During this module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access and edit drawings, utilize commands specific to the electrical design environment, and insert or create schematic and panel symbols. They will also generate Bill of Materials, wiring diagrams, and other reports. AutoCAD Electrical, developed by Autodesk, is designed specifically for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control System Designers. It helps in creating and modifying electrical control systems with pre-programmed tasks and comprehensive symbol libraries, promoting efficient design automation.
Field Scope & Importance
- Quickly create and edit electrical control systems using intelligent symbols.
- Detect and prevent design errors during schematic creation.
- Auto-assign wire numbers and component tags to maintain consistency.
- Design accurate electrical panel layouts with real-time part updates.
- Generate BOMs, wire lists, and other electrical reports automatically.
- Access an extensive library of standard electrical parts and symbols.
Working Steps for Autocad Electrical
Project Setup
Create a new project and organize drawings for easy navigation and batch processing. Define project settings like standards, templates, and components.
Schematic Drawing
Use symbol libraries and intelligent tools to draft electrical schematics. Wire circuits, insert components, and assign tags automatically.
Panel Layout Design
Design control panels by placing physical components with accurate dimensions. Link panel items directly to schematic symbols for consistency. layout.
Report & Documentation
Generate BOMs, wiring diagrams, and other reports with a few clicks. Automate updates across all drawings to maintain accuracy.
Curriculum
- Introduction to Project Manager
- Working with Projects Drawing
- Adding a Drawing
- Create a new Drawing
- Drawing Properties
- Insert a Component
- Connecting a component
- Create a Library Symbol
- Symbol Builder
- Circuit Builder
- Inserting a One-line Motor Circuit
- Inserting a Dual One-line Power Feed Circuit
- Copy circuitry
- Save circuit to icon menu
- Component Tools
- Inserting Components
- Relocating Components
- Inserting a Child Components
- Aligning and Editing the Components
- Catalog Information
- Component Attribute Tools
- Wires o Wire layers
- Wire types
- Insert wire
- Modify wire Source arrow
- Destination arrow
- Ladder tools
- Wire numbers
- Automatic wire numbers
- Wire tagging
- PLC I/O wire numbers
- Wire Number Edit
Core functions of Autocad Electrical
Schematic Design
Create and edit electrical schematics using intelligent drafting tools and symbol libraries.
Panel Layouts
Design panel layouts efficiently with accurate placement of components and automatic tagging.
Project Management
Organize multiple drawings into a single project for streamlined editing and updates.
Report Generation
Automatically generate BOMs, wiring lists, and other essential documentation.
Error Checking
Identify and fix design issues early with real-time error detection tools.
Design Automation
Use pre-configured templates and scripts to reduce repetitive tasks and increase productivity.
