AutoCAD Electrical 2010 Fundamentals
AutoCAD Training Overview
AutoCAD Electrical 2010 Fundamentals (3 days) covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD Electrical. In this training guide, students learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in AutoCAD Electrical.
Students learn to create schematic drawings, panel drawings, and PLC-I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. In addition, students are introduced to methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases. Other topics covered include titleblock linking, reporting tools, templates, and project files.
AutoCAD Training Topics
- 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
A working knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical terminology.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
24 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Section 1
Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical
- What is AutoCAD Electrical?
- Drawing Files
- Electrical Components and Wires
- Design Methodologies
Module 2: Project Files
- Project Files
- Project Manager Interface
- Accessing Project Files
- Opening a Drawing
- Creating a Drawing
- Add a Drawing to a Project File
- Managing Drawings in Projects
- Project Manager Drawing List
Module 3: Schematic Drawings
- Insert Ladders
- Revise Ladders
- Insert Wires
- Edit Wires
- Add Rungs
- Wire Setup
- Wire Numbers
- Source and Destination Signal Arrows
- Insert Component
- Parent/Child Components
- Dashed Link Lines
- 3-Phase Ladders
- Multiple Wire Bus
- 3-Phase Components
- 3-Phase Wire Numbering
- Cable Markers
- Fan In/Out
- Insert Saved Circuits
- Save Circuits to Icon Menu
- Wblock Circuits
- Copy Circuit
- Move Circuit
- Circuit Builder
Section 2
Module 4: Editing Commands
- Edit Component
- Project Task List
- Scoot
- Move Component
- Copy Component
- Align
- Delete Component
- Surfer Command
- Copy Catalog Assignment
- Copy Function-Installation/Location Values
- Attribute Editing Commands
Module 5: Panel Drawings
- Insert Footprint (Icon Menu)
- Insert Footprint (Schematic List)
- Insert Component (Panel List)
- Edit Footprint
- Assign Item Numbers
- Add Balloons
Module 6: Terminals
- Insert Terminal Symbols
- Multiple Level Terminals
- Multiple Insert Component Command
- Insert Jumpers
- Terminal Strip Editor
- DIN Rail Command
Module 7: PLC Symbols
- Insert PLC (Parametric)
- Insert PLC (Full Units)
- Insert Individual PLC I/O Points
- PLC Based Tagging
- Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility
Module 8: Point-to-Point Wiring Drawings
- Insert Connectors
- Edit Connectors
- Insert Splices
- Insert Wires
- Bend Wires
Module 9: Symbol Creation
- Schematic Symbols
- Naming Convention
Section 3
Module 9: Symbol Creation (Con’t)
- Icon Menu Wizard
- AutoCAD Electrical Databases
- Project Database
- Catalog Database
- Footprint Lookup Database
- PLC Database
- Pin List Database
- Terminal Properties Database
Module 10: Titleblocks
- Update Titleblocks
Titleblock Setup
Module 11: Reporting Tools
- Create Reports
- Save to External File
- Put on Drawing
- Configure Report Templates
- Running Automatic Reports
- Electrical Audit
Module 12: Settings and Templates
- Project Properties
- Drawing Properties
- Panel Drawing Configuration
- Template Files
- Sharing Symbol Libraries and Databases
Module 13: Drawing Update Tools
- Project-Wide Update/Retag
- Project-Wide Utilities
- Plot Project
- Export to Spreadsheet
- Update from Spreadsheet
- Copy Project
- Swap/Update Block
- Mark Drawings
- Verify Drawings
