instrumentation software
instrumentation software
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hi,
we are a small company of engineering involved in hydrocarbons domaine, and we want to buy a software for instrumentation, other than inttols, is there any powerful software that help instrumentation engineers? thanks
we are a small company of engineering involved in hydrocarbons domaine, and we want to buy a software for instrumentation, other than inttols, is there any powerful software that help instrumentation engineers? thanks





RE: instrumentation software
RE: instrumentation software
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RE: instrumentation software
In my opinion Smart Plant Instrumentation leaves a lot to be desired in that it doesn't work with Smart Plant P&ID
We use Autocad for drawings
Microsoft Excel for misc. spreadsheets
Microsoft Access for the Instrument database
Our access database which we developed in house produces very professional looking datasheets, Index, Alarm & Trip setpoints, I/O List and any other sort of report.
Roy
RE: instrumentation software
Nonetheless, Labview does have a tremendous amount of power in terms of data collection/management.
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RE: instrumentation software
I've used AutoCAD Electrical, and it's okay for some things - it seems especially good for machine control with ladder diagrams, and I do like some of the integrated database functions, e.g., for producing BOMs. AutoDesk also sells AutoCAD P&ID, but I haven't tried it yet, and I don't know if they integrate with each other well.
I typically use the same programs roydm does, and for the same functions. By the way, it's my understanding that SmartPlant Instrumentation is what InTools is now called.
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