computer design

[midgetman]

Is there any good and not too expensive design programs for computer to draw designs of wiring systems in a domestic situation? Anyone? Anyone?

 

[telectrix]

let me know if you find 1.

 

[topquark]

Pass, I don't use one. Tend to use pen/paper if it gets that complicated.

 

[telectrix]

i tried 1 but the symbols for sockets etc were all american. i know serif do something reasonably cheap.

 

[paturback]

Anyone tried this software?

 

[topquark]

Anyone tried this software?

Downlaoding the free version to have a play (assuming it passes the virus scan ... it's in .msi installable form).

 

[topquark]

Here's the blurb from the help section. You need to register and get an activation code.

Installation Module

The Installation module enables you to design your own installation drawings, as well as to import building plans of different formats (DWG, DXF, etc.). The conversion and adaptation of the DWG drawings is managed by the integrated SEE DWG Editor application. From within the SEE DWG Editor, you are able to crop a part of a drawing, disable different layers, etc.

Other feature highlights of this module are:

–    Creation of various viewpoints (layers) and choice of their visibility;

–    Drawing a building by means of pre-defined objects (symbols) such as: walls, doors, windows, etc.;

–    Dimensioning the drawings and plans;

–    Access to a standardized symbol library;

–    Insertion of electrical equipment (socket outlets, switches, etc.) from an available Equipment Database;

–    Modification of the pieces of equipment;

–    Creating logical connections and routing physical cables;

–    Management of the mounting of the pieces of equipment and cables;

–    Automatic generation of part lists according to the existing installation drawings;

–    Exportation of lists in MS Excel formats;

–    Editing lists under MS Excel.

 

Circuit Diagrams module

The Circuit Diagrams module allows you, thanks to the inculcated explorer of hierarchical (tree) structure, to compose your electrical circuits in a fast and intuitive way by simply dragging and displacing elements, and thus, automatically generate your circuit diagrams.

Other feature highlights of this module are:

–    Access to a standardized symbol library;

–    Automatic creation of connections;

–    Automatic generation of part lists according to the existing circuit diagrams;

–    Exportation of lists in MS Excel formats;

–    Editing lists under MS Excel.

 

Cabinet Drawing module

The Cabinet Drawing module allows you to rapidly create a proportionate layout of the electrical panel(s), and to also control the corresponding accessories.

The main feature highlights of this module are:

–    Different placement modes: automatic – according to your circuit diagrams – or manual;

–    Automatic panel calculation after using the manual placement mode;

–    Calculation of the free space.

 

[topquark]

Seems pretty comprehensive (for free) and has UK(EU) symbols (and you can create/add more).

 

[telectrix]

tried it and can't find symbols . looks well complicated to me. back to the slate and chalk.

 

[topquark]

When you're in the workspace (left hand pane) ... click on installation, then all of the symbols are available on tabs at the bottom of the screen.

 

[telectrix]

not on mine. i open new. click on installation and there's nothing

 

[topquark]

Here's a screen capture of the sockets symbols:

View attachment 5667

 

[telectrix]

how do you get that?

 

[telectrix]

explain as if i'm thick

 

[topquark]

When you start the package up you should see "workspace" in the left hand pane. Expand "Project" (click on the plus sign to the left of it) then expand "Installation", you should then see Category Tree, Installation Tree, Installation Drawings and Documents. Click on any of those and you will see a set of tabs near the bottom of the screen with categories for symbol types.

 

[telectrix]

cheers. i'll try that. never thought to click the +. i was clicking on installation.

 

[telectrix]

all i can get is a huge list, cables, parts etc. click on anything, nothing comes up

 

[topquark]

Try selecting "Installation Drawings" ... that should give you some "drafting paper" at the top of the screen, you should then be able to drag/drop walls/doors etc to design the room layout then add sockets etc (default height for sockets is 200mm .. the man from delmonte say non!).

Ala:

View attachment 5668

 

[Mr.Si]

Which bit did you download Telectrix? I downloaded the wrong bit first. I then found that I needed to download and install the SEE Electrical Building (FREE) bit.

I could then see bits.

It looks like a Microsoft Office based application, a bit like Visio...

 

[telectrix]

don't get anything like that. in workspace i get say installation with a blue square, then below that a load of guff with green blobs on the left

 

[RWJ]

Looks really good.... Gotta be better than AutoCAD that we use.... All that flipping annoying command line stuff!!

 

[Goody]

Not sure if this would help Google SketchUp

Cheers!

 

[topquark]

On the view tab at the top do you have "symbols" selected (mine was by default).

 

[Tester Steve]

Looks good! Going to have a play! I can see all the symbols as well.

Steve.

 

[telectrix]

downloaded the wrong one. just done the building electrical going toi have a play with it.

 

[DaveyD]

Free Trial - how long is that for?

 

[Mr.Si]

30 days