Anthony Conte
Articles
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FireCAD Support Tools
Small, signed Windows programs that fix the most common FireCAD environment problems in one step. Each is a single .exe with no installation. Download the one that matches your symptom, run it, and...
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Working From OneDrive, Dropbox, or Other Synced Folders
Why cloud-synced folders cause freezes, save failures, and damaged project files - and how to work safely A FireCAD project is not a single document. The project file (.atpx or .atp) is a live data...
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Workflow: Modeling a Cabinet of Modules as a Single Device
Overview Fire alarm change-outs and retrofits often land a group of addressable modules — monitor modules, relay modules, or a mix — inside a single terminal cabinet. Placing every module individua...
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FireCAD Settings Reset and Menu Repair Utility
Repair a missing FireCAD ribbon or menu, or reset workspace settings to defaults If the FireCAD tab is missing from the ribbon, the FireCAD menus are gone, palettes will not return to their default...
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Overriding Circuit Names
Command Command Description ATPROJECT_CIRCUITS_EDITOR Open the Project Circuits Editor dialog Ribbon: FireCAD > Edit > Project Circuits Editor Prerequisites A FireCAD project must be ope...
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How to Connect to a Local Database (.MDF) File
Overview FireCAD uses SQL Server LocalDB to manage device and template data. By default, the (localdb)\firecad connection points to the database files installed with FireCAD. You can change this co...
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Welcome to FireCAD
Welcome to FireCAD — the fire alarm design tool built for AutoCAD. Whether you're using FireCAD Standalone or the AutoCAD Add-in, this guide will help you get started quickly. Getting Started Down...
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FireCAD 2026 Install Instructions & Download Links
FireCAD 2026 Standalone Install the main FireCAD 2026 application from the link below. Restart if prompted. https://www.cadgen.com/downloads/firecad2026sfx.exe Install the FireCAD database and u...
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AutoCAD Index Color to Hex Value Lookup Table
AutoCAD Color Index (ACI) Reference The AutoCAD Color Index (ACI) is a standardized palette of 256 colors numbered 0–255 used throughout AutoCAD drawings and DWG files. Each color below shows the A...
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Riser Circuit Features (Passthrough Devices)
Riser Circuit Features (Passthrough Devices) Overview Riser circuit features allow child circuits to inherit specific properties from their parent riser circuits when connected through a passthroug...