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Articles
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Transfer a License from one computer to another
You can transfer a license from one computer to another. See below: ON THE COMPUTER YOU WISH TO DEACTIVATE THE LICENSE FROM: CLICK ON THE DROP DOWN ARROW ON THE “File” PANEL COPY YOUR LICENS...
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Change Wirepath Label Text
Change/Edit the wirepath labels text. Symptoms I don't like the default numbering/lettering of the wirepath labels. Resolution You can change this using the project device editor. See below...
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Assign Output Circuits to parts
OVERVIEW A major function of FireCAD is to enable the connection of a device (typically a system field component such as a detector or a notification applicance to a source (typically a circuit ori...
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Add a card to an existing panel
We assume that you have an FACP already in the project and in the drawing. Then use the command "Assembly Editor" You are prompted to select the assembly (FACP) to add the card to. After you...
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Why are my address labels not showing even though the devices are connected to a circuit?
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Address Labels are missing even though devices are connected to a circuit
A common condition contributing to this is that layer 0 is frozen or locked. In this case layer 0 is frozen. We thaw (unfreeze) it. Now using the block editor we view one of the devices not displa...
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How do I change the candela or wattage setting of a device?
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Change the candela or wattage of a device
We want to copy a device and place it on the drawing at an additional location. We select the device then right-click to display the context menu. We use the "copy selection" command. We place th...
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Apparently, our tech put the duct detectors and the AOMs that go with them as the same address… Is there anyway I can show two devices with the same address on the same loop?
You cannot put two addresses for separate devices on the same slc loop however, you can add an entity property to display whatever you want on the second one. Please click the link below to read th...
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The "Set Entity Properties" command
Set Entity Properties You are then prompted to select the device. The default property name is “Location” but you can change it to any name. Press "Enter" on your keyboard to accept "Location" o...