Plaindroid 6.0.1.10555

Plaindroid

 

Plaindroid is a simple yet powerful graphical software tool specifically designed for ducted air conditioning and HVAC system design and quoting. Unlike complex, expensive engineering software, Plaindroid focuses on the practical needs of HVAC professionals—enabling rapid, intuitive CAD-style ducting designs superimposed over actual house plans, using real components from hardware suppliers’ catalogs.

Version 6.0.1.10555 continues Plaindroid’s mission of streamlining the entire HVAC workflow: from initial design and heat load calculation to professional quoting and reporting. Whether designing refrigerated cooling, evaporative systems, ducted gas heating, ventilation, or hydronics, Plaindroid delivers the tools HVAC professionals need to design accurately, quote confidently, and win more business.

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🏭 Primary Users

This specialized HVAC design software is designed for:

• HVAC Contractors & Installers designing ducted air conditioning systems for residential and commercial projects.

• Air Conditioning Sales Professionals creating professional quotes and proposals for clients.

• Mechanical Engineers & HVAC Designers planning ductwork layouts and calculating system requirements.

• Builder & Construction Professionals integrating HVAC systems into new home and renovation projects.

• HVAC Suppliers & Wholesalers providing design support and accurate quoting for customers.

 

 

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

🏠 HVAC System Design

Intuitive Graphical Design:

• CAD-style ducting design superimposed over house plans

• Drag-and-drop placement of components

• Real-time visualization of ductwork layouts

• Easy modification and iteration of designs

Component Libraries:

• Use actual parts from your hardware supplier’s catalogs

• Manufacturer-specific components with accurate specifications

• Regular updates with new products

• Custom component definitions

Design Modes Supported:

• Refrigerated: Split systems, ducted reverse cycle

• Evaporative: Evaporative cooling systems

• Ducted Gas Heating: Warm air heating systems

• Ventilation: Fresh air and exhaust systems

• Hydronics: Hydronic heating and cooling

• Venturi: Small duct high-velocity systems

• Lighting: Integration with lighting design (where applicable)

📊 Heat Load Calculations

Automated Calculations:

• Simple or material-based heat load calculations

• Room-by-room heating and cooling requirements

• Total system capacity determination

• Air flow calculations for each room and zone

Calculation Methods:

• Simplified methods for quick estimates

• Detailed material-based calculations for accuracy

• Compliance with industry standards

• Customizable calculation parameters

💼 Professional Quoting

Automated Quote Generation:

• Create fully costed quotes automatically from designs

• Include all components, ductwork, and accessories

• Labor and installation cost integration

• Multiple quote versions and revisions

Accuracy & Consistency:

• Reduce quoting errors with automated calculations

• Consistent pricing across all quotes

• Reuse similar designs for new projects

• Quick modification of existing quotes

Quote Components:

• Equipment and component pricing

• Ductwork and materials costing

• Labor and installation charges

• Margins and markup calculations

• Tax and discount handling

📑 Comprehensive Reporting

Customer Reports:

• Professional proposals for clients

• System specifications and performance data

• Room-by-room airflow details

• Visual layouts and floor plans

Installer Reports:

• Installation instructions and diagrams

• Component lists and quantities

• Duct sizing and layout details

• Zoning and control information

Supplier Reports:

• Parts lists for ordering

• Supplier-specific component codes

• Order summaries and quantities

• Delivery requirements

🖼️ Plan Integration

Import House Plans:

• Import floor plans from images or PDFs

• Trace over existing plans

• Create new plans within the software

• Accurate scaling and measurement

Overlay Design:

• Superimpose ducting designs over house plans

• Visual representation of system layout

• Room identification and labeling

• Clear communication with clients and installers

⚡ Speed & Efficiency

Rapid Design:

• Quick component placement

• Intelligent duct routing suggestions

• Automatic sizing calculations

• Instant updates as design changes

Template-Based Design:

• Save successful designs as templates

• Reuse room layouts and system configurations

• Consistent approach across projects

• Faster quoting for similar projects

🔧 Practical HVAC Features

Duct Sizing:

• Automatic duct sizing based on airflow

• Friction loss calculations

• Velocity checks and optimization

• Multiple duct material options

Zoning:

• Design zoned systems with multiple zones

• Zone damper placement

• Zone control strategy definition

• Room grouping and zone assignment

Register Placement:

• Supply and return register positioning

• Air distribution optimization

• Register sizing based on airflow

• Visual placement on floor plans

 

🆕 What’s New in Version 6.0.1.10555

• Enhanced Component Libraries – Updated supplier catalogs with latest products

• Improved Heat Load Calculations – More accurate algorithms with better material-based options

• Faster Duct Routing – Intelligent routing suggestions for quicker design

• Quote Template Enhancements – More flexible template options for consistent quoting

• Report Generation Updates – Professional report formats with improved layout

• UI/UX Refinements – Streamlined interface with better workflow

• Export Options – Additional file formats for plans and reports

• Stability Improvements – Bug fixes and reliability enhancements

 

💻 System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10/11