Create, Test, Teach and Print Electrical Ladder Diagrams...
Once designed, any ladder diagram can then be virtually energized and operated on your computer. Great for training and troubleshooting.
Click on the PLAY button to play this short flash animation. It will show the power flow in the simulation mode. If you want to hear the sounds effects make sure your sound is turned on. Create and Test Ladder Diagrams
The Constructor program makes the creation, testing, trouble-shooting, teaching and printing of electrical ladder diagrams, schematics and one line diagrams fast and easy. 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. 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. Once designed, any circuit can then be virtually energized and operated on your computer monitor.
Symbol Libraries and Symbol Editor
The built-in symbol libraries of over 600 symbols makes the creation of your diagrams
fast and easy. The built-in symbol editor allows you to create your own custom symbols for that special project.
Easy to Learn and Use
The multimedia- Active Constructor Tutorial System or ACTS system and Daily Tips makes learning to use this powerful software much faster and easier. Your complete circuit can be tested, from the three phase
power components to the control circuit.
All the Features You Need
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. 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. Saving your diagram as a DXF file is also option.
Optional Additions Available
Optional PLC I/O libraries are available for most PLCs (Over 720 I/O modules)
An optional additional sound library allows you to add 126 more sound effects to your diagrams.
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CONSTRUCTOR 8.0
with Ladder Logic Simulation
New Features for this version in color
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
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Picture of The Constructor 8.0 in the EDIT mode.
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Picture of The Constructor 8.0 in the RUN mode Also shows the sound effects volume control.
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Picture of The Constructor 8.0 with PLC I/O.
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Picture of The Constructor 8.0 with time delay settings window.
