Anthony Conte
Articles
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FireCAD 2026 - Common Installation Issues
Frequent issues and solutions when installing FireCAD Issue 1: FireCAD Add-in for AutoCAD 2026 starts with missing components or errors referencing missing dlls When updating with FireCAD add-in, p...
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FireCAD Update - What's New
FireCAD 2027 — Built For the Future of Fire Design! FireCAD 2027 Standalone is now available, built on the latest AutoCAD OEM 2027 engine. It installs side by side with FireCAD 2026, so you can mo...
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Overriding NFPA 170 Ceiling Mount Block Definitions
Overview In the Cadgen default database, device symbols follow the latest NFPA 170 standard shapes. For ceiling mount speakers, speaker strobes, horns, and horn strobes, the standard symbol uses a ...
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Database Error During FireCAD Startup on New Machines Pre-Installed with Windows 11
Symptoms On new machines pre-installed with Windows 11, you receive one of the following at FireCAD startup: There is an issue with your installation. Please contact support. Error occurred during...
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What Is the Best Way to Make a Project Revision or Backup the Project and Drawing?
Overview The FireCAD project file (.atp or .atpx) is tightly linked to the drawing (.dwg) file and other supporting files in the project folder. Using AutoCAD's Save As on just the drawing produces...
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Previous Release Notes
For the latest features and fixes, see FireCAD Update — What's New. Update — July 2026 Device Labels — More Formatting Control The Format Device Labels dialog has been redesigned into a clearer tw...
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Your First FireCAD Project - Step by Step
Overview This guide walks you through creating a new FireCAD project, configuring it, and preparing your first drawing for design work. By the end, you'll have a validated drawing with devices read...
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Project Creation Wizard
Command Command Description ATCREATE_PROJECT Open the Project Creation Wizard to create a new FireCAD project Ribbon: FireCAD > File > Create Project Prerequisites FireCAD plugin must be...
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Deleting Orphaned Records
Command Command Description ATDELETE_ORPHANS Delete orphaned database records and update labels Ribbon: FireCAD > Validation > Purge Deleted Entities And Circuits Prerequisites A FireCAD...
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Attribute Search
Command Command Description ATATT_SEARCH Search for attributes by keyword Prerequisites A drawing must be open Overview Searches block attributes in the drawing for a specified keyword ...