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TIER2 RESEARCH
Research compiled for Features, Community, and Tips & Tricks pages.
- Create industrial complex electrical diagrams
- Multi-industry support: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, solar, home automation, PID control
- 8,000+ built-in symbols
- Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Open-source GNU/GPL license (free, no vendor lock-in)
- Fully configurable folios (pages) with custom headers, columns, rows
- Embedded titleblock editor with custom variables
- Automatic table of contents generation (real-time updates)
- Page templates and styles
- 8,200+ built-in symbols
- Electrical, logic, pneumatic, hydraulic, fluid system symbols
- User-customizable via integrated element editor
- Fast symbol search
- Community element contributions
- Automatic element connection when aligned
- Point-to-point conductor linking
- Manual path adjustment for wires
- Automatic cross-reference generation
- CSV export (parts lists, bills of material)
- Nomenclature tool with configurable tables
- SQLite database backend for metadata
- Conductor numbering export for wiring lists
- Search and replace across projects
- Auto-numbering patterns for conductors and symbols
- PDF printing with selective folio export
- Vector export (SVG)
- Raster export (PNG, JPG, BMP)
- Multiple simultaneous project handling
- Drag-and-drop element placement
- Customizable toolbar and docking panels
- 25-language GUI translation
- Auto-numbering patterns
- Undo/redo support
- Snap-to-grid alignment
Based on example projects found:
- Industrial: CNC machining, grain mills, packaging machines, microbreweries, drill presses
- Automotive: Vehicle electrical systems (Fiat, VW, etc.)
- Energy: Photovoltaic systems, solar thermal, hot water circulation
- Building Systems: Home panels, domotics/smart homes, KNX automation, RV electrical
- Control Systems: PLC automation, automation panels, SFC (Sequential Function Charts)
- Electronics: Op-amp circuits, Arduino interfaces, sensor circuits
- International: Projects in French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
- 3,747 registered users
- 59 guests online (active daily engagement)
- 2,959 total topics
- 21,856 posts
- Multilingual: French, English, German, plus others
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FR: Aide, suggestions, discussions — 1,124 topics, 7,571 posts
- French-language support, element sharing, advice
- Largest community engagement area
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EN: Help, suggestions, discussions — 850 topics, 4,815 posts
- English-language support
- International participation
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Code/Programming — 91 topics, 1,231 posts
- Development and compilation
- Windows/Linux/macOS platform discussions
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Import DXF — 40 topics, 507 posts
- File format conversion discussions
- Practical workflow needs
- Video Tutorials — 16 topics, 171 posts
- Elements forum — 163 topics
- Professional discussions — "Chez nous les Pros" section
- General chat — "Bar Fourre-tout"
- DXF Export — 11 topics
- Custom electrical elements design
- Script development for automation
- Terminal block generator plugins
- Documentation contributions
- Tutorial creation
Strong European presence (especially French), but international reach with multilingual forums
Last post: September 7, 2026 (actively maintained)
Popular Topics in Forum:
- Help requests (element finding, wiring techniques)
- Element sharing and library management
- DXF import/export workflows (practical need)
- Platform-specific guidance (Windows/Linux/macOS)
Advanced Features Discussed:
- Auto-numbering patterns and configuration
- Cross-reference generation and management
- Nomenclature and bills of material creation
- CSV export for parts lists
- Symbol customization and library creation
- Multi-page project organization
Industry-Specific Workflows: Based on example projects:
- Automotive: Vehicle wiring harness documentation
- Industrial: Control panel and automation design
- Renewable Energy: Solar and PV system documentation
- Building Systems: Home automation and domotics
- Electronics: Circuit and sensor documentation
- Organizing multi-page projects
- Using auto-numbering effectively
- Creating reusable element libraries
- Generating professional documentation
- Exporting for manufacturing/installation
- Collaborative project management
- Custom element creation
- Template development
- Batch operations
- Script automation
- Integration with manufacturing workflows
- Cross-project element sharing
Features Page Should Highlight:
- Versatility (not just electrical, but plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
- Professional output (reports, nomenclature, numbering)
- Large symbol library and customization
- Open-source freedom and no vendor lock-in
- International and multilingual support
- Use cases across industries
Community Page Should Emphasize:
- Large active user base (3,747+)
- Multilingual support (especially French and English)
- Help-focused community (1,900+ help forum topics)
- Professional and educational users
- Continuous engagement and recent activity
- Multiple support channels
- Element sharing culture
Tips & Tricks Should Cover:
- Auto-numbering and naming conventions
- Creating professional documentation
- Building element libraries
- Multi-page project organization
- Export workflows for manufacturing
- Common industry-specific techniques
- Customization and personalization
- Integration with other tools (DXF, CSV)
