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CYPELEC Distribution

Font size

The "Font size" option has been added to the general configuration menu of the applications. This tool allows users to increase or decrease the basic size of the font used in the user interface of the programs. Thanks to this implementation, the accessibility of the applications has been improved while also ensuring the correct visibility of the content on devices with different screen resolutions.

To enter a "Basic size" the "Set custom font size" option must be checked. The size users can enter is the application's basic font size. Any other font sizes that may exist in the program's interface will be automatically modified proportionally according to the change in the basic size.

It is important to note that, as this is a common parameter, its modification will affect all installed CYPE tools.

Electric vehicle charging

In version 2023.c, CYPELEC Distribution includes a new type of receiver for electric vehicle charging, which allows charging stations to be placed in the electrical installation model.

Quick view of the receivers in the installation model

The tree view tool doesn't just show the structure of the electrical panels and circuits, it also includes a list of the electrical receivers used and their position in the installation model.

Managing the visibility and object snaps of external elements

In the previous version (2023.a), a tool was implemented in the user interface of some of the programs with a 3D working environment. This tool allows elements from the building's digital model, originating from the associated BIMserver.center project, to be managed from the "Elements read" menu located in the left-hand sidebar of each application. More information is available in the new feature for version 2023.a "Managing the visibility and object snaps of external elements".

In the current version (2023.b) this management of visibility and object snaps is also implemented in:

  • CYPEHVAC Ductwork
  • CYPELEC Distribution (program featuring the 3D working environment from version 2023.b onwards).

New example jobs

Two examples have been added for an electrical workshop which has opted for an interior installation and an example of an apartment building with 8 dwellings in which, apart from the interior installation, it also distributes the feeders.

Improved tool for generating branches

Due to the change from the 2D to the 3D work environment of the program, the "Generate branches" tool has been modified. Help on how to use it has now been included, indicating the steps to be followed:

  1. Selecting the nodes to which the conduits are to be placed.
  2. Selecting the node from which the conduits are to be placed.  
  3. Selecting the level at which the horizontal conduits are to be entered.

This generation of branches can be carried out either from junction boxes to receivers, pattress boxes or other junction boxes, or from switchboards to junction boxes.

Improved assignment of lines and circuits inside the conduits

The conduit editing panel has been modified to allow feeders to be defined. The upper part of the panel shows the supply lines to switchboards or link nodes, and the lower part shows the circuits belonging to the switchboards.

The automatic generation of lines and circuits inside the conduits is also improved. This tool is represented by an icon on the toolbar called "Generate conductors".

Receiver library

The receiver library has been added to speed up the introduction of receivers with electrical load characteristics of the same type. This tool is located in "General options" > "Types of receivers". In the receiver editing panel, the following must be indicated:

  • Reference.
  • Type of load involved (lighting, emergency, electrical outlet, motor, lifting device, generic).
  • Electrical features.
  • Customised symbols if required.

Importing equipment from the BIM model

CYPELEC Distribution allows lights contained in the BIM project to be imported from lighting design programs such as CYPELUX. This extends the number of programs containing electrical equipment that can be imported into CYPELEC Distribution. Currently, these programs are as follows:

  • CYPELUX
  • Open BIM DAIKIN
  • Open BIM BOSCH
  • Open BIM PANASONIC

The loads and equipment imported from the BIM model can be quickly converted into receivers by using an icon on the toolbar called "Assign receivers". The table displayed in the image lists the different loads and electrical equipment imported along with their power consumption so that a receiver with the necessary electrical features can be assigned to each one of them.

New 3D work environment

CYPELEC Distribution has changed from a 2D environment to a new 3D work environment, achieving greater capacity in the design and modelling of the electrical installation.

The new 3D work environment achieves the following:

  • Greater geometrical accuracy when placing receivers and nodes that belong to the feeders.
  • Improved distribution of the conduits through which the supply circuits and lines to the receivers run, including the vertical utilities shafts between floors.

The implementation of the 3D work environment, together with other new features presented in this patch, prevents this version 2023.b of the program, and any subsequent versions that are published, from reading any jobs created using versions prior to 2023.b. Nevertheless, should users wish to read jobs from previous versions via CYPELEC Distribution, they should note that this can always be carried out with a version prior to version 2023.b. Thus, using this earlier version, users can edit, modify or simply view jobs from previous versions. Furthermore, previous versions of the program can be downloaded and installed at BIMserver.center should users wish to install them.

For new jobs, we recommend that this latest version is always used.

Designating supply circuits in the receivers

Now users can indicate the reference of the circuit that supplies power to the different receivers (lighting, emergency, general use outlets, motor and generic load).

Concentrated load as an option to calculate the demand of the electric circuit

A new option for calculating the power demand and length of the circuit called "Concentrated load" has been added. Thus, the options available for the calculation of electrical circuits are as follows:

  • Foreseen load. The total power and the length of the circuit are entered manually. The circuit will act as a circuit with its entire load concentrated at the end of the circuit.
  • Distributed load. The power of the circuit will be given by the assignment of the loads and the length of the supply path. The circuit will act as a circuit with the loads distributed in its position.
  • Concentrated load (new option). The power of the circuit will be given by the assignment of the loads and the length of the distance to the furthest load so, in this case, the supply path is not required. The circuit will act as a circuit with its entire load concentrated at the end of the circuit.
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