ELCAD 7 - Functions, Scaling, Options
ELCAD 7 - Functions, Scaling, Options
ELCAD 7 - Functions, Scaling, Options
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Graphics Editor
The graphics editor is integrated into ELCAD. It is a tool designed especially for use in schematic methodology, oriented towards symbol-oriented work. The functions comprise the creation of circuit diagrams, hydraulics and pneumatics diagrams, PM&CT diagrams, electronics diagrams, general diagrams and free graphics. Data storage is effected in a project-oriented manner, the project size being limited only by the hardware. Functions Online (real time) evaluation of the cross-references of relays and contacts, input and output cards, potentials, connector symbols and any other device symbols displayed separately. Options: Automatic online operation when placing a symbol. Hierarchically structured symbol selection with graphic symbol display and search function. Automatic, user-defined item numbering according to sheet and circuit path, sheet and grid square or automatic incrementing of the items within a device group. Distinction between graphic lines, electrical and mechanical connections. Automatic connection in horizontal or vertical direction. Freely definable multiconnections. Automatic opening or closing of the electrical and mechanical connections at symbol connection points. Plausibility tests for duplicate assignment of item designations, incorrect or excessive assignment of relays or other devices displayed separately such as PLC cards. Extensive test functions offer the user information on the current state of the drawing. Full display of the plant structure according to DIN, i.e. with higher-level designation, function group, location designation and device identifier, variable specification of the unambiguousness properties. Logical inheritance of the globally valid plant, function and location designations from the writing field to the devices. Online Info function for the querying and direct assignment of existing plant, function and item designations and of potentials and connector symbols. Item and terminal editor for centralized editing over several sheets of existing items and terminal strips including terminal numbers; definition of idle or spare terminals, navigation from the editors to the diagrams. Multiple connectors in terminals (multi-tier terminals). Free definition of the terminal sorting. Navigation function for direct page change on the basis of the cross-references of devices or potentials. Identification function for displaying all of the references belonging to a device, including direct selective navigation. Automatic assignment of contact numbers for devices displayed separately, such as relay coil and relay contacts. Automatic incrementation of terminal numbers (can be disabled). Automatic inheritance of item designations for aligned terminals (can be disabled). Operation via a freely configurable toolbar in addition to the operation via standard operating elements.
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You can use drag & drop to easily and quickly place devices or to assign devices and symbols. Translate text management permits the creation of entirely language-neutral schematics and the rapid, central switchover between different schematic languages. Up to four languages can be displayed simultaneously. Drawing management with up to five hierarchical naming levels with 32 characters each for sheet naming, blanks and special characters being permissible. Possibility to repeatedly use the same page number for different sets of drawings within a project. Possibility to output the diagram directory. Output option for item overviews, terminal and strip list surveys, where the terminal and item lists can be output both on a printer and on storage media in arbitrary data formats (e.g. XLS). The terminal surveys contain the terminal numbers, the display location, internal and external destinations. Graphics output and global manipulations via batch processing for the entire project or selectively for individual pages. Graphics output via standard Windows drivers as well as via internal vector drivers for the most common printer languages. Graphics output freely scalable. Copying functions for copying entire projects, project parts, individual pages or sheet sections (including external ones). For page-related copying there are moreover the options, whether to copy with or without resetting the texts to the default values. Editing and copying functions can always be related to the entire sheet, to X, Y or window sections. Options for selective editing according to certain criteria such as missing item designations or missing part numbers, and also selectively according to specific symbol types or symbol names. You can simultaneously access different 10,000 symbols per project. Assignment of parts from the parts database. Search in the parts database via freely definable search keys. Graphic files can be integrated into the drawings, symbols or macros; the formats BMP, PCX, JPG, TIFF etc. can be used. The component tree is implemented directly in the graphics editor, the components can be placed in the circuit diagram via drag & drop. Symbol-oriented graphics editor optimised for the creation of schematics. Online references of devices, potentials and connector symbols displayed separately Navigation over all logical references of the project Internal and external copying on various levels of abstraction. Library of partial circuits, arbitrarily expandable
Revision Management
Electro-technical documents are not just a number of drawing sheets for which it would be sufficient to record the date of the last modification. They are characterized by a high degree of cross-linking with each other. A modification in a sheet may result in changes of references in other sheets, which are of course automatically attended to by a high-end system such as ELCAD. The automatic revision management in ELCAD 7 recognizes all modifications in documents - i.e. the ones manually executed, but also the automatically generated ones or those that result from table editing - at the push of a button. Thus you can leave the decision whether a new revision of a sheet has to be created to ELCAD without qualms.
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On request, a document is created that clearly marks the modifications compared to an arbitrarily chosen reference state. Of course the identification of revisions can be fully adjusted to your company standards. This is the well-known ELCAD philosophy.
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Several destinations per terminal possible. Automatic page break at cable table or terminal mounting rail overflow. Page break adjustable for plant, function and/or location change. Graphic of the external devices in the connector diagram freely definable (divergent from circuit diagram).
Multi-user Capability
ELCAD generally offers several users at a time to simultaneously work in a project. This does not require a special structure or a partitioning of the project. ELCAD automatically manages all access attempts and prevents collisions or mutual blockage. The data of the project always remain logically intact and consistent.
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Cable Planning
The module Cable Planning is divided into three main functions: Cable run planning - Cable representation in a one-line schematic, where a connection may represent an individual cable or a cable run containing several cables. - Graphic listing of the cables belonging to the cable run in the cable run diagram. - Tabular editing of the cable runs. - Length definition Cable Planning - Management of the cables in tabular form with hierarchical substructures for each individual core. - Cable and core selection from the graphics editor via search function. - Check for duplicate use of cores, excessive allocation of cables and incorrect local allocation of the cables. Switching box - The jumper wires cores present in the circuit diagram can be used to generate switching lists. Editing is done selectively according to location and items in relation to certain switching cabinets. Report functions Output of cable lists, switching lists and cable run surveys optionally as list, graphic or in arbitrary file formats (e.g. XSL). Free definition of the output formats. Use of formulas and constants. Total and subtotal calculation. Specification of the criteria for block formation and page feed. Free definition of the output sorting (five sorting levels). Free definition of the output filters. Quantity count. Position and page numbers. Free texts for sheet headers. Use of translate files.
Cabinet Layout
The module cabinet layout supports the interactive creation of layout diagrams. For this purpose it automatically offers, within the familiar graphics editor, the layout symbols to be placed for the electrical cabinet. This is based on the data from the device list previously created, which can be preselected according to any criteria (e.g. location).
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Functions Automatic selection of the correct layout symbol on the basis of the part number or of a variable default symbol. Automatic size adaptation of the symbol, taking into account the scale of the sheet and the unit of measurement. Cross-referencing capability and adoption of comment and item designation from the circuit diagram. Associative dimensioning function.
Instrumentation Module
A range of functions developed especially for planning and projecting PM&CT systems offers always an optimum overview, from the acceptance of process engineering data to the creation of complete PM&CT documentations. Functions: Specification of devices and process engineering equipment and access to device master data Efficient creation of signal and loop diagrams via typicals and "model tags" Hook up and assembly planning with material quantity calculation Online capability of all instrumentation and tag data; Database-related engineering of plant data Acceptance of process engineering data via standard interfaces Free structuring of plants and locations Cabinet planning and allocation via cabinet wiring lists Documentation tool to create function diagrams with signal tracking and check functions; free selectable representation modes of logic symbols.
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Fluid Customizing
For ELCAD users whose machine and plant project planning includes hydraulic components, Fluid Customizing constitutes an optimum supplement. The ELCAD Fluid Customizing solution consists of the appropriate user environment with a corresponding toolbar, a library, the documentation of this solution and a Fluid master database including a sample project. Fluid Customizing covers all important requirements for the project management of fluid-bed technique plants: The elementary drawing functions are connected with a large number of automatisms and logical functions. Project management distributed over several pages, automatic connection, various test routines and navigational aids facilitate everyday work. Evaluations for use in manufacturing and maintenance are created at the push of a button. Thus there are correct parts lists and replacement/wearing parts lists, hose pipe and casing lists, lubrication intervals etc. at all times.
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ELCAD Studio
With the ELCAD Studio, modular design on the basis of standardized function modules is directly integrated into an E-CAE system. With an ELCAD template project, reusable module can be predefined or put together from already projected machines and plants. These standardized "construction kits" contain, apart from the circuit diagrams proper, all information concerning I/O assignment, device definitions and specifications as well as the external documentation required. In a working project these templates can be accessed via search keys or filter criteria and copied any number of times in a single operation. At the same time ELCAD Studio also offers a variant management option. Functionoriented standard modules must be defined only once, their special applicationdependent components and parameters are automatically assigned on the basis of the variant selected. This renders the usual maintenance and setup times superfluous. Variants can also be defined and changed retrospectively. If the modules to be used in a plant are put together with an external tool, ELCAD Studio offers an intelligent delta management. Changes and differences with respect to the current data stock are determined, the import and export can be carried out in a controlled and transparent way.
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Functions Definition of reusable modules for faster project creation Variant management with automatic assignment Delta management for error-free data import and export Modular, object-oriented design in alphanumeric or graphic editing view Object changes are updated only once and online for all representations Device definition can be done in a time-saving manner without creating the circuit diagram Simple tabular editing of all structure and device data is possible Online cabinet concept with direct placement from a device tree view into the cabinet; all devices not placed are visible at a glance in the layout view Easy integration of external devices with all data formats Central change management
ELCAD Web
The ELCAD Web from AUCOTEC enables a safe, worldwide access to ELCAD/AUCOPLAN projects via the Internet. Based on a Web service and .Nettechnology, projects can be managed from anywhere in the world, and that independent of the file system. Of course it is also possible to create, copy or delete ELCAD/AUCOPLAN projects via the Web. The storage of projects that were hitherto administered in a file system is effected automatically. In addition projects can be structured in folders according to customers or product lines. Quick finding and opening is achieved via the Search and Filter function using the header data. In addition the user can employ ELCAD Web to search for the use of the part numbers. Moreover the system offers the use of components in browsers, including the possibility to edit the project via the object representation. The projects can be opened both for local editing - and are then blocked for other users - and in client/server operation for workgroup editing. The data storage and administration remain centrally operated.
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Scaling
Performance ELCADview ELCADmaintenance ELCADStart ELCADEdit ELCADFluid ELCADPlus ELCADProfessional AUCOPLANBasic AUCOPLANFull V ersion
Basic Functions, Operation Graphics Editor Revision Management Symbol Editor Terminal Diagram Module PLC-Module Multi-User Capability Doku-Module, fixed Structure Doku-Module, free Structure Cable Planning Cabinet Layout Instrumentation Module Maintenance Fluid Customizing AUCOTEC Data Service Hardware Configuration Link ELCAD Studio ELCAD Web
Included in the package Optionally available for the package Not available for the package There is an ELCAD-Plus version available with a reduced number of sheets: A number of 50 circuit diagram sheets can be used for projecting, the number of derived documents is not limited. There is an ELCAD-Professional version available with a reduced number of sheets: A number of 50 circuit diagram sheets can be used for projecting, the number of derived documents is not limited. Prerequisite for ELCADfastwire ELCAD-Fluid is a sheet-limited version: Project planning can be done with maximally 50 sheets of circuit diagrams and an unlimited number of derived documents. Bidirectional only in connection with ELCAD Studio.
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Options
ELCADmodul
ELCADmodul enables the fully automatic project generation by pre-installing companyspecific applications. The commands generated by this external application are automatically converted to project documents. Post-editing with ELCAD is possible without limitations. By modular organisation of the basic original drawings an extremely high degree of automation can be achieved. Can be used from ELCAD-Start (limited function range) on.
ELCADarchiv
Following successful planning, ELCADarchiv saves the entire variable data stock of the project in parallel with the drawings, diagrams and lists created. This includes the symbols of the working symbol library actually used, the standard texts used and the ELCAD configuration used for the project. In case of re-archiving, e.g. for a plan modification, the designer thus always has the relevant data at his disposal. ELCADarchiv is contained in ELCAD-Professional and AUCOPLAN. Can be used from ELCAD-Start on.
ELCADfastwire
ELCAD has always fully automatically analysed the entire logical wiring of all components on the basis of the information in the circuit diagrams. Likewise the mechanical layout diagram of cabinets is not new in ELCAD. With ELCADfastwire, ELCAD 7 combines both areas of information: On the basis of the logical wiring information, the wiring runs in the cabinet layout can be defined individually or assigned automatically and optimised for routing. This procedure offers the optimum manufacturing preparation: - Automatic length determination of all wires - Transfer to the wiring list - Handing-over to automation for wire setting - Management of cross sections, colours, numbering - Offering and "ticking off" of all wire connections in manufacturing - Support of the cabinet assembly Can be used from ELCAD-Plus on. Prerequisite is the enabled Cabinet Layout functionality.
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AUCOTECview
AUCOTECview is the tool for the documentation of your customers. The changes following the delivery of the electrical documentation to the ultimate customer must normally be post-edited in the documentation at high costs. By contrast, the costs for the creation of the documentation following storage of a project on a CD with AUCOTEC are low. Other advantages are the low expenditure for sending digital storage media and the safeguarding of data consistency since later manipulation of the CD is technically impossible. Moreover you attain a unique position vis--vis your competitors by using AUCOTECview. By supplying the IT standard PDF (Portable Document Format) in form of the Acrobat Reader, the diagrams are displayed graphically and are available for output if required. In addition, logical contents such as potential chains, cross-references, references between contactors and contacts etc. are offered. This can be used to fully exploit the possibilities of intelligent navigation. The shopping basket function provides your customers with a direct ordering function. With this function, a spare parts or service request can be sent to you directly from the documentation tool AUCOTECview. Via E-Mail or other media you will receive the specific requirement information from the machine and plant operators. In AUCOTECview you will find a comfortable automation interface for the connection to several diagnosis and visualization systems. Furthermore, the integration into your EDM environment is achieved via this interface. Can be used for all ELCAD projects independent of the ELCAD bundle used.
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Graphic Interfaces
DXF/DWG on the logical level (symbol- and attribute-oriented) Interfaces for data exchange including logic (symbols, attributes). Interface for supporting the interdisciplinary data exchange e.g. of site plans, layouts or flow diagrams for process engineering. Can be used for all ELCAD bundles. VNS with diagram intelligence Bi-directional exchange of graphic and logical data such as symbols, attributes and connections via the neutral interface VNS. Can be used for all ELCAD bundles. TIFF for transfer to archiving systems Export capability of the graphic data in the TIFF format. Supports automatic data storage in archiving systems and permits integration into the EDM integration component. Can be used for all ELCAD bundles. PDF (single page) for transfer to archiving systems and PDF (multipage) for the customer documentation. In the single page format for transfer to archiving systems or information systems. The PDF multipage format comprises the starting point for the documentation via the project structure for the final customer documentation. Can be used for all ELCAD bundles.
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