Re: [PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

[Brian Kunde]

Wow, I really like Dia.  It has some nice features. Looks to be a handy
program for a lot of different applications. I'll have to play around with
this a bit.

Thanks.
The Other Brian

On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 3:15 PM Patrick Lawler  wrote:

> Hi Brian,
>
> I wasn't aware of the 'Dia' software until Brent mentioned it.  While
> looking through the developers site, I saw there are additional symbol
> packs already designed that may meet your needs:
> http://dia-installer.de/shapes/index.html.en
>
> Regards,
> Patrick Lawler
>
> On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 8:53 AM Brian Kunde  wrote:
> >
> >
> > I am in need of a simple program for creating simple schematics of
> Safety Circuits in a variety of States.  I envision something that I can
> easily insert door switches, relays, button switches, e-stops, fuses,
> circuit breakers, etc..  It would be nice if once laid out, I can simply
> click to change the state of a switch or relay to represent different
> states of a Safety Function.  And then save it off in .pdf format.
> >
> > Does anyone know of some software that will do this for a low cost or
> maybe Free?  This is something we will use only a few times a year.
> >
> > Thanks to all in advance for any information.
> >
> > Regards,
> > The Other Brian
> >
> >
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Re: [PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

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The Draw component of Libre Office https://www.libreoffice.org/ has symbol 
extensions for schematics here https://sschmidhuber.github.io/LibreSymbols/

Draw lets you make rubber band connections between elements, handy for 
reorganising a drawing as it is made without having to redraw all the 
connection lines.

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I am in need of a simple program for creating simple schematics of Safety 
Circuits in a variety of States.  I envision something that I can easily insert 
door switches, relays, button switches, e-stops, fuses, circuit breakers, etc.. 
 It would be nice if once laid out, I can simply click to change the state of a 
switch or relay to represent different states of a Safety Function.  And then 
save it off in .pdf format.

Does anyone know of some software that will do this for a low cost or maybe 
Free?  This is something we will use only a few times a year.

Thanks to all in advance for any information.

Regards,
The Other Brian


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Re: [PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

[Brian Kunde]

Thanks. I'll check them out.  If I find one that does what I want I'll let
everyone know.
The Other Brian

On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 2:05 PM Brent DeWitt  wrote:

> Manny brings up a great option.  Even if you have no need for actual
> circuit simulation.  I can recommend SiMterix, LTSpice and MicroSim as
> totally free programs that will allow you to create schematics, however,
> I'm not so sure that any of those offer open/closed switch symbols.
>
> From a purely graphic approach,"DIA" is a free alternative to Visio and
> allows structured drawings with some pre-defined electrical elements:
>
>
>
> Fare well,
> Brent DeWitt, AB1LF
>
> On 5/20/2021 1:42 PM, Manny Barron wrote:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> I have found Spice to be useful for scenarios as you describe, in my case
> for EMC/EMI analysis. The program is relatively easy to use and changing
> circuit elements and re-running an analysis is simple in my opinion.
>
> There are several variations of Spice on the market today, but I'm not
> sure if you'll find a free version. Ten years ago I purchased T-Spice (I
> think that's the name) for about $500 and it worked great for current
> in-rush analysis I had to do.
>
> Recommend doing some web searches on Spice to see what turns up, maybe
> you'll find what you're looking for, and who knows, maybe even freeware.
>
> Regards,
>
> Manny Barron
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 8:53 AM Brian Kunde  wrote:
>
>>
>> I am in need of a simple program for creating simple schematics of Safety
>> Circuits in a variety of States.  I envision something that I can easily
>> insert door switches, relays, button switches, e-stops, fuses, circuit
>> breakers, etc..  It would be nice if once laid out, I can simply click to
>> change the state of a switch or relay to represent different states of a
>> Safety Function.  And then save it off in .pdf format.
>>
>> Does anyone know of some software that will do this for a low cost or
>> maybe Free?  This is something we will use only a few times a year.
>>
>> Thanks to all in advance for any information.
>>
>> Regards,
>> The Other Brian
>>
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Re: [PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

[Patrick Lawler]

Hi Brian,

I wasn't aware of the 'Dia' software until Brent mentioned it.  While
looking through the developers site, I saw there are additional symbol
packs already designed that may meet your needs:
http://dia-installer.de/shapes/index.html.en

Regards,
Patrick Lawler

On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 8:53 AM Brian Kunde  wrote:
>
>
> I am in need of a simple program for creating simple schematics of Safety 
> Circuits in a variety of States.  I envision something that I can easily 
> insert door switches, relays, button switches, e-stops, fuses, circuit 
> breakers, etc..  It would be nice if once laid out, I can simply click to 
> change the state of a switch or relay to represent different states of a 
> Safety Function.  And then save it off in .pdf format.
>
> Does anyone know of some software that will do this for a low cost or maybe 
> Free?  This is something we will use only a few times a year.
>
> Thanks to all in advance for any information.
>
> Regards,
> The Other Brian
>
>
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Re: [PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

[Brent DeWitt]

Manny brings up a great option.  Even if you have no need for actual 
circuit simulation.  I can recommend SiMterix, LTSpice and MicroSim as 
totally free programs that will allow you to create schematics, however, 
I'm not so sure that any of those offer open/closed switch symbols.


From a purely graphic approach,"DIA" is a free alternative to Visio and 
allows structured drawings with some pre-defined electrical elements:




Fare well,
Brent DeWitt, AB1LF

On 5/20/2021 1:42 PM, Manny Barron wrote:

Hi Brian,

I have found Spice to be useful for scenarios as you describe, in my 
case for EMC/EMI analysis. The program is relatively easy to use and 
changing circuit elements and re-running an analysis is simple in my 
opinion.


There are several variations of Spice on the market today, but I'm not 
sure if you'll find a free version. Ten years ago I purchased T-Spice 
(I think that's the name) for about $500 and it worked great for 
current in-rush analysis I had to do.


Recommend doing some web searches on Spice to see what turns up, maybe 
you'll find what you're looking for, and who knows, maybe even freeware.


Regards,

Manny Barron




On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 8:53 AM Brian Kunde > wrote:



I am in need of a simple program for creating simple schematics of
Safety Circuits in a variety of States.  I envision something that
I can easily insert door switches, relays, button switches,
e-stops, fuses, circuit breakers, etc..  It would be nice if once
laid out, I can simply click to change the state of a switch or
relay to represent different states of a Safety Function.  And
then save it off in .pdf format.

Does anyone know of some software that will do this for a low cost
or maybe Free?  This is something we will use only a few times a
year.

Thanks to all in advance for any information.

Regards,
The Other Brian


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Re: [PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

[Manny Barron]

Hi Brian,

I have found Spice to be useful for scenarios as you describe, in my case
for EMC/EMI analysis. The program is relatively easy to use and changing
circuit elements and re-running an analysis is simple in my opinion.

There are several variations of Spice on the market today, but I'm not sure
if you'll find a free version. Ten years ago I purchased T-Spice (I think
that's the name) for about $500 and it worked great for current in-rush
analysis I had to do.

Recommend doing some web searches on Spice to see what turns up, maybe
you'll find what you're looking for, and who knows, maybe even freeware.

Regards,

Manny Barron




On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 8:53 AM Brian Kunde  wrote:

>
> I am in need of a simple program for creating simple schematics of Safety
> Circuits in a variety of States.  I envision something that I can easily
> insert door switches, relays, button switches, e-stops, fuses, circuit
> breakers, etc..  It would be nice if once laid out, I can simply click to
> change the state of a switch or relay to represent different states of a
> Safety Function.  And then save it off in .pdf format.
>
> Does anyone know of some software that will do this for a low cost or
> maybe Free?  This is something we will use only a few times a year.
>
> Thanks to all in advance for any information.
>
> Regards,
> The Other Brian
>
>
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[PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

[Brian Kunde]

I am in need of a simple program for creating simple schematics of Safety
Circuits in a variety of States.  I envision something that I can easily
insert door switches, relays, button switches, e-stops, fuses, circuit
breakers, etc..  It would be nice if once laid out, I can simply click to
change the state of a switch or relay to represent different states of a
Safety Function.  And then save it off in .pdf format.

Does anyone know of some software that will do this for a low cost or maybe
Free?  This is something we will use only a few times a year.

Thanks to all in advance for any information.

Regards,
The Other Brian

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