Draft it vs PCSCHEMATIC Automation

Draft it is Windows CAD software for producing, saving and printing drawings, ranging from basic 2D drafting to advanced design. Its four tiers all support metric and imperial units. The Free version can be used indefinitely and includes creating, saving and printing drawings. Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management. Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimensioning, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys and a customizable toolbar. Architectural adds automated tools for roofs, walls, windows, doors and openings, as well as more than 1,000 parametric 3D symbols. That tier can open, edit and save DWG/DXF, PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats. The download includes all four versions; Plus, Pro and Architectural are available free for 15 days after installation. Afterward, lifetime licenses cost £20, £99 and £199 respectively. Draft it V5 is Windows-only and is not Mac compatible. Minimum requirements include a 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk space and graphics supporting OpenGL 3.2 or DirectX 12. Cadlogic offers help files, guides, tutorials and video demonstrations.

PCSCHEMATIC Automation, also called PC Automation, is Windows CAD software for electrical documentation. It works with components and their relationships, generating bills of materials, cross-references and other required documents as installations are built. Default settings follow current electrical-industry standards for symbols, naming, text and line thickness. Its component portal offers over 60,000 components with images, symbols and descriptions, while the Component Wizard helps users create or customize components for their own database.

Lists can be exported to Excel, XML and text files for use in relevant third-party applications. A COM/OLE Automation interface supports custom functions. The program supports DXF, PDF underlays and offline use. The free version is limited to 10 pages, 25 electrical symbols and 200 connection points, with demo component-portal access. PC Automation 200 costs €1325.00 per year, billed annually, with a 12-month minimum; PC Automation Advanced costs €2280.00 per year on the same billing and minimum, without restrictions on pages, symbols or connections. Subscribers can get technical support by phone or email on weekdays, with remote support available.