Does this diagram show the panel connection?

No. It covers cable runs and boxes inside one framed wall. Add the panel and home runs in ArcSite to show the full circuit.

Can I swap the boxes for old work boxes?

Yes! Swap box types and move them to any stud in ArcSite to match the job.

Is ArcSite built for electricians?

Yes, and for plenty of other trades. Wiring diagrams, device counts, and a branded quote all come out of one drawing.

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Electrical Rough In Diagram

Pass inspection the first time and the drywall crew stays on schedule instead of waiting on fixes. Begin with ArcSite's electrical rough in diagram, which shows cable runs, boxes, and cable protection on a framed wall under the ceiling joists.

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This electrical rough in diagram includes:

Cable run through drilled holes in the top plate and studs
Non-metallic box with 6" to 8" of free wire
Metallic box with a cable connector
Cable staple holding the cable near the box
Metal plate protecting the cable at a stud
Bend radius callout of more than 5 times the cable size

The cable drops from the top plate to the metal box in a wide curve, kept above five times its own size so the bend doesn't damage the cable.

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Small details decide a rough in inspection: cable too close to a stud face, too little wire at a box, or a bend that's too tight. Put those details on your ArcSite wall drawing so apprentices learn the standard early.

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