World Class Broadband Engineering Software

The Products
• Design Assistant
• RF Design Tool; Forward, Return, Powering, Distortion Levels
• Design Assistant Viewer
• View only version of the Design Assistant, Import/Export to Drafting Assistant
• Drafting Assistant
• Graphic Interface to AutoCAD®; Geo Features, Routing, Design Assistant Interface
• Fiber Module
• Server Based Seamless Mapping Database stores all graphics as spatial data in Oracle®
(Including RF)
• Model Entire Fiber Circuit from Customer to ISP Port, Documentation and Reporting
• Fiber Viewer
• View and Mark-Up Tool can be used locally or remotely with internet connection
Design Assistant BOM

The Design Assistant is our original product created in 1983 to help

equipment manufacturers and cable system operators with RF
calculations (forward and return) and powering calculations including
tracking distortion levels. This product is known for its speed of use
and accurate calculations. We continue to update the product to
handle today’s new equipment and architectures.
Design Screen Powering Screen SPEC FILES
Design Assistant Viewer BOM

The Design Assistant Viewer is designed to be used by Managers to

view and QC networks and run reports, as well as Drafters to import
network designs into AutoCAD® drawings. (Network Designs can also
be imported into AutoCAD® directly from the Design Assistant.)

Design Screen Powering Screen SPEC FILES

Drafting Assistant
In 1995 the Drafting Assistant, which works on top of AutoCAD®, was
integrated with the Design Assistant to speed up drafting time in
AutoCAD® and insure consistency of layers, blocks, etc. (AutoCAD® is
not included in the Drafting Assistant purchase) Using our Drafting
Assistant creates connectivity in the AutoCAD® maps allowing direct
communication in and out of the Design Assistant as well as a variety of
reporting functions such as Downstream Address reports and Path
Traces. Interactive Route
Settings Files

10Key
Route
Connectivity
 Seamless Mapping
Inside Plant

Fiber Module Splice Matrix

Server/Client Database

The Fiber Module, released in 2003, works on top of the Drafting

Assistant and utilizes an Oracle® database to store the spatial data.
(Oracle® is included in the Fiber Module License) Having the drawings
in the Oracle® database allows seamless mapping across map borders
as well as the ability to add in-depth properties to lines and blocks. For
instance, you can draw a fiber line on the drawing and connect it to
hub sites, nodes, splice enclosures, buildings, etc. The cable might be a
288 count fiber cable. In the properties of the cable you can see and
connect individual fibers to ports as well as other fibers. This allows for
over 40 different types of reports and tracing functions that are
generated automatically in Excel, DWG files and tracing highlight. You
can also design and document FTTX. Everything in One Mapping Software Package
Fiber Viewer
The Viewer allows users to view the system maps through an internet
connection from any computer with a simple login. In addition to
viewing your RF and fiber system maps you can run a variety of tracing
reports and even perform redline markups.
Software Pricing
Lode Design Assistant 1-3 Units per site: $5,500.00 ea. Includes 90 days Support
4-9 Units per site: $5,200.00 ea.
10+ Units per site: $5,000.00 ea.
Lode Drafting Assistant 1-3 Units per site: $3,500.00 ea. Includes 90 days Support
4-9 Units per site: $3,400.00 ea.
10+ Units per site: $3,200.00 ea.
Fiber Module for the Drafting Assistant: $2,600.00/Year - Includes Oracle term license and support.
Fiber Module Viewer: $1,100.00/Year - Includes Oracle term license and support.
Design Assistant Viewer: $1,500.00

U.S. Shipments will be charged $50.00 for shipping and handling. International shipments will be charged $200.00.
Subscription Pricing
Subscription Service
All software updates and unlimited telephone support through our toll-free (800) number are included in
this service. One subscription will enable one license key to run all updates occurring within the one-year
subscription period. Subscriptions are billed annually in advance, prices for a one year subscription are as
listed below:

Design Assistant
1 – 9 Subscriptions $1,100.00 ea.
10 – 19 Subscriptions $1,040.00 ea.
20 – 39 Subscriptions $1,000.00 ea.
40+ Subscriptions $980.00

Drafting Assistant
1 – 9 Subscriptions $700.00 ea.
10 – 19 Subscriptions $680.00 ea.
20 – 39 Subscriptions $640.00 ea.
40+ Subscriptions $620.00
Training Pricing
Training Prices
Basic Training At Lode Data Corporation $225.00 per person/day
Custom Training at Lode Data Corporation $350.00 per person/day
Custom Training at Customer Location Call for pricing.
Lode Data Corporation offers two types of training: basic and custom. A basic training class teaches students the commands
and philosophies used in our programs utilizing Lode Data specifications and sample maps. There may be students from
various companies and with varying backgrounds in a basic training class. A custom class is reserved for one company who
wants to learn to use our software using their own specifications, architectures, and maps. Classes are scheduled on a first
come-first-served basis.
Our technical support staff: Lode Data’s entire support staff consists of former CATV designers and drafters experienced in
utilizing Lode Data software in a production environment. This staff is available to answer questions or solve problems from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time.