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ETAP Preis
ETAP bietet keine Gratisversion, aber eine kostenlose Testversion. Die kostenpflichtige Version von ETAP ist ab 1,00 $/Jahr verfügbar.
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- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
I have been using the etap for short circuit, load flows and especially coordination of...
Vorteile
It has a large number of electrical equipment libraries that facilitate simulations. It is extremely practical when using the Star module, since when running the shortcuts it shows in a real way how they cut the protection curves, in the same way it shows in a very dynamic way the performance of the protection equipment (relays, fuses, contactors) in order and time in order to efficiently diagnose a coordination, existing or proposed.
Nachteile
Given the existence of several libraries, many users could be carried away by the data that has predefined the software and would not be motivated to look for the real field information, I have made simulations with both information to compare and give very similar, but can arrive tend to trust the user in case there may be data that does not match reality.
I have had several complications when updating the versions, since once I have updated the document to a latest available version, it does not allow me to open it in a previous version.
Antwort von ETAP
Our modules come with an alert view which will flag the results if they are outside of a certain percentage. This value is set by you and would be a way to check if the results are off. Unfortunately you can only open older projects in newer versions. This is because the library and sql database changes per release.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 201–500 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für 6-12 Monate genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Software for Electrical Engineers
I am working with Arc Flash Hazard Study to generate Arc Flash labels. Hence need to use Short-circuit, Protection co-ordination study software's as well.
I am very much impressed with the software builder keeping in mind the user flexibility and moreover libraries its tested and provides users on Electrical components like relays, breakers etc.,
Vorteile
User friendly, flexibility to open. Abundant library files for each electrical components like relays, circuit breakers, etc., Running the program and easy understanding of the analysis at the finger tip of the user
Nachteile
Hardlock dongle makes it difficult to enter the power plant in Middle east, instead it should have be software controlled dongle. In Middle east Power plants controlled by Military team it is not allowed to enter USB or pendrive or any external harddrive devices. Hence request to look into the solution of Software opening with softlock key.
Even though some of Library files are available with ETAP team, it is not send as a whole package with the latest Software version, need to request the same through the ticket.
When Arc Flash is running it takes couple of mins to come back to normal screen. Instead an progress bar display will help user to understand the estimated time to complete calculation.
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ETAP provides comprehensive solutions for any analysis requirement in the electrical world. Its one stop shop for electrical engineers. Other competitors does not provide this. Mumbai ETAP support team is very good in resolving the tickets, especially Asavari & Uttam. Many thanks to these to personnel.Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your great review and feedback. contact our local ETAP office to inquire about our soft key which is now available for installation without USB key. Also, the latest ETAP release has improved performance, but you may want to check our system requirements to make sure you get the best performance from ETAP. https://etap.com/software/sales/system-requirements
- Branche: Non-Profit-Organisation Management
- Unternehmensgröße: 5.001–10.000 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Depends on what you are looking for in Power Systesm Software
Power Systems issues. Wow this "survey" is really a "one size fits none" bit of work isn't it.
Vorteile
Flexibility, but it comes with some sever downsides
Nachteile
The user interface, both in getting data in to the software, and getting useable results back out.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review and feedback. Please contact our 24/7 HelpDesk if you need assistance with any interface matters. We do have a very comprehensive data exchange module (DataX) that provides a wide range of import and export options and interfaces with third party software (https://etap.com/packages/data-exchange). We also offer our Data Exchange Service (https://etap.com/services/data-exchange-services) if you need assistance with one-off import/export or interface projects.
- Branche: Versorgungsunternehmen
- Unternehmensgröße: Selbstständig
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Review
It is an excellent package and its my right hand. I could not do my jobs without it.
Also thanks for the outstanding tech help!!!
Vorteile
I can make a model very quickly and run cases as fast as can design them. Allows for quick answers to customer/management questions.
Nachteile
Having dongle identification trouble. I have to reset License Manager EVERY time. The regular start cannot see it. Run LM and then I run ETAP. Printing setup could be easier to use.
Having trouble with printing output not changing. I have a ticket open now on it.
Would to turn off data from certain buses and lines. I do not need to see all when it turn it on in the display options. Just certain buses. It muddies the screen.
TCC could be easier to use.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your great feedback. I am sure our Tech Support will come up with an answer to the issues you ran into.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: Selbstständig
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
User-friendly Electrical Modelling
Etap is very useful for an electrical engineer, and is fantastic to model electrical systems. It allows you to complete many different types of studies, from load flow to arc flash, grounding, and many more. Certain modules are sold separately, such as the harmonic study and motor starting modules, which is fine, but can get expensive if you need all of them, but only sporadicly. Customer support has been pretty good, they will assist you when you have technical questions on how to model certain things, or if the library does not have a specific model of breaker, for example.
Vorteile
- Etap has a wide variety of equipment that can be connected
- The help function is very well put together, for every single user interface window
- Highly customizable for reporting
Nachteile
- Sometimes difficult to print a Single Line Diagram as intended
- VFDs typical show overloaded, even if the rating of the drive matches the motor, and that issue has not been resolved, as far as I know, even if it was pointed out several years ago
- Training from etap is a must to use the software properly, especially the case scenario options
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review. Our latest release ETAP 20 has an abundance of new features and enhancements. Please feel free to contact our 20/7 HelpDesk to assist you with any of the questions you may have. https://etap.com/support
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: 201–500 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für 6-12 Monate genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Arc Flash Analysis, Coordination Study and Short Circuit Analysis Review
Overall the experience is good.
The user interface is straightforward and doesn't require a big learning curve to get started.
Vorteile
The product is easy to use. The diagram can be easily created with multiple networks as well.
Once the network is created, we can carry out a short circuit analysis with a single click.
The report feature allows the export of results in multiple formats (pdfs/excel/word etc).
Can create a copy of the base case, with proposed or amended case results can be easily compared.
Faults can be easily simulated, and thus coordination curves can be easily generated.
Nachteile
Limitation of the number of buses. If bus sizes go around 300 buses, the network takes a bit longer to run the analysis.
The installation process is not simple with matching the key and license. Required help from IT department to get it on my computer.
Faults can be inserted however, not of a specific value (overvoltage conditions not possible), only high currents (Short circuit 3PH, 1PH) can be simulated.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review and positive feedback. ETAP is improving it's performance with every release. The ETAP 20 Series is showing considerable performance improvements over previous releases. Please go to our Help Center and download the latest ETAP release.
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: 1.001–5.000 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Indeed a good software for Electrical Analysis
It's great ! Overall it is a decent software to carry out some research and even real time approaches.
Vorteile
Easy to use, you just have to drag and drop the bus bars/ circuit breakers from the column to the drawing page. Major settings are done automatically (by default), and you also have the option of selecting different models of various companies.
Nachteile
Some of the features are missing. For example STATCOM was missing in all the prior versions.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your positive feedback. STATCOM is available in the last few releases of ETAP. Please refer to our solution catalog or web site for more information.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
It's user friendly.
Various tutorials, examples and helps are existed online.
Vorteile
It can be used in power system stability analysis.
Nachteile
defining standard between ANSI/IEC and measurement SI/English metric
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review and your feedback
- Branche: Metallabbau
- Unternehmensgröße: 1.001–5.000 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Etap Power System Review
The software has helped us for many simulations such as Arc Flash, Load Flow, Motor Acceleration and short circuit
Vorteile
The software has a very good user-friendly ability. Also, the simulation is well done and the report well compiled.
Nachteile
The language barrier is sometimes an issue. For instance, in DRC we speak french and thus if the software can be in french also will help other users as well
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your time to write a review. Please note that ETAP is available in multiple languages, including French since release 16.0.
ETAP 19.0.1 is our latest full language release with languages in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Russian. Many report are vailable in additional languages.
- Branche: Versorgungsunternehmen
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Great Software for Electrical Engineers
Grounding studies, Arc Flas Studies, SC and protection coordination studies, Cable Pulls, Line Impedance calculations,
Vorteile
Ease of use, user friendly, lot of tools for various studies
Nachteile
ETAP needs to invest in better libraries and ensure that they are getting updated faster than they are doing currently.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your positive feedback. Our Engineering Library team is continuously adding and updating our library with every release. You can also contact our technical support at [email protected] to request any missing libraries.
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: 201–500 Mitarbeiter
- Weitere für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
The best overall
Vorteile
The 3-D Database is a base feature compared to CYME and SKM Powertools to manage scenarios.
Nachteile
Harmonic parameters for the utility have some limitations. I didn't find a way to set "lieux d'impédance" given by the utilty or his harmonic contribution for each harmonice frequence.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your great feedback & review. Please contact our 24/7 HelpDesk to request assistance with this matter. We take customer feedback into account whenever possible to improve ETAP software. Opening a ticket in HelpDesk will escalate this issue to our R&D team if our support engineers can't find a solution to your problem.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 501–1.000 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Review
Overall, ETAP is our go to software for Arc Flash Risk Assessment and makes it very easy for us to analyze and report on projects.
Vorteile
What i like about the software is that it is easy to use and update. We started using the ETAPApp so that field data collection is much faster and more efficient. Great addition to the software.
Nachteile
Large projects typically take a long time to run. We currently have a 4,200 bus model that takes more than 5 hours to analyze for Arc Flash
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback. Please contact our HelpDesk engineers and inquire about hardware specifications to speed up your calculations.
- Branche: Bau
- Unternehmensgröße: 11–50 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Evaluation
ETAP is great software. However, I feel some features are released before they’re ready and the user ends up doing R&D
Vorteile
Very technical; very inclusive with options
Nachteile
Written help features need greatly improved. Need more technical explanation of features available. Need more technical webinars to define modules
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback. We are working constantly to update our product documentation and training materials. Feel free to contact our Golf Coast office in Houston for assistance and training opportunities. You can also contact our HelpDesk 24/7 with any product questions or help with a project. Sign up for our next webinar in October.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Sometimes too complicated to use.
We are doing power modelling for projects
Vorteile
It is a great software. The final output product is very good.
Nachteile
1. It is hard to use. It is hard to create a customized report and a customized border for the single lines. It's very hard to get our logo on the drawing let alone creating a general borer that could always be pulled up and the SLD would be inserted.
2. When we transfer files to customers, again it is not as easy as your competitor (Easy Power). Their software just save file and transfer. Your software you need to attach the library and ancillary files then transfer. Why is so hard.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review of ETAP software; we appreciate your feedback. Even though we are trying to make it as easy as possible to use ETAP, we also acknowledge the complexity of the software. To help our users we offer 24/7 support via HelpDesk, offer comprehensive hands-on workshops and, provide a large variety of tutorials and webinars on our website.
- Branche: Logistik & Lieferkette
- Unternehmensgröße: 501–1.000 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Excellnet software for electrical design
Excellent software to use for electrical study
Vorteile
breaker coorination, arc flash, short circuit and load flow analysis
Nachteile
If ETAP can add in more features like DC features to the standard features that will be great.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your positive feedback and your suggestions. ETAP is continuously enhancing its existing features and adds many new features with every release, including for DC power studies and design.
- Branche: Umweltdienstleistungen
- Unternehmensgröße: 201–500 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
David Levi with using ETAP Fifteen years
With ETAP I always optimize calculated electrical system with Optimum electrical equipment and minimal cost
Vorteile
Software is very ease too use. You could modeled simple electrical system ( distribution system, transmission system and Generating system with supply to system.
The study provide stability during normal operation as well transient.
I have used ETAP in my electric calculation and after geting result I could write proper specification and be fully confident that I provide the best offer to costumer.
Nachteile
ETAP Software is very easy to use and provide true results.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback and review of ETAP software
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 2–10 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Versatility
We are solving power system design and protection studies including arc flash with ETAP. We benefit in being able to do the studies in-house.
Vorteile
The software with its various modules is sufficiently versatile to cope with all of our applications. ETAP is regularly updated with new features and to the latest standards. Files can be exported in the format of some other softwares where our client requires such different software inputs. One day we would like to do a project using ETAP live.
Nachteile
Adding circuit breakers and protection relays to the library takes time.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review and feedback. You can contact our 24/7 HelpDesk to assist with adding new breaker and relay libraries. You can also contact our local ETAP representative to assist. We hope that you will have a project to use ETAP Real-Time in the future. we have many customers who use ETAP as the Digital Twin to their live operations. A good place to get the latest info about ETAP and it's application in the industry is the ETAP Global Conference & Expo https://etap.com/events/user-conference
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 501–1.000 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Review
My overall experience is really good. ETAP offers seminars and their help support is quite responsive.
Vorteile
The software is quite simple to use and ETAP keeps improving the interface. ETAP really listens to its costumers and makes lots of changes for the next upgrade.
Nachteile
There are lots of modules that you can buy instead of making a bundle with all of the capabilities.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review and feedback. I are always considering our customers suggestions in order to enhance ETAP Software and customer experience.
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: 11–50 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Excellent Power System Protection and Grading Package
Excellent Power System Protection and Grading Package
EATP’s Automated Grading (Star Auto Protection and Coordination) is valuable in automatic identification and assessment of system protection and coordination / selectivity built on solid design criteria and industry guiding principles.
Vorteile
Power System Protection and Grading Package Advantages:
-Greatly cuts out many hours of modelling and simulation
-Speedily generates Time Current Characteristic (TCC) curves from the automated path of protection
-The system is standardized on industry rules and guidelines for system protection & coordination
-Great product for real projects as well as a great learning tool for young professionals
Nachteile
Having encountered ETAP Software as a user and a technical support personnel, I fail to come up with legitimate complains on the software. The sky is the limit.
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks you for your feedback. We hope you will continue to enjoy working with ETAP software
- Branche: Erneuerbare Energien & Umwelt
- Unternehmensgröße: 11–50 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für 6-12 Monate genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Review
We use ETAP for modelling power systems to check overload on cables, we also mainly use it to evaluate short circuit and find values for the short circuit contribution as is required by DNOs during applications for new generation
Vorteile
It is easy to pick up most of the features, has good displays of information in real time and in report form. Flags issues visually with red so can quickly identify where the system is facing an overload
Nachteile
Sometimes it is unclear what error is stopping the simulation running, The same diagram sometimes will work and sometimes throws and error and not always clear what it is that is changing between iterations

- Branche: Maschinenbau oder Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
- Unternehmensgröße: 2–10 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Etap is a great software
Vorteile
Architecture of the software, mainly in assembly one line diagrams and alter create scenarios to simulate the system.
Reports and labels in portuguese is perfect to deliver to our costumers.
Nachteile
Lack of more brasilian manufactory equipment like library of cables, relays and circuit-breakers
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks you for your feedback. Please contact our local ETAP office or ETAP support with a list of the equipment you like to have added our libraries.
- Branche: Versorgungsunternehmen
- Unternehmensgröße: 501–1.000 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
EMS review
Vorteile
report with crystal report, editable
Help guide
large protection library
Nachteile
multisource arc flash
High voltage arc flash (how to select the right method...)
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review and feedback. Please take a look at our website https://etap.com/arcflash for more information about the different types of arc flash analysis and how and when to use the different types.Also feel free to contact our 24/7 HelpDesk or your local ETAP office.
- Branche: Versorgungsunternehmen
- Unternehmensgröße: 201–500 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 1 Jahr genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Good tool for simulation
Good experience
Vorteile
Easy to use and nice features. Easy to navigate.
Nachteile
I think its a good idea the add some video tutorial to slef train the first time users.
Antwort von ETAP
Hello Asif, thanks you for your positive feedback. We are have many tutorials and webinars on our web site to get started https://etap.com/resources. in addition we offer hundreds of workshops virtual and in-person worldwide. Please check out our training events at https://etap.com/events
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 11–50 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP- an Electrical Engineering tool
I have a very nice experience with ETAP.I have been using this software from last 10-12 years.
It is a very user friendly software for Electrical Engineers.I must recommend it for every Electrical Engineer.
Vorteile
ETAP is a very user friendly software. It is very useful & helpful tool for every electrical engineer. High level Calculations can be done very precisely & with high level of accuracy.
Nachteile
Customisation of the ETAP library is least liked by me. ETAP Library should be more versatile.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback. Please contact one of our regional offices or our online HelpDesk. We would love to hear how we can help you with your libraries.
- Branche: Versorgungsunternehmen
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 1 Jahr genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP review
Great product. Many tools available. Challenge to learn how to use them, however well worth it.
Vorteile
Model and analyze system coordination and protection.
Nachteile
Certain aspects of presenting results. For instance, other software options offer some easy to use presentation options that easily capture sections of the one line diagram next to the results. Another example is outputting revision differences in a complete report rather than one by one listing differences.
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks for your positive feedback. Please contact our support team or you local sales engineer to help you create the reports or output results you are looking for. There is a wide range of possibilities on how to approach this.
- Branche: Professionelles Training & Coaching
- Unternehmensgröße: Selbstständig
- Wöchentlich für 6-12 Monate genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Best electrical design software
With ETAP I have designed many projects in the field of electricity
Vorteile
ETAP is a very easy to use application for electrical design, the features are very understandable and the rendering is professional
Nachteile
Personally I did not see any disadvantage at my level
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your positive feedback
- Branche: Buchhaltung
- Unternehmensgröße: 201–500 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 1 Jahr genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP reviews
Etap may be very beneficial for an electrical engineer, and is remarkable to new version electric systems. It lets you to finish many extraordinary varieties of studies, from load waft to arc flash, grounding, and plenty of more.
Certain modules are bought separately, along with the harmonic and motor beginning modules. It can however get high-priced in case you want all of them, however simplest sporadicly.
Customer assist has been quite good, they'll help you if you have technical questions about a way to version sure things, or if the library does now no longer have a particular version of breaker, for example
Vorteile
Comfortable while using the software program and smooth interpretation and attractiveness of results."
"It could be very beneficial & beneficial device for each electric engineer. High degree Calculations may be accomplished very precisely & with excessive degree of accuracy."
"I constantly loved operating with etap due to the high-satisfactory of the software program and correct results.
Plus the truth that the reviews do not appear to be from a kind creator the manner SKM looks."
"Etap could be very beneficial for an electrical engineer, and is first-rate to version electric systems."
Nachteile
"Various variations have mistakes that provoke new releases."
" Some Problems with distinct faucet changer for parralel application. Its Hard to personalize a TCC
curve."
"Problems with the installation, the extrade from check model to complete model creates many problems."
"It Lacks a few common products (e.g. cable library)."
Antwort von ETAP
Thank for you feedback. Just as with every other software, new releases may have minor bugs, that's why it is important to issues point release with fixes. ETAP is tested thoroughly prior to every release and as you know complies to high-impact standards requested by the nuclear industries world wide. ETAP had 100+ audits from independent auditors over the last 30 years, with an average of 3-5 audits per year. You can read more about standards and QA audits on our web site https://etap.com/audits
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
12 Years of Experience with ETAP Software
Overall, I'm a happy customer with ETAP software. Good work team ETAP! :)
Vorteile
There are a few things in ETAP that are actually very attractive.
1. The very attractive thing about ETAP is its user-friendly graphical interface which is very attractive with state of the art graphical symbols having both IEC and ANSI options selectable on simple clicks along with color coding according to voltage levels. This helps visually a lot in classifying one's systems based on voltage levels.
2. Help Desk support is an excellent feature with FTP support area for large file handling.
3. One click report generation with study/scenario wizards saves a lot of time for complex projects.
Nachteile
There are a few things in ETAP that are actually annoying sometimes.
1. First is the dumpster. Once you delete an element, you can't simply undo to restore it from dumpster. You need to be super smart to get it back. The undo / redo should be smartly management as in many other software. It will save a lot of hassle and time.
2. Backward compatibility is also a major concern. Projects created in newer versions can't be opened in older versions at all which is required sometimes to review the work of contractors. It should have some backward compatibility, say, to 4 previous releases.
3. Static studies such as load flow, short circuit etc do not consider turbine rating to generate alerts as the same is needed in some plants where turbines are under-rated than associated generators. No documentation is also available in this regard.
4. Library updates are also not available until next version is released. Limited models are available for ASD/VFD drives for harmonic studies even for very common drives. One has to create every common model manually which takes a lot of time.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback. As you know, as a seasoned user, ETAP is thriving to deliver the best product on the market. As a user with a valid maintenance contract you may contact our 24/7 online HelpDesk or call ETAP support to assist you with these issues. In regards to backwards compatibility please contact one of our local ETAP offices or representatives for support with older releases.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Comments for ETAP
Good but something should be improved otherwise customer would seek for other brand.
Vorteile
User friendly and thus easy to use than any other power system analysis softwares.
Nachteile
Grounding system study is inferior than other competitor such as XGSLab, CDEGS. Main Ground Grid analysis of ETAP is suitable only for a simple soil condition. I experienced very difficult soil condition with resistivity in the range of 800-1500 Ohm-m which ETAP cannot help and Electricity Authority disapproved analysis using ETAP. Thus we have to seek for other software to solve the problem by modeling a customized grid conductor such as using clay covering bare copper conductor and analyze touch and step voltage.
Cables sizing calculation still has no capability to calculate according to IEC60287 standard which calculate from heat transfer theory. I have to purchase other software, CYMCAP, to calculate correctly. So ETAP is used for power system analysis only except cables sizing calculation and grounding system study.
Another cons is ETAP support. I experienced that sometime I found problem using ETAP in analyzing GCB, I asked ETAP for technical help but unfortunately EATP ignored my request and after several follow up I got a very simple words which is not any useful. I felt very bad with ETAP support team. I hope that ETAP support would be improved.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback. We take our customer feedback very serious and will work on making improvements wherever we can. Please look for our next release which will have considerable enhancements for cables, including IEC 60287, ground grid analysis, and many more.
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: Selbstständig
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
An User Pleasant Electrical Design Key
1) Electrical Design Validation (Switchgear/Transformer/Cable etc. Rating)
2) Protection Coordination
3) Personnel & Plant Safety thru Arc Flash
Vorteile
1) Load Flow
2) Short Circuit
3) Motor Starting
4) Relay Coordination: Sequence Operation
Nachteile
1) Harmonic Analysis - Result Difficult to Compare IEEE 519
2) Relay Coordination - Taking More Time to Prepare TCC
3) Not Having Feature to Change the TAG Nos. At A Time All Together (Like in Word Find/Replace)
4) Not Having Feature to Prepare Any Component Library User Friendly.
5) Not Having Feature to Change Model Component Symbols from IEC to ANSI or reverse all together at a time.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your positive review and feedback. In regards to the items you pointed out in your review:
1) Harmonic Analysis:
The new plot manager introduced with Version 18 should make results easier to compare. Is there a specific feature that you think we should add?
2) Taking More Time to Prepare TCC
I would like to recommend trying our zones of protection viewer which sets the zones of protection and allows you to plot all the TCCs in one shot. The feature comes with protection device coordination.
3) Change TAG Nos. all at once:
Feeture for future release
4) Prepare Any Component Library User Friendly.
We have How-To tutorials
https://youtu.be/oD4Ox7xzVTE or reach out to our ETAP HelpDesk & ask them to create these models for you.
5) Change Symbols from IEC to ANSI or vice versa:
Select all the elements in your project, right-click and select symbol. You can then switch from ANSI and IEC symbols
- Branche: Versorgungsunternehmen
- Unternehmensgröße: 11–50 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Fabulous
I have not seen or been exposed to any power systems software that can even come close to comparing to ETAP and the Enterprise Family of Solutions oriented Software.
I use Arc Flash, Transient Stability, Ground Grid, LDFL, Short Circ, STAR religiously
Vorteile
I have been using this software for 30 years.
I have been a ETAP Agent for 20 years.
I have not seen or been exposed to any power systems software that can even come close to comparing to ETAP and the Enterprise Family of Solutions oriented Software.
Nachteile
That is has taken so long to get key modules developed such as Panel and the Distance Relay.
It has cost me many oppertunities in sales.
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks you for your feedback. As the saying goes, "good things take time, greater things even longer"
Panel has been around since the earlier versions of our software. Distance Relay took a while to develop, verify, and validate since it does integrate with a lot of other analysis tools in our software suite. We also added a number of distance relays to our library which contain 1000s of settings and match the manufacturer 1:1. The module is now available and we have enhancements coming out in our next release ETAP 19.5.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 2–10 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Incredibly powerful with many improvements needed.
We are solving the requirements set up by NFPA 70E and IEEE requirements to keep workers same.
Vorteile
TCC, Arc Flash and short circuit studies help keep facility personnel safe and help identify where changes are needed.
Nachteile
Running large study wizards needs to be able to produce the reports at the end. It is extramely troublesome to have to generate EACH report from a 200+ node compressor station where you have 20+ configurations for studies that are scheduled to run. Also printing TCC with the elements shown in the curves needs to be easier.
Antwort von ETAP
Hello Jennifer, thank you for your positive feedback. Please contact our 24/7 online technical support to assist with your challenges. We want to make sure you can work most efficiently even with large project studies and reports. Our technical support is available at https://helpcenter.etap.com
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: 2–10 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 1 Jahr genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Powerful Software
Overall it has been positive. It would be nice to have more higher level courses in my area. It is powerful software and takes some getting use to.
Vorteile
Very powerful software. I like the reports that can be generated. The star graphs are really nice and look good in reports. I like being able to set up macros, it makes running multiple test cases a lot easier.
Nachteile
I do not like that I have to buy a ton of modules just to get one feature. The experience thus far has been that we buy some modules and start performing a study. The results are not what we expect just to find out we are missing one feature that is in another module that we didnt buy. There seems to be little features that are important to other studies that are hidden within other, more expensive, modules and generally we do not need the entire other module, but have to buy it because we need the one feature to complete the study.
There are also some minor bugs such as not being able to have an NGR monitoring relay on a zig zag transformer. We also ran into an issue modelling a Y-Y transformer. The ETAP software does not allow for the consideration of the tank effect. These issues have work arounds but its hard to explain to a client that ETAP doesn't have this built in so we have to use a work around.
I also do not like that there is no save as ability. The save a copy of the file is weird.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your great review. Since many modules work hand-in-hand it is sometimes necessary to get modules that will not apply to the cor or your project. We will make sure our developers receive the information from your review, so your suggestions can be taken into consideration in future releases. Contact your local ETAP representative about alternative or temporary use of module you may only need occasionally. in regards to "Save As" try Shift S. Here is a link to all of our Short Cuts https://etap.com/support/etap-shortcut
Enjoy!
- Branche: Design
- Unternehmensgröße: 11–50 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
General Design software features
ETAP is generally the best software i have used. I would love to see features like infinite busbar being able to be implemented
Vorteile
The software is good for asset management, real time simulation and for everyday problem solving on all designs
Nachteile
They software is only forward compactible. Exchange of models between clients and designers wont be easy if we are using different versions.
I would to see the features such as lightning protection modelling using rolling sphere, EGM and shield angels. The software can only perform grid design for substation earthing only
Antwort von ETAP
Hello Percy, thank you for your positive feedback. We always add new and innovative features to our annual releases and take suggestions from our customers into consideration for future releases.
In regards to your question about lightning protection, you can utilize the ETAP emtCoSim module; and your feature request for "infinite busbar" you can utilize the bus editor and select "swing" to model an infinite bus.
See the latest ETAP innovations and feature updates at https://etap.com/whats-new.
- Branche: Metallabbau
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 1 Jahr genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
My ETAP Feedback
We are working to standardize our Electrical designs and address some areas were we feel we can improve the products. I am looking forward to seeing if the tool meets our expectations it should help us achieve those goals.
Vorteile
I am the administrator and worked / coordinated with IT to get the tools installed and up and running for the users. My work with the support folks when we had issues went very well and the support teams were knowledgeable.
Nachteile
I am still waiting on feedback from the users and what they feel is missing from the tool.
Antwort von ETAP
Hello James, thank you for your positive feedback. We would like to hear from you on what your user's experience is with our software.
- Branche: Bau
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für 6-12 Monate genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Overview
I really like the software and am become more comfortable with it from beginning till end of work
Vorteile
User-friendly. results are very clear. the processing is fast.
Nachteile
It is extremely expensive. It may require more options for modeling the structure.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your positive review. Yes, ETAP can be expensive, depending in the configuration, but we offer a range of options to keep the cost within our user's budget range. Please contact [email protected] to to get a quote.
- Branche: Versorgungsunternehmen
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Used for Nuclear Power Stations
ETAP is used for all our nuclear plant power system analysis and assists us with all necessary design changes. Their customer support is known throughout our industry to be world class.
Vorteile
ETAP has supported the nuclear power industry by designing and supplying software for our specialized analytical needs for over 20 years. They have become the defacto standard for nuclear plant power system analysis throughout the U.S. with over 90% of plants and utilities standardizing on ETAP.
Nachteile
Although it may sound like I’m making this up, after using this software through all of its many evolutions over the years, I honestly can’t think of anything.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for being a valued ETAP user and for your positive review Mark. We have and always will appreciate your continuous feedback about ETAP software.
- Branche: Design
- Unternehmensgröße: 11–50 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Electrical Engineering Design and Analysis Tool
I have 18 years experience with ETAP Software and compared to comparable software, I believe that ETAP has the most features they keep developing more features and tools to use.
Vorteile
Provides many of the engineering calculations for design and analysis of electrical power, protection and control systems in one software package. It is a necessity in providing our customers the best designs and arc flash analysis.
Nachteile
I have to set up my defaults and tools the way that I like to use them and display them when I get a new version. I would like ETAP to add L-G faults for 1-Phase center-tapped sources.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback and being a loyal customer. In regards to your feedback, you are right, we don't store defaults and setting separately, all settings are saved automatically in you project files. When you read your project your new release it will update your settings as well. You can always set up a project template, which you can use when starting a new project or upgrade to a new release. Please feel free to ask our 24/7 HelpDesk support team for assistance. You can also request new features or update to libraries by entering a ticket in our HelpDesk.
- Branche: Elektrische/elektronische Fertigung
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Review
The overall experience has been good, there are some features which could use some improvement (as mentioned above).
Vorteile
The software is easy to use and fairly intuitive.
Nachteile
There are often products that are not available in the library.
Formatting can be very tedious and time consuming despite some of the "auto" formatting options. Default settings need to be set up on a per project basis, this is both frustrating and time consuming.
Exporting information to excel could be so helpful but there is some info that can only be found in "reports" and when these are exported to excel they are formatted to reflect a report style not just raw data which makes it very difficult to use this data efficently if you are creating your own report.
Antwort von ETAP
Hello Jen, thanks for your feedback. Please contact our HelpDesk or our local office in Canada to assist with the issues you are describing in your review. We are happy to help and make using ETAP software a positive experience.
- Branche: Hochschulbildung
- Unternehmensgröße: 1.001–5.000 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
One of the best software for power system studies
Vorteile
The software is easy to use by first-time learners without much background. It is useful to develop and analyze power system networks particularly power flow studies, fault analysis, and protection coordination. The one-line diagram approach and report generation are quite useful.
Nachteile
The library should be updated with modern power system components to simulate various current scenarios. The scope of studies should extend similar to PSCAD and EMTP softwares.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your positive feedback. As an ETAP user you know that we constantly update our libraries and it is a constant chase to catch up with the latest products. In our latest release we added over 14,000 new libraries. You can also contact our Help Center to request the addition of missing libraries or you can also add and import libraries specific to your project yourself.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
A Happy ETAP User
Overall experience has been good. We've experienced some troubles but we've always gotten the problem fixed by the customer support. We try to use ETAP whenever possible.
Vorteile
I like it the most how user friendly it is and that it gives me the comfort that the results are correct.
Nachteile
There are a certain things that are different in this software compared to others. E.g. there is no "save as", only "copy project to" and you have to open it afterwards (if you want to work on the new project). And copy - paste is different than in any other software. It doesn't bother me anymore, but it's weird.
Antwort von ETAP
We use "copy project to" instead of save as since SQL is installed locally on the machine which allows for faster performance. Copying the files directly disconnect the local database which is why we have this option instead.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 2–10 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Review of Etap Software from GW Engineering Inc.
I have used Etap for over 12 years and have used it for design, installation, and troubleshooting of many power generation systems over this period. These systems primarily include relay coordination, and protection schemes, arc flash, and motor starting. It is a great product.
Vorteile
Etap utilizes all of the components the model and integrates them all together so it is easy to go from one module to the next and still work with all data and information from other modules. "Star" systems is an example.
Nachteile
Alignment and viewing results on the one-line can get crowded but it can be edited to view only the critical information.
Antwort von ETAP
This can be resolved by using Auto-Build which is modeling based on a spacing rulebook. You can modify the rulebook to evenly space out all the elements in your one-line, allowing for a less cluttered view.
- Branche: Metallabbau
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Very good for heavy industrial power
How power large motors on weaker power systems. Simulation of motor starting on large mobile machines. Determination of power quality impacts in the proposal stage. Performed alternate studies to verify alternate power system designs.
Vorteile
The ability to dynamically model wound rotor motor starting with a time variable liquid rheostat.
A good library of multifunction electronic relays.
A good library of electronic motor protection relays.
Nachteile
The library of basic TOC relays is not as complete as other packages.
A lot of additional modules to buy and pay maintenance on.
The wound rotor induction motor rheostat starting requires a chunk of calculations to get it in the form needed for ETAP. A lot of the ETAP trainers did not understand about wound rotor motor modeling and it took a while to get to the courses needed.
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks you for your feedback. Our support team is always available to assist with any issues you may run into. Should you find any libraries that are not available, just create a ticket in our 24/7 online HelpDesk and we will create them. In regards to any issues that go past the regular support questions, you can always escalate your case or contact your local ETAP sales engineer to assist. One of our research engineers for induction motors will get in touch with to assist with you questions.
- Branche: Bau
- Unternehmensgröße: 2–10 Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
A lot better than SKM but still not perfect
Vorteile
I always enjoyed working with etap because of the quality of the software and accurate results.Plus the fact that the reports don't look like from a type writer the way SKM looks.
Nachteile
Recently they sent Costumer service for the Library for USA to India. This has caused a response time of 2-3 hours to get extended to 3-4 days and the professionalism of the staff in India is not to the US standards.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback and review. Since we offer 24/7 support, we utilize our support engineers around the globe. We take our customer's feedback very serious and always try to remedy any issues that surface. We hope that your next interaction with ETAP support will be positive and swift.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 1.001–5.000 Mitarbeiter
- Monatlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Software Review
While initially I started using it almost exclusively to conduct studies (such as Arc Flash, Dynamic motor start transient, harmonics etc.) I now routinely find it easier to generate a power model as part of my "design" efforts for a new project and take advantage of it to validate cable sizing, voltage drops, selecting/procuring properly coordinated protective devices and determining required AIC ratings before specifying new electrical gear.
Vorteile
It is probably the most widely used power modeling software so it is easy to share with other users. All of its functions and device editors are "extremely" thorough offering an almost overwhelming number of study customization options. Overall, its use if fairly intuitive (but there is no substitute for attending a good old fashion class if you are a first time user). The online tutorials are excellent and tech support is great too.
Nachteile
Like most software, ETAP does have some quirks that a user needs to learn either by peer coaching or through painful firsthand trial & error.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback and your great comments. There is a third way of learning ETAP software:
ETAP hands-on training in one of our training centers or at one of the over 100 training classes around the world.
Check out our workshop schedule at https://etap.com/events/events-schedule
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
ETAP Covers Almost All Required Electrical Calculation
I strongly recommend ETAP for electrical engineer who works on power system calculation.
Vorteile
ETAP is friendly to new user. And it covers all the required electrical calculation we may encounter in the work.
The technical support is good basically. We can always call technical support for help.
Nachteile
The lower version ETAP can't open a higher version ETAP file. ETAP is updating new version while we may use various version.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your review and positive feedback.
- Branche: Erneuerbare Energien & Umwelt
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Good tool
Good
Vorteile
Friendly environment and the help is also good
Nachteile
Better and more accurate grounding calculation
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks you for your feedback and great review. Check out our latest Ground Grid enhancements in ETAP 19.5, which will be release soon. https://etap.com/19.5
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Wöchentlich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Satisfying ETAP experience.
The overall experience has been saytisfying, this software has proven to be very useful to run different types of studies in our field.
Vorteile
This software provides a very friendly interface and variety of tools that ease the process of design in our field. Also the customer service has always solved our questiones promptly.
Nachteile
Several features and tools are limited or restrained unless you purchase the full package.
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks you for your feedback. As you know ETAP is module based and is offered in many configurations. Modeling in ETAP is not restricted and you can create as many scenarios as you with. Analysis module need to be obtained as needed.
Please contact your local ETAP office to ask about adding modules to your existing package. There are a variety of different purchase and leasing options available.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 51–200 Mitarbeiter
- Weitere für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
Solid software and support
We have used ETAP successfully for Arc Flash studies, cable thermal analysis, and grounding studies. The software overall performs well in all our scenarios.
Vorteile
The variability of the modules and options for running simulations are pretty extensive.
Nachteile
Some of the initial modules are expensive, and in general the functionality and setup are not as intuitive as I would like.
Antwort von ETAP
Thank you for your feedback. We are trying to improve and simplify the setup process with every release. Any suggestions are always welcome and you can provide feedback directly to our sales engineers or our online HelpDesk.
- Branche: Öl & Energie
- Unternehmensgröße: 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
- Täglich für Mehr als 2 Jahre genutzt
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Quelle der Bewertung
EMS Review
Vorteile
Lots of good options, can be difficult to understand these options.
Nachteile
Must pay for each option, need training on these options..
Antwort von ETAP
Thanks you for your feedback. Please contact our local ETAP representative in Canada to assist with pricing and any training you may need. We also provide a large number of training webinars and tutorials on our website.