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A well-trained engineer can use the full functionality of the software, without having to waste time trying to learn it themselves. Investment in good training can pay for itself in a very short space of time. You can choose for yourself which is the best solution in terms both of training and economy: having standard WSCAD questions answered by IT specialists and colleagues, working from the manuals, or having the benefit of a WSCAD training course.

In-house training courses

Our experts will rapidly install the software onto your system, configuring it according to your requirements. This gives you a 'flying start', so that you can work productively from the outset without having to spend time looking for the appropriate settings and facilities. Alternatively, you can have a Company workshop day at our offices, where you will be free from the day to day distractions of your own site.

 

Typical items covered for each of the three versions.

WSCAD Basic
Installation

Dongles, The WIBU key.
Multi-user network installations.
Accessing WSCAD from more than 1 PC.

WSCAD program structure
The screen, WSCAD Basic settings, parameters


Hot Keys

Viewing, snap, grid and auto-connect. Windows hotkeys.


Blocks and Macros

Saving and reusing parts of drawings.


Component Editor

Component types and characteristics.
Invisible texts.
Libraries.
Editing existing components.
Drawing new components.
Placing components.
Compiling component reference sheets.


Toolbars

How to make toolbars.
Adding component symbols to toolbar buttons.
Making a visual symbol library.
Accessing libraries by keyboard.

Drawing with WSCAD


Practice on drawing, text entry, coordinates.
Drawing a schematic using Blocks, Macros, Symbols and Text.
Adding pages.
Mechanical drawings, scales and dimensioning.


Editing WSCAD Drawings

Auto action, right button options.


Drawing Security
Backup files, auto-save, undo/redo, file structures.

Drawing Output


Printing and Plotting. 

WSCAD Compact
Advanced Component Editor

Component Type.
Entry of parameters.
Terminals, coils, contacts, cable components.

Automatic Numbering

Choosing numbering format.
Defining components to be numbered.
Symbol in front, objective numbering, exceptions.
Cable numbering.
Use of search and replace for listings.
Safety copies.


Automatic Cross Reference

Cross referencing line ends.
Cross referencing contacts with contact reflectors.
PLC + Main/side element.
The cross reference navigator.

M
aterial List
Material list requirements.
Output with and without form.
Output to other programs.
Replacement list.


Connection List and Terminal Charts

Working the German way, a brief review.

Cables

Applying cable components.


Drawing Sheet Variables

Page number, page quantity, date, time etc.
Other variables and their uses.
Automatic update.
Summaries.

Labels

Layout and printing of terminal and cable labels.

Export
Export to DXF.
Conversion to DWG.
File translation issues.
WSCAD Professional
Database
Database structure and capability.
Creating and amending records.
Importing manufacturers databases.
Combi Elements.


Contactor Manager

Contact Features.
Generation of contactor combs.
Operation of Contactor manager.
Placing Coils. Placing Contacts.
Changing a Contactor.
Contactor browser
Allocating contacts in the browser

PLC Manager

Operation.
Placing Inputs and Outputs
Importing a PLC function List.
PLC Editor
WSCAD Listings
Customising your listings forms.
Text allocators.
Project Summaries.


Project Management

Handling new projects.
Combined Part Projects.
Unit designation / Field designation.


Cabinet Layout Manager

Building a library
Entering sizes
Auto layout

Cable Manager

Cable colour schemes
The cable browser

Foreign Language translator

Lexicon


Wire Numbering