Preview: this page describes the next FireCAD release, planned for December 1, and the beta available now. For the current release, see Speaker Schedule Report.
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Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATEXPORT_SPEAKER_SCHEDULE_REPORTS |
Export speaker schedule reports to Excel |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Export > Export Speaker Schedules To Excel
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
Overview
Exports one Excel sheet per speaker circuit. Each sheet lists the watts at every speaker tap, totals them against the circuit's watt rating and the amplifier card's capacity (with the spare as a percentage), and carries the voltage drop and decibel loss down the circuit to the end of the line.
Steps
- On the FireCAD Tools tab, open the Export panel and choose Export Speaker Schedules To Excel (or type
ATEXPORT_SPEAKER_SCHEDULE_REPORTS) - In the Save As window, pick the folder and file name and click Save
- In Report Settings, only the speaker circuits are listed. Tick the ones to include and set the columns
- Click Accept. The workbook opens in Excel with one sheet per circuit
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