- Understanding Project files
- Creating and editing schematic and panel drawings
- Working with PLC symbols
- Point-to-point wiring diagrams
- Creating custom symbols
- Generating reports
Prerequisites
AutoCAD Fundamentals. Knowledge of electrical terminology is an asset.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
24 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical
Section 1: AutoCAD Electrical Overview
- What is AutoCAD Electrical?
- Drawing Files
- Electrical Components and Wires
- Design Methodologies in AutoCAD Electrical
Module 2: Project Files
Section 1: Project Manager
- Project Files
- Project Manager Interface
- Accessing Project Files
Section 2: Projects and Drawing Files
- Opening a Drawing
- Create a Drawing
- Add a Drawing to a Project File
- Managing Drawings in Projects
- Project Manager Drawing List
Module 3: Schematic Drawings
Section 1: Ladders
- Insert Ladders
- Revise Ladders
Section 2: Wires
- Insert Wires
- Edit Wires
- Add Rungs
- Wire Setup
- Wire Numbers
- Source and Destination Signal Arrows
Section 3: Schematic Symbols
- Insert Component
- Parent/Child Components
- Dashed Link Lines
Section 4: 3-Phase Circuits
- 3-Phase Ladders
- Multiple Wire Bus
- 3-Phase Components
- 3-Phase Wire Numbering
Section 5: Cables
Section 6: Reusing Circuits
- Circuit Builder
- Insert Saved Circuits
- Save Circuits to Icon Menu
- Wblock Circuits
- Copy Circuit
- Move Circuit
Module 4: Editing Commands
Section 1: Component Editing
- Edit Component
- Project Task List
- Scoot
- Move Component
- Copy Component
- Align
- Delete Component
Section 2: Surfer Command
Section 3: Attribute Editing Commands
- Copy Catalog Assignment
- Copy Function-Installation/Location Values
- Attribute Editing Commands
Module 5: Panel Drawings
Section 1: Panel Symbols
- Insert Footprint (Icon Menu)
- Insert Footprint (Schematic List)
- Insert Component (Panel List)
- Edit Footprint
Section 2: Item Numbers and Balloons
- Assign Item Numbers
- Add Balloons
Module 6: Terminals
Section 1: Terminal Schematic Symbols
- Insert Terminal Symbols
- Multiple Level Terminals
- Multiple Insert Component Command
- Insert Jumpers
Section 2: Terminal Panel Footprints
- Terminal Strip Editor
- DIN Rail Command
Module 7: PLC Symbols
- Section 1: PLC Symbols
- Insert PLC (Parametric)
- Insert PLC (Full Units)
- Insert Individual PLC I/O Points
- PLC Based Tagging
Section 2: Spreadsheet to PLC
- Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility
Module 8: Point-to-Point Wiring Drawings
Section 1: Connectors and Splices
- Insert Connectors
- Edit Connectors
- Insert Splices
Section 2: Wiring Tools
Module 9: Symbol Creation
Section 1: Symbol Builder
- Schematic Symbols
- Naming Convention
Section 2: Icon Menu Wizard
Section 3: Databases
- AutoCAD Electrical Databases
- Project Database
- Catalog Database
- Footprint Lookup Database
- PLC Database
- Pin List Database
- Terminal Properties Database
Module 10: Titleblocks
- Section 1: Titleblock Update
- Update Titleblocks
Section 2: Configure Titleblocks
Module 11: Reporting Tools
Section 1: Schematic and Panel Reports
- Create Reports
- Save to External File
- Put on Drawing
Section 2: Automating Reports
- Configure Report Templates
- Running Automatic Reports
Section 3: Electrical Audit
Module 12: Settings and Templates
Section 1: Project and Drawing Properties
- Project Properties
- Drawing Properties
- Panel Drawing Configuration
Section 2: Template Files
Section 3: Sharing Symbol Libraries and Databases
- Sharing Symbol Libraries and Databases
Module 13: Drawing Update Tools
- Section 1: Project-Wide Commands
- Project-Wide Update/Retag
- Project-Wide Utilities
Section 2: Plot Project
Section 3: Export and Update from Spreadsheet
- Export to Spreadsheet
- Update from Spreadsheet
Section 4: Copy Project
Section 5: Swap/Update Block
Section 6: Mark/Verify Drawings
- Mark Drawings
- Verify Drawings
