MagiCAD 2026 UR-2 for Revit: From Open API to Advanced System Automation

Major MagiCAD Update for Revit: UR-2 Overview

The MagiCAD 2026 UR-2 update focuses on open data, introducing its first external API and full two-way Excel exchange. This review covers automatic system splitting by room, smart radiator selection, and new electrical tools. Learn how to reduce routine work and improve BIM model accuracy in Revit.

General Tools

1. Data management at the size level

You can now assign unique custom codes and variables to each specific product size within a Dataset, making it easier to configure precise schedules.

2. External API for datasets

MagiCAD's database can now be connected to third-party software, allowing data transfers between a BIM model and internal company systems to be automated.

3. Excel data exchange

The tool exports product classes to spreadsheets for bulk editing and imports them back. On import, the program shows a summary of changes for data validation.

4. Batch loading of product types

When placing equipment, all available sizes can be loaded into the project at once. There is no longer a need to add them individually while designing.

5. Updating elements through Project Wizard

The tool can now update elevation and room information for existing model elements without replacing them. IFC links are also supported.

6. Sheet Manager improvements

New functions include automatic numbering of multiple sheets using one template and Find and Replace for text parameters in title blocks.

7. Updated BCF Manager

A clearer window interface makes it easier to navigate issues and coordinate changes among project participants.

Piping

8. Installing valves on fan coils and chilled beams

The Valve tool now works with chilled beams and fan coils as well as radiators, accelerating system connections.

9. Resizing radiators with Find and Replace

Find and Replace can now change radiator sizes when projects are updated, such as when system properties change or heat loads are adjusted following a room layout change.

Resizing radiators is straightforward. Select the radiators to resize and open Find and Replace. The tool automatically opens the radiator sizing window, where you can calculate and select new sizes.

General Tools

10. Updating space data

Split Segments can now automatically split pipes and ducts precisely at wall or level boundaries. This allows room parameters to be assigned correctly to each section of a system.

11. Usability

Several usability improvements reduce unnecessary clicks and actions and help MagiCAD better support typical user workflows.

The Finish button in Revit can now be confirmed using the Enter key rather than the mouse pointer, making repetitive commands faster.

• When Create Similar is used, MagiCAD now opens the product selection window on the Dataset tab instead of the Project tab.

• The pipe installation dialog allows piping and drainage system series to be filtered. This simplifies selection in projects with many different series and supports third-party drainage series throughout MagiCAD.

• Update Parameters now includes a new option called "Worksharing: update only elements edited by the user" to improve collaboration in shared projects. When enabled, only elements reserved by the current user are updated, and additional elements are no longer locked for other users.

Electrical

12. New properties for electrical objects

Adding many new properties to electrical objects improves support for national property sets and enables more complete schedules.

An impact resistance class can be selected for all electrical devices and cable routing elements.

• Bus current can be defined for devices. Bus current values can be summed by circuit using Update Parameters.

• Additional luminaire properties include color rendering index (CRI), correlated color temperature (CCT), and a field describing the lighting control method. The CCT value is also updated in Revit's native Initial Color parameter for luminaires.

General Tools

13. Automatically filling system codes for trays

Update Parameters now identifies cable tray and trunking segments without a system code and automatically assigns the code of the nearest connected element.

Electrical

14. Updating wire connection data

Terminal device parameters (ID, description, rooms) are now automatically copied to wire properties and included in schedules. Update Parameters can update wire connection data based on devices connected to wire endpoints. The data include object IDs, descriptions, and space information. Connection data are also included for wires in schedules.

Supports and Hangers

15. Controlling support clearance from walls

In Batch Install, you can set a fixed distance from supports to regular or fire-rated walls to prevent clashes.

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