Release Notes: Trimble Electrical Designer
Welcome to the Trimble Electrical Designer Release Notes page. Here's what's new in ProDesign, Protect, SingleCable and PowerNet.
This document summarises the latest improvements, bug fixes and new features that are included
in the latest version of the Trimble Electrical Designer Suite of products incorporating ProDesign,
ProDesign 3D, Protect, SingleCable and PowerNet.
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ProDesign v22.0.33
This release incorporates a number of behind-the-scenes performance, reliability and security improvements besides the following feature improvement. For more information on ProDesign, please go to
https://mep.trimble.com/en GB/products/prodesign
Improvements
- [MEPEL-11079] The UPS output capacity has been enhanced, now supporting up to 2000 KVA, doubling the previous limit of 1000 KVA.
- [MEPEL-11500] The Text Editor Box in Text Settings has been resized to better handle larger amounts of text input.
- [MEPEL-11565] Enhanced the Load Diversity Method to allow users to enter a load less than 1A on a single phase.
Resolved Bugs
- [MEPEL-5189] Resolved a bug that caused the omission of a section of the note detailing exemptions for the 419.2 and 419.3 regulations.
- [MEPEL-10085] Resolved a bug where the Overload setting Ir value was not being returned and shown in the reports.
- [MEPEL-10877] Resolved a bug where the Multi-Edit functionality is not working particularly in the Motor Details tab.
- [MEPEL-11414] Resolved a bug where the Overload Setting was being sent with incorrect rounding, using the Starter value.
- [MEPEL-11144] Resolved a bug where the Ir value in the display results was not updating.
- [MEPEL-11290] Resolved a bug where specific 380V backup protection devices were not functioning correctly.
- [MEPEL-11348] Resolved a bug where certain backup protection devices displayed incorrect values in both the device selector and the errors and warnings section.
- [MEPEL-11566] Resolved an issue in ProDesign where attempting to configure a Protective Device within the ATS panel would cause the application to crash.
ProDesign 3D
This release incorporates a number of behind-the-scenes performance, reliability and security
improvements.
To download ProDesign 3D, ensure you have a TED 2D Pro+ license and visit the Trimble community portal.
VFD & VSD Motor Load type is here!
ProDesign 3D introduces the VFD & VSD Motors. This new feature allows users to model VFD & VSD
as a new motor type in their electrical schematics. Users can select between VFD/VSD, single-phase
or VFD/VSD, three phase.
Key Features:
- Introduced two new VFD & VSD motor types
- Added the ability to set the multiplier for the Assess Voltage Drop on Starting functionality
Example of VFD & VSD Motor on Final Circuit Motor Settings - Motor tab:
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Improvements
- ProDesign 3D now supports the latest version of Revit, which is Revit 2026. After updating your project to Revit 2026, please open ProDesign 3D and save the project immediately. This step is crucial because Revit Wire Type mappings are transferred based on the name rather than the element ID. If the Cable Name is altered before using ProDesign 3D, the mapping will be reset.
- [MEPEL-11565] Enhanced the Load Diversity Method to allow users to enter a load less than 1A on a single phase.
Resolved Bugs
- [MEPEL-4266] Resolved a bug where the Load “Active Power” is always showing “N/A” instead of the actual value.
- [MEPEL-11144] Resolved a bug where the Ir value in the display results was not updating.
- [MEPEL-11569] Resolved a bug where the Processing Calculation results tab remains open after calculations are performed.
Protect
This release incorporates a number of behind-the-scenes performance, reliability and security improvements besides the following feature improvement.
For more information on Protect, please go to
https://mep.trimble.com/en-GB/products/protect
SingleCable
This release incorporates a number of behind-the-scenes performance, reliability and security improvements.
For more information on SingleCable, please go to
https://mep.trimble.com/en-GB/products/singlecable
VFD & VSD Motor Load type is here!
SingleCable introduces the VFD & VSD Motors. This new feature allows users to model VFD & VSD as a new motor type in their electrical schematics. Users can select between VFD/VSD, single-phase or VFD/VSD, three phase.
Example of VFD & VSD Motor on Final Circuit Motor Settings - Motor tab:
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For more information, log in and check out the video on Trimble Learn:
Improvements
- [MEPEL-11565] Enhanced the Load Diversity Method to allow users to enter a load less than 1A on a single phase.
Resolved Bugs
- [MEPEL-4266] Resolved a bug where the Load “Active Power” is always showing “N/A” instead of the actual value.
- [MEPEL-11144] Resolved a bug where the Ir value in the display results was not updating.
- [MEPEL-11569] Resolved a bug where the Processing Calculation results tab remains open after calculations are performed.
PowerNet
This release incorporates a number of behind-the-scenes performance, reliability and security
improvements.
For more information on PowerNet, please go to
https://mep.trimble.com/en-GB/products/powernet
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Upgrade procedure
In order to upgrade your software to this new version, you need a Trimble ID. The ProDesign suite of applications will notify you when an application update is available for User Licence. For further support, please see the following Technical Assistance section.
Software Update Notifications
The ProDesign suite of applications will notify you when an application update is available for download.
In case your software has received any calculation updates, you will be notified with a “Calculation Service Version Update'' during the first instance of calculation.
In case your software has received any calculation updates, you will be notified with a “Calculation Service Version Update'' during the first instance of calculation.
Named User Licensing
All products within the Trimble Electrical Designer Suite (ProDesign, Protect, SingleCable and PowerNet) are now powered through named user licensing. This means that users have dedicate licences assigned to their own Trimble ID and ensures everyone uses the same, up-to-date calculations and content. This empowers you to significantly reduce the risk of design discrepancies that occur when different versions of the software are used within your team.
To learn more about this and moving to a Trimble Electrical Designer subscription, call our sales team on 01908 608833 (opt 2). If you have any questions regarding the licence management and accessing the product, please contact our support team via the details below.
Technical Assistance
Our Technical Support team uses a support tool which allows them to view and control users’ machines remotely. This is only ever undertaken with the user’s permission – and while being supervised by the user.
Our applications have a menu option link to the support web page containing details of this assistance should it be required. For more information, please contact our support team via Amtech Support@Trimble.com or call +44 (0)1908 608833 and then choose Option 1, and then Option 1 again.
UK Customer Portal
If you are a registered customer, please login to the Trimble community portal for downloading the software and to access other related information. If you are not registered yet, please contact our support team as mentioned in the Technical Assistance section.
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