The 2004 version of Amtech Power Software's electrical design software contains over 30 new features across the range making it more powerful and easier to use than ever before
Amtech's popular electrical design software package, ProDesign, has been completely rewritten in this 2004 version to keep pace with the latest developments in software engineering. This powerful new version is packed with many exciting new features. New definable phase colours keep users up to date with the latest regulations.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 February 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Phase colours and the drawing environment can now be set to the users own preferences, saved as a template and used again in the future as required.
A new harmonics module takes account of the third harmonics on networks, automatically calculating neutral current and resizing cables where necessary.
A new find feature allows users to quickly find any electrical component (cables, boards etc) used in the design.
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Electrical design software upgrades for 2007
Amtech has unveiled the latest release of its market-leading software that will help power electrical engineers and contractors into 2007
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The software contains a massive database of protective devices, cables and busbars, there are now over 15,000 protective devices available.
A new protective device selector has been included which can now search the devices by manufacturer, family, type, protection and rating making it quick and easy to select the device required.
With such a selection users are confident they have the correct device for the job, no need to use inaccurate generic data.
This is even more important with the amount of adjustable devices now being used.
Correct device selection has never been easier.
In addition Amtech has made the software more intuitive and easier to use with a new look and feel.
Everybody works in a slightly different way so this is reflected in the software, the new work area can now be customised to suit individual preferences.
Users can choose which items to display on the schematic diagram, choose the look of the drawing background and configure the colours of the environment to suit individual requirements.
Ian Selinger, Head of Amtech Technical Support says: 'These customisable features are important to the user.
Every major upgrade we produce is as a result of listening to our users and responding to their needs.
The software must work for the engineer not the other way round, it is important that the user is comfortable with the look and feel of the work environment and that the software is easy and intuitive to use.
Our aim at Amtech is to always produce software that is 'engineer friendly' and we have built upon this with the new 2004 version'.
FastTest, Amtech's test and inspection package has not been left out.
The new 2004 version adds even more certificates to the range plus many more valuable features.
There is also a new mobile version for the Pocket PC.
To accompany the launch of the 2004 version, Amtech is giving away copies of its new product guide for electrical contractors and engineers.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Software slashes electrode design times
PS-Electrode software has reduced electrode design times by up to 60% at German plastic component manufacturer Kunststoff
With an average of 40 electrodes needed for each of the 100 to 120 prototype and production tools produced by the company each year, this gives huge annual timesavings. Since its foundation in 1958 by two textile-manufacturing families, the company, which now employs 400 people in the town of Helmbrechts, has developed a leading position in the market for high-specification plastic components with an immaculate appearance.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 April 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Link completes electrode design automation
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Customers come from a wide range of industries, including information technology, automotive, medical, electrics/electronics and optics.
The customers' demand for the best quality places correspondingly strict demands on the 60 staff in the toolmaking department.
To produce the high volume of tooling is only possible with skilled staff and high-performance machinery.
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Electrode design software adds simulation
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More customisation for electrode design software
Delcam will preview the forthcoming release of its automated electrode design system, PS-Electrode, at the Euromold exhibition to be held in Frankfurt from 1st to 4th December 2004
Innovative IT tools also have an important role to play, so, about three years ago, it was decided to equip the design department with new software.
Following an intensive selection process, the decision was made in favour of Delcam's PowerShape hybrid modelling CAD software.
'The introduction of PowerShape was a milestone for our toolmaking department', confirms Manfred Martin, Toolmaking Department Manager, emphasising the importance of the system.
'Not only were we able to exploit the full potential of 3D CAD design but we also gained a powerful program for electrode production'.
'Before we started to use PS-Electrode, it took three times as long to create the electrode design as it did to generate the corresponding machining program', explained Matthias Drechsler, CAM Group Leader.
'We operate modern and very expensive high-speed machines, which we expect to be running at full capacity all the time', added Martin.
'Before we has PS-Electrode, the machine operators used to work literally from hand to mouth, always having to wait for the next electrode for machining, simply because the design process took so much time.
This is now a thing of the past.
We have the fastest possible throughput - from electrode design and production through to hard machining of the inserts'.
'The automatic production of the setup sheets is an important function of the programme, which we now find indispensable', added Drechsler.
KH has also invested in powerful die sinking equipment, including the Agietron Innovation 3.
This machine can handle six tool palettes, each of a maximum of 120kg, and up to 144 electrodes weighing a maximum of 13kg
With an average of 40 electrodes needed for each of the 100 to 120 prototype and production tools produced by the company each year, this gives huge annual timesavings. Since its foundation in 1958 by two textile-manufacturing families, the company, which now employs 400 people in the town of Helmbrechts, has developed a leading position in the market for high-specification plastic components with an immaculate appearance.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 April 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Customers come from a wide range of industries, including information technology, automotive, medical, electrics/electronics and optics.
The customers' demand for the best quality places correspondingly strict demands on the 60 staff in the toolmaking department.
To produce the high volume of tooling is only possible with skilled staff and high-performance machinery.
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More customisation for electrode design software
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Innovative IT tools also have an important role to play, so, about three years ago, it was decided to equip the design department with new software.
Following an intensive selection process, the decision was made in favour of Delcam's PowerShape hybrid modelling CAD software.
'The introduction of PowerShape was a milestone for our toolmaking department', confirms Manfred Martin, Toolmaking Department Manager, emphasising the importance of the system.
'Not only were we able to exploit the full potential of 3D CAD design but we also gained a powerful program for electrode production'.
'Before we started to use PS-Electrode, it took three times as long to create the electrode design as it did to generate the corresponding machining program', explained Matthias Drechsler, CAM Group Leader.
'We operate modern and very expensive high-speed machines, which we expect to be running at full capacity all the time', added Martin.
'Before we has PS-Electrode, the machine operators used to work literally from hand to mouth, always having to wait for the next electrode for machining, simply because the design process took so much time.
This is now a thing of the past.
We have the fastest possible throughput - from electrode design and production through to hard machining of the inserts'.
'The automatic production of the setup sheets is an important function of the programme, which we now find indispensable', added Drechsler.
KH has also invested in powerful die sinking equipment, including the Agietron Innovation 3.
This machine can handle six tool palettes, each of a maximum of 120kg, and up to 144 electrodes weighing a maximum of 13kg
Reliable control of EPLAN projects
The EPLAN Project Reference module automates the checking of electrical engineering designs
Many electrical engineering designs do not originate from a single source. Projects may be prepared by a number of external suppliers or different participants, and subsequently merged and it is important to check incoming data for completeness, correctness and compliance with the required standards.
The optional EPR (EPLAN Project Reference) addon module allows automation of this time-consuming checking process and achieves additional security.
The system not only assumes control of the project, but also of the parameters and status, with the entire process occurring automatically.
EPR compares the design results with specifications and lists any deviations in detail.
Standardisation of the documentation means that quality is enhanced.
In this way a central database reduces the input involved to correct errors.
Many electrical engineering designs do not originate from a single source. Projects may be prepared by a number of external suppliers or different participants, and subsequently merged and it is important to check incoming data for completeness, correctness and compliance with the required standards.
The optional EPR (EPLAN Project Reference) addon module allows automation of this time-consuming checking process and achieves additional security.
The system not only assumes control of the project, but also of the parameters and status, with the entire process occurring automatically.
EPR compares the design results with specifications and lists any deviations in detail.
Standardisation of the documentation means that quality is enhanced.
In this way a central database reduces the input involved to correct errors.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Wire harness design tool for SolidWorks users
Cadtek has announced the UK availability of EMbassy/Works, the integrated wire harness design tool for SolidWorks users
The new module - one of the first third-party applications to be optimised for the recently launched SolidWorks 2000 - was on show in the UK for the first time at Solid Modeling 2000. EMbassy/Works is written by Massachusetts based Linius Technologies and will be distributed in the UK by Cadtek.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 July 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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EMbassy enables electromechanical assembly engineers to design and document wire harness and cable systems.
The stand alone version has been written to take advantage of the ubiquitous use of solid modeling software by allowing designers to constrain internal cabling in a digital environment, rather than force them to build physical models to determine appropriate cable lengths and paths.
The release of EMbassy/Works means that wire harness routing can new be accomplished by SolidWorks users without leaving the assembly modeling environment.
'This is the first single-window wire harnessing solution for SolidWorks,' says Allan Behrens, Cadtek Vice Chairman.
'EMbassy/Works should enable us to build on the success we have been achieving with the stand alone product as it opens up a direct connection from mechanical to electrical design for users of the leading desktop solid modeling solution.' EMbassy/Works integrates the main 3D elements of EMbassy, EM~Librarian and EM~Designer, within the SolidWorks environment.
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EM~Librarian allows for the inclusion of wiring-specific intelligence within SolidWorks part models.
Specifically, parts can have 'pins' attached to them to enable them to be intelligently linked to other parts via wire or cable connections.
A library of standard connectors modeled in SolidWorks will be shipped with EMbassy/Works.
EM~Designer bridges the gap between logical electrical connectivity and 3D assembly modeling.
Users can import wire connections from a from/to list or add connections individually.
These intelligent connections are then routed through channels and harnesses which are in turn constrained by any existing physical geometry.
Both manual and automatic routing are supported.
Manufacturing requirements are handled by two further EMbassy modules: EM~Report, a configurable report generator, and EM~Naiboard, which generates the annotated diagrams necessary for harness production.
EMbassy/Works will bring all of this existing EMbassy functionality inside the native SolidWorks design environment.
All commands will be accessed by new Windows-standard toolbars and dialogue boxes.
'The fact that solid modeling has evolved from being niche and high end to being mainstream enough for its own show is encouraging,' says Allan.
'But to derive true benefits from the technology you need to look beyond modeling itself.
EMbassy/Works is a classic example of two different design disciplines being made to work in tandem to deliver a true business advantage.
It fits perfectly into Cadtek's ongoing electrical CAD strategy.' Cadtek has also recently announced the UK launch of E3.Series, a new family of electrical and electronic design tools which sets new standards for price/performance in electronic design automation (EDA).
The new module - one of the first third-party applications to be optimised for the recently launched SolidWorks 2000 - was on show in the UK for the first time at Solid Modeling 2000. EMbassy/Works is written by Massachusetts based Linius Technologies and will be distributed in the UK by Cadtek.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 July 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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EMbassy enables electromechanical assembly engineers to design and document wire harness and cable systems.
The stand alone version has been written to take advantage of the ubiquitous use of solid modeling software by allowing designers to constrain internal cabling in a digital environment, rather than force them to build physical models to determine appropriate cable lengths and paths.
The release of EMbassy/Works means that wire harness routing can new be accomplished by SolidWorks users without leaving the assembly modeling environment.
'This is the first single-window wire harnessing solution for SolidWorks,' says Allan Behrens, Cadtek Vice Chairman.
'EMbassy/Works should enable us to build on the success we have been achieving with the stand alone product as it opens up a direct connection from mechanical to electrical design for users of the leading desktop solid modeling solution.' EMbassy/Works integrates the main 3D elements of EMbassy, EM~Librarian and EM~Designer, within the SolidWorks environment.
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EM~Librarian allows for the inclusion of wiring-specific intelligence within SolidWorks part models.
Specifically, parts can have 'pins' attached to them to enable them to be intelligently linked to other parts via wire or cable connections.
A library of standard connectors modeled in SolidWorks will be shipped with EMbassy/Works.
EM~Designer bridges the gap between logical electrical connectivity and 3D assembly modeling.
Users can import wire connections from a from/to list or add connections individually.
These intelligent connections are then routed through channels and harnesses which are in turn constrained by any existing physical geometry.
Both manual and automatic routing are supported.
Manufacturing requirements are handled by two further EMbassy modules: EM~Report, a configurable report generator, and EM~Naiboard, which generates the annotated diagrams necessary for harness production.
EMbassy/Works will bring all of this existing EMbassy functionality inside the native SolidWorks design environment.
All commands will be accessed by new Windows-standard toolbars and dialogue boxes.
'The fact that solid modeling has evolved from being niche and high end to being mainstream enough for its own show is encouraging,' says Allan.
'But to derive true benefits from the technology you need to look beyond modeling itself.
EMbassy/Works is a classic example of two different design disciplines being made to work in tandem to deliver a true business advantage.
It fits perfectly into Cadtek's ongoing electrical CAD strategy.' Cadtek has also recently announced the UK launch of E3.Series, a new family of electrical and electronic design tools which sets new standards for price/performance in electronic design automation (EDA).
Breakthrough pricing for electrical CAD software
Cadtek has announced a radical new pricing structure for the recently launched E3.Series of electrical CAD (ECAD) software products
With modules starting at just £1,295, E3.Series represents a watershed in ECAD pricing. E3.Series is produced by German electrical design specialist, CIM-Team, and distributed in the UK by Cadtek. 'We have been working closely with CIM-Team to formulate a pricing strategy for this exciting new product line,' says Allan Behrens, Cadtek Vice Chairman.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 July 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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'The result is unlike anything the industry has ever seen before: an integrated, scaleable ECAD solution which is truly viable for organisations of all sizes, from the smallest jobbing shop to the largest distributed enterprise.' E3.Series (Electrical and Electronic Engineering for Professionals) is made up of state-of-the-art design tools which support the different disciplines in electrical and electronic engineering in the mechanical, plant and automotive industries.
E3.Series modules include tools for conventional electrical engineering, for development and structuring of cables and cable harnesses, and for printed circuit board (PCB) design.
E3.Series can therefore satisfy the electrical and electronic design needs of any company, regardless of its specialty, in a single, integrated environment.
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Although E3.Series draws on the power of established CIM-Team products, such as DDS-C, the object-based electrical schematic design solution, E3.Series has been written from scratch as a new true Windows product suite.
It combines object-based functionality with efficient use of the familiar operating system to give consistent and logical ease of operation across the different electrical and electronic applications.
Pricing will start at just £1,295 for E3.Schema, the entry-level electrical schematic design module.
E3.Schema will offer fully functioned object based schematic design - including terminal block layout - for projects of up to 30 sheets.
The entry-level cable design module, E3.Cable, goes on sale for the same price.
For unlimited schematic or cable design, the price rises to £4,250, and there are a number of attractive upgrade and floating license options, thus ensuring maximum scalability.
'Many electrical engineering companies will never encounter a project that requires more than 30 sheets of design,' says Allan.
'We can now fulfill all cabling and schematic engineering needs for these companies for as little as £1,295, a fraction of the current going rate.
And I am confident that those who need multi-user and bigger project capacity will struggle to find a better deal.'
With modules starting at just £1,295, E3.Series represents a watershed in ECAD pricing. E3.Series is produced by German electrical design specialist, CIM-Team, and distributed in the UK by Cadtek. 'We have been working closely with CIM-Team to formulate a pricing strategy for this exciting new product line,' says Allan Behrens, Cadtek Vice Chairman.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 July 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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'The result is unlike anything the industry has ever seen before: an integrated, scaleable ECAD solution which is truly viable for organisations of all sizes, from the smallest jobbing shop to the largest distributed enterprise.' E3.Series (Electrical and Electronic Engineering for Professionals) is made up of state-of-the-art design tools which support the different disciplines in electrical and electronic engineering in the mechanical, plant and automotive industries.
E3.Series modules include tools for conventional electrical engineering, for development and structuring of cables and cable harnesses, and for printed circuit board (PCB) design.
E3.Series can therefore satisfy the electrical and electronic design needs of any company, regardless of its specialty, in a single, integrated environment.
Further reading
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The new Elite 190 award recognises SolidWorks resellers that have not only met their growth targets, but also achieved the highest levels of customer retention and uptake of subscription services
Although E3.Series draws on the power of established CIM-Team products, such as DDS-C, the object-based electrical schematic design solution, E3.Series has been written from scratch as a new true Windows product suite.
It combines object-based functionality with efficient use of the familiar operating system to give consistent and logical ease of operation across the different electrical and electronic applications.
Pricing will start at just £1,295 for E3.Schema, the entry-level electrical schematic design module.
E3.Schema will offer fully functioned object based schematic design - including terminal block layout - for projects of up to 30 sheets.
The entry-level cable design module, E3.Cable, goes on sale for the same price.
For unlimited schematic or cable design, the price rises to £4,250, and there are a number of attractive upgrade and floating license options, thus ensuring maximum scalability.
'Many electrical engineering companies will never encounter a project that requires more than 30 sheets of design,' says Allan.
'We can now fulfill all cabling and schematic engineering needs for these companies for as little as £1,295, a fraction of the current going rate.
And I am confident that those who need multi-user and bigger project capacity will struggle to find a better deal.'
Wire harness software to become ASP-enabled
Harness Software is to ASP-enable Capital H, its software for manufacturers and designers of electrical wire harnesses, to give users flexibility to access it any time
ESOFT Global, European ASP of the Year, today announced a worldwide ASP agreement with Harness Software, the leading provider of software solutions to the wire harness industry. Harness Software provides manufacturers and designers with a specialist solution needed to optimise the quality of design and manufacture and to minimise engineering time and costs.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 September 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Harness Software's flagship product, Capital H, is becoming the industry standard solution, for the complete wire harness design to manufacture process.
Harness Software's decision to ASP-enable Capital H addresses two key issues in the harness industry.
Firstly, users need flexibility to access Capital H anytime, anywhere, which is driven by the increase in demand for globalisation and centralisation of data and processes.
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Secondly, Capital H provides a viable alternative to smaller organisations, who traditionally have been unable to afford the up-front capital investment required to support such a sophisticated application.
Through the ASP model, Harness Software is also able to provide added value to its existing customer base.
With many of its end users assessing Citrix for corporate use, there was a demand for a new version that could be supported effectively in this environment.
John Judkins, technical director, for Harness Software commented: 'With increasing pressures for shorter time to market, greater cost reduction and control, we realised that an ASP solution was the only viable option.
ESOFT Global's partnerships, experience and ability to deliver have demonstrated that it is the leading organisation in a growing ASP marketplace.
This extension of our software fulfils the specific needs of the industry and we are now able to offer our customers increased competitiveness and global standardisation.' Tim Pickard, market development director, for ESOFT Global commented: 'We are delighted to have been chosen as Harness Software's ASP partner.
This is further endorsement of ESOFT Global's commitment to the development of the ASP market across all vertical software sectors.' Given the dynamic nature of the ASP marketplace, Harness Software will also be hosting an event in conjunction with ESOFT Global to launch its Capital H version 3.0, covering all features of the new version and its ASP offering.
The event will take place on the 13th of October, 2000 and will be held at Hotel Elysee Palace, Nice, France.
Speakers at the event include: Chris Toyne, Electrical CAE Project Manager, GKN Westland Helicopters Ivan Lacrouts-Cazenave, Deputy VP Electric and Electronic Engineering, Renault Tim Pickard, Market Development Director, ESOFT Global / VP, ASP Industry Consortium.
ESOFT Global, European ASP of the Year, today announced a worldwide ASP agreement with Harness Software, the leading provider of software solutions to the wire harness industry. Harness Software provides manufacturers and designers with a specialist solution needed to optimise the quality of design and manufacture and to minimise engineering time and costs.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 September 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Harness Software's flagship product, Capital H, is becoming the industry standard solution, for the complete wire harness design to manufacture process.
Harness Software's decision to ASP-enable Capital H addresses two key issues in the harness industry.
Firstly, users need flexibility to access Capital H anytime, anywhere, which is driven by the increase in demand for globalisation and centralisation of data and processes.
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Secondly, Capital H provides a viable alternative to smaller organisations, who traditionally have been unable to afford the up-front capital investment required to support such a sophisticated application.
Through the ASP model, Harness Software is also able to provide added value to its existing customer base.
With many of its end users assessing Citrix for corporate use, there was a demand for a new version that could be supported effectively in this environment.
John Judkins, technical director, for Harness Software commented: 'With increasing pressures for shorter time to market, greater cost reduction and control, we realised that an ASP solution was the only viable option.
ESOFT Global's partnerships, experience and ability to deliver have demonstrated that it is the leading organisation in a growing ASP marketplace.
This extension of our software fulfils the specific needs of the industry and we are now able to offer our customers increased competitiveness and global standardisation.' Tim Pickard, market development director, for ESOFT Global commented: 'We are delighted to have been chosen as Harness Software's ASP partner.
This is further endorsement of ESOFT Global's commitment to the development of the ASP market across all vertical software sectors.' Given the dynamic nature of the ASP marketplace, Harness Software will also be hosting an event in conjunction with ESOFT Global to launch its Capital H version 3.0, covering all features of the new version and its ASP offering.
The event will take place on the 13th of October, 2000 and will be held at Hotel Elysee Palace, Nice, France.
Speakers at the event include: Chris Toyne, Electrical CAE Project Manager, GKN Westland Helicopters Ivan Lacrouts-Cazenave, Deputy VP Electric and Electronic Engineering, Renault Tim Pickard, Market Development Director, ESOFT Global / VP, ASP Industry Consortium.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Christmas Cheer from Leonardo!
Any customer purchasing a WSCAD Full Mega Version, will receive a WSCAD Mini Mega version worth £599 entirely free of charge
Any customer purchasing a WSCAD Full Mega Version, will receive a WSCAD Mini Mega version worth £599 entirely free of charge. WSCAD Mini Mega version is a full WSCAD Mega version of the popular CAD schematic software, but is limited to 10 pages only. The Mini Mega Version includes the BS, IEC, DIN and JIC component libraries, and a database.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 November 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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It will automatically number wires, circuit components, cables and terminals.
It features Contactor, PLC and Cable Managers, to allocate, cross reference and track these components.
WSCAD's Cross Reference Navigator enables the user to instantly identify associated components.
The Mini Mega also enables the user to customise his own Bill of Material, Connection List, Terminal List, Cable List and Project Summary.
The Mini Mega has WSCAD's new semi-automatic Cabinet Layout manager.
The Mini Mega is suitable for small panels, a home user, or making amendments to small drawings on a laptop.
This is a limited offer which ends on 31 January 2001.
Any customer purchasing a WSCAD Full Mega Version, will receive a WSCAD Mini Mega version worth £599 entirely free of charge. WSCAD Mini Mega version is a full WSCAD Mega version of the popular CAD schematic software, but is limited to 10 pages only. The Mini Mega Version includes the BS, IEC, DIN and JIC component libraries, and a database.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 November 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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V8 CAD package revs up with special offer
IronCAD V8 is the latest version of the award winning 3D design solution, known worldwide for its ease of use and end user productivity
It will automatically number wires, circuit components, cables and terminals.
It features Contactor, PLC and Cable Managers, to allocate, cross reference and track these components.
WSCAD's Cross Reference Navigator enables the user to instantly identify associated components.
The Mini Mega also enables the user to customise his own Bill of Material, Connection List, Terminal List, Cable List and Project Summary.
The Mini Mega has WSCAD's new semi-automatic Cabinet Layout manager.
The Mini Mega is suitable for small panels, a home user, or making amendments to small drawings on a laptop.
This is a limited offer which ends on 31 January 2001.
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