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AutoCAD Electrical Essentials

In this course you will learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the AutoCAD Electrical software.
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This course covers the core topics for working with AutoCAD Electrical software. You will 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 to methods of customising AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases.

Course Objectives

After completing this course participants should be able to understand and/or create:

  • Understanding project files
  • Creating and editing schematic and panel drawings
  • Working with PLC symbols
  • Creating custom symbols

Who Should Attend?

AutoCAD users who are manually creating schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point) as well as their corresponding panel drawings.

Pre-requisites

  • Completion of the AutoCAD Essentials course or equivalent experience using the AutoCAD software.
  • It is recommended that delegates are Microsoft Windows proficient.

What's Included

e-Manual
Stationery
Workstation
Software Trial
Tea & Coffee
Lunch
Wifi Access
Certificate
Certified Instructor
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Qualifications

On completion of the course, you will be presented with an internationally recognised Autodesk Authorised Training Certificate.

Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical
  • What is AutoCAD Electrical
  • Types of Drawing Files
  • Electrical Components and Wires
  • Design Methodologies
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
Schematic Drawing – Single Wire and Components
  • Referencing
  • Ladders
  • Insert Wires
  • Edit Wires
  • Adding Rungs
  • Wire Setup
  • Wire Numbering
  • Source and Destination Signal arrows
  • Insert Component
  • Parent/Child Component
  • Edit Components
  • Align
  • Dashed Linked lines
Schematic Drawing – Multiwires and Circuits
  • 3 Phase Ladders
  • Multiple Wire Bus
  • 3 Phase Components
  • 3 Phase Wire Numbering
  • Cable Markers
  • Fan In/Out
  • Insert Saved Circuits
  • Saved Circuit Creation and Editing
  • WBlock Circuits
  • Copy Circuit
  • Move Circuit
  • Circuit Clipboard
Editing Commands
  • Update Drawings
  • Scoot
  • Move Component
  • Copy Component
  • Delete Component
  • Surfer Commmand
  • Manipulating Catalog Data
Terminals
  • Insert Terminal Symbols
  • Multiple Insert Component Command
  • Multiple Level Terminals
  • Insert Jumpers
Panel Drawings
  • Inserting Footprint (Icon Menu)
  • Inserting Footprint (Schematic List)
  • Inserting Component (Panel List)
  • Editing Footprint
  • Terminal Strip Editor
  • DIN Rail Command
  • Assign Item numbers
  • Add Balloons
PLC Symbols
  • Insert PLC (Parametric)
  • Insert PLC (Full Units)
  • Insert Individual PLC I/O Points
  • PLC Based Tagging
  • Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility
Point-to-Point Wiring Drawings
  • Insert, Edit Connectors and Splices
  • Bend Wires
Creating Electrical Symbols
  • Create Schematic Symbols
  • Naming Convention
  • Icon Menu Wizard
  • Project Database
  • Catalog Database
  • Footprint Lookup Database
Titleblocks
  • Titleblock update
  • Titleblock setup
Reporting Tools
  • Create reports
  • Configure Report Templates
  • Run Automatic Reports
  • Electrical Audit
Setting up Templates
  • Project and Drawing properties
  • Panel Drawing Configuration
  • Template Files
Drawing Update Tools
  • Project Update and Retag
  • Project Utilities
  • Plot Projects
  • Export to Spreadsheet
  • Update from Spreadsheet
  • Copy Project
  • Swap/Update Blocks
  • Mark/Verify Drawings
  1. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
  2. Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
  3. Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
  4. For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
    applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
  5. Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date.
    Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
  6. Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone\
    dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
  7. We suggest clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled
    before booking flight and accommodation. We are NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight
    and accommodation for clients.
  8. Full training fees will apply if the above condition is not complied with.
  9. Errors and Omissions Excepted.
  10. By accepting the Micrographics terms and conditions, you agree to receiving marketing material from time to time. This may include Mailers, social media references and any other marketing communications employed by MGFX for the distribution of information pertaining to products and/or services supplied by Micrographics SA (Pty) Ltd.
  11. For any queries our contact details may be found on mgfx.co.za/contact.
  12. All pricing INCLUDES VAT, unless otherwise stated to exclude VAT. Transactions originating from outside of South Africa will not be subject to VAT, however pricing shown online may still include VAT, dependent on individual Web Browser settings.
  13. Pricing is subject to the availability of stock and exchange rate fluctuations, and may change without prior notice.
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