Here are some frequently asked questions

 

Q: What do I do first?

A: For a discussion on steps to getting started click [here]

 

Q: How does the licensing work?

A: WireCAD is licensed per user. The assumption is that one user will install on two machines.

 

Q: Can WireCAD import DWG drawings?

A: Yes. For a list of limitations click [here]. Please note that if you open a drawing that was not created in WireCAD we will not be able to retrieve the intelligence from it.

 

Q: How many drawings can a project have?

A: Unlimited.

 

Q: How many cables can the cables database hold?

A: WireCAD XL has a 2000 cable limit. WireCAD XLT and PRO have no limits.

 

Q: Can I change the number format?

A: Yes. Use the Tools>Cables>Project Cable Number Format tool.

 

Q: Do I have to add my own equipment to the Equipment Library?

A: Yes. And no. WireCAD is not is the data repackaging business. We do not limit you to a specific library. Rather, we structured WireCAD so you can create your own equipment. With v5 we have added a Community Server where you can share equipment definitions.

 

Q: Can I change the way a terminal looks?

A: Yes. Use the Terminal Builder plugin to change existing terminals or create your own.

 

Q: How do I edit the text in a titleblock?

A: Just double-click it. Make sure that you are double-clicking it and not a veiwport that is on top of it.

 

Q: I am an old time WireCAD user from way back. Where have all of my WireCAD files gone? They are not in the C:\Program Files\WireCAD5 folder like WireCAD5 beta1. What's up?

A: This is a restriction of Vista. As a standard user you cannot write anything to your Program Files directories. So we had to restructure the program so that the stuff we write to all the time like the databases and projects reside outside the Program Files directory. So to answer your question, your main application stuff (WireCAD5.exe) and the like still reside in the Program Files\WireCAD5 directory. Your program documents (global databases, templates, blocks, reports, default and demo projects, etc.) are now in the All Users\Documents\WireCAD\WireCAD5 folder. Other application data like logs and toolbar change data is located in the <User>\Local Settings\Application Data\WireCAD\WireCAD5 this folder structure is usually hidden. On Vista the names change your WireCAD documents will be in the Public\Documents\WireCAD\WireCAD5 folder.