Learning Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical 2015

Learning Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical 2015

Released April 2014
Publisher(s): Infinite Skills
ISBN: 9781771372299

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Video description

In this AutoCAD Electrical 2015 training course, expert author Shaun Bryant teaches you the tools and techniques you need to create electrical CAD designs. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with AutoCAD is required. You will start by touring the AutoCAD interface and learning about the various drafting settings. Once you've covered the basics and have set up your project, Shaun takes you through the electrical drawing process. You will learn to insert wires, ladders, and components, covering each topic in detail. Shaun will teach you how to edit components, insert connectors, and add footprints from the icon menu. This video tutorial will also cover topics including PLC modules, terminals and creating and editing symbols. Finally, you will learn about project and drawing properties, and how to plot the project. Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques in AutoCAD, and be able to apply them to your own electrical design projects. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Introduction To AutoCAD Electrical 2015
    2. About The Author
  2. Using The Course Working Files
    1. Setting Up Your Working Files
  3. The Basics
    1. Quick Access Toolbar
    2. Ribbon Interface
    3. Sticky Panels
    4. Command Line
    5. Status Bar
    6. DWG Filetypes
    7. Using The Mouse
    8. Model And Layout
    9. STARTUP Variable
    10. Autodesk 360
  4. Drafting Settings
    1. INFER Settings
    2. SNAP And GRID Settings
    3. ORTHO Settings
    4. POLAR Settings
    5. OSNAP Settings
    6. OTRACK Settings
    7. DYN Settings - Part 1
    8. DYN Settings - Part 2
    9. LWT Settings
    10. TPY Settings
    11. QP Settings
    12. SC Settings
    13. AM Settings
    14. ISOLATE Settings
  5. Typical Examples
    1. Point-To-Point Drawings
    2. Logic Ladder Drawings
    3. Connector Drawings
    4. Schematic Drawings
    5. Panel Drawings
    6. Using Existing Templates
    7. Using Existing Project Layers
  6. Basic Workflow
    1. Basic Project Workflow
    2. InfoCenter
  7. AutoCAD Electrical User Interface
    1. AutoCAD Electrical User Interface
    2. Invoking Commands In AutoCAD Electrical
    3. Project Manager - Chapter 7
    4. AutoCAD Electrical Dialog Boxes
    5. Graphics Performance
    6. Creating Backup Files
    7. Dynamic Input Mode
    8. Creating And Managing Workspaces
    9. WD_M Block
    10. AutoCAD Electrical Help
  8. Project Basics
    1. Project Files
    2. Project Manager - Chapter 8
    3. Project Drawing List
    4. Descriptions And Sections
    5. Making Further Changes
    6. Batch Plotting
    7. Moving Through Project Drawings
    8. Copying Projects
  9. Projects And Drawings
    1. Creating A New Project
    2. Grouping Drawings Within A Project
    3. Working With Drawings
    4. Changing The Order Of Project Drawings
    5. Removing A Drawing From A Project
    6. Assigning A Description To A Drawing
    7. Switching Between Drawings
    8. Configuring The Drawing List Display
    9. Deleting A Project
    10. New Drawings In The Project Manager
  10. Wires
    1. Inserting Wires
    2. Inserting Wires At Angles
    3. Inserting Multiple Bus Wiring
    4. Trimming Wires
    5. Stretching Wires
    6. Creating Wire Types
    7. Changing Wire Types
    8. Setting Wire Types
    9. Types Of Wire Numbers
    10. Inserting Wire Numbers
    11. Copying Wire Numbers
    12. Deleting Wire Numbers
    13. Wire Numbers With Leaders
    14. Editing Wire Numbers
    15. Hiding Wire Numbers
    16. Unhiding Wire Numbers
    17. Swapping Wire Numbers
    18. Finding And Replacing Wire Numbers
    19. Moving A Wire Number
    20. Scooting A Wire Number
    21. Flipping A Wire Number
    22. Toggling The Wire Number Position
    23. Repositioning Wire Number Leader Text
    24. Wire Color And Gauge Labels
    25. Adding Source Signal Arrows
    26. Adding Destination Signal Arrows
    27. Editing Source And Destination Signal Arrows
    28. Bending Wires At Right Angles
    29. Checking And Tracing A Wire
    30. Checking Wire And Line Entities
    31. Inserting Wire Gaps
    32. Checking And Repairing Wire Gap Pointers
    33. Flipping Wire Gaps And Loops
    34. Deleting Wire Gaps
  11. Ladders
    1. Inserting A Ladder
    2. Renumbering Ladder Rung References
    3. Resizing A Ladder
    4. Repositioning A Ladder
    5. Rung Spacing
    6. Adding Rungs
    7. Converting Line Reference Numbers
    8. Converting Objects To A Ladder
    9. Inserting X-Y Grid Labels
    10. Inserting X Grid Labels
  12. Schematic Components
    1. Inserting A Component
    2. Annotating And Editing Symbols
    3. Selecting An Existing Part Number
    4. Creating A Project Specific Catalog Database
    5. Creating Parent-Child Relationships
    6. Inserting Components From The Equipment List
    7. Inserting Components From The Catalog Browser
    8. Working With Records In The Schematic Database
    9. Inserting Components From Panel Lists
    10. Swapping And Updating Blocks
  13. Schematic Editing
    1. Changing The Component Location With The Scoot Tool
    2. Changing The Component Location With The Move Component Tool
    3. Copying A Component
    4. Aligning Components
    5. Deleting Components
    6. Toggling Between Open And Closed Contacts
    7. Copying The Catalog Assignment
    8. Performing A DWG Audit
    9. Retagging Drawings
    10. Moving Attributes
    11. Editing Attributes
    12. Hiding And Unhiding Attributes
    13. Adding Attributes
    14. Changing The Attribute Size
    15. Squeezing Attribute Text
    16. Stretching Attribute Text
    17. Rotating An Attribute
    18. Justifying An Attribute
    19. Changing An Attribute Layer
  14. Connectors, Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams And Circuits
    1. Inserting Connectors
    2. Adding Pins To A Connector
    3. Deleting Connector Pins
    4. Moving Connector Pins
    5. Swapping Connector Pins
    6. Reversing A Connector
    7. Rotating A Connector
    8. Stretching A Connector
    9. Splitting A Connector
    10. Editing Pin Numbers
    11. Point-To-Point Wiring Diagrams
    12. Saving Circuits With WBlock
    13. Inserting The WBlocked Circuit
    14. Retagging A WBlocked Circuit
    15. Saving Circuits To An Icon Menu
    16. Inserting Saved Circuits
    17. Moving Circuits
    18. Copying Circuits
    19. Adding Multiple Phase Wiring
    20. Adding Three-Phase Symbols
  15. Panels
    1. Inserting Footprints From The Icon Menu
    2. Annotating And Editing Footprints
    3. Other Methods Of Inserting Footprints
    4. Copying A Footprint
    5. Copying Installation And Location Code Values
    6. Renaming Panel Layers
    7. Adding Balloons To A Component
    8. Resequencing Item Numbers
    9. Inserting Nameplates
    10. Inserting DIN Rail
  16. Reporting Tools
    1. Report Generator Dialog Box
    2. Changing Report Formats
    3. Placing Reports In The Drawing
    4. Saving Reports To Files
    5. Editing A Report
    6. Generating Automatically Formatted Reports
  17. PLC Modules
    1. Inserting Parametric PLC Modules
    2. Inserting Non-Parametric PLC Modules
    3. Editing A PLC Module
    4. Inserting Individual PLC I/O Points
    5. Creating and Modifying Parametric PLC Modules
    6. Exporting PLC Data To A Spreadsheet
    7. Editing And Importing PLC Spreadsheet Data
  18. Terminals
    1. Inserting Terminals From The Icon Menu
    2. Inserting Terminals From The Schematic List
    3. Inserting Terminals Manually
    4. Checking Associations With The Surfer Tool
    5. Terminal Block Properties
    6. Inserting Terminal Strips
    7. Generating Terminal Tables
    8. Inserting And Editing Jumpers
  19. Creating Symbols
    1. Creating Symbols
    2. Editing Existing Symbols
    3. Marking And Verifying Drawings
    4. Using Project Utilities
  20. Settings, Configurations, Templates And Plotting
    1. Project Properties
    2. Drawing Properties
    3. External Reference Files
    4. Title Block Setup
    5. Title Block Update
    6. WD_TB Attribute
    7. Plotting The Project
  21. Conclusion
    1. Finishing Up

Product information

  • Title: Learning Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical 2015
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: April 2014
  • Publisher(s): Infinite Skills
  • ISBN: 9781771372299