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GraphICS Challenge

GraphICS. GraphICS Challenge. AutoCAD. Jeff Schooler and Beth Wehrer. Agenda. 2002 accomplishments New 2002 features Take the Challenge! Using AutoCAD with GraphICS What’s coming in 2003 training features Next steps. 2002 Accomplishments. Shape Catalogs Multi-Device Shape Selector

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GraphICS Challenge

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  1. GraphICS GraphICS Challenge AutoCAD Jeff Schooler and Beth Wehrer

  2. Agenda • 2002 accomplishments • New 2002 features • Take the Challenge! • Using AutoCAD with GraphICS • What’s coming in 2003 • training • features • Next steps

  3. 2002 Accomplishments • Shape Catalogs • Multi-Device Shape Selector • Auto Cable Numbering • Automatic Generation of Controller Detail Pages

  4. Shape Catalogs • Current Shape update • What’s missing? • System development • unitary systems • airside systems • waterside systems

  5. Multi Device Shape Selector • One shape geometry may represent many different device / part numbers • device types • assigned filters • user defined device types • user defined devices

  6. Device Types and Filters • Devices defined by vendor and part number • Filters vary by device • Device list based on Trane Estimator

  7. User Defined Devices Adding user defined devices

  8. User Defined Devices • Add/Edit Device • all fields are required

  9. User Defined Devices Custom examples available in the device list Unique mark for custom devices

  10. Auto Cable Numbering • Assign and manage cabling information between: • end device flow shapes • controller details • end device detail drawing pages (future)

  11. Auto Cable Numbering • Cabling Information includes: • cable wire colors • four digit cable number • cable description (end device tag + description) • end device detail reference • cable type reference

  12. Auto Cable Numbering • Connect to Controller dialog box: • list only controller I/O points appropriate to selected end device • highlight 1st open or already connected I/O point • zone sensor support • allow for selection of BO Form C contact type (NO/NC)

  13. Connect to Controller Dialog Box

  14. Auto Cable Numbering • Maintenance functions • connections • deleting end device or controller • Validation enhancement • unconnected devices • more distinct descriptions (BOM => Vendor / Part No.)

  15. Validation

  16. Controller Detail Pages • Automatically generated based on Riser selections

  17. Simulation

  18. AutoCAD vs. GraphICS Realities • GraphICS productivity enhancements • GraphICS learning curve • Existing AutoCAD libraries • Converting AutoCAD blocks to GraphICS shapes • Viewing & printing AutoCAD drawings

  19. AutoCAD with GraphICS • AutoCAD release • Good and bad drafting practices • model vs. layout space • layers • space junk • sizing • Problem origination • Importing AutoCAD to GraphICS • Exporting GraphICS to AutoCAD

  20. Importing AutoCAD to GraphICS • GraphICS can import .DWG drawings • GraphICS is NOT a .DWG editing tool • Complex .DWG’s impact GraphICS efficiencies • One current release copy of AutoCAD may be necessary

  21. Exporting GraphICS to AutoCAD • AutoCAD Export three step process

  22. AutoCAD Export

  23. Viewing & Printing AutoCAD Drawings

  24. Frequently Asked AutoCAD Questions • When is it appropriate to use ACAD instead of GraphICS? • Why don’t more BU’s utilize GraphICS instead of ACAD?

  25. What’s coming in 2003? • System libraries (templates) • End device detail generation • “Push of a button” submittal package • title page • submittal index • control drawings • Product Data Sheets • Trane • 3rd Party

  26. There’s More! • Auto generated points lists • Technician checkout sheets • Reporting • GraphICS community on “MyStandard” • document sharing • threaded discussions • community bookmarks

  27. Next Steps • Implementation considerations • Training • Implementation plan

  28. Implementation Considerations • Local office leadership • Training for Aappropriate personnel • Implementation date • Local office champion/tool expert • Standard file storage/naming • Desktop Manager update protocol

  29. 2003 Regional Training • Four training sites • St. Paul (February 20-21) • Los Angeles (February 26-27) • North Jersey (March 5-6) • Atlanta (March 13-14) • See Field College Website to registerhttp://tranenetlax1/DistrictOfficeToolbox/Home/FieldCollege/Contracting/GraphICS.asp

  30. Implementation Plan • Identify users • Load GraphICS via Desktop Manager • Read GraphICS Getting Started guide • User training CBT • Attend regional training • Set local guidelines for AutoCAD usage

  31. Questions

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