DataX - Data Exchange

The ETAP Data Exchange module (DataX) is used to import, export, and synchronize data between external data sources and ETAP. DataX transforms legacy data into ETAP, interfaces ETAP to external architecture such as AutoCAD®, Microstation®, or synchronizes ETAP with other applications such as Intergraph SmartPlant® Electrical. Customizable data mapping, intelligent error checking, and automated one-line diagram generator are amongst the many utilities provided with ETAP DataX.

data exchange - import, export and synchronize data

Key Features

Import & export data
Data synchronization
Automatic one-line diagram generation
Intelligent error checking
Customizable data mapping
Real-time data exchange
Raw data IEEE format

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ETAP Data Exchange is used to import, export, and synchronize data between external data sources and ETAP. DataX provides many utilities including:

Legacy data transformation into ETAP
Interface with external architecture databases
Customizable data mapping
Intelligent error checking
Automatic one-line diagram generation

Data Import

Metafile
XML
IEEE Format
RAW Data Files
Status Configuration

MS Access
MS Excel
e-DPP
SmartPlant Electrical
Third Party Programs

Data Export

DXF
Metafile
XML
IEEE Format
RAW Data Files

Status Configuration
e-DPP
SmartPlant Electrical
Third Party Programs

DataX includes several new conversion programs that allow for conversion of third party electrical power system databases to ETAP. The conversion program will automatically generate a multi-layered graphical one-line diagram. A list of available conversion programs are available upon request.

Output Report Data Comparator

The Output Report Data Comparator can be used to compare any two output report databases of ETAP analysis modules. This application interfaces with the Scenario Wizard allowing exhaustive comparison of output reports from the latest version against a previously saved benchmark output report database. The benchmark results could have been generated using a previous version or the same version of ETAP.

Compare any ETAP output report database
Compare any Microsoft® Access database (MDB files)
Compare results of different ETAP releases
Flexible database instruction file with default settings
Available Command Line instruction
Automatic validations with user-defined deviation limit
Summary & detailed comparison with Pass / Fail stamping

DataX - Base

In addition to the standard data exchange capabilities such as import IEEE and RAW data formats, DataX has been enhanced to read SEQ and DYR file formats for importing unbalanced impedance data as well as dynamic data for transient stability studies.

Data Conversion

Data range checking
Typical data substitution for missing parameters
Data validation
Data consistency checking
Library data addition
One-line diagram auto-generation
Convert commercially available power system analysis software applications

Data Synchronization

Data interpretation
Data integration
Format conversion & mapping
Procedures development
Active data exchange

Services

Format conversion & mapping
Turnkey database synchronization
Quality assurance services
Project & technical management
Data validation services
Create customized uni- / bi-directional data exchange channels

Microsoft Access & Excel Interface

Map Access & Excel® worksheets to ETAP elements
Automatic one-line diagram generation
Synchronize data to ETAP projects
Perform consistency checks during data exchange
Substitute missing information with ETAP defaults & library data
Import in Open-Format Excel DataX

CAD Interface

Export one-line diagrams in DXF format
Import ground grid plans from AutoCAD®