Best Wiring Software?
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Topic: Best Wiring Software?
Posted By: SoundFX411
Subject: Best Wiring Software?
Date Posted: September 10, 2004 at 3:39 PM
Any thoughts on wiring software out there. Which company has the software that will give you complete wiring colors. I'm currently using Omega's software and to find that not all wires are included like VSS and on certin models there are missing wire colors.
Also any links to new software?
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Posted By: tbirdman74
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 6:01 AM
I use Directed's Directwire online, and I have Designtechs Wire colors on my PC in the shop. And of course, The resources on this site are priceless. I like to use two or three sources, that way if there is a discrepency between any of them, I know to look into it further. Used to have Techsoft on PC, but lost it when I had a crash. As far as new software, I haven't seen any that are what you could say "free access". Either have to buy the software, or get it from the product manufacturer. This site is one of the best tools to have in the shop.
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If it don't fit, Force it.
If it breaks, You needed a new one anyway!
Posted By: SoundFX411
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 7:18 AM
Thanks for the input. With out a doubt this site is priceless for info. I'm in the process with becoming a dei dealer. I've dealt with Omega for over 10 years and had great results. I will look into their software.
Once again Thank You
Posted By: tbirdman74
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 7:23 AM
How much of a PITA was it to get in with DEI? I have sent them my info at the directeddealers website about four times, and never have heard back from them. I guess I need to call and talked to a human sooner or later. When you get your deal with them, they give a password to their site, I am still using the one from the guy I used to work for.
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If it don't fit, Force it.
If it breaks, You needed a new one anyway!
Posted By: tbirdman74
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 7:24 AM
How much of a PITA was it to get in with DEI? I have sent them my info at the directeddealers website about four times, and never have heard back from them. I guess I need to call and talked to a human sooner or later. When you get your deal with them, they give a password to their site, I am still using the one from the guy I used to work for. Remember the Heroes. Let's Roll. ------------- If it don't fit, Force it.
If it breaks, You needed a new one anyway!
Posted By: tbirdman74
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 7:25 AM
Sorry 'bout that, had to kick my addin machine Remember the Heroes. Let's Roll. ------------- If it don't fit, Force it.
If it breaks, You needed a new one anyway!
Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 11:19 AM
hey tbirdman74, lets not forget those who died on the 11th......THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT!
when you said " Remember the Heroes", i think a lot of people apply that to the rescue personnel. i, myself am a firefighter here in tampa, fl and lost a few friends on the day. HOWEVER, EVERYONE THAT DIED THAT DAY IS A HERO AND AS WELL AS THE ONES WHO CONTINUE TO GIVE THEIR ALL FOR THIS FREE COUNTRY......IT'S PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT WILL MAKE A COMMENT AND REMINDS US WHAT WE HAVE TO LIVE FOR IN THIS COUNTRY! THE FREEDOM WE HAVE IS WHAT MAKES THIS SITE WHAT IT IS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.... ------------- Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
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Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 11:20 AM
hey tbirdman74, lets not forget those who died on the 11th......THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT!
when you said " Remember the Heroes", i think a lot of people apply that to the rescue personnel. i, myself am a firefighter here in tampa, fl and lost a few friends on the day. HOWEVER, EVERYONE THAT DIED THAT DAY IS A HERO AND AS WELL AS THE ONES WHO CONTINUE TO GIVE THEIR ALL FOR THIS FREE COUNTRY......IT'S PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT WILL MAKE A COMMENT AND REMINDS US WHAT WE HAVE TO LIVE FOR IN THIS COUNTRY! THE FREEDOM WE HAVE IS WHAT MAKES THIS SITE WHAT IT IS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.... ------------- Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
Donate to the 12volt
Posted By: tbirdman74
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 11:49 AM
Thanks draasch. I too believe that every man woman and child that died on that day are heroes. As well as the rescue personnel, the policemen, every man, woman and child that helped another to their feet, or got them a glass of water, and to this day everyone that has put forth some effort, no matter how big or small, these too are heroes. You'll probably see that extra sig alot today. Remember the Heroes. Let's Roll. ------------- If it don't fit, Force it.
If it breaks, You needed a new one anyway!
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 11, 2004 at 12:26 PM
back to the original question.... i use Wire Magic as my primary source of info... i also have Direct Wire from DEI and Omega's info.... but i love Wire Magic....... it's loaded with color Jpegs of the actual location of wires etc... and they give all the appropriate tech hints on the vehicle pages... so you know what you are dealing with at a glance..... ------------- Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: Charles_R_H
Date Posted: September 12, 2004 at 4:34 PM
Is anyone familiar with MAID??? I don't like it!!!!! love dei's info however ------------- ELECTRONICS RUN OFF OF SMOKE, WHEN YOU LET THE SMOKE OUT THEY STOP WORKING
Posted By: sunfighter077
Date Posted: September 12, 2004 at 11:50 PM
Where can i find the wire magic software?
Posted By: jrilla
Date Posted: September 13, 2004 at 12:07 AM
Astrochart is by far the best software out there, but it is only available to AstroStart dealers. So thats not much help but it really is the best. There are pictures attached to most vehicles of the wires you need to make connections to and as well as excellent notes and diagrams etc. I still use "The disc" and Techsoft though on occassion if there is a discrepancy in a wire color.
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J Rilla
Owner/Installer
Posted By: xtremeaudio
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 3:53 AM
magic software IS TOO MUCH $500 FOR YEAR 1800 477 2267 GO TO WWW.METRAONLINE.COM THEY HAVE GOOD SOFTWARE FOR ABOUT $300 A YEAR AND YOU CAN TRY 30 DAY FOR FREE
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 11:20 AM
we pay about 300.00 a year for Wire Magic i think.... if it saves you hundreds or thousands of man hours during a buzy starter season that's a pittance... it's lunch money......if it saves my shop an hour a day at $60.00 p/hr. during starter season it pays for itself in one week !!
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: short281
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 2:37 PM
kgerry wrote:
back to the original question.... i use Wire Magic as my primary source of info... i also have Direct Wire from DEI and Omega's info.... but i love Wire Magic....... it's loaded with color Jpegs of the actual location of wires etc... and they give all the appropriate tech hints on the vehicle pages... so you know what you are dealing with at a glance.....
Hi, i just wondering is cost anything to use Wire Magic. And how can u get that program? ------------- Always Good To Learn New Thing!!!
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 3:54 PM
https://www.wiremagic.com/index.html the easiest way to get it is to buy it !!! ------------- Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
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