Preview: this page describes the next FireCAD release, planned for December 1, and the beta available now. For the current release, see dB Loss Report.
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Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATEXPORT_DB_LOSS_REPORTS |
Export decibel loss reports to Excel |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Export > Export Db Loss Reports To Excel
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
Overview
Exports a lump-sum decibel loss check for each speaker circuit, one Excel sheet per circuit. The speaker taps are grouped by wattage and the whole load is placed at the end of the line, giving the circuit's maximum decibel loss and end-of-line voltage against its minimum operating voltage. Because it puts all the load at the end, it is the more conservative check; for the loss at each speaker, use the Speaker Schedule Report.
Steps
- On the FireCAD Tools tab, open the Export panel and choose Export Db Loss Reports To Excel (or type
ATEXPORT_DB_LOSS_REPORTS) - In the Save As window, pick the folder and file name and click Save
- In Report Settings, tick the speaker circuits to include
- Click Accept. The workbook opens in Excel with one sheet per circuit
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