Electrical engineering for manufacturing
In this learning series, you will learn the basics of workflow and project setup, schematic design, and customization in AutoCAD Electrical to enhance your efficiency and accuracy in electrical design. You will explore panel layouts, PLC modules, advanced tools, and learn to generate comprehensive reports that will help you save time and reduce errors.
Course overview
Learn the basics of AutoCAD Electrical to enhance your efficiency and accuracy in electrical design.
By the end of this content, you will have a strong understanding of:
- An introduction to AutoCAD Electrical
- A basic workflow and project setup
- Develop a schematic design
- Delve into advanced schematic components and circuits
- Learn how to edit and customize your work
- Explore panel layout design
- Work with PLC modules and advanced tools
- Generate reports and documentation
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software installed.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
About the author
This content was developed by Yuvaraj Jaganathan, Technical Account Specialist and Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Course outline
An introduction to AutoCAD Electrical
In this content series, you will explore AutoCAD Electrical to improve your production processes. This will include delving into the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical and how to use the interface for a more efficient project setup.
Module outline
Discover the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical and how to use the interface for a more efficient project setup.
By the end of this content series, you will have a strong understanding of:
- An overview of AutoCAD Electrical
- The differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
- Working in the user interface and environment setup
A basic workflow and project setup
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module is about creating a project from scratch and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Create a New Project
- Edit the Project Drawing List
- Move Through Porject Drawings
- Copy a Project
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Develop a schematic design
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers schematic wiring as the key foundation to everything inside AutoCAD Electrical and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Insert Ladders and Wires
- Add Point to Point Wiring
- Add Wire Numbers
- Add Source and Destination Signal Arrows
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Delve into advanced schematic components and circuit
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers usage of all schematic components and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Insert a Relay Coil and Child Contract
- Add Connectors and Wiring
- Create Terminal Jumpers and Associations
- Copy, Save, and Insert a Circuit
- Create a Three-Phase Circuit
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Learn how to edit and customize your work
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers schematic editing and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Use Basic Editing Tools
- Swap and Update Blocks
- Use Electrical Audit and Drawing Audit
- Update and Retag the Schematic Editing
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Generate schematic reports
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers schematic reports and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Generate Schematic Reports
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Review panel layout design and reports
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers panel layouts in relation to schematic drawings and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Insert Panel Footprints and Nameplates
- Insert a DIN Rail and Terminal Strip
- Annotate a Panel Layout
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Develop custom components
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers custom components and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Create a Custom Symbol
- Edit the Icon Menu System
- Create Panel Footprints
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Manage data and improve collaboration
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers creation of custom data and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Manage Part Catalog Database
- Update Title Block Attributes
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Use PLC modules and advanced tools
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
Module outline
This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.
This module covers specialty tools for PLC and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Use the PLC I/O Modules
- Use the PLC Database File Editor
- Use the Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility
Module pre-requisites
This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:
- Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
- eLearning Partners
- Authorized Training Centers
About the author
This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Review of what you learned
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