Design Master Wish List
Welcome to the Design Master Wish List, where you can submit your ideas for improvements to the software.
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Duct elevation tags
Add duct top and bottom elevation tags based on the duct elevation and height. Tag would be turned on/off like duct size labels.
7 votesI’ve been waiting for a feature like this—this is something that is implemented and included in the next release of the DM HVAC. Thanks for the suggestion, now you can go spend your votes on other ideas!
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Device subscripts on schedules
When an electrical device is created that always has a subscript(i.e. G subscript for ground fault receptacle) that subscript is not inserted with the device in the symbol column of the schedule. We have to add text to the symbol in the schedule to note the different types of receptacles. If the schedule changes the text needs to be manually updated. An option to include the subscript with the symbol would be helpful.
5 votesThis will be included in DM Electrical 8.0.
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add a panel based demand factor for devices
Under Design Master Electrical Options=>Miscellaneous=>Custom Load Type=>Calculation Method, add a fourth option which is call “Panel Based” which would still have a default demand factor. Then when we go in to circuit a device with that demand factor name we will circuit it to the default demand. However, as we move up to upstream panels and see that device circuited already, we can change the demand factor in the circuit panel which is typically dimmed. This will solve the problem we have of dealing with Trailer parks, docks, Ranges, Dryers, and other devices that have different demands as you move…
8 votesThis is implemented for DM Electrical 8.3.
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Provide automatic sizing of breakers for motors & transformers
The breaker for motors & transformers need to be manually selected. A default suggestion for the motor hp and transformer kva would save time.
23 votesEquipment breakers are sized automatically in DM Electrical 8.0 using MCA and MOCP. You can also assign specific breaker and wire sizes for equipment in the equipment dialog, not the circuiting dialog.
Transformer breaker sizes are currently set automatically when you change the kVA or voltage. In DM Electrical 8.1, we are adding a “Size to match kVA” option to the transformer OCP selection to make it more obvious this is happening.
I think this covers the features in this request. If not, let me know.
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Add Dual Voltage and Universal Ballast Light Fixtures
Allow light fixtures to have multiple voltages, such as 120V and 277V, or have a universal ballast that can be used with any voltage.
28 votesThis feature is finished for DM Electrical 8.1. See the comments for a description of how the feature will work.
Thanks for voting for this feature—I would not have guessed it would be so popular. All your votes should be returned to you now. Let us know what else you would like to see added to the software.
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We need an easy way to deal with multiple identical panels
We need an easy way to deal with multiple identical electrical panels
18 votesThis is implemented for DM Electrical 8.3.
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Show Panels without Lugs on One-Line Diagram
When drawing a panel with a main breaker it shows a lug and a breaker. This causes confusion with the people we have looking at the drawings. We would prefer not to see the lug symbol so there is no confusion between panels with main lug and main breakers.
5 votesThis will be included in DM Electrical 8.0.
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Default Lighting and Fault Current Schedules
Give us the ability to set default styles/values for fault current and lighting fixture schedules so we don't have to recreate them for every project.
7 votesYou should be able to accomplish this with the standards and master databases currently available. I wrote a support blog post to explain the process:
http://www.designmaster.biz/Support/blog/2010/09/master-and-standards-customization-databases/If there is still something missing, post a comment to this request to let me know about it.
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21 votes
Completed for DM Plumbing 3.2. Go vote for other features—there’s a little time left before the next release, so we might have a chance to get something else implemented for you!
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Hatched or Shaded Ductwork
Add an option to automatically draw a hatch over the ductwork in 2D. Have the hatch be controlled by the type of duct (return vs supply) and layer system (new vs existing).
22 votesThis feature will be included in DM HVAC 7.2.
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Groups for Light Fixtures, Receptacles, Diffusers, and Other Stuff
Be able to create different groups for light fixtures, receptacles, and diffusers, similar to equipment and low voltage devices. Have different schedules for each different group.
Also groups for one-line devices, including panels, switchboards, transformers, and all the other types of devices.
16 votesThis is completed for DM HVAC 7.3 and DM Electrical 8.3.
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Copy Room
Be able to copy a room already inserted on the drawing.
13 votesWe have implemented this for DM HVAC 8.2 and DM Electrical 7.2.
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Transformer and Other One-Line Device Schedule
Create a schedule like the light fixture or equipment schedule that lists all of the transformers, panels, or other one-line devices in a project.
16 votesThis is implemented in Design Master Electrical 8.1.
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Equipment Connections with Shared Definitions
Create a way to schedule equipment similar to light fixtures or receptacles so that you have multiple instances of one type of equipment. Often a piece of equipment appears multiple times in a project. This feature will make it easier to update when the definition of the equipment changes.
3 votesWe implemented what we hope covers the spirit of this request in DM Electrical 8.3. Rather than make shared definitions, we decided to make it possible (and easy) to change multiple pieces of equipment at once. Using the “Edit Multiple Equipment” command, you can select all the similar equipment and make changes to all of it at once.
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Improve Duct Break Graphics
Omit the line that appears on only one side of a transparent duct section. Simply make the duct section transparent and allow the user to insert symbols as desired.
3 votesWe have added this as an option for DM HVAC 7.0.
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Set CFM Total for a Zone
Set the total CFM value for a zone. This value will be distributed to the rooms based upon the relative calculated CFM values.
2 votesThis feature was added in Design Master HVAC 7.1.
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Minimum Duct Size
Specify a minimum size for ductwork when automatically sized.
8 votesThis is completed for DM HVAC 7.2. It is implemented as a project-wide option. You cannot have different minimums for different duct sections or types. If you need anything more complicated like that, let us know.
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Place Panel Lug or Main OPD, the Panel Outline in One-Line Diagram
Also when a panel/switch board is inserted we currently draw the outline of the panel and the lug and/or main OPD is placed automatically. We would like to place the lug and/or OPD first so it is easier to line up devices.
1 voteThis will be included in Design Master Electrical 8.4.
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Reverse Arrowheads on Return Ducts
Make it so that arrowheads point in the direction of airflow in ducts.
5 votesThis will be included in DM HVAC 7.0.
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3 votes
Added for DM Electrical 8.2.
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