- Ground Grid, Trench Layout and Conduit Modeling
- Fitting Placement Tools
- Model Cable and Bus Layout
- Lightning Protection Design
- Configurable Database
- Point Cloud Scans for Brownfield Projects
- Electrical Clearance Design Checks
Substation Design Physical
Physical Substation Design is available
on two different Autodesk® platforms:
Learn more about each product and how they compare.
Physical for Inventor tools include:
Physical for AutoCAD tools include:
- Simultaneous 2D and 3D Design Workflows
- Superior Brownfield and Geospatial Workflows
- Integral Real-Time Design Validation
- Standards and Rules-Based Design
- Design Portability and BIM Workflows
- Native Integration with Enterprise Systems
Frequently Asked Questions about
Substation Design Suite™
Do I have to purchase the entire suite? Or can I purchase separate modules?
Many of our customers only do physical or electrical design. Because of this, our modules are sold separately.
Does SBS provide training for Substation Design Suite™?
Yes! SBS provides training and mentoring programs. Learn more information about our offerings.
Do I need Autodesk to utilize my SDS Physical product?
Yes. Autodesk Inventor is required to utilize SDS Physical for Inventor (Autodesk Inventor LT won't support SDS Physical for Inventor). Autodesk AutoCAD is required to utilize SDS Physical for AutoCAD.
Does Substation Design Suite™ provide substation content?
Substation Design Suite™ utilizes our Utility Content product for substation content. With Utility Content you can gain access to manufacturer models or create models with our Content Configurator to help design intelligent 3D substations. Please visit Utility Content at www.utilitycontent.com to learn more.