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What's New PowerCad-M

Version 1.5 April 2018: Update

Redesigned Electrical Distribution Network Browser window
Added function that aligns the circuit path with the cable tray
Added support for panel isolator . 7 different types of panel isolator can be added to a panelboard with a new parameter.
Spare circuit capacity is now shown in Electrical Distribution Network Browser and published to drafting view.

Added function that increases cable length by a set percentage for export to PowerCad-5
Added function that allows user to select an electrical component within Revit then find it on the Electrical Distribution Network Browser
Fixed trial licensing bug

New Electrical Equipment Summary module allows you to check all the electrical equipment in the model to ensure it has the correct data to allow connection to the electrical system
Tee-off Box's , Energy Meters and Split Bus can now be modeled with the addition of 2 parameters to the Panelboard family then exported to Excel, a drafting view or PowerCad-5. Refer to our help guide for modeling this equipment.
Sub circuit loads can now be exported to Excel and PowerCad-5
Panel naming function now includes the level that the panel is placed on.
Electrical loads are categorised into load groups to AS/NZS 3000 for export to PowerCad-5
Panel schedules can now be created or opened from the Electrical Distribution Network Browser
PowerCad-5 export can be saved to a file and then opened into PowerCad-5

Final sub circuit load added to panel fly over
Load Excel on export option
Voltage drop added to SLD
Error message added when trying to connect panels that cannot be connected due to project phasing
Drafting view family simplified; PowerCad export updated