Designing technical circuitry is split into two modes to balance automated precision with engineering freedom:
| Edition | Target User & Project Complexity | Max. Current | Key Features & Limitations | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Best for small residential and light commercial projects, ideal for electricians and small contractors. | Up to 400A (implied) | Core features: automatic circuit diagrams, simple layout plans, material lists. Does not include high-power design tools. | | Expert | Designed for occasional users and larger commercial projects with more complex requirements. | Up to 1600A | Includes all Basic features, plus enhanced power distribution design, greater customization, and is limited by a "Service Index" for larger installations. | | Premium | The top-tier solution for high-demand projects, suited for engineering firms handling any installation type. | Up to 4000A | Full access to all features, including advanced power calculations, larger component libraries, and the ability to create projects of any size up to the maximum amperage. |
: Renaming a distribution circuit or location (such as modifying a field from "Main" to "Kitchen") in the schematic automatically updates the entire project tree, material labels, and export sheets instantly. 2. Automatic Enclosure Sizing and 3D Layouts hagercad
Recognizing that a large electrical contractor has very different needs than a solo electrician, Hagercad is available in three distinct editions. This tiered system ensures you only pay for the power you actually need. Let's break down which version is right for different users.
: From the early estimation phase through to the final documentation, the software handles price lists, third-party products, and associated labor costs. Getting Started Designing technical circuitry is split into two modes
At its core, Hagercad takes the manual, error‑prone work out of electrical system design. You define your functional requirements in a structured table – specifying circuits, loads, protection devices and accessories – and the software automatically generates everything else: a professional single‑line or multi‑line circuit diagram, a dimensioned 3D layout of the enclosure, a detailed bill of materials, a heat dissipation calculation compliant with IEC/EN 61439, and a polished quotation for your client.
If you are an electrical contractor, panel builder, or industrial maintenance engineer who standardizes on Hager equipment, Does not include high-power design tools
The software is designed to manage the entire lifecycle of an electrical project through four primary stages: