Design Master Wish List
Welcome to the Design Master Wish List, where you can submit your ideas for improvements to the software.
367 results found
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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 -
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.
2 votes -
Make all Panel/Device selections drop downs
Some windows allow you to choose a panel or device (receptacle, lvd, light, etc) by a drop down box. Others require you to slowly click next/previous. It would be great if all the next/previous windows were converted to the drop down box.
I feel the benefits are pretty obvious.
3 votes -
Provide a default voltage for the panels in a project.
Add a check box to set the voltage for a building. If a building is 120/240, then checking a box will set the default for panels, equipment, etc to 120/240v instead of 120/2083p4w.
3 votes -
Circuit and Move Note in one step
Often when circuiting I find the location DM puts the label is very poor. It would be nice if after inserting the circuit I could move the circuit text without having to stop the circuiting action, move the text, then start the circuiting action again.
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 -
Link to PDF File
In the various DM schedules (light fixtures, receptacles, diffuser, etc), add the option to link the entry to a PDF file. The PDF could be opened from the schedule, or there could be an option to include it as a hyperlink on the device so it can be opened from the AutoCAD drawing.
3 votes -
Excel Add In
Can we change the way that the low voltage devices, switches, and equipment are handled so that they can be exported in the same manner as the light fixtures and receptacles?
2 votes -
Equipment Circuit Length in Schedule
Add new column to the equipment schedule that would display the length of the branch circuit.
3 votes -
Display Equipment Disconnect Ratings on Drawing
Display the rating of the disconnect and the rating of the fused on the drawing adjacent to the disconnect symbol.
1 vote -
Aim Lamps Separately for Emergency Fixtures
For fixtures used in the outdoor and egress point-by-point photometrics with two lamps, we need to aim the lamp independently for correct photometrics.
4 votes -
add multiple pipe label options
Three options: One for system type and size, one for just size, and one for just system type.
2 votes -
Rotate Equipment ID Tags
Presently the equipment ID tag reverts to "world" orientation whenever it is moved or when you coordinate data base. Please make it subject to rotate text command, such that it stays in the orientation selected.
3 votes -
Make schedules sortable by different fields
Be able to sort schedules by different fields instead of just the default field.
4 votes -
Update Pipe Breaks on Save or Open
When inserting fittings or piping the software will go through a regeneration process after each item is inserted. When files are small this is not a big deal. On large projects there is a noticeable delay and the software zooms out to the extents and then back into the area you are working on. Rather than do this on every change, include an option to only do this when the drawing is saved (and possibly when the drawing is opened).
5 votes -
Copy and Increment Across Drawings
Improve the "Copy and Increment" command to work across drawings. Make it easier to move everything from one panel to a different panel on the copied devices.
4 votes -
Add an attribute for panel schedule
Add an attribute that adds the odd circuit and the even circuit in a panel schedule, i.e. circuits 1 & 2, circuits 3 & 4, etc., and be able to put that attribute in the phase block of the panel schedule.
1 vote -
Show conduit runs with schedules
Be able to show conduits feeder runs on their own layer with up and down riser symbols. Then be able to create a conduit schedule.
4 votes -
Fault in Equipment Schedule
Add a column to the equipment schedule to show the available fault.
Currently equipment fault can only be seen in the full fault schedule for the entire project.
0 votes
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