Design Master Wish List
The current releases are DM Electrical RT 1.1, DM Electrical 8.4, DM HVAC 7.3, and DM Plumbing 4.1. We are not adding new features to these releases.
The next releases will be DM Electrical RT 1.2, DM Electrical 8.5, DM HVAC 7.4, and DM Plumbing 4.2 We are actively working on these release and using this wishlist to guide which features we implement. Some features you see marked as “complete” will not be available until these releases are finished.
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Make Grips Work With Diffuser Callouts
Fix the diffuser callouts so they can be moved more consistently and reliable with grips instead of using the "Move Callout" command.
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24x24 Box Around Diffuser
Have an option to insert a 24x24 box around an diffuser for use in RCP's.
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Change Circuit without Removing Loops
Be able to change the circuit a device is on and not remove the loops connected to it.
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Show Locked CFM in Duct Centerline
I have been back into DM after a short break away from it's use. I have found that text now appears along the center line referencing that the width, depth, or shape of the duct has been locked. This is a great new feature. However, I feel that one of the most important features that could be shown as locked is that of the CFM. In a quick duct sizing and CFM check, by locking the CFM of the end duct in the various branch strings, one can size and determine very quickly how a system is going to be.…
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Copy equipment connections in equipment group
When you copy an equipment group, copy all of the equipment connections in it, too. (Currently the group is copied and the group settings, but not the actual pieces of equipment in the group.)
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Different Layers for Schedule Headers
Be able to set a different layer for the schedule header and subheaders.
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Break Loop Between Equipment and Disconnect
Be able to break the loop going from an equipment connection to a disconnect.
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Layer Control Commands for Photometrics
It would be nice if you could add layer control commands for the associated photometric calculation layers (both general and egress) to turn them on and off like you have for room layers and duct centerlines. The boundaries, foot candles and contours can really clutter up the drawing. Also make it so that when you need to run a general or egress calculation the respective layers will turn back on automatically.
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Takeoffs: Separate Overhead and Underground Wires
For takeoffs, provide a way to separate overhead and underground wires and provide lengths for each type.
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Variable Custom Pressure Drop in Ductwork
Be able to specify a pressure drop in the ductwork that changes based upon the airflow in the ductwork.
We currently allow you to lock a specific pressure drop but it does not change as the design changes. Instead lock an equivalent duct length or something similar that would change based upon the airflow.
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Automatically add Diffuser Arrows for 1W, 2W, 3W & 4W
In the diffuser definition dialog box, designate whether it is a 1W, 2W, 3W or 4W diffuser, then attach that number of arrows. When placing the diffuser, allow the user to rotate the diffuser to align the appropriate air flow direction.
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Custom Feeder or Wire Callouts
Be able to custom the wire callouts used for feeders and branch circuits.
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5-Wire Feeders
Create feeders with a 5th wire (dedicated neutral) for computer/technology panels. These are typically routed to "K-Rated" dry-type transformers.
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