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O-Calc® Pro

Pole Catalog Creator Plugin

When the Pole Catalog Creator plugin is activated, users have three options for performing pole catalog creation tasks. To use the plugin first go to Options > Manage Plugins and check the box for the Pole Catalog Creator option to activate the plugin. Follow the instructions below to learn how to .

Bill of Materials Plugin

The Bill of Materials plugin allows you to configure a bill of materials (BOM) which can be applied for a pole model.

Whole Inventory Edit Plugin

The Whole Inventory Edit plugin allows you to edit all the items in the Inventory for a selected pole using a new form in a separate window.

Export Analysis Data Plugin

The Export Analysis Data plugin allows you to export the Basic analysis data, Sweep analysis data, or Guy Tension data for the selected (the pole shown in the Inventory) pole model.

Quick Access Plugin

The Quick Access Plugin allows you to access commonly used O-Calc Pro functions. It creates a new window you can configure with buttons to access commonly used features. When installed, the Quick Access plugin defaults to the following buttons:

Allowable Strut Load for Sidewalk Struts Plugin

The Allowable Strut Load for Sidewalk Struts plugin allows you to enter a table of allowable strut loads as a function of both strut diameter and strut length. When the plugin is activated and an O-Calc Pro ‘Note’ is on the ‘GuyBrace’ object, the plugin will automatically fill in the “Allowable Str.

Insulator Tools Plugin

The Insulator Tools plugin allows you to set insulator load capacities and then report on the capacity utilization of each individual insulator. While many safety standards (NESC 2023, CSA) do not require this insulator load check, the GO95 standards within California do. With the Insulator Tools p.

Add Pole to Model as Version Plugin

In O-Calc Pro version 5.03, an additional plugin became available for use. This plugin, available from the plugins download website, allows a user incorporate an existing .pplx file into the .pplx file of another pole, as an additional version.

Clipboard Capture Location Plugin

When utilizing the Google Earth Plugin in O-Calc Pro, it is possible to plot the location of a structure or render the structure in 3D in Google Earth. The first step towards doing this would be to ensure that the google earth plugin is enabled. This can be checked by opening O-Calc and navigating .

Installing Optional Plugins

While version 5.0.2 of O-Calc includes a set of plugins, it may be beneficial to add additional functionality by downloading, installing, and enabling plugins that aren’t included with the initial installer.