Product Spotlight

April 1, 2005
Technical drawing program SmartDraw 7 technical edition allows users to make technical diagrams and features thousands of professionally designed symbols and templates. The program performs line hops, live calculation, live dimensioning, improved zoom capability, automatic alignment and formatting, and flexible printing.SmartDrawCircle 304 CAD program VersaCAD 2005 is a cross-platform design and drafting

Technical drawing program

SmartDraw 7 technical edition allows users to make technical diagrams and features thousands of professionally designed symbols and templates. The program performs line hops, live calculation, live dimensioning, improved zoom capability, automatic alignment and formatting, and flexible printing.
SmartDraw
Circle 304




CAD program

VersaCAD 2005 is a cross-platform design and drafting program for creating architecture, interior design, facilities planning, plant design, and mechanical design drawings. The program uses Mac-style menus, tool bars, and a graphical interface and includes features like automatic cut-in of door and window symbols into walls, parametric doors and windows, automatic cleanup of multi-line corners and joints, and real-time coordinate dial for keyless entry of distances and coordinates.
Archway Systems
Circle 302




File conversion software

The Bluebeam Conversion Server is an enterprise-wide program that leverages this company's CAD-to-PDF conversion technology. The server gives users automated, high-speed conversion of an unlimited number of files to formats like PDF, DWF, TIF, and JPEG. It has many configuration options, including page size customization, automated bookmarking, textstamping, and watermarking. Users can also set up an unlimited number of watched directories, each with a unique configuration for document control.
Bluebeam Software
Circle 300




Time entry program

Project Clock CE is a project time entry system for PDAs that allows users to bill time by project, task, or client. Reports then summarize the collected time. The program runs on Windows CE-compatible devices and requires ADOCE.
CyberMatrix
Circle 303




Design and budgeting program

The VIP Design Online is a multi-vendor Web-based design and budgeting tool that allows users to design, configure, and budget structured cabling projects. Users will have access to a centralized repository of more than 8,000 data communications products and their prices as well as 15 interoperable cabling and connectivity product lines. Users can manage multiple projects through the interface and can choose from hundreds of ready-made templates to build material lists.
Graybar
Circle 301

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EC&M, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Electrical Conduit Comparison Chart

CHAMPION FIBERGLASS electrical conduit is a lightweight, durable option that provides lasting savings when compared to other materials. Compare electrical conduit types including...

Don't Let Burn-Through Threaten Another Data Center or Utility Project

Get the No Burn-Through Elbow eGuide to learn many reasons why Champion Fiberglass elbows will enhance your data center and utility projects today.

Considerations for Direct Burial Conduit

Installation type plays a key role in the type of conduit selected for electrical systems in industrial construction projects. Above ground, below ground, direct buried, encased...

How to Calculate Labor Costs

Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate hours required for project completion. Learn how to calculate electrical labor cost.