Operating Environments
- Windows … any version.
- Ericom Desktop Service – Access ElectroPlan from your browser or Remote Desktop Connection (PC, Mac, Linux, bring your own device) … ElectroPlan on Ericom
- Windows PC(s) … synced via Dropbox or Google Drive … Cloud Drive Options
- Windows environments on MacOS – Parallels to run Windows on Mac
Workflow Overview
- Import floor plans from PDF files or graphics files.
- Import an image from another open Windows program
- Place components for power, lighting, appliances etc.
- Place lines, notes, images, labels for clarity and guidance on site.
- Pricing and materials are calculated as the plan is compiled.
- Export plans and pricing to PDF documents or JPG file
- Export Certificate of Compliance to PDF document or JPG file
Program Features
- User defined suite of Electrical Components with Custom Icons and Pricing.
- Larger Rectangular Rotatable Icons.
- Import Component Icons from graphics files.
- ‘Component Calculator’ to break down components into materials (cabling, switches, outlets etc) and time requirements.
- Match supplier product codes to ElectroPlan Cost Items for cost and price calculations.
- Importation of plan images from architect’s PDF documents or graphics files to provide the floor plans for a project.
- Remove unwanted features from an image eg dimension lines, notes etc
- Electrical components are placed on plans at the locations required.
- Additional details are added to the plans with line drawing, rectangles, rectangles with text, text and images, logos etc.
- Circuits and activating switches shown with component-to-component line links.
- Lighting Circuit Counter to automatically set switches and adjust pricing and materials / time calculations.
- Plan Measurements (Distance and Area Calculations)
- Cable Path Calculations – Calculate Cable Lengths and Costs on an plan with added dimension markers.
- Plan legend showing all components and number.
- Additional Description line for Components which can optionally be shown on the Legend and Component List.
- Special Component ID – 5 character field to identify specialist Components on the plans, Legend and Component Listing.
- Option to show Component Comments on the Legend.
- – These 3 features allow for more information to be included on the plan by
identifying special components and adding more description.
- – These 3 features allow for more information to be included on the plan by
- Combined l Legend – select a plan to use as the consolidated legend for a whole project.
- Create circuit diagrams
- Plan grid guide to assist with component alignment, giving a neat and orderly layout.
- Plan Frame selects the area of the plan to be exported.
- Import whole plans larger than screen size or a selected area.
- Erase unwanted items off the plan… dimensions, notes etc
- Copy function to create a new plan and move selected components.
- Zoom plan size, also Rotate and Mirror Components and Plan Images
- Plan ‘Layers’ allow you to view only selected Component Categories
- Extended Layers functionality – Export, Copy/Move, Selecting by Layer
- Refresh plan image to accommodate architectural changes.
- Have multiple plans in a single project.
- Auto-Save in case of computer malfunction / power cuts.
- Recall projects for adjustments, additions etc.
- Import project details and plans into the current project from a previously saved project.
- Export the project as a Quote, Estimate, Invoice or Proposal in an email-ready PDF or JPG file.
- Data Export to enable ElectroPlan data to be imported into other software systems.
- Export the project as a Certificate of Compliance / Safety Certificate.
- Plan title block configuration options including logos.
- Quick Certificate of Compliance / Safety Certificate creation.
- On-line help accessed from within the application.
Project Details
- Client Details
- Description of work.
- Additional items and Notes on Price (inclusions – exclusions)
- Project notes file
- Analysis of components and project costs.
- Materials and time breakdown for the whole project and plan by plan.
- Multiple plans with component legend.
- Save details by date of creation / variation.
- Catalogue Supplier download files containing price information.
- Costing and Pricing using data from Supplier Download Files.
- Sales Tax / VAT / GST calculations with configuration for Tax Exemptions.
- Price Comparisons between Product Ranges using the ‘Component Calculator’
- Full project documentation with client contact details, project notes, price, terms and conditions, acceptance sheet, certificate of compliance.
- Price update for re-quotes.
- Report of % price variations after Supplier Download processing.
- Price variations to give comparisons for the client.
- Project Variations highlighting changes, additions and deletions.
Typical Electrical Project Life-Cycle
- Import floor plans from architectural plans received as PDF files.
- Add Electrical Components as needed at the location required on the plan(s) – The total price and component count by plan and type is calculated and re-calculated by the system as the plan evolves.
- Enter all Client details for use in documentation (Quote, Estimate, Invoice, Proposal, Certificate of Compliance)
- Prepare the Project Notes and Description of Work to add clarity and understanding to the project.
- Add any Additional Items needed for the job not covered by pre-built components.
- Export as Quote, Estimate, or Proposal for the Client as an email-ready PDF document.
- Revisions and Additions received from Client.
- Revise project with re-costing, re-calculating happening at the same time.
- Re-Export documentation.
- Job accepted by Client.
- Export the plans to a document to be taken on site on paper or a mobile device so that the job gets done with no mistakes and communications is crystal clear.
- Export Certificate of Compliance complete with detailed plans.
Sample Documents
- Sample Project – Full Quote and Documentation – with 4 plans
- Sample Project – Safety Certificate and CoC with 4 plans
Screenshots … click an image to see a larger view.
Component Placement, Circuit Connections, Component Details
Cable Path Calculations
Circuit Diagrams
