[DeTomaso] Wiring Diagram Software

[Julian Kift]

What about Microsoft Visio? It's fairly easy to learn and use. I actually have a wiring diagram for the Ultima that someone drew up using Visio and it was built up in layers (circuits) so you can peel away the layers to focus on the circuit you are troubleshooting.
 
Julian
 
> Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:36:33 -0600
> From: gow2 at rc-tech.net
> To: coreyjprice at gmail.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Wiring Diagram Software
> 
> The Corel I use is an older version yet quite capable. I export files 
> for the CNC on a regular basis from it in CAD format. Older versions are 
> cheap on ebay. I am using v12.
> 
> I have mixed feelings about the Isis. In some respects it is neat, in 
> others, I don't really get the advantage. For instance, it will tell you 
> if a light bulb is out? If you put in your own wire harness I think you 
> can trouble shoot your own bulb. I understand the advantage of how 
> current is managed, but I think that can be addressed with relays to 
> satisfaction in any system.
> 
> In the end it boils down to what keeps you awake thinking about it at 
> night. In the end these are hobby cars and it boils down to what you 
> want to work on or play with.
> 
> Gary
> 
> corey price wrote:
> > AutoCAD isn't really geared toward circuits, but could be used nevertheless. Google sktechup is great, but is geared really toward 3D stuff. (Our CAD operators call it "Crayola CAD", but our architect clients love it. I think the architecture world is being changed by building information modeling software, such as Revit and is going away from AutoCAD.)
> >
> > I'm considering the ISIS system, but it's expensive. I think Gary was looking at a custom harness from scratch if I remember correctly. My harness is stilling in a box, still connected to most switches and the console. I'm not looking forward to deciphering it, so starting fresh is very tempting, especially with a system that removes high-current loads from the switches such as the ISIS system.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jun 12, 2011, at 5:18 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com wrote:
> >
> > 
> >> i have seen two installions in progress of the Isis system, that's what i
> >> would do if i were building the car that you are . It is amazing.
> >>
> >> GPS speedometers with NO cable., very cool.
> >>
> >> Michael Shortt
> >> On Jun 12, 2011 7:00 PM, <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> I drew up a from scratch wiring diagram for my car. I am locating the fuse
> >>> panel in the front trunk. I used Corel Draw. I print it out on tabloid
> >>> paper.
> >>>
> >>> Gary
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>>> Anyone know of some good software for doing wiring diagrams?
> >>>>
> >>>> I downloaded TinyCad yesterday ... but it seems to be more geared
> >>>> towards circuit boards.
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