ELCAD 7 - Engineering

to the highest power

08/01

AUCOTEC GmbH
Oldenburger Allee 24 • D-30659 Hanover
Telephone +49 511 61 03-0
Telefax +49 511 61 40 74
http://www.aucotec.com
Smarter,
ELCAD 7 - Industry leading
performance characteristics
Basic functions:
• Graphical editor to produce diagrammatical sections
• Online referencing techniques
• Navigation through all project data
• Drawing and revision management
• Batch functions
• Internal and external copying functions
• Symbol editor
• Free toolbar and user interface configuration
High End Engineering System
• Complete IEC data model with symbol libraries
ELCAD 7 is the ultimate professional CAE system. It covers every
• Standard circuits and extensive updated
aspect of the work process, helping you deliver electrical sample projects
solutions more quickly and efficiently - from project planning for • Multi-lingual interface and data
machine construction to engineering process control plants.
• Freely scalable graphics output through standard WINDOWS
ELCAD 7 makes complex processes easy. It integrates seamlessly drivers or special graphics drivers
with your existing IT environment and works with whatever Documentation module:
application you are running to deliver trouble-free data Fully automatic preparation of
exchange. ELCAD 7 automates virtually all routine functions to • parts lists
minimise project planning times, increase efficiency and deliver • device lists
decisive cost savings. • tables of contents
Incorporating changes based on expert feedback from earlier • terminal lists
versions, ELCAD 7 delivers the most practical and effective • connection to device master databases
electrical working environment ever. It delivers future-proof
Cable module:
working through 100% compatibility from version to version to
• Alphanumeric and graphic planning of cables and cable runs
ensure your technology investment is permanently secure.
• Derived documentation in form of cable and cable
The continuous success of AUCOTEC products has been fully assignment list
proven over 16 years with 28,000 licences installed.
Switch cabinet layout and switch cabinet wiring:
• Automatic removal from parts list and semi-automatic
placing function
• Automatic length calculation and transfer into the
wiring list
Integration modules:
• SAP R/3 integration
• EDM/PDM integration
• Innovative data server technology
Interfaces:
Graphical interfaces
• DXF/DWG on the logic level
• VNS with planning intelligence
• TIFF for transfer to archiving systems
• PDF (single page) for transfer to archiving systems
• PDF (multi page) for customer documentation
Freely configurable data interfaces
• CSV file format
• XLS format
• MDB format
• Random databases through ODBC driver
Project Planning on Workflow Basis
Based on the life cycle of electrical machines and plants, ELCAD 7 brings
intelligent working and the tools you need to support every phase of a
project - from automatic circuit diagram generation in ELCADmodule and
special automation solutions generated with the ELCAD command language
right through to ELCADarchive for the archiving of your project data,
ELCADview as an intelligent documentation tool, and AUCOTECview for
the documentation of your customers.
Automated functions reduce the time it takes to deliver your project,
enabling you to work more flexibly and achieve greater success in the
market.

faster,
Intuitive Handling Automatic Revision Management
With ELCAD 7, AUCOTEC gives you an engineering

system with a complete range of customisable

project planning functions with high levels of

A modern interface with a familiar Windows style makes ELCAD 7 easy Our wealth of experience with the application combined with an in
Electrotechnical documents are far more than drawings, for
to use. depth understanding of the engineering process has led to the automation. Compatible with all your existing
which it would be enough to record the last modification date.
Software ergonomics in ELCAD 7, however, go far beyond the handling development of tools which are "on hand" just when you need them.
They are characterised by a high degree of networking
of individual elements. ELCAD was the first electric CAE system to be Object orientation means that appropriate functions are available between different users. ELCAD automatically updates applications, it ensures effective working both for
available for the Windows operating system. Today, ELCAD 7 has according to the object and the current editing situation. Tree modifications in one drawing wherever it affects references in
evolved to deliver the ideal combination of information presentation, views for hierarchical structures, tabular editing such as you and your business partners.
other drawings.
fast data manipulation and intelligent support for each step. spreadsheets for fast manipulation of large data volumes, and
With one push of a button ELCAD 7's automatic revision
For AUCOTEC, intuitive handling is more than delivering a Windows object-related menus - also available in graphical editing mode -
management recognises all modifications in documents, not
look and feel. ELCAD 7 is an engineering tool which sets new are just some of the components which make ELCAD 7 an
just those made by a particular user, but also those generated
standards in software ergonomics. intelligent engineering tool.
automatically and those created by tabular editing.
ELCAD 7 automatically decides whether a new revision has to
be generated for a drawing or not. You can request a log
which clearly marks all modifications compared to a random
comparative status. Furthermore, with ELCAD 7, revision
marking can be adapted entirely to your corporate standards -
this is standard ELCAD philosophy.
Integrated Solutions ELCAD - Engineering to the highest power
For today's applications, seamless integration into the corporate structure is
ELCAD is the leading electrical CAE reference system, and is trusted
just as important as performance.
by major organisations including: Gildemeister AG, Heidelberger
Druckmaschinen AG, Hauni Maschinenbau AG, König & Bauer AG or
ELCAD 7 works in close co-operation with all other tools:
Siemens AG with the VT, EV and ATD Divisions.
• Office integration by bi-directional XLS and MDB interfaces.
• Access to random external databases via ODBC. AUCOTEC is the industry's largest independent supplier of CAE

• Unique data server technology permits fully automatic access to all data solutions. Future proofing ensures every version is compatible with
via other applications managed by ELCAD. the next release and has been from the very first version. Again
ELCAD 7 is ideal for integration across accounting, warehousing, ERP, and again we have set new standards, such as the first portability
PPS etc. of our CAE system under Windows, the first certified SAP interface
Switch Cabinet Wiring and in the multiple integration of EDM/PDM systems.
ELCAD automatically analyses the wiring of all components using the
With all the functions you need combined in one product, ELCAD 7
information contained in the circuit diagrams. It also delivers proven
mechanical layout planning of switch cabinets. is far and away the most technologically advanced system for
Switch cabinet wiring combines two fields of information. Using logical planning and documentation in electrical engineering - now and in
wiring information, the wiring routes can be determined individually in the the future.
switch cabinet layout or can be generated automatically, optimising the
Add to this the best software ergonomics, limitless integration and
route as part of the process.
features, such as automatic revision management and switch
As a result, you gain the best possible preparation for production: cabinet wiring, make ELCAD 7 a unique product, unrivalled by any
• automatic length determination of all wires other electrical engineering system.
• transfer into the wiring list ELCAD 7 is packed with benefits.
• transfer to automatic plants for ready-made wire production Try it for yourself.
• administration of cross-sections, colours, numbers
• presentation and "ticking off" of all wire connections in production
• assistance in switch cabinet assembly

easier Online Tutorial

ELCAD 7 is simple to learn and comes with its
own Computer Based Training. Whether
beginner, intermediate or advanced user,
everything you need to know is demonstrated
directly by the system and arranged into clear
lessons.
You can also develop skills to optimise the
use of ELCAD through stepped training
sessions run by our qualified trainers. We offer
standard training sessions as well as in-house
training courses tailored to your needs.
 ELCAD 7 - Engineering
to the highest power
08/01

AUCOTEC AG
Oldenburger Allee 24 • D-30659 Hanover
Telephone +49 511 6103-0
Telefax +49 511 614074
www.aucotec.com