CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms version 2023.b now includes the possibility of automatically saving jobs every so often.
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CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms
A new tool has been implemented in the user interface that is common in Open BIM applications with a 3D working environment. Now, the management of the elements from the digital model of the building, which comes from the associated BIMserver.center project, is carried out from the "Elements read" menu located in the left sidebar of the application.
The elements read are structured in the form of a tree based on two classification types: "Models" and "Categories". The organisation by "Models" allows users to inspect each contribution linked to the job and each associated 3D model within it. On the other hand, the "Categories" group the "Elements read" into families according to their features. Next to each tree component, three buttons are displayed to control the visibility, the display mode (solid, transparent or wire) and the object snap. It should be noted that the organisational settings applied to the organisation by "Models" prevail over those indicated by "Categories".
Applications can have default visibility and object snap settings when creating a new view. Furthermore, when entering new components with the tools in the program, the application itself can force the activation or deactivation of the visibility and object snaps of certain categories. When this happens, a yellow padlock will be displayed next to the set options. When users finish using the tool, the tree will return to its original state.
In previous versions, the management of the visibility of BIM project models was carried out in the configuration panel of a view. As a consequence of this improvement, editing is now managed from the "Elements read" menu in the left sidebar and has therefore been removed from the previous location. However, in the editing panel of a view users can indicate whether the view should have its own configuration for viewing these elements or whether it should use the general configuration of the job. For this purpose, the "Use a specific view configuration for the view" option has been added. When this option is active, the "View" text will appear in the "Elements read" menu.
In addition to the component tree of the external models, the "Elements read" menu includes a toolbar with a group of buttons that allow the following actions to be carried out:
- Isolate selection
Allows elements from the 3D model to be isolated. Users can select the elements of the 3D model that they wish to isolate and when right-clicking on them, the rest of the elements from the model will disappear. - Hide
Allows the selected elements to be hidden. Users can select the elements from the 3D model that they wish to hide and by right-clicking on them, they will disappear. - Show all
Shows all hidden elements. - Aspect
Allows users to choose between normal drawing or monochrome drawing. - BIM information
Displays a panel showing the attributes associated with the selected component.
In version 2023.a, the management of visibility and object snaps of external elements is available in the following CYPE Open BIM applications:
- CYPE Architecture
- CYPELEC Distribution
- CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms
- CYPELEC PV Systems
- CYPEPLUMBING Water Systems
- CYPETHERM RE2020
- CYPEURBAN
- Open BIM Analytical Model
- CYPE Construction Systems
- Open BIM COVID-19
- CYPE Lightning
- Open BIM Sampling
- Open BIM Site
The number of electrical symbols that users can select for normal (wall or ceiling) lighting points, emergency lighting and sockets is extended.
Mechanisms can now be introduced in a horizontal position to be placed on technical floors, worktops or furniture.
CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms changes from a 2D environment to a new 3D work environment, achieving greater capacity in the architectural modelling of terminal elements in electrical and telecommunications installations.
The new 3D work environment provides:
- Greater geometric precision when positioning ceiling lighting points, wall lighting points, emergency lighting and electrical mechanisms: switches, multiway switches, sockets, audiovisual connectors and telephone connectors.
- Improvement in the connection of lighting circuits and points of use between switches and lighting points, including those in stairwells between floors.
- Improvement in the representation of electrical zones in rooms containing a bath or shower.
- Improvement in the requirements for placing sockets in proximity to electrical appliances.
The possibility of selecting a multiple socket base to power the equipment imported from the BIM model has been added.
A new feature is added to the program that allows users to both manually and automatically assign outlets to the equipment imported from the BIM model.
When reading a BIM project, CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms allows electrical equipment included in the architectural model to be imported, such as: televisions, cookers, washing machines, dishwashers, extractor fans, refrigerators, microwaves and computers.
The program will notify users when the required service needs to be provided for this equipment. This service can be carried out by means of a manual or automatic assignment of the previously introduced required outlet, or by means of an automatic generation of outlets, according to the criteria for the selection of outlets per appliance.
- Manual assignment with previously introduced outlets
In order to carry out this manual assignment, users must click on the “Assign” button in the “Assign outlets” group in the toolbar and in this order. First, the equipment is chosen, and then the outlet to be assigned.
- Automatic assignment with previously introduced outlets
In order to carry out this automatic assignment, users must click on the "Generate" icon in the "Assign outlets" group in the toolbar. The program will select the one that is best suited for service and proximity from those available.
- Automatic generation of outlets per equipment
In order to carry out this automatic generation, users must click on the “Generate outlets” icon in the “Elements” group in the toolbar. The program will introduce the outlets required depending on the service required for each device. The criteria for their introduction depends on the selection made in the "Processing of the equipment of the BIM model" section of the general options.
When elaborating electrical drawings, an option has been added that allows users to create drawings of the 2D views in vector graphics format. These drawings can be generated in DXF and DWG file formats.
When a mechanism is inserted on a vertical plane, the program snaps the plane of the element on which it is to be positioned and the mechanism is automatically oriented.
Version 2021.g of CYPE’s programs is a closing version of the 2021 version.
As well as the new features and improvements expressly indicated in each version of CYPE software, process optimisation involving internal updates for all our programs is normally included. In each revision, all programs are systematically checked and changes are made to improve their performance, therefore, we recommend that our users (in this case those of v.2021) always update their version to the latest one, regardless of the country for which they are using CYPE software or the language in which it is installed.
Similarly to the 2021.c version of CYPE Architecture, in this version (2021.e) shortcuts have been implemented in the programs CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms, CYPELEC Distribution and CYPELEC CORE, allowing other applications to be opened in order to continue with the development of the project.
Selecting these shortcuts first exports the results obtained in the user’s current program to the BIM project and then opens the selected application, which makes it quicker to continue with the development of the project.
In this way, the user will have guided assistance which will allow them to move from program to program to complete the electrical installation. A design can be carried out starting from the architectural model right through to the analysis of the low, medium and high voltage installation without having to search for the application that continues with the development of the project.
Users can now enter emergency lighting, thereby increasing the number of elements that can be entered into the program.
The lights are entered in a similar way as are light points and other electrical mechanisms.
