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Octave Facets Electrical (formerly Smart Electrical) is a task-specific, rules-driven solution for designing and maintaining safe, reliable power distribution systems across the full plant lifecycle. Built for both engineering companies and plant owners, it covers everything from initial load identification through to plant startup — helping teams deliver complex electrical projects with greater speed, accuracy and confidence. Unlike traditional CAD or spreadsheet-based tools, Facets Electrical is data-centric by design. It maintains a single source of truth for all electrical data, including load lists, cables and equipment, ensuring accuracy and consistency across every discipline and project stage. A built-in rules engine validates designs against engineering standards and safety requirements as teams work, reducing errors before they become costly issues. Automation is central to how Facets Electrical speeds up delivery. Routine tasks like cable sizing, diagram creation and batch processes are handled automatically, freeing engineering teams to focus on higher-value work and reducing overall project hours. Integrated change tracking and audit trails provide full visibility into every revision, supporting compliance and making handover and reporting straightforward. For teams working across multiple locations, global work-sharing tools enable seamless collaboration without compromising data integrity. Facets Electrical also integrates with Octave's broader engineering ecosystem, including Forte 3D (formerly Smart 3D) for cable routing and Facets Instrumentation (formerly Smart Instrumentation) for I/O interfaces, creating a connected workflow from schematic design through to 3D modeling and operations.

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