Project tools

Project tools

The tools around a design: past runs and their comparison, the library of makes and clauses, DXF import, project files and help.

3D model of a 220/33 kV pooling substation: the earth mat, gantries, equipment, transformers and lightning masts
Capabilities

Runs, library and files

Past runs stay readable and can be compared. The library applies your approved makes and clause references to the documents.

Tools
  • Run history with read-only past runs and a comparison of 2 runs
  • Library of approved makes and clause references, applied to the BOM and the checklist
  • DXF import into the sheets for existing drawings
  • Selection linked across the SLD, the yard layout, the 3D model and the BOM
  • 3D section plane, plan view and sun position from the site coordinates
  • Project files (.sslayout) to save, share and open projects
  • Help topics on the inputs, metrics and calculation steps
Design workspace

Runs and library

Screens of the run history and the library in the design workspace.

Comparison of 2 runsSelect 2 design runs to compare them item by item. The rows that differ are highlighted.
The comparison of two design runs
LibraryApproved makes per equipment type, with a link to the maker's website. They apply to the bill of materials.
The library of approved makes and clause references