# Electrical Layout Capture Assistant

> Tool for creating and sharing electrical plans with symbol placement and component scheduling. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuhsiu Lai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-layout-capture-assistant/id944332945 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuhsiu Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/433114647)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-layout-capture-assistant/id944332945/reviews.md

## What is Electrical Layout Capture Assistant?

This tool will assist you in creating your own electrical plans. 

This app is most useful for capturing existing or new electrical layouts of residential and commercial dwellings.

You can now capture electrical plans in seconds and share them online instantly.

Simply single-tap with two fingers to bring up the symbol picker and grab any electrical symbol (lighting switch, receptacle, etc.) 

Place symbols anywhere on the floor plans. 

Single-tap with three fingers to capture the layout you created and save for future use. 

Email the layout you created and the components schedule in pdf format instantly. 

How to use:

In order to utilize this app, you need to have the floor plan in pdf format. The floor plan can be loaded to this app from the Email app.

- Use Email app to open pdf-formatted floor plan (click on the attachment within email and choose this app to open)
- Single-tap with two fingers: Bring up symbol picker and action buttons
- Single-tap with three fingers: Save screenshot of the layout in Photos library
- Grab button will add the symbol selected in pickerview to the layout.
- Double-tap with single finger on a symbol: Remove the symbol
- Singe-tap with one finger will remove symbol picker and action buttons
- Email button will generate a schedule (list) of components (symbols) used in an email 

This app is developed and tested for all sizes and releases of iPhone and iPad.

## Key features

- Create electrical plans
- Capture existing or new layouts
- Add electrical symbols
- Share plans online
- Generate PDF component schedules
- Supports iPhone and iPad

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-layout-capture-assistant/id944332945/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Didn’t work, want refund

*2025-02-22, version 5.2*

Didn’t work want refund

### 1/5 — COMPLETE RIP OFF

*2022-01-31, version 5.2*

Fake app do not waste your time or money on this useless piece of trash.  It’s nothing more than a PDF READER.  It allows for no markings at all.

### 1/5 — Electrical layout

*2021-06-23*

It’s not opening up, app seems blank

### 1/5 — Trash app

*2021-02-16*

Trash app

### 1/5 — Didn’t work I want a refund

*2020-10-13, version 5.2*

Didn’t work I want a refund

### 1/5 — Waste

*2019-11-04*

WASTE OF MONEY

### 1/5 — this app is trash dont work

*2018-06-15*

i cant open and see nothing DON’T BUY

### 1/5 — Worst app don’t waste your money!!!!!!!!

*2018-04-30*

Pointless app, no use for it what so ever. Once you upload your pdf plans, yes you can add symbols but can’t zoom in or out. So in other words you can erase it.

### 1/5 — A few tweaks and it could be good

*2018-01-07*

When you finished and try send the email it only sends the quantity and not the screenshot. The screenshot is needed. 

Can’t rotate the pdf. 
Can’t rotate the picture inserts eg. lights service box. 

Adjustable color would be great. 

Saving the files by name on the app would be good. 

Can’t draw any extra or add anything extra. 

Can’t zoom in , add lights etc. and zoom out to do other areas, 

Please could you add more features before charging so much money for the app

### 1/5 — Worst app I ever paid for. Do not get this app, there are too much wrong with it to describe!

*2017-11-13*

Garbage app

## Frequently asked questions about Electrical Layout Capture Assistant

### What is the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant used for?

The Electrical Layout Capture Assistant is a tool designed to help users create electrical plans for residential and commercial dwellings. It allows for the quick placement of electrical symbols and the generation of component schedules.

### How do I add symbols in the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant?

To add symbols, single-tap with two fingers to bring up the symbol picker. Then, select the desired electrical symbol (e.g., lighting switch, receptacle) and use the grab button to place it on the floor plan.

### Can I share my electrical layouts from the app?

Yes, you can share your created electrical layouts instantly via email. The app generates a PDF format of both the layout and the components schedule.

### What devices does the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant support?

The Electrical Layout Capture Assistant is developed and tested for all sizes and releases of iPhone and iPad, including iPod.

### What is the price of the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant?

The Electrical Layout Capture Assistant is a paid application, priced at $4.99.

### How often is the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant updated?

The latest version of the app is 5.2, which was last updated on March 10, 2015. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What is the age rating for the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant?

The Electrical Layout Capture Assistant has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant have ads?

No, the Electrical Layout Capture Assistant does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2015-03-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added a note for clarifying the usage of this app.

### 5.1 — 2015-02-27

Fixed minor bugs
Renamed the app

### 5 — 2015-02-12

Added new functions
Added capability to lock the adjusted view of floor plan
Added capability to perform all actions with tap gestures
Modified the user interface to utilize larger work space on the screen
Addressed user comments received so far
Fixed some minor bugs discovered since the latest release

### 4 — 2015-01-24

Added support for iPhone and iPad
Addressed user comments received so far
Improved user interface

### 3.0 — 2015-01-13

Addressed user comments received so far
Added remove symbol function
Added a function to create component schedule
Added a function to email the schedule created
Added information/help button
Fixed various bugs.

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