Power Line Systems, Inc.


Power Line Systems July 2001 Newsletter:

PLS-CADD version 5 ships!

The latest version of PLS-CADD has finished testing and is now shipping. The most significant upgrade of PLS-CADD since the first integrated 32-bit version, PLS-CADD 5 includes:

The online help technology in PLS-CADD 5 is also available in the latest version of our other applications. New versions of the manuals can be downloaded from our Internet site using the "Help/Check For Updated Manual" command. In addition to downloading manuals, the new versions include the "Help/Visit the PLS Online Library" command that takes your web browser to our online library where criteria and cable files can be downloaded. Over time, we will add other files to the library including components libraries from manufacturers and sample files, so you should periodically check the library for updates.

The latest version of PLS-POLE includes several improvements to our modeling of tubular steel elements. We now include an 18 sided shape which is commonly used for communications poles. Even better, you can now enter in your own steel shape cross sections so you can model poles or arms with a shape that isn't built in to the program. In addition, we have added several summary tables to the output to make it easier to understand.

We have two upcoming weeklong training opportunities. First, hands on training at the EPRI facility in Haslet, Texas on September 17th through the 21st see the EPRI training web page for details. Second, our short course on transmission line design held in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin see "Design of Transmission Line Structures & Foundations" on September 24th through the 28th in Madison, Wisconsin.

The current shipping versions of our software are as follows:

We strongly encourage you to upgrade to the current shipping release of all the applications you own. To do so please send us email at info@powline.com. As always, we welcome your suggestions and comments on our software.

Best Regards,

Staff of Power Line Systems, Inc.


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Power Line Systems, Inc.

610 N. Whitney Way, Suite 160, Madison, WI 53705, U.S.A.
Phone: (608) 238-2171, Fax: (608) 238-9241
Email: info@powline.com