Trace Software elec calc 2026.0.483.1: Professional Electrical Engineering Design Software

elec calc 2026.0.483.1 is a comprehensive electrical engineering software package developed by Trace Software International, a French company with 30 years of expertise in electrical and photovoltaic installation software . The software is designed for the calculation and design of LV (Low Voltage) and HV (High Voltage) electrical networks, combining schematic drawing with real-time calculation and multi-standard compliance verification.

Unlike traditional electrical CAD systems that focus primarily on documentation (like EPLAN), elec calc bridges the gap between “pure calculation” and electrical engineering CAD, making it suitable for everything from tertiary buildings to industrial facilities and private HV installations. A key feature is the real-time calculation engine: as you draw a single-line diagram, the software almost instantly recalculates the entire network—short-circuit currents, voltage drops, thermal load on cables, and more.

???? Primary Users

This professional electrical engineering software is designed for:

• Electrical Design Engineers & Consultants designing and verifying LV and HV electrical networks for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects 

• Engineering & Design Offices performing electrical studies including short-circuit calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination, and power balancing 

• Facility Managers & Operators simulating different network operating modes (normal, emergency, backup) and analyzing system behavior 

• BIM Coordinators & MEP Designers integrating electrical studies into building information models (Revit) via elec calc BIM workflow 

• Electrical Installation & Inspection Companies ensuring compliance with multiple international standards (IEC, NF C 15-100, VDE, etc.)

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

???? Electrical Engineering Calculations

The software automates critical electrical engineering calculations required for safe and code-compliant installations :

• Short-Circuit Current Calculation – Automated computation for network protection design

• Cable Sizing – Section determination based on current-carrying capacity, voltage drop, and short-circuit withstand

• Voltage Drop Analysis – Verification of drop limits across network length

• Power Balancing & Load Calculation – Assess network load distribution and demand

• Selectivity Analysis – Check coordination of circuit breakers, fuses, and RCDs

• Simulation of Operating Modes – Model normal, emergency, and backup operation scenarios

???? Component & Device Database

The software includes an extensive, regularly updated database of electrical equipment from leading manufacturers (ABB, Eaton, Hager, and others), ensuring that calculations reflect real-world component performance .

????️ BIM Integration (elec calc BIM)

The BIM edition (elec calc BIM) provides deep integration with Autodesk Revit, the industry-standard building modeling software :

???? Documentation & Reporting

• Single-Line Diagram Generation – Automatically generate and update schematic diagrams based on the calculation model 

• Engineering Reports – Produce detailed calculation notes required for project documentation and approvals 

• Multi-Standard Compliance – Verify installations according to multiple technical standards including IEC/CEI, NF C 15-100, VDE, and others 

☀️ elec calc SOLAR Module

Trace Software also offers elec calc SOLAR, a free-form solution combining PV sizing, power flow analysis, and MV grid connection within a complete electrical study .

???? Comparison with Other Solutions

The forum discussion  positions elec calc among other popular solutions:

The real-time calculation engine (updating the entire network as you draw) is a key differentiator that saves significant time compared to manual calculations, especially for large facilities (factories, data centers, shopping centers, oil & gas facilities)