Xpanel planning software

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:53 pm

Anyone using or trying out this panel planning software ?
I see they reduced the price from $100 down to $30.00.

http://www.xpanelsoftware.com/Index.htm

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:53 am

I downloaded it and used it a while back. It's okay. I found that it lacked a lot of the latest instruments. And some manufacturers weren't in their database but overall it's a pretty good product.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:09 pm

Yeah, I've noticed that it is missing a lot of the newer stuff.
But, I found you can create your own images and specs and plug them in.

The print out each unit to size feature is nice to layout a mockup on the actual panel.

Now if it only offered a way to save a cad file with accuracy for water jetting, that would be perfect.

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:32 pm

That is one of their strong points is you being able to add your own images and instruments to the database. I also like how it keeps track of how much current each device is going to draw.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:06 pm

svanarts wrote:That is one of their strong points is you being able to add your own images and instruments to the database. I also like how it keeps track of how much current each device is going to draw.

It also allows you to adjust the pricing and keep track of how much you spent on your panel...

I didn't think I was spending that much, but when I added it all up...

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:37 pm

Now THAT is a good reason NOT to use that software!

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:47 pm

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING...LOL