1. Cadgraphics floor plans are usually based on existing CAD files.

2. You can use any digital image in your Cadgraphics system.

3. You can zoom in and zoom out of Cadgraphics maps and floor plans with just a touch.

4. Every device in your system is also listed and color coded by status. Click on any item in the list to see it on a floor plan.

5. Click the "Take Action" button for any active device, and you'll get customized emergency instructions.

6. Emergency instructions are easy to customize. You can even edit them on the fly. Just enter the text you want to display.

7. You can customize colors and fonts to enhance your system's effectiveness.

8. You can monitor your security system with Cadgraphics.

9. Cadgraphics automatically discovers all of the alarms and devices in your system.

10. Once Cadgraphics has discovered your devices, you just drag and drop them onto the floor plan.

11. Use any picture, any color, and any sound file to represent devices in alarm, trouble, or normal condition.

12. You can easily add or change device descriptions.

13. You can group related devices, to narrow the search for an active alarm.

14. Add hyperlinks, and Cadgraphics will automatically display real-time closed-circuit video feeds.

15. Cadgraphics automatically keeps second-by-second reports of all alarm activity. You can filter, customize, and print, e-mail, or file any report.

16. Create reports for maintenance, training, and post-event analysis.