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Description
Experience an extensive set of advanced CAD features that enable you to finalize your designs significantly faster while enhancing the accuracy and precision of your overall design workflow. Our collection of complimentary design tools and resources can help transform your most innovative ideas into fully realized products. Whether you need a standalone design application, detailed technical information, or a comprehensive design ecosystem, our complete suite integrates effortlessly into your current design processes. DesignSpark Electrical stands out as a true electrical CAD solution, providing an extensive array of specialized tools to enhance your design efficiency. Numerous tasks such as device and wire numbering, along with report generation, are automated, which can save you substantial amounts of time. Additionally, the software’s inherent intelligence guarantees that your designs remain precise and consistent throughout the process. With DesignSpark Electrical, you have access to a wide variety of symbols, further enriched by an extensive selection of manufacturer parts to meet all your design needs. This combination not only streamlines your workflow but also elevates the quality of your projects.
Description
ZapSketch is an online tool designed specifically for electricians, electrical contractors, and estimators to facilitate the planning of electrical home runs. It allows users to import floor-plan PDFs, draw walls on a blank canvas, or start from a quick sketch, enabling them to place panels, junction boxes, and devices while routing circuits and raceways efficiently. As users modify their layouts, the application automatically measures run lengths and offers insights on preliminary conductor sizing, ampacity, voltage drop, and conduit fill based on the NEC 2023 standards. Users can also access circuit schedules and export their marked-up plan PDFs along with raceway pull schedules for purposes such as estimating, review, and transitioning to the field; however, some export options and unmarked reports necessitate a Pro subscription. Additionally, there are free standalone calculators available for voltage drop, wire sizing, and conduit fill. While ZapSketch serves as a valuable preliminary planning tool, it is essential to note that it should not replace thorough code reviews, engineering judgment, or the verification of actual project conditions. This tool enhances workflow efficiency and supports better project management for electrical professionals.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Pulsonix
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$19/month
Free includes the planning workflow and preliminary checks; PDF exports are watermarked and redact commercial pull and calculation details. Pro is $19 per month, or $190 per year, and adds unwatermarked PDF exports, full raceway pull schedules, complete preliminary calculation reports, and commercial-use output. Standalone voltage-drop, conduit-fill, and wire-size calculators are available without signup.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
DesignSpark
Founded
2010
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.rs-online.com/designspark/electrical-software
Vendor Details
Company Name
ZapSketch
Founded
2025
Country
Canada
Website
zapsketch.com
Product Features
Electrical Design
CAD Tools
No
Change Management
No
Collaboration
No
Compliance Management
No
Document Generation
No
Drag & Drop
No
Electrical Parts Catalog
No
Functions / Calculations
No
One Line Diagram
No
PLC Tools
No
Reusable Designs
No
Symbol Library
No
Product Features
Electrical Design
CAD Tools
No
Change Management
No
Collaboration
No
Compliance Management
Yes
Document Generation
Yes
Drag & Drop
Yes
Electrical Parts Catalog
Yes
Functions / Calculations
Yes
One Line Diagram
No
PLC Tools
No
Reusable Designs
Yes
Symbol Library
Yes