Add Structures screens: Single Mast, Portal Assembly, Drop Tube and Two Track Cantilever. Type a value on the graphic, or pick a type, and it becomes that structure's default. Only what a default needs is shown, so these screens differ from Add Structures, which is unchanged:
- No T.O.F. or high rail level. Add Structures still sets T.O.F. from the placeholder's high rail level (HRL − 350 by default).
- No material, orientation, arrangement or floating / face-based switches. Add Structures still opens with steel, left and single, as before; pick otherwise there. The drop tube is drawn on a ceiling here only to show its offset and height.
- Default Structure Type and Default Footing Type list the families loaded in this project. Tick Include Footing to have the footing on by default. The one chosen is selected first when Add Structures opens; if the project doesn't have it, the first type is used. With no project open the lists are empty.
- Sample tracks stand in for placeholders, so the offsets and boom are independent values here. In Add Structures, one of left offset / boom / right offset is still worked out from the distance between the placeholders.
- Mounted structures and back-to-back TTCs aren't on the tab: Add Structures opens them with the standard's values.
- Only values you change are saved. Untouched values stay as the standard has them.
- Every structure tab is the size of Portal Assembly, the tallest, so the window doesn't change size when you switch; the shorter diagrams get a taller drawing area.
The other structures
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defaults, on the Add Structures screens | |||
| Single Mast | first type · 3000 · 8000 · no footing | Add Structures › Single Mast opens with this structure type, mast offset and height, and Include Footing with its footing type. | Used |
| Portal Assembly | first type · 3000 · 3000 · 9000 · 9000 · 10000 | Structure type, left and right mast offset and height, boom length, and left / right Include Footing with their footing types. | Used |
| Drop Tube | first type · 2400 · 2000 | Structure type, drop tube offset and height. | Used |
| Two Track Cantilever | first type · 3000 · 9000 · 6000 | Structure type (single TTC), track offset, mast height, boom length, and Include Footing with its footing type. | Used |
| From the standard only | 350 · 150 · 9000 | T.O.F. below high rail level, footing projection and drop tube ceiling level aren't on the tab; Add Structures uses the standard's values. Mounted structures use the standard's offsets, heights and boom (2400 · 2000 · 10000). | Used |
| Allowances & rules | |||
| Min mast offset to track | 2000 mm | Track centreline to the nearest face of the mast, on straight track; Add Structures measures mast offset the same way. Add Structures won't accept a smaller mast offset (single mast, portal, TTC and mounted offsets), and the compliance report flags masts closer than this. Generic: an AMI default from rolling stock size, the vehicle envelope only: a 3.2 m wide vehicle (1600 mm half width) + 300 mm kinematic allowance + 100 mm clearance. PTA and Metro Trains Melbourne 2000 mm and Network Rail 1800 mm (smaller UK loading gauge) are AMI defaults worked out the same way; TfNSW and Queensland Rail keep the 3000 mm main-line figure from their own standards. Add curve throw on curves, and room for a walkway where one is needed. | Used |
| Boom offset from mast face | 25 mm | Gap between the mast face and the boom end (the bracket plate), used when Add Structures places portal booms and mounted details. Saved as plateThickness in the standard. | Used |
| Mounted offset below level | 220 mm | The mounted mast allowance in the high rail level check, and in bracket validation on mounted single masts. | Used |
| Boom length rounding | 100 mm | Portal and mounted boom lengths are worked out from the placeholder distance and rounded up to this. | Used |
| Input limits | |||
| Mast height, boom length, mast offset, drop tube height | 1000–15000 · 2000–30000 · min mast offset–5000 · 300–4000 | Add Structures rejects values outside these ranges. The mast offset minimum is Min mast offset to track (shown greyed in the table), so Add Structures and the compliance report use one value; 1500 mm applies only if a standard sets no minimum. AMI engineering ranges, not authority figures: short mounted masts to tall portal masts, a two-track cantilever to a multi-track portal boom, mast offset from the track centreline, drop tube length. | Used |
| Stagger, wire height | ±10000 · 0–20000 | Not on this tab: kept as the standard has them. Lookup rejects stagger, contact wire and caty wire heights outside these ranges. | Used |
Cantilevers & Brackets
Companyami.OLE›General›Settings
Default cantilevers and brackets for Add Cantilever.
Screenshot
Two mapping tables fill in Add Cantilever for you. Pick the structure and the window selects the top and bottom brackets for its Structure Size. When the placeholder's push/pull is known, the Cantilever type filter switches to that push/pull and the default cantilever is selected: the drop tube one when the structure is a drop tube. Ticking a single Cantilever type yourself also selects its default; that is how Out Of Running gets one, because the window only ever works out Pull or Push. A bracket or cantilever you chose yourself is never replaced. The lists offer the project's sizes and types, and you can type a name that isn't loaded yet.
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default cantilever by push / pull | blank | Add Cantilever: once the push/pull is known (Pull or Push, from the placeholder and structure), the Cantilever type filter shows only that push/pull and this cantilever type is selected. Two columns: Mast, portal, TTC, and Drop tube for the cantilever hung from a drop tube (e.g. a portal cantilever; blank uses the first column). Ticking one Cantilever type yourself (e.g. Out Of Running) selects its default too. Each row lists only the project's cantilever types with that push/pull. | Used |
| Default brackets by structure size | blank | Add Cantilever: when you pick the structure, the top and bottom brackets for its Structure Size (e.g. 300) are selected. Add size offers the first project size not mapped yet. A size with no row gets no default. Change the selection for overlaps (twin brackets) and back-to-back masts. | Used |
Not on this tab: the Add Brackets defaults (boom bracket from left 1000 mm, length to high rail level 4000 mm, tick all bracket types, orientation Right when not detected) and the PTA registration index for the Elite export. Commands still use them, with the values from the design standard.
Clearances & Compliance
Companyami.OLE›General›Settings
Clearance Check, the placeholder families and the Compliance Report.
Screenshot
The diagram is a section looking along the track, drawn to scale for typical PTA figures: head width 1854 mm, sway 212 mm and passing clearance 250 mm. The pantograph gauge is drawn the way PTA shows it:
- The solid line is the static pantograph, as wide as the head width.
- The dash-dot line is the dynamic pantograph: the static profile plus sway.
- The dashed line is the passing electrical clearance around the dynamic profile.
The catenary wire is drawn above the gauge inside its red envelope, at the envelope diameter. The dotted line on the right is the static clearance from the catenary wire to a structure at earth potential.
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static clearance to earth | 270 mm | Reserved for electrical clearance checks. 270 mm is the EN 50119 value for 25 kV, an AMI default rather than a PTA figure. | Not used yet |
| Passing clearance to earth | 250 mm | Saving the settings writes it to the Passing clearance type parameter of every AMI_OLE_Placeholder type. The 250 mm is from the PTA pantograph gauge drawing and applies sideways and upwards. | Used |
| Catenary wire envelope diameter | 600 mm | Clearance Check builds the clearance cylinder around the catenary wire at this diameter. | Used |
| Pantograph head width, sway lateral / vertical | 1854 mm, 212 / 170 mm | Saving the settings writes them to the Head width, Sway lateral and Sway vertical type parameters of every AMI_OLE_Placeholder type. A value left empty is not written. All three values are from the PTA pantograph gauge drawing, and Generic uses the same ones. Lateral sway is how far the head moves sideways on each side; vertical sway is how far it moves upwards. | Used |
| Structure snap tolerance | 100 mm | When a placeholder is moved or relocated, structures within this distance of it count as attached and move with it. | Used |
| Compliance Report | |||
| Warning margin | 5 % | Compliance Report marks a value within this margin of a limit as a warning instead of a pass. | Used |
| File name | Compliance_Report_{Project}_{yyyyMMdd}.xlsx | Suggested file name. {Project} and {yyyyMMdd} are filled in. | Used |
| Open the report after it is created | on | Opens the workbook in Excel when the report finishes. | Used |
Not on this tab: the Elite compliance export settings (template workbook, worksheet and cells, first data row, span rounding, file name). The Elite export still uses them, with the values from the PTA design standard.
Documentation
Projectami.OLE›General›Settings
Cross Section, Dependent Layouts, Drawing Composition, Annotate Layout and Span/Versine.
Screenshot
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title blocks | |||
| Layout sheets | A1 | Dependent Layouts uses the first title block whose family name contains this text. | Used |
| Cross-section sheets | A3 metric (AMI) | Drawing Composition puts cross sections on sheets with this title block. | Used |
| Sheet annotation block | Sheet Annotation Block | The annotation family Drawing Composition places on each sheet. | Used |
| Cross sections | |||
| View template | XS | Applied to every section Cross Section creates. | Used |
| Depth, extra width, height | 1000 · 6096 · 12192 mm | Size of the section box: depth each side of the structure, extra width, and height. | Used |
| Dependent layouts | |||
| Parent plan view | Layout | The engineering plan that Dependent Layouts splits into dependent views. | Used |
| Sheet segment length, first / last segment, matchline half-length | 300 · 150 · 75 m | The length of track on each layout sheet, on the first and last sheets, and the matchline length. | Used |
| Naming | |||
| Cross-section view | {StructureNumber}_{LineName} | Name given to each new section view. | Used |
| Dependent view | Layout - Sheet {i} of {n} | Name given to each dependent layout view. | Used |
| Structure / wire run schedule prefix | STRUCTURE - · WIRE RUN - | Prefixes for the schedules Drawing Composition duplicates for each sheet. | Used |
| Annotation | |||
| Structure tag offset (plan) | 30000 mm | Annotate Layout places structure box tags this far from the structure. | Used |
| Versine tag offset (plan) | 5000 mm | Span / Versine places its tags this far from the alignment. | Used |
| Section annotation scale | 1 | Multiplies every offset of the dimensions and tags ami.OLE adds to cross sections. Use 1.5 to spread them out. | Used |
| Show cant / versine as 0 below | 0.5 mm | Smaller cant or versine values are tagged as 0. | Used |
Import / Export
Companyami.OLE›General›Settings
The dropper schedule workbook and the mast coordinate import.
Screenshot
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropper schedule | |||
| Template workbook | embedded | Export Wire Data fills the built-in schedule template, or the workbook at the path you enter. | Used |
| File name | WR_{WireRun}.xlsx | Suggested file name in the save dialog. | Used |
| Wire run, revision, comments cells | C4 · C6 · C8 | Where the header values are written on export, and where the wire run is read on import. | Used |
| First data row, rows per span | 12 · 2 | Where span rows start and how many rows each span takes, for both Export and Import Wire Data. | Used |
| Open the workbook after export | on | Opens the schedule in Excel when the export finishes. | Used |
| Wire type descriptions | Catenary & Contact … | The description written for each wire type. default covers plain catenary and contact wires. | Used |
| Mast coordinate import | |||
| Worksheet number, header rows | 1 · 0 | Add Mast by Coordinates reads this worksheet and skips this many rows. | Used |
| X / Y / Z column | A · B · C | Columns holding the mast coordinates (letters, or 1-based numbers). | Used |
| Coordinate unit | mm | Unit of the coordinates in the file: mm or m. | Used |
Company & Support
Companyami.OLE›General›Settings
Where company standards live, optional features and support contacts.
Screenshot
| Setting | Default | What happens in Revit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design standards folder | %ProgramData%\ami.OLE\Standards | Every .json file here is listed under Design standard. A file with the same name as a built-in standard replaces it. Saved per user. | Used |
| Show Compliance Check button | on | The ribbon is unchanged. | Not used yet |
| Show advanced settings | off | Reserved for family, parameter and category settings. | Not used yet |
| Support form, email, website | ClickUp form · admin@ami-au.io | Contact Support and About still use their built-in links. | Not used yet |
ami.OLE 1.1.16 test build, branch feature/settings-ui, plus the Track & Alignment changes of 14 October (chainage format, high rail level datum, line naming, Alignments window), which are not in a test build yet. Defaults are the values of the built-in Generic standard: the ami.OLE tool defaults, not based on any railway authority. Screenshots are from the current build with the Generic standard and no project overrides, on a sample project (Main-Up / Main-Down with two crossovers); the dropper data is the ami.OLE Dropper Lookup workbook. Updated 15 October 2026.