SKM, EasyPower, or ETap

[Goodejp]

Hi guys,

I was previously a member but moved and lost my info.

My question is which software package is the best? SKM, EasyPower, or ETap.

I anticipate my consulting firm using the analysis, coordination, and Arc Flash labeling for new and existing commercial, institutional and Medical facilities.

I've researched the cost and am more interested in ease of use, efficiency. Most EEs around here use SKM, which happens to be the cheapest if the number of busses is what I think it is.

Thanks in advance

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Welcome back and hopefully someone will chime in soon. :thumbsup:

 

[zog]

SKM is my favorite, they all have a learning curve but once you get the hang of it they are easy.

 

[LMAO]

Welcome back. Sorry can't help you in terms of comparison. I have used EasyPower only but I think SKM is the most popular.

 

[charlie b]

I only know how to use SKM. I would call it easy to use, once you get the hang of it. Getting the hang of it might be a bit of an effort, however, especially if you are familiar with the use of AutoCAD. The two progams have very different methods for selecting, copying, pasting, and moving portions of the image on the screen. I have found the technical support from the SKM home office to be very useful, and their people very friendly and helpful.

 

[Goodejp]

It seems as though SKM is the most used and approved. Unless someone preaches the great things about EasyPower or ETap I can't see why spending the extra money.

 

[ron]

I only know SKM. It is powerful once you get the hang of it, although I would guess that is the case with all their competitors too.

 

[Jraef]

I've only used SKM, but some colleagues in Europe only use ETAP. They swear by it, but in discussions I've had with them, it seems more difficult. But as was said, it's really all about what you are used to, so maybe it just sounds cumbersome to ME because I am used to SKM.