WireCAD Librarian Software

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WireCAD Librarian is a standalone library edit tool for the WireCAD equipment, signal type and connection type databases.




Before You Start

This tool is designed to be a database management tool for administrators and WireCAD users that do not need to manage the databases from inside the WireCAD software. The WireCAD Librarian is an exact image of the Equipment Library you will find in WireCAD.
You also have the ability to edit the Signal Types and Connectors databases.


WireCAD Librarian Menu Commands

Command Function
File>Add Equipment This function is used to add a new equipment definition. You can also add equipment by selecting the "Add Equipment To Library" button on the Librarian equipment page.Create a New Equipment Definition
File>Add Manufacturer This function is used to add a new manufacturer to the library. You can add a manufacturer by selecting the "Add Manufacturer to Library" button on the Librarian equipment page as well as clicking the "ellipsis" in the manufacturer field when creating a new equipment definition. How To Add A New Manufacturer To Library
File>Save This function will save any changes made in the database grids. {Note: Some changes will prompt a save however do not count on any auto save. Always save your work regularly}
File>Save As This function is used to save a file as something other than the default setting.
File>Application Setup Wizard This will open the setup wizard that will walk you through setting up the defaults for the WireCAD Librarian'
File>Exit This will exit the program.
Edit>Undo This function will undo the previous command. {Note:This feature will not work for all functions.}
Edit>Copy This function will copy the selected entry.
Edit>Paste This function will paste the "Copied" information.
Edit>Clear Data This function will clear/delete any selected information.
Edit>Delete Row(s) This function will delete any selected/highlighted rows of information.
Database>Manufactures This will open a new window for the Manufacturers Grid View. You can edit, add, delete or modify equipment manufacturers from inside this page.
Database>Signal Types This will open a new window for the Signal Types Grid view. You can edit, add, delete or modify signal types from inside this page.
Database>Connectors This will open a new window for the Connectors Grid view. You can edit, add, delete or modify connectors form inside this page.
Database>Sync With External Database This will open a dialog box to sync equipment databases. You will need to know where your database is located. If it is located on a server, you will need to have the authentication information in order to complete this process. This feature is used if you have separate database that you would like to update with current information from the WireCAD Librarian database.
Tools>Options This is where you will change the application settings of WireCAD Librarian.
Tools>Show Output Folder This will take you to the default export folder. All exported information will be placed here.
View>Skin This allows you change the look of WireCAD Librarian. There are a number of included skins to apply the look you would like.