What’s New in MagiCAD 2026 for Revit

MagiCAD 2026 is compatible with Revit 2026 and the two previous versions, 2025 and 2024.

18 June 2025CAD.kz editorial team

1. Support for Autodesk Revit 2026

MagiCAD 2026 is compatible with Revit 2026 and the two previous versions, 2025 and 2024.

Revit 2026 changes how circuits and cables are handled: wire types are now used only in views, while cable types are used in circuits. MagiCAD Electrical has added features to support these changes.

In MagiCAD, all cable information is stored in wire types. Cable types in circuits refer to their corresponding wire types. When cable types are used, the software retrieves data from the linked wire types. Two buttons have been added to the Manage Wire Types tool to simplify synchronization:

Synchronize — compares lists of cable and wire types and adds missing items.

Add — quickly creates new types in both lists at the same time.

The MagiCAD Connect tab now combines selection tools from MagiCAD Cloud and manufacturer plug-ins, providing quick access to all equipment selection tools in one place. Previously, the plug-ins were on a separate tab.

New plug-ins are automatically added to MagiCAD Connect. Older plug-ins will remain under Add-ins until updated. A dedicated button will temporarily appear on the Add-ins tab to open MagiCAD Connect.

By default, the MagiCAD Connect tab appears first among MagiCAD tabs. Users can move it, and the software remembers their preference.

MagiCAD datasets can now be added to projects hosted on Autodesk Construction Cloud, giving project participants shared access to the data.

To use this feature:

install Autodesk Desktop Connector;

make sure the Autodesk Docs folder appears in Windows File Explorer.

4. New “Accessories” Section in Equipment Selection

A new Accessories section has been added for equipment outside MagiCAD's standard categories. It contains two product classes: Accessories — general-purpose devices without connectors (such as wireless transmitters and fire extinguishers); and Firestopping — collars, penetrations, and other fire protection components. These categories enable more detailed specifications and accurate quantity schedules.

5. Naming Options in the Model Delivery Preparation Tool

General improvements

The Clean and Prepare Model tool now lets users define naming rules for families and types. Select a group, override the default name, and configure the name structure using constants and parameters.

Rules are saved and can be reused in other projects.

6. Assigning IFC Classifications Alongside National Classifications

MagiCAD can now link IFC codes to national classifications. When an object with a national classification is updated, its IFC code is updated automatically.

This ensures consistent classifications throughout the project and saves time.

7. Improved View Management

New features include:

configurable view name structure, including element order and prefixes;

view list filtering;

options for Crop View, Show Crop Region, and Annotation Crop.

8. Improved Panel Schedules

Electrical

New features include:

a Select All Panels button to speed up schedule creation;

up to 5 information sheets per panel;

a button to add new circuits from the model automatically, without preliminary blocks;

marking linked rows;

row renumbering synchronized with the model;

removing and resetting circuits directly in the schedule;

a flexible Copy As command that copies blocks with a different circuit type or as empty placeholders.

9. Improved Handling of Junction Boxes

Electrical

You can now set a system and installation code for junction boxes in the dataset before placing them. When a box is placed behind a device, its properties are automatically inherited from the device, avoiding manual edits afterward.

10. Considering Air Throw Length When Selecting Air Terminals

Ventilation

You can now specify the maximum air throw length when selecting air terminals, making it faster to find suitable options for particular rooms.

Throw length also appears as a dynamic point on throw charts in various MagiCAD tools.

11. Installing Air Dampers While Connecting Devices

Ventilation

The Connect Devices tool now lets users install air dampers during connection rather than adding them manually afterward.

Damper position is set as a distance from the device or the previous connection point. An option to skip the first segment provides additional flexibility.

12. New Tool for Adjusting Connector Heights

Ventilation, Piping

The Adjust Connectors tool helps compensate for differences in ceiling and floor elevations.

You can choose to:

move the connection or installation point;

set a target installation elevation — the connectors of all selected elements will be adjusted accordingly;

or change connector lengths by the same amount.

The tool works with vertical and horizontal connectors, using different dialogs.

13. Connecting Multiple Fan Coil Units and Chilled Beams at Once

Piping

The Multiple Connection tool now supports fan coil units and chilled beams, allowing several devices to be connected in one operation and saving time.

14. Node Symbols in Schematics to Show Branching

Schematics

Schematics can now display branches using node symbols. A symbol may show the connection node number linked to the model or serve as a visual indicator.

Node insertion is enabled in the Schematics tab settings. Symbols are added automatically at all branching points when a schematic is created.

15. Supports & Hangers Module Update

Supports & Hangers

The object data storage format has been updated for reliability. Objects created in this release are not compatible with earlier MagiCAD versions.

Equipment selection dialogs now automatically list general categories and current manufacturers first.

The Detailed Supports & Hangers tool now warns users that the Revit file will be closed when the model is saved.