AutoCAD Electrical Essentials

Courseware Description
AutoCAD Electrical Fundamentals covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD Electrical. Learn to create schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point), panel drawings, and PLC-I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. In addition, the training guide introduces methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases. Other topics covered include title block linking, reporting tools, templates, and project files. Suggested Course Duration: 3 days Trial CD: Yes Onscreen Exercises Included? Yes

Objectives
The main objective would be for the delegate to draw a single line diagram, schematic and eventually end off the process by providing a bill of materials.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is required to draw electrical diagrams or electrical schematics

Prerequisites
It is recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of one or more of the following: Drafting, design or engineering principles Proficient in using AutoCAD Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000.

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Course Outline
Basic Workflow Design Environment Basic Workflow Project Basics Project Manager Project Drawing List Moving Through Projects Managing Projects Schematic Wiring Wires and Ladders Point-to-Point Wiring Wire Numbers and Leaders Source and Destination Signals Schematic Components Inserting Schematic Symbols Inserting Schematic Components from Lists Connectors Terminals, Multiple Level Terminals, and Jumpers Circuits Multiple Phase Circuits Circuit Builder

Panel Layouts Creating Panel Layouts Using the DIN Rail Tool Using the Terminal Strip Editor Panel Layout Annotation and Reports Settings and Configurations Creating Wire Types Using Reference Files Drawing Properties Project Properties Setup, Templates, and Configuration Custom Components Schematic Symbols Icon Menu System Panel Footprints Custom Data Managing Part Catalog Databases Editing the Pin List Database Editing the Terminal Properties Database Updating Title Block Attributes Automation Tools Updating Schematics from Spreadsheets Generating Automatic Reports

Schematic Reports Schematic Reports

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Schematic Editing Basic Utilities Copy Catalog and Location Values Swapping and Updating Blocks Using the Auditing Tools Update and Retag Drawings

Advanced Tools Adding Wire Data to Footprints Managing Cables

PLC Modules Using PLC I/O Modules Using the PLC Database File Editor PLC I/O Address-Based Tagging Using the Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility

PTA Tel: +27 (0) 12 663 2209 | JHB Tel: +27 (0) 11 262 5724 | F: +27 (0) 86 692 9234 | E: training@cadco.co.za | W: www.cadco.co.za