Studio360 Overview How to standardize, simplify, & streamline your most valuable product… your knowledge Lonnie Caroon – Standards, Applications and Solutions

Studio360 Overview

How to standardize, simplify, & streamline your most valuable product… your knowledge

Lonnie Caroon – Standards, Applications and Solutions Manager

Schneider Electric – Buildings Americas

2Schneider Electric – Buildings Americas

What is Studio360? Design360? Esitmate360?

●Studio360 – Where you store it…● Automated file management tool for all project information

●Estimate360 – Where you price it…● Used to create complete estimates for systems including Parts, Labor, and

Subcontracts

●Design360 – Where you create it…● Used to create submittal, installation, record drawings


Engineering Platform Architecture

• Templates• Reports• Std Systems• Office Parts

• Office Data• Project Data • Office Files

• Templates• Project Files

• User Parts• Office Parts• User Library

• Library Files• Project Files

• Standard Project Directory Structure• File Versioning / Backup• Online / Offline Sync• Project File Archiving• User Roles / Permissions• Search & Reuse Project Solutions• Search & Reuse Standard Systems• Automatic Parts / Pricing / PDF Updates

Studio360

Studio360 + Estimate360 +

Design360

• Global Parts• User Licenses• New Builds


Shortcuts

●File● Launches Studio360 in background – upload file to server when finished

●Folders● Launches Studio360 server project open to the folder

●Projects● Launches Studio360 server project open to the root folder

●Servers● Launches Studio360 Open Project Windows – choose from any project


Remote Login

●Share projects files and resources between offices / locations●Does not require Box, Dropbox or other FTP services●Must be on same network or VPN●Time saving access

● Shortcuts● Favorite Projects● Recent Projects

●Must be give permission to login to other branches● User can request access / admin adds permission● Selective permissions model – share or hide as needed


Opening Projects

●Local / Server●Online / Offline●Filters

● Project types● Project groups● Search

●Recent Projects● Adjustable

●Favorite Projects● Any project● Any server


Project Folder Templates

●Create standard folder structures for all projects●Separate templates based on job type●Find files in common locations●Reflect business processes: sales to service●Include:

● Tasks lists● Documents / links● Shortcuts● Project properties


Project Properties

●Enter data once – reuse throughout the project●Minimize mistakes●Auto populate:

● Reports● Letters● Submittal documents● Schedules● Any MS Word, Excel or Visio file


Document Version Control●Keep all project files in one central location●Keep each file safe using version control●Ensures working with latest and greatest●Great for team collaboration●Reduces risk of “losing” work

● File conflict resolution● Lock files / folders● View previous versions● Recycle bin / recover● Server storage of deleted files

●Enables business process quality


Custom Templates

●One copy of office templates – distribute to all users●Keep users up-to-date, no user actions●Right click – Add new files

● General files (letterhead)● Based on folder name or type● Organize templates with folders / subfolders● Maintain file naming standards – create as “file name”

●Auto populate templates with project properties


Searching for Documents

●Quickly locate files in a project●Can do a simple search on file name●Advanced search on multiple criteria

● File size● File type● Modified date (before and after)● Specific text (in filename)● Document state (Preliminary, Submitted, etc.)


Storing Emails

●Emails are project documentation●Often end stuck in someone’s inbox●Store in Studio360 Email tab●Available to all users (permissions)●View messages and attachments●Search subject, author, or body for keywords●cc: project for automatic routing to folder●Drag and drop


Parts Database

●Global parts database (PREP)●Available in iPortal●Schneider Electric manufactured●Strategic vendors

●What is the database?● ~25,000 + parts● Manufacturer / vendor information ● Part status● Alternate parts● Current pricing● Current PDF documents


Searching The Database

●Tools -> Browse Parts●Search Filters

● Keywords● Part Number● Manufacturer● Vendor● Categories

●Criteria Filters● Top parts – branch favorites● Current parts – no obsolete● Tested parts – tested with Design360● SE Strategic Parts

●SE Manufactured●Strategic Vendors

● SE Rating


Part Information

●Select part from filter results●Right click – View Part

● Description● Part status● Alternate part● Vendor information (pricing)● PDF files (double click)● Estimating factors● Misc. fields (dimensions, certifications, etc.)● SE Branch Pricing (SE branches only)

●Right click – View PDF

●Copy to Clipboard● Part number● Description● Mfg list price● Vendor Price● Entire Row


Task Lists

●Create a task list for each project●Apply tasks to project template●Tasks assigned to folders●Monitor task completion

● Not started● In Progress● On Hold● Waiting for someone● Process Exception● Complete

●Assign to S360 users (notification future)●Run complete Excel reports to see task progress


Multi File Libraries (MFLs)●Simplify the search process

● Common nomenclature system● Single source search tool● Search across business unit or company● Search by criteria, equipment, customer, or capability

●Multi File Library is a container for any file type● Design360 and/or AutoCAD drawings● Sequences● Graphics● Application programs● Start-up / commissioning docs● Estimates


Finding Proven Solutions

●Search solutions based on:● Keywords● Categories● General Criteria● Equipment● Features


MFL System List

●Contains a list of all systems●Search to narrow list●Compare libraries to see differences

●All files on local workstations●Enterprise and office distribution

●New uses:● Distribute Drawing Standards● Standard VAV Applications


MFL System Contents● Design360 drawing

● System diagram ● Controller wiring ● Device / wiring details ● Panel Layout ● Sequence of operation

● Sequence of operation (Word)● Roll up bill of material● Checkout sheet● System point list● Preview image● Estimate360 export

● Parts● Points

● Application file export● Program binding template● IO binding template


Getting the SE Multi-File Libraries

● Smartware hosts files● Office admin downloads files

● Admin -> Parts Database● File -> Dashboard● Other Distributables tab● Click arrow

● Users choose content● Tools -> Options● Local Files tab● Download Options …● Select SE Multi-File Library Files

● Videos● Updating the parts database● User selection of downloadable files

https://buildingscommunity.schneider-electric.com/docs/DOC-7524

https://buildingscommunity.schneider-electric.com/docs/DOC-7545


Estimate360

●Create Estimates By System● Easy to duplicate● Easy to re-use

●Add System Parts●Add System Points●Add System Labor●Compare Estimates with Design


Valve / Damper Schedules

●Valve selector tool● 5000+ valve assemblies● Cv calculator● Choose on valve properties● Choose on actuator properties● Pictorial of parts● Right click on part for more info

●Valve schedules● Populated from valve selector● Advanced calculations● Part of project● Available for BOM reporting● Order in iPortal with tags● Damper schedule similar


Design360

●Separate module – license added to Studio360

●MS Visio 2003 / 2007 / 2010 / 2013●D360 Templates

● Table of contents● System diagrams● Custom templates (SE custom templates

available)

●Stencils / Shapes – Drag and Drop● Default shapes● Custom shapes (SE Custom shapes available)

●Used to create:● Airflow / piping diagrams● Controller diagrams● Wiring / device details● Installation details / standards● Panel drawings● Floorplans● Valve / damper / airflow schedules● Assemble / print PDFs● Reports

●BOM●Checkout sheets●Point lists●iPortal imports / purchase requisitions●SmartStruxure IO import


System Diagrams

Indicates Relative Position of Devices

Indicates Controller Location and Terminations Indicates Wiring

Terminals

Depicts Required Wire Conductors

Sensor Shapes are assigned to Controllers for easy wiring configuration.


Controller Diagrams

●Product Lines supported● SmartStruxure AS & IO● Contiuum b3 and i2● Vista● IA Series – MNB, MNL, NW8k, DMS● I/Net● SE Room Controllers – SE7000 & SE8000● SmartStruxure Lite

●Automation● Auto Insert● Power configuration / wiring● Resistors / DIP switch / Jumpers● More…


Controller ConfigurationsController power – correct every time

Choose LAN order from a list of controllers

IO configured automatically or entered

manually

Update point names, point type (0-10V, 4-20 ma, Thermistor…), shield

Automatically configures DIP Switches, Jumpers and

Resistors based on point typeChoose between Current or

Voltage outputs

Include transformer wiring or show at device

Connect IO Modules from list


Misc Drawings

●Panel Drawings● Scaled controllers and devices● BOM compatible● SE Custom Shapes

●Wiring / Device Details● Ladder logic● Installation details

●Sequences of Operation● Import from MS Word

●Roll up BOM● Import from BOM report

●Table of Contents● Automatic / configurable


Design360 Automation Tools

●Update Bill of Material● Automates BOM – no more manually counting parts

●Valve selection tool● Quickly create valve schedules

●SmartStruxure power supply calculator● Maximize IO modules – no more “best guess”

●Error checking● Automates identifying common mistakes

●Automate materials management● Import iPortal shopping carts

Device Qty Part Number Description Manufacturer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------CSR1 1 VER-H608 CURRENT SWITCH N.O. SPLIT CORE Veris IndustriesDA1-3 3 MS41-7073 DURADRV ACT ELEC SR 0-10 VDC Schneider ElectricDPS1 1 AFS-262 Air Pressure Sensing Switch wi Schneider Electric [AFS-262]R1-2 2 VER-V100 RELAY ENC SPDT 10-30AC/DC, 120 Veris Industries [V100]TLL1 1 TC-5241 LOW LIMIT, MAN. RESET 20' ELEM Schneider ElectricTS2-4 3 ETD500-12 TEMP SENSOR DUCT BOX 10KT3 12" Schneider Electric [ETD500-12]TS1 1 TTS-SD-LCD-B-1 SMART SENSOR, LCD DISPLAY, 10K Schneider Electric


Network Tree

● Model of BAS and IP network● Each controller object stores:

● Addressing information● Application files & graphics store● Tasks / notes / emails / files ● Passwords

● Instantly generate Network Drawings● Store workstation backup or entire site● Combine client projects into one network● Import Continuum .dmp files to build tree● Add controllers to network easily● Document existing client networks ● Invaluable tool for SmartStruxure transitions


Reports

●Bill of Material●Material cost●Recommended Alternatives●Checkout sheets●System point list●Point statistics●SmartStruxure IO●Custom reports

● Select any default and modify● Use standard fields from project


Part Ordering

●iPortal Shopping Cart●Manual Purchase Requisitions


Design360 Tools

●Page Wizard● Select drawing to include● Rearrange page order and update #s● Updates Visio drawings automatically

●Table of Contents● Generate TOC drawing quickly

●Print Manager● Send to printer in drawing order● Create PDF in drawing order

●Revision Notes● Add / annotate drawing revision● Remove revision bubbles quickly

●Valve Legend● Generate a piping detail for each type of valve

●Gather PDFs● Quickly assemble all PDFs from BOM● PDFs updated from database● Copy to folder or zip / print to PDF


Submittal Generator

●Generate a PDF electronic submittal including:● Any document in the project● Any drawing or selection of drawings

●Order specified in Page Wizard

● Run and “print” any report (checkout sheets, BOM, etc.)● Part PDFs from hardware engineering

●Specify order and grouping

●Features of the electronic submittal● Output to a single pdf file● PDF bookmarks to pages and section● Section pages and dividers with or without TOC● Overall page numbering scheme for entire package● Re-generate quickly if individual docs change


Maximize Your Savings

● Full SE Branch adoption in 2012

●10% Savings on Total Hours/Point on 360 Projects vs all other Projects● Savings in Hardware Design

● Automated Design tools● There was a learning curve

● Savings in Field Labor● Consistent Drawings● Accurate Solutions eliminate re-work● Up-to-date data

● Savings on Management● Less time coordinating and correcting issues between field, install, and Engineering


How to Get Started

● Contact Smartware for Hardware requirements

● Existing multi-use Server vs. Dedicated Server

Purchase or Designate Server

Hardware

● Install the software on your server

● Create, configure and manage the SQL Server database

● Create, configure and manage the shared folder on your file server

● Set up file server permissions

● Install the software on Workstations

Appoint an IT Administrator

● Create and manage User Accounts and Permissions

● Manage and issue Workstation License codes

● Manage, customize and add to the Parts Database

● Manage and control software updates for other users

● Create and distribute custom templates for Design360

Appoint an Office S360 Administrator

● Quantity of Licenses Required

● Type of Licenses required

● Group Permission definitions

Determine Users and Roles


Order and Implement● Pricing

● Setup Fee - $500 (one time per company)● Studio360 (required on all workstations)

● $300/user up-front● $60/year renewal

● Design360 (optional)● $1,000/user up-front● $225/year renewal

● Estimate360 (optional)● $1,000/user up-front● $225/year renewal

● Ordering● Studio360 required; Design360 and Estimate360 additional modules● Free upgrade from Designer Suite 2005 to Design360● Contact Smartware directly ([email protected])


Training is Available

● Schneider Electric Technical Training● Online Studio360 Basics

● 3 hour webinar● available monthly

● Online Estimate360 Basics● 3 hour webinar● available monthly

● Design360 Project Design & Engineering● 5 day Instructor led course● available quarterly

● Register in the Buildings Business Training Center● https://se-buildings-lms.csod.com/catalog/SearchAdvanced.aspx?dept_id=566

● Example Project Files● Available at www.smartwaretech.com

https://se-buildings-lms.csod.com/catalog/SearchAdvanced.aspx?dept_id=566


Ongoing Support

● Support● Smartware Technologies

● Administrator guide available: Studio360 Help menu and smartwaretech.com● User guides available: Studio360 Help menu and smartwaretech.com● [email protected] (716) 213-2222

● Schneider Electric● Area360 Americas - http://buildingscommunity.schneider-electric.com● Area360 Quick Help - http://buildingscommunity.schneider-electric.com/community/bms/area360/quick-help ● MFL / Custom Stencils / Templates – [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://buildingscommunity.schneider-electric.com/

http://buildingscommunity.schneider-electric.com/community/bms/area360/quick-help

mailto:[email protected]


In Summary

●Studio360 is ready today●Tools, processes and training are constantly improving●Schneider Electric and Smartware are partnered for your success ●You can begin immediately to:

● Automate the mundane● Improve quality and consistency● Reduce cost and cycle time● Protect and share information● Store proven solutions and reuse easily● Increase face time with your customers● React quickly to new product offerings

Standardize, simplify, & streamline your most valuable asset… your knowledge