PLS-CADD Tutorial – Workflow Flowchart
This document provides a simplified step-by-step workflow for transmission line design using
PLS-CADD.
Flowchart:
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Project Creation
- Create New Project
- Set Units & Preferences
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Import Terrain & Survey Data
- Load XYZ / PFL / LiDAR
- Validate Ground Profile
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Define Weather & Loading Criteria
- Wind, Ice, Temperature
- Apply Code (ASCE / IEC / EN)
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Structure Library Setup
- Import PLS-POLE / TOWER Models
- Assign Structure Families
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Conductor & Cable Setup
- Select Conductor Type
- Define Sag-Tension
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Spotting & Structure Placement
- Automatic Spotting
- Manual Adjustments
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Clearance Check
- Ground Clearance
- Crossing Objects
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Sag & Tension Calculation
- Run Final Sag-Tension
- Review Violations
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Reports & Drawings
- Plan & Profile Sheets
- Stringing Charts
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FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL
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END