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World-class validation
and design checks.   

In this demo, you will learn how our Intelligent Design Platform can help you:  
  • Configure validation checks to reduce costly errors and field rework.
  • Save time with substation-specific automations for above-grade, below-grade, and equipment design projects. 
  • Leverage Autodesk’s easy-to-use platform to ramp up productivity and reduce training costs.  

Design your next substation in half the time or better with Substation Design Suite™ Physical for AutoCAD® (P4A). 
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Revisit P4A Play-by-Play

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1. Overview

Watch an overview of P4A.

2. How P4A Works

Use and customize P4A's interface.

3. Designing with P4A

Watch a basic design workflow in P4A.

4. Intelligence and Automation

Intelligent features and automations overview.

5. Geolocation

Discover how you can easily geolocate your designs.

6. Civil Surfaces

Working with civil surfaces in P4A.

7. Materials and Tables

Generating and working with materials lists and tables.

8. 2D Sheet Creation

Create 2D sheets and other printable materials.

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Used by the Best in the Industry

Investor-owned, public power and cooperative utilities

 P4A optimizes utility substation teams' workflows by automating asset selection and the allocation of compatible units (CUs), integrating real-time engineering and business project rules. This automation not only streamlines project execution but can improve project delivery times by as much as 80% based on project type.
Leading construction and design firms
 
 Intelligent automations and rules-based design in P4A lower the risk of expensive rework by catching mistakes and omissions early on. AEC and EPC clients have reported a 50% efficiency boost in managing project modifications, and cost savings of 3% - 7% of the total project budget.
   


Invest Smart, Design Smarter

P4A's exclusive tools and features make it a worthwhile investment.
Simultaneous 2D and 3D design for enhanced productivity.  
Real-time validation of designs to ensure accuracy.
Configurable templates and standards backed by rules-based design.
Design portability and BIM workflows for seamless collaboration.
Native integration with enterprise systems for effortless data sharing.
Superior support for brownfield and GIS projects.
   


Frequently Asked Questions

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P4A extends AutoCAD Map3D with the capabilities to automate the design and documentation of a complete intelligent 3D substation. P4A Enhance design quality and minimize errors through model-based design and automated checks. Leverage P4A’s configurability on Autodesk’s familiar platform to ramp up productivity and reduce training costs in above and below-grade projects, and equipment design.

Hardware specifications required are the same as those for AutoCAD Map 3D. The performance of SDS-P4A is directly influenced by hardware capabilities, configurations within hardware and Windows, AutoCAD settings, and modeling techniques. To optimize P4A (Physical for AutoCAD) performance effectively, consult our definitive guide in the knowledge base article SDS-P4A Graphics Performance.

Because many of our customers only do physical or electrical design Substation Design Suite modules (Physical for Autocad and Protection & Control) are sold separately.

Yes! SBS provides training and mentoring programs. Learn more information about our offerings here.

P4A is provided out-of-the-box (OOTB) with a robust substation industry model configured to support industry standard design and material practices. It is expected that you will want to adjust the configuration to satisfy your specific requirements. SBS has developed the P4A product to facilitate user modifications to the OOTB configuration.

All Substation Design Suite solutions are sold as named-user licenses on an annual subscription basis. Each user within your organization will need login credentials to the SBS support portal. An SBS license administrator will assign specific solution licenses to each user.
   


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networked infrastructure around the world.

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