Design Master Wish List
Welcome to the Design Master Wish List, where you can submit your ideas for improvements to the software.
358 results found
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Highlight Duct Sizes That Changed After Resizing Ductwork
For large sprawling duct systems it is difficult to monitor all the duct sizes that change. When you calculate and redraw a single branch, all the ducts are erased and redrawn. This makes it difficult to know which duct sizes changed and which stayed the same.
11 votes -
More options for panel callouts, circuit labels, and homerun callouts
Add the ability to specify a prefix or suffix for panel callouts when inserting them on the drawing. For example, be able to label them NEW PANEL 'LA' rather than simple LA.
Also be able to replace the panel name with a different value in the circuit callout. This feature would be used when the panel name is very long.
Also be able to leave the panel name off entirely and list just the circuit number in the homerun label. This feature would be used when there is only one panel in an area.
5 votes -
Export the luminaire schedule into excel
I have lighting reps ask me all the time for an excel spreadsheet of our luminaire schedule. It would be helpful to export our luminaire schedule into excel.
9 votes -
Device Count
I have noticed that when equipment connections use receptacles or toggle switches, these devices are not included in the device count on the respective device schedules. Can DM be modified to included these devices in the count? This issue has created some confusion on some projects.
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Ability to differentiate diffuser of different systems in the diffuser schedule
Ability to differentiate diffuser of different systems in the diffuser schedule. i.e. turn on or off diffusers associated with New, existing and demo systems.
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1 vote
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Object Enabler for Navisworks
Create an object enabler for Navisworks to allow the 3D ductwork, pipes, conduit, and cable tray to be viewed directly from the DWG without requiring it to be exported to an IFC file.
11 votes -
Before & After Model
Develop a simple way to build and manage a "before" and "after" model of an electrical distribution system for renovation and build-out projects.
3 votes -
Photovoltaic Design
Add features to support PV design, such as inverters, combiners, and a string calculator.
5 votes -
Copy distribution panels from job to job in multi-story buildings to serve lease space panels.
We do a lot of design work in multi-story buildings that require us to show distribution panels on one-lines with load info. Right now I have to create the DPin each job. I would like to be able to copy from job to job with existing loads.
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Allow the option to add circuiting to fixture callout
Allow the option to put the circuit number or control designation in the bottom of the fixture callout in place of the lamp info.
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Make Grips Work With Diffuser Callouts
Fix the diffuser callouts so they can be moved more consistently and reliable with grips instead of using the "Move Callout" command.
1 vote -
New / Existing Pipe Connection Graphics
When connecting a new waste pipe to an existing pipe, draw the chamfer between the two using the new layer system (not the existing layer system as it currently does).
4 votes -
Edit Multiple Types of Devices
Create an "Edit Multiple" command to works on all types of devices. Include only attributes that are common to all types of devices: layer system, elevation.
4 votes -
Fire Alarms
Add better support for fire alarm system design.
Various improvements related to this suggestion include:
Add 12V, 14V, 16V, 18V and 24V DC device support for Fire Alarm Systems
Change loads from KVA to mA or even VA. Two load types should be
available, standby power and alarm power for each FA device.Add ability for wiring such as 24, 22, 18, 16, and 14 awg.
Add ability to perform standby and alarm battery ampere-hour
calculations.Display length, current, voltage, and voltage drop for each circuit.
Have fire alarm panels with appropriate attributes, such as alarm time, standby time, battery…
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Export to eQuest or DOE2.2
Be able to export building load information to eQuest or DOE2.2 using gbXML for energy modeling purposes, such as ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, and Title 24.
15 votes -
18 votes
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Device Customization blocks subfolders
Many of our projects require custom device blocks. We also have blocks for US standards, European standards, Middle Eastern standards, etc. The Customization folder is a mess. It would be nice if DM searched this selected folder and all of it's subfolders for it's blocks without having to add them each to AutoCAD's support paths.
2 votes -
enable object snap for Move Note
Nitpicky feature, but it would be nice to be able to use the object snaps when moving notes so they can be more easily lined up.
1 vote -
Add a "match circuit" command.
Make the "Select Circuit from Drawing <" button a command that can be typed into the command line. After this command has been run, do not show the Circuiting window, instead go immediately to "Circuit Devices <". The user can then continue to circuit additional devices to the circuit they selected. A double right click would bring up the Circuiting window or the user could escape out of the command without showing the window.
17 votes
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