What is new in the software solution Power Path V25 updated version?
The POWER PATH team is constantly developing and improving the Power Path® solution. Behind the scenes, our development and support teams work daily to create, improve and research new functionalities, providing customers with new and innovative approaches to power line design. In front of you is What is new document which describes what the latest version brings.
The latest version of the Power Path solution is Power Path V25, build 25.2.08. Published in January 2026.
Enjoy in exploring and using new functionalities!
Forword
Power Path offers numerous benefits for power line design and project development, including:
- 2D design and advanced 3D BIM modeling
- Generation of calculation reports
- Customization of power line components
- Reduction of information-sharing restrictions
- Increased project transparency
- Enhanced project visualization
- Import/export of IFC (BIM) models
- Import/export of of GIS (SHP, KMZ/KML, Geodatabase) data
- Integration of online maps and WMS data
- Seamless project sharing with all data for the next phases (construction, operation, maintenance and management)
Power Path solution is not just limited on power line design process, it is a powerful CAD and BIM solution for 2D drafting and 3D BIM modeling in AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry.
Always get the latest version for the best Power Path experience.
Upgraded or/and extended existing commands and functionalities for power line design
- Settings
The solution now includes full support for selecting and switching between multiple technical standards. Users can choose among the following standards: General, Croatian, German, Italian, Norwegian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, and Swedish.
When running the software for the first time, it is recommended to select the desired standard under the General tab, which will be applied to the project. If a standard has not been added for your country, select General. For files saved in previous Power Path versions, you also need to select the standard and then save the working (.dwg) file.
In addition to new standards, this command now also includes new and expanded units of measurement under the Unit tab.
- Add Weather Conditions and Edit Weather Conditions
The dialogs have been adapted and expanded depending on the parameters required for calculations based on the selected standard. The visual layout may vary between standards.
- Create Sag‑Tension Report, Create Quantity Report, Create Support Report
Added Slovak language for generating reports.
The language selection drop‑down is now sorted alphabetically for easier navigation.
- Add Conductor Data
Enhanced functionalities for adding or duplicating conductor data:
- Default precision for entering parameters is now four decimal places (0.0000).
- Users no longer need to manually adjust decimal precision in Settings (PP_SETTINGS).
- Add Power Line Property Sets
New and extended capabilities:
- Added Conductor Length attribute in conductor property definitions. BIM conductor models now include length information for each catenary.
- Added the ability to change units of values for created attributes in property sets. Units are defined in Stettings (PP_SETTINGS).
- IFC Export
Upgraded IFC file export to support the required structure and records in alignment with buildingSMART IFC Validation, a service provided by buildingSMART International.
- Support Data Models
New steel lattice supports have been added to the support model library.
Fixed existing commands and functionalities for power line design
- Add Weather Conditions and Edit Weather Conditions
Updated Croatian, Slovenian, and Serbian standards:
- When a positive user‑defined temperature is entered, ice‑load input is enabled, while the option to include ice‑load occurrences is disabled.
- When a negative temperature is entered, ice‑load input is enabled, and the user may choose whether to include ice‑load occurrences.
- Create Support Report
Fixed missing reduced forces and moments in .txt report format.
Improved character encoding for Croatian, Slovenian, and Serbian languages.
- Create Quantity Report
Fixed translations.
The length summary section in the .txt report is now displayed in the selected language (previously always in English).
- Attachment Points in Support Data Models
Corrected incorrectly defined attachment points in some existing support models.
Added other new commands and functionalities
- Attach Civil Object
Allows attaching surfaces from external drawings containing surface objects. Benefits:
- Reduces .dwg file size.
- Improves performance for projects involving large surfaces.
- LandXML Export
Enables exporting surface objects to LandXML (.xml) format for data exchange with other solutions.
- Leica Convert
Imports and/or converts Leica Infinity data and native CAD entities into the drawing.
Upgraded or/and extended other existing commands and functionalities
- GIS Import
The former SHP Import command is renamed and expanded. Now supports import of:
- .shp,
- .kmz/.kml,
- Geodatabase files.
- GIS Export
The former SHP Export command is renamed and expanded. Now exports objects with attributes to:
- .shp,
- .kmz/.kml formats.
- GeoMap
Due to discontinuation of Bing Maps service (June 2025), the command now supports:
- Esri Maps,
- OpenStreetMap (OSM) services.
- Geographic Location
Improved with new definitions and support for additional coordinate systems.
Fixed other existing commands and functionalities
- Power Path custom objects
Power Path custom objects will now be identified simply as Power Path objects, without version labels. When opening Power Path .dwg files in other CAD/BIM solutions, the objects will also be recognized without version labeling.
Instructions for installing the latest version and/or build of Power Path
If you are already a user of Power Path V25 with build 25.2.08 (published in August 2025) and you want to upgrade to this latest version, which is also Power Path V25 with build 25.2.08 (published in January 2025), you need to uninstall the previous version and install the new one. You can uninstall it from the Control Panel or Installed apps, and then you also need to delete the folder Power-Path located in the Roaming directory of your User.
If you are installing Power Path V25 with build 25.2.08 for the first time, you need to start the installation process and follow the steps described in the following guides:
- Installation and Single License Activation - for single license or
- Installation and Network License Activation - for network license
Always get the latest version for the best Power Path experience.
Try Power Path V25
If you're ready to start creating power line projects using the BIM approach, simply import your data and use Power Path for all your 2D drafting and 3D modeling needs in engineering projects.
To download and try Power Path V25, visit the product website https://www.power-path.com and submit a request.
Thank you for choosing Power Path, we hope you will enjoy in using and it will make the design process easier for you!
Software developer: POWER PATH DOO
email: contact@power-path.com
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