OmniCADD Explorer : 04/22/2008

New Features:

04/22/2008

1. Support for AutoCAD 2009 in OmniCADD SDS 8.0.
2. Support of OmniCADD SDS 8.1 for AutoCAD 2007, 2008, 2009.
3. Support for OmniCADD SLE Web Services, a new add-on feature to OmniCADD Stocklisting 7.0 and OmniCADD MDB Manager 7.0.

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OmniCADD MDB 6.0 : 07/16/2003

OmniCADD MDB 6.0 is published for OmniCADD SDS 6.0, 7.0 users without the OmniCADD Stocklisting program. You need to install OmniCADD MDB 6.0 prior to installation of OmniCADD SDS 6.0, 7.0 

Program will allow installation of the OmniCADD Database on a local or a network drive. When installed on a network drive, it can be accessed by every user of the network.

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OmniCADD Database Manager 7.0 : 04/22/2008

OmniCADD Database Manager 7.0 is recommended only for OmniCADD SDS 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.1 users without the OmniCADD Stocklisting and Fabrication Software.  The Database Manager will allow the user to add/delete/modify items within the OmniCADD MDB.  Users with OmniCADD Stocklisting and Fabrication Software already have this program incorporated.

Click here to download updated OmniCADD Stocklisting (Database Manager) 7.0 User Manual files (04/04/2006)

OmniCADD Sprinkler Design Software : 04/22/2008

• ver. 8.1 for AutoCAD 2007, 2008, 2009: 04/22/2008
• ver. 8.0 for AutoCAD 2007, 2008, 2009: 04/22/2008
• ver. 7.0 for AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006: 09/08/2006
• ver. 6.0 for AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002 : 04/19/2006
• ver. 5.7 for AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002 : 01/24/2001
• ver. 5.6 for AutoCAD 14 : 01/24/2001

OmniCADD has released SDS 8.1 for users on our Maintenance Program. Because we anticipate the addition of new features during the next year, the program will only be available to users subscribing to our Maintenance Program, and will only be sold with the annual licensure fee included.

New Features in version 8.0:

04/22/2008

1. Support for AutoCAD 2009. You are not required to install the update unless you need to run AutoCAD 2009.
2. OmniCADD SDS 8.0 works with 32 bit versions of AutoCAD 2008, 2009. Support for x64 versions of Microsoft Vista will be added soon.
3. OmniCADD SDS 8.0 works with AutoCAD 2007 in Microsoft Vista after installing AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack #2.

New Features in version 8.1:

04/22/2008

1. This is a release candidate. It is fully supported, only the user’s manual is not yet ready. We recommend this update for those users who can try new features and report any possible issues. This version will not interfere with OmniCADD SDS 8.0. It is recommended that you start drawing from OmniCADD Explorer or from an open AutoCAD session in order to load the correct version of OmniPipe.dbx file. These files are different in 8.0 and 8.1. By default AutoCAD will load the last file used.
2. It is required that you update OmniCADD MDB Fitting type and SDS Group columns prior to starting OmniCADD SDS 8.1 for the first time. This means you must update OmniCADD Stocklisting and Fabrication 7.0 or OmniCADD MDB Manager 7.0.
3. The converter from the old drawing to the new will start automatically upon opening the old drawing. It is recommended that you backup the old drawing before opening it in SDS 8.0. OmniCADD SDS 8.0 cannot be used with OmniCADD SDS 8.1 drawings.
4. All development has been completed in Microsoft .Net. We are moving away from AutoLisp 100%. There will be no more attributes, everything is based on the use of four OmniCADD objects:
   • OmniNode, which is represented by the AutoCAD symbols/images for heads, fittings, valves, etc.
   • OmniPipe, which is represented by a line or a line with breaks, between two OmniNode objects. OmniPipe end points are connected to the OmniProperty objects.
   • OmniProperty, which is an object without a symbol representation, like some fittings, valves, etc. OmniProperty is located inside the OmniNode object. OmniNode object can contain several OmniProperty objects. Each OmniProperty object can be connected to other OmniProperty objects in the same OmniNode or OmniPipe objects.
   • OmniPropertyData (data object where material, size, model, make, etc. are stored.). OmniPropertyData information is stored inside the OmniCADD Dictionary in the drawing. Links to those objects are stored inside OmniProperty and OmniPipe objects. If two different OmniPipe objects have the same OmniPropertyData id then these pipes have the same material, size, manufacturer, etc.
5. We left almost all menu commands intact, although these commands are now implemented in Microsoft .Net.
6. All OmniCADD SDS objects data (heads, fittings, valves, pipes, hangers, etc.) are located in OmniCADD database, the same database the OmniCADD Stocklisting program is using. This allows the flexibility to select OmniCADD objects directly at design time.
7. OmniPipe object can be drawn clean without the use of a Cleanup command. Look at Display, Redraw options. Also you can use line-weight property to show/print thick pipes. This feature can be used instead of the Make BL wide command.
8. The Takeouts program has been changed. Takeouts values will no longer be saved in the drawings. Only the selection sets will be saved in the drawing. Takeout values will be stored in the takeouts.dat file in *.xml file format. These values will be the same for all drawings. To edit takeouts values you need to start the takeout program outside AutoCAD. Inside AutoCAD, while in takeouts command you will be able to change the takeouts set selections for the current drawing. You can import your takeouts values from the older version of SDS using the File, Import command.
9. Later (before final release) we will add an OmniCADD SDS Settings dialog where you can customize the appearance of different OmniCADD objects, like scale of sprinklers, text height, line-weight for OmniPipe objects for different drawing scales, etc.
10. The Edit Outlets command no longer exists. All outlets are maintained automatically.
11. Throughout the session, we ask about elevations. Elevations are used for automatic risers, sprigs, drops calculations, hanger calculations.
12. The OmniCADD Roof command introduces a special object which will eliminate all hardships during hanger length calculations. When you update roof (i.e., from flat to double sloped) all affected hangers will be recalculated.
13. There is a 3D drawing view, which will generate a 3D diagram of the system.
14. Edit Node command allows to edit OmniNode object structure: add, edit, delete fittings, heads, valves, etc. You can also edit connections between elements.
15. The Edit Pipe command allows change takeouts, material, size, etc. It will update associated text items upon exit.
16. Risers are inserted and updated automatically during creating or updating existing pipes.
17. Takeouts are recalculated automatically during creating or updating existing pipes.
18. The Edit Elevations command allows the user to change elevations for multiple pipes forming a single line. Riser Nipples will be inserted, deleted and adjusted automatically. Pipe hanger length will be adjusted automatically.
19. The Extract to OmniCADD HCS command has a 3D view for easy elevation editing.
20. The Connect/Disconnect Pipes command allows the connect/disconnect of crossing pipes with the riser inserted or deleted automatically.
21. There is no longer a predefined order of operations required to be followed. The Edit commands will allow making changes to existing pipes.
22. Structural members also were updated. They also have end point elevations now. You can convert architectural elements into OmniCADD Structural members. Hangers attached to the members will be recalculated automatically upon changing member’s elevations.
23. You can select OmniPropertyData information from your company’s local database or from the OmniCADD online database.
24. Tool tips for OmniCADD objects help obtain instant information about drawing elements.
25. Grooved fitting images are updated automatically upon modifying connections or orientation of pipes.
26. You can create custom symbols not only for heads, but for valves, FDCs, alarms, etc.

Click here to download OmniCADD SDS 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 User Manual files (02/14/2003)
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OmniCADD Hydraulic Calculations 2.3 : 08/06/2007

Fixed bugs

08/06/2007

1. In some cases Density Calculations stopped before reaching the safety factor.
2. The same type of calculations made after changing source node data did not accepted new hose source value.   

Click here to download updated OmniCADD HCS 2.3 User Manual files (06/05/2002).
Click here for complete list of features and fixes since release date of OmniCADD HCS 2.0.

OmniCADD Stocklisting and Fabrication 7.0 : 04/21/2008

New Features:

04/04/2008

1. This update is fully compatible with the new version of the OmniCADD SDS 8.1 Drawing Program.
2. Two additional columns were introduced to the fittings section: “Fitting Type” and “SDS Group.”
3. New command “Set Fittings Type…” was added to the popup menu of the Fittings Table. This command could be applied to a single row and to the selected rows set. You need to set the Fitting Type column in OmniCADD MDB prior to running OmniCADD SDS 8.1.
4. New command “Set SDS Group…” was added to the popup menu of the Fittings Table. This command could be applied to a single row and to the selected rows set. You need to set the SDS Group column in OmniCADD MDB prior to running OmniCADD SDS 8.1.
5. New sub menu “Web Services” was added to the main menu.
6. New command “OmniCADD MDB on the WEB” was added to the “Web Services” menu. It allows for a secure connection to the OmniCADD WEB MDB server.
7. New command “OmniCADD SLE Reporting Services” was added to the “Web Services” menu. This command allows generating report printouts through the OmniCADD Web Reporting Services. Using this service allows for saving the generated printout in PDF, XML, HTML, Excel, CSV and TIFF formats.
8. Several new printouts were added

Fixed Bugs

04/22/2008

1. “Import Database…” command.

Click here to download updated OmniCADD Stocklisting 7.0 User Manual files (04/04/2006).
Click here for complete list of features and fixes since release date of OmniCADD Stocklisting 6.0.

Manuals : 04/04/2006