The Constructor 8.0
Powerful PLC Programming Software
for Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 & XP

The Constructor 8.0 makes the creation, testing, trouble-shooting, teaching and printing of electrical ladder diagrams, schematics and one line diagrams fast and easy. The multimedia Active Constructor Tutorial System (or ACTS system) and Daily Tips makes learning to use this powerful software much faster and easier. Powerful zooming features for faster editing and easier viewing of your electrical diagrams. Over 50 color schemes allow you to set your personal color preference.

We also have optional PLC libraries containing over 700 Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Cutler Hammer, Toshiba, Automation Direct, PLC I/O diagrams.

This program is unique in its ability to test an electrical circuit. You can see the power flow in the diagram and hear the sound effects when a motor or siren is energized. Hear up to 20 different sounds at once. An optional additional sound library allows you to add 126 more sound effects to your diagrams. Your complete circuit can be tested from the three phase power components to the control circuit. The built-in symbol libraries of over 600 symbols makes the creation of your diagrams fast and easy.

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The Constructor 8.0 in the EDIT mode.	The Constructor 8.0 in the RUN mode.
The Constructor 8.0 with PLC I/O	The Constructor 8.0 with time delay settings window.

Diagrams of over 300 rungs may be created in this version. The built-in symbol editor allows you to create your own custom symbols. Once designed, any circuit can then be virtually energized and operated on your computer monitor. The circuit will perform the same as a hard wired electrical circuit. The design can be edited and re-tested saving valuable time when it comes to hard wiring circuits and trouble-shooting scenarios.

Automatic legends and borders allow you to make professional looking diagrams quickly. You can print your ladder diagrams out on your choice of any printer or plotter that Windows supports. The diagram may be saved to your hard drive or a floppy disk for easy reference or modification. You can also save images from within The Constructor program as bitmap files. The bitmap files can then be used for printing or imported into other programs.

CONSTRUCTOR 8.0 HIGHLIGHTS

(NEW Features in RED)

• Sound Effects (Hear the Difference!)

• File association of .lad files to The Constructor

• Improved Auto backup procedures

• Newer XP style file dialog boxes

• ACTS- Multimedia tutorial System

• Optimized for Windows XP

• Interactive on-screen help

• Quick Symbol Selection with Filters

• Edit and Run Screen Zoom 20%-100%

• Symbol Library Zoom 20%-100%

• Dashed or Solid symbol connection lines

• Internet Wizard to download the latest patches

• Circuit Log in the RUN mode

• Three-phase power symbols

• Generic PLC I/O modules and Terminal Strip libraries

• Generic Soft Starter and Variable Speed Drive libraries

• ON delay, OFF delay, Interval, Alternating, Recycle and Dry Contact Timers

• Over 50 Different Color Schemes Including Background Colors

• SPDT Contacts

• DPST, DPDT, TPST and 4-way Switches

• Auto Hi-Lighting of contacts assigned to coils

• Automatic wire Re-Number feature

• Daily Tips

• Up to 10 power sources

• Three phase and single phase transformers

• Easy to learn, easy to use

• Cut, Copy & Paste

• Save commonly used sections of your drawings as Templates

• Virtually Energize and operate your diagram

• Quicker than most other CAD programs

• Print your diagram in the energized or de-energized mode

• Built-in Symbol Libraries of over 600 JIC, NEMA and IEC Symbols

• Easy point and click method

• DXF file export

• Automatic Legends and Borders

• Compatible with Constructor version 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 diagrams

• Optional IEC Symbol library available

• Optional PLC I/O, VSD and soft starter libraries available