Originally Posted by
jschambers646976
1. Don't even think about doing it without getting properly trained first. I got forced to do it before the training came and it was kind of a nightmare.
2. It requires a bunch of customization. Sure you get a bunch of pre-done stuff from the different electrical mfg's, but its never even close to everything you need. So you have to learn how to make your own ACADE symbols, including panel footprints.
3. The database is everything(what ACADE calls the "catalog"). Get familiar with working with it outside of ACADE(you can open it with Access). If you don't know how to manipulate databases, make sure you get a least a primer course on it.
4. This all takes time. Yes, it does a lot of great time-saving stuff, but you also have to get used to it and you have to get it setup the way you need to before you can really see the productivity gains from it.
I'd like to hear your experience.