AutoCAD Electrical 2007 Fundamentals
AutoCAD Training Overview

AutoCAD Electrical 2007 Fundamentals covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enables students to create and edit a simple drawing. As students continue to develop these tools, they are introduced to more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show only the most essential tools and concepts.

AutoCAD Training Topics

  • Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
  • Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
  • Organizing drawing objects on layers
  • Inserting reusable symbols (blocks)
  • Preparing a layout to be plotted
  • Adding text, hatching, and dimensions
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
  • Practice AutoCAD Electrical Overview
  • Self Check: Introduction to 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

  • Save Circuits to Icon Menu
  • Wblock Circuits
  • Insert Saved 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

  • Save Circuits to Icon Menu
  • Surf 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: 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
Section 3: Terminals

  • Insert Terminals
  • Multiple Insert Component Command
  • Terminal Strip Editor
  • DIN Rail Command
Module 7: 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 8: 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
Module 9: Title Blocks

Section 1: Title Block Update

  • Update Title Block
Section 2: Configure Title Blocks

  • Title Block Setup
Module 10: Reporting Tools

Section 1: Schematic and Panel Reports

  • Create Reports
  • Save to External File
  • Put on Drawing
Section 2: Automating Reports

  • Configuring Report Templates
  • Running Automatic Reports
Section 3: Electrical Audit

  • Electrical Audit
Module 11: 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 12: 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
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