Course Summary
Students will create schematic drawings, panel drawings, and PLC/IO circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. Students will be introduced to methods to customize AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases. Other topics covered include title block linking, reporting tools, templates, and project files.
Training course bookings and dates
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Prerequisites
- AutoCAD Fundamentals
- Knowledge of electrical terminology is an asset
Course summary
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
• Cable Markers
• Fan In/Out
Section 6: Reusing Circuits
• Circuit Builder
• Insert Saved Circuits
• Save Circuits to Icon Menu
• Wblock Circuits
• 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
• 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
• Insert Wires
• Bend Wires
Module 9: Symbol Creation
Section 1: Symbol Builder
• Schematic Symbols
• Naming Convention
Section 2: Icon Menu Wizard
• 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
• Titleblock Setup
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
• Electrical Audit
Module 12: Settings and Templates
Section 1: Project and Drawing Properties
• Project Properties
• Drawing Properties
• Panel Drawing Configuration
Section 2: Template Files
• 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
• Plot Project
Section 3: Export and Update from Spreadsheet
• Export to Spreadsheet
• Update from Spreadsheet
Section 4: Copy Project
• Copy Project
Section 5: Swap/Update Block
• Swap/Update Block
Section 6: Mark/Verify Drawings
• Mark Drawings
• Verify Drawings
Note
The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and duration may be modified by the instructor based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course participants.
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