Newer, High-End CAD Applications (read: Mega $$$!) have the ability to perform "some" editing on PDF Overlays or you could edit the PDF Plot Files via Adobe Acrobat Standard (or compatible PDF Compiling Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader cannot be used). You can draw "On Top" of these PDF Base Templates, but not directly "On" them. These will not be editable in a basic CAD Application - they will only be usable for "Base Templates" (AKA "Backgrounds"). Per the use of PDF Overlays (PDF Plot Files): Speaking of PDF Plot Files, I should mention the following:Īre you able to take a DWG or a PDF from an AutoCAD drawing and than add your electrical design? The nice thing about the 2007 and newer releases is that they contain a "DWG to PDF Plotter" as part of the Application, instead of having to create PDF Plotters via Adobe Acrobat / Distiller. I recently purchased a Single Seat (1 License) Version of AutoCAD LT, Release 2010 for $550.00
These "LT" Versions are much more "cost friendly" than the Full Packages, and offer nearly everything you could possibly need (3D rendering, extensive customization and scripting is not included with the LT Versions). If any of the Client's Representatives, Vendors, Architects, or Sub Contractors will exchange Design Development information with you, a CAD Application is definitely needed!Ĭheck around the web for a 1 Seat _NON-STUDENT_ Version of AutoCAD LT, Release 2008 (or 2010 if possible. If you will be performing more than 2 or 3 Projects per Year, I suggest purchasing a compatible CAD Application. This information can be found within the Business and Professions Code ("B&P" Code).Ĭheck on this, and the requirements as well, prior to taking on any Design-Build tasks. If the Plans will be Contract Documents, you will need to verify if your State (Pennsylvania) allows for a Licensed Electrical Contractor to perform _BOTH_ the Design & Engineering of the Contract Documents (Electrical Plans), as well as the actual Installation on a given Project. "Licensed Electrical Contractor Designer/Installer", Per these Electrical Designs will the Plans be used as Contract Documents per a Commercial or Industrial Electrical Design - Build Project:
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