From hours of
manual layout
to LED plans in
minutes

From hours of
manual layout
to LED plans in
minutes

A custom Windows desktop application that converts design artwork into complete LED layout plans, power supply calculations, and production-ready documentation with minimal manual intervention.

A custom Windows desktop application that converts design artwork into complete LED layout plans, power supply calculations, and production-ready documentation with minimal manual intervention.

90% faster planning

Automated power sizing

SVG & EPS import

Industry

LED Signage Manufacturing

Project

Custom Desktop Software

Engine

Python Processing

90%
Faster planning process for complex layouts
Hours→min
Layout generation time, previously manual
4
Signage product types supported
1-click
LED layout generation from artwork

An intelligent workflow that replaced manual
LED design.

An intelligent workflow that replaced manual LED design.

AbhinavDCS developed a custom desktop application for an LED signage manufacturer to automate LED layout planning, power supply calculations, and production-ready documentation. The solution transformed a highly manual design process into an intelligent workflow, reducing planning time from hours to minutes while improving accuracy and consistency across production teams.

AbhinavDCS developed a custom desktop application for an LED signage manufacturer to automate LED layout planning, power supply calculations, and production-ready documentation. The solution transformed a highly manual design process into an intelligent workflow, reducing planning time from hours to minutes while improving accuracy and consistency across production teams.

Who we built it for.

Who we built it for.

Industry
LED Signage Manufacturing
Project Type
Custom Desktop Software Development
Products
LED Channel Letters Lightboxes Indoor Signage Outdoor Signage Panels

A production process built on manual effort.

A production process built on manual effort.

The client’s engineering team relied heavily on manual processes to convert design artwork into production-ready LED layouts.

Time-consuming LED planning

Engineers manually traced design paths, calculated LED positions, and determined spacing for every sign. Complex projects often required several hours.

Inaccurate power supply sizing

Power requirements were calculated manually, causing over-provisioning, wasted material costs, and production-floor adjustments.

No standardized handoff

Designs needed extensive manual annotation before reaching manufacturing, increasing the risk of miscommunication and rework.

Long training cycles

New engineers needed weeks of training to learn LED spacing rules, routing techniques, and power supply selection.

Complex design handling

Serif fonts, hollow channel letters, compound shapes, and custom layouts required specialized routing that was hard to apply consistently.

Artwork in. Production-ready plan out.

Artwork in. Production-ready plan out.

The application converts a design file into a complete LED layout through four automated stages, with minimal manual intervention.

The application converts a design file into a complete LED layout through four automated stages, with minimal manual intervention.

Import Artwork

SVG / EPS

Classify Paths

LETTERS & SHAPES

Place LEDs

CENTERLINE / CONTOUR

Export Plan

EXCEL / PDF

LED Estimator, end to end.

LED Estimator, end to end.

AbhinavDCS delivered the system in two focused phases first the operational backbone, then precision material planning on top.

AbhinavDCS delivered the system in two focused phases first the operational backbone, then precision material planning on top.

Artwork Import & Visualization

  • Direct SVG and EPS file import
  • Seamless integration with Illustrator and Inkscape workflows
  • Interactive design canvas for real-time editing and visualization

Intelligent Path Classification

  • Automatic identification of letters and shapes
  • Support for serif, sans-serif, and compound character structures
  • Python-powered processing engine for accurate routing decisions

Automated LED Placement

  • One-click LED layout generation
  • Automatic centerline and contour path creation
  • Configurable LED spacing and orientation settings
  • Support for multiple row configurations

Power Supply Automation

  • Automatic load calculations
  • Real-time wattage estimation
  • Multiple power supply planning modes
  • Visual power supply placement on the design canvas

Object-Level Customization

  • Individual settings for each letter or shape
  • Custom LED module selection
  • Adjustable wattage, depth, and center-to-center spacing parameters

Production-Ready Exports

  • Excel exports, including:
    • Summary Reports
    • Power Flow Reports
    • Object-Level Specifications
  • Print-ready PDF generation
  • Procurement and manufacturing-ready documentation

Workspace Management

  • Save and restore complete projects
  • Resume work without losing configuration data

Licensing & Localization

  • Multi-language support
  • Secure license-based deployment and access control

What changed on the production floor.

What changed on the production floor.

90%

Faster planning process

Complex LED signage layouts that previously required hours can now be generated in minutes through automated LED placement and routing.

Fewer
errors

Reduced calculation errors

Automated load balancing and power supply calculations significantly minimized sizing errors and production-floor corrections.

Std.

Standardized manufacturing handoff

Consistent Excel and PDF exports eliminated ambiguity between design, procurement, and production teams.

Faster
onboarding

Faster employee onboarding

New engineers can quickly generate complete LED plans without extensive training on routing and spacing rules.

Uniform

Improved accuracy for complex signage

Algorithm-driven centerline and contour routing ensures uniform LED coverage across even the most intricate designs.

Under the hood.

Under the hood.

Desktop Application Development Python Processing Engine SVG & EPS Parsing PDF Generation Excel Automation Licensing System Multi-Language Support

Faster design-to-production, with consistency at
scale.

Faster design-to-production, with consistency at scale.

By automating LED layout planning and power supply calculations, the client streamlined its manufacturing workflow, reduced engineering effort, improved production accuracy, and accelerated project delivery timelines.

The solution continues to support faster design-to-production cycles while maintaining consistency across complex signage projects.

By automating LED layout planning and power supply calculations, the client streamlined its manufacturing workflow, reduced engineering effort, improved production accuracy, and accelerated project delivery timelines.

The solution continues to support faster design-to-production cycles while maintaining consistency across complex signage projects.

Have a manual process worth automating?

Have a manual process worth automating?

Like LED Estimator, we build tools that fit how your teams actually work. Let’s talk about yours.

Like LED Estimator, we build tools that fit how your teams actually work. Let’s talk about yours.