Error: MDAC 2.8 RTM is incompatible with
this version of Windows. *new
What is the difference between the trial version
and the release version?
After installation, I cannot use the tools
provided by Electra® 2005. *updated
I already have CAD symbols in AutoCad, can I import
them into Electra® 2005 or Visio®?
Error: MDAC 2.8 RTM is incompatible with
this version of Windows.
MDAC is Microsoft Data Access Components which Electra® needs to
function properly. In Windows XP, MDAC is already included in the
operating system. When you install the long version of the Electra®
Trial program, the above error will be generated. However, it will not
affect the installation and Electra® will be able to function without
problems.
Can Electra® 2005 function
without Visio®?
No, Electra® 2005 is a Microsoft® Visio® solution (add-in) and requires
Microsoft® Visio® to function. What is the difference
between the trial version and the release version?
The trial version is limited to 30 days and will cease to function after
the trial period. On the
release version, there is an additional stencil for IEC parts. After installation,
I cannot use the tools provided by Electra® 2005.
By default, Microsoft® Visio® is set to high security level and the user
will be prompted to run a macro every time Electra® 2005 operates. When
a user clicks no, Electra® 2005 will cease to function. To enable and use
the tools provided by Electra®, set Visio® to low security level by selecting
from the menu Tools | Macros | Security, and on the Security Level tab,
select low security (does not applies to Visio® 2000).Also make sure the item 'Enable Automation Events' on Tools | Options | Security menu is checked.
I already have CAD symbols
in AutoCad, can I import them into Electra® 2005 or Visio®?
Yes, Microsoft® Visio® comes with extensive import filters from major file
formats and drawings from other CAD systems can be easily imported to Visio®.
Once imported and converted, these symbols and drawings can be used in Electra®
2005 to create native symbols using Create Schematic Symbols or Create Layout
shape. Can I export Electra®
2005 drawings into other format?
Yes, Microsoft® Visio® also comes with extensive export filters for major
file formats including dwg, dxf, jpg, gif, html and many many more. I encountered a problem
during installation, what can I do?
Your can do a manual installation by following the steps listed below:- Unzip Electra 2005.14.zip or Electra2005.14.exe to a temporary folder. Use WinZip to unzip the contents of ETrial.cab to the same temporary folder.
- Run 'mdac_type.exe' which is the Microsoft® Data Access Components Installer and complete the installation.
- Using My Computer, browse to 'C:\Program Files\Radica\Electra\'. If this folder does not exist, create it EXACTLY as shown.
- From the temporary folder, copy the following 7 files to 'c:\Program Files\Radica\Electra\' :
- Electra.chm
- Tour.chm
- Electra.mdb
- TEULA.txt
- Electra DOL Sample.vsd
- Electra Page Prefix Sample.vsd
- Electra.vss
- Find and search for the Visio® solutions folder which is by default 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Visioxx\xxxx\Solutions' and copy the following files from the temporary folder to this Visio® solutions folder :
- Electra Template 2005.vst
- Electrical V3.0.vss
- JIC V3.0.vss
- IEC Symbols.vss
- Layout V3.0.vss
- Reports V3.0.vss
- Title V3.0.vss
- Create shortcuts on your Start menu for the following files :
- Electra.chm - Electra 2005 Help File
- Tour.chm - Electra Quick Tour
- TEULA.txt - Trial Version End User License Agreement
- Electra DOL Sample.vsd - Electra Direct On Line Sample
- Electra Page Prefix Sample.vsd - Electra Page Prefix Sample
- Electra Template 2005 - Electra Template 2005
- Manual installation completed.
