Unleashing the Power of Autocad Electrical 2020 For Electrical Control Designers - 11th Edition

Autocad Electrical 2020 is the latest software offering from Autodesk, specifically designed for electrical control designers. With its advanced features and powerful tools, this new edition promises to revolutionize the way electrical control systems are designed and implemented.

This article will delve into the various features of Autocad Electrical 2020 that make it a must-have tool for electrical control designers. From its intuitive user interface to its comprehensive symbol libraries, this software is designed to streamline the design process and enhance overall productivity.

Enhanced User Interface

One of the standout features of Autocad Electrical 2020 is its enhanced user interface. The software adopts a familiar AutoCAD-based environment, making it easy for seasoned professionals to navigate and use. Furthermore, the interface has been optimized for efficiency, allowing designers to create and edit electrical control designs with ease.

AutoCAD Electrical 2020 for Electrical Control Designers, 11th Edition

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In addition, Autocad Electrical 2020 offers a customizable ribbon, enabling designers to tailor their workspace to suit their individual preferences. The ribbon provides quick access to commonly used tools and commands, further speeding up the design process.

Comprehensive Symbol Libraries

Autocad Electrical 2020 comes with an extensive library of electrical symbols, allowing designers to quickly find and integrate the necessary components into their designs. This vast collection covers a wide range of industries and standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance in electrical control designs.

Furthermore, the symbol libraries are regularly updated to incorporate the latest industry standards, eliminating the need for designers to manually search for and update symbols. This dynamic feature saves time and ensures that designs remain up to date with the latest practices.

Intelligent Reporting and Documentation

With Autocad Electrical 2020, designers can easily generate reports and documentation related to the electrical control designs. The software intelligently associates components with their appropriate reports, reducing the time and effort required to create accurate documentation.

From bills of materials to panel and PLC layouts, Autocad Electrical 2020 produces comprehensive reports that aid in project management and streamline procurement processes. This feature not only improves communication within the design team but also enhances collaboration with other stakeholders.

Efficient Circuit Design and Panel Layout

Autocad Electrical 2020 simplifies the circuit design process by providing a wide range of automated tools. These tools automatically generate wire numbering, component tagging, and bill of materials, minimizing errors and improving overall efficiency.

In addition, the software offers dynamic panel layout features, allowing designers to quickly arrange components in a logical and space-efficient manner. The intelligent panel layout tools consider factors such as wire lengths, component dimensions, and termination points, resulting in optimized designs.

Seamless Integration with Other Autodesk Products

Autocad Electrical 2020 seamlessly integrates with other Autodesk products, enabling designers to leverage the full power of the Autodesk suite. Whether it is collaborating on 3D designs in AutoCAD or simulating control systems in Autodesk Inventor, the integration ensures a seamless workflow across different software platforms.

This integration offers designers additional flexibility and expands the range of design possibilities. It allows for the creation of comprehensive and interconnected designs that can be easily visualized and communicated to stakeholders.

Autocad Electrical 2020 is a game-changer for electrical control designers. With its advanced features, intuitive user interface, and comprehensive symbol libraries, this software promises to enhance productivity and streamline the design process.

From efficient circuit design to intelligent reporting and seamless integration with other Autodesk products, Autocad Electrical 2020 provides designers with the tools they need to create innovative and accurate electrical control designs.

Embrace the power of Autocad Electrical 2020 today and take your electrical control designs to new heights!

AutoCAD Electrical 2020 for Electrical Control Designers, 11th Edition

by Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ. ([Print Replica] Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	30047 KB
Print length	:	814 pages

FREE

The AutoCAD Electrical 2020 for Electrical Control Designers book has been written to assist the engineering students and the practicing designers who are new to AutoCAD Electrical. Using this book, the readers can learn the application of basic tools required for creating professional electrical control drawings with the help of AutoCAD Electrical. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, this book covers a wide range of tools and features such as schematic drawings, Circuit Builder, panel drawings, parametric and nonparametric PLC modules, stand-alone PLC I/O points, ladder diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, report generation, creation of symbols, and so on. This will help the readers to create electrical drawings easily and effectively.

Salient Features of the Book:

• Consists of 13 chapters and 2 projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
• Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Electrical 2020 concepts & techniques.
• Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Electrical 2020.
• Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.
• Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
• Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts.
• Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
• More than 45 tutorials and projects.
• Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: to AutoCAD Electrical 2020
Chapter 2: Working with Projects and Drawings
Chapter 3: Working with Wires
Chapter 4: Creating Ladders
Chapter 5: Schematic Components
Chapter 6: Schematic Editing
Chapter 7: Connectors, Point-To-Point Wiring Diagrams, and Circuits
Chapter 8: Panel Layouts
Chapter 9: Schematic and Panel Reports
Chapter 10: PLC Modules
Chapter 11: Terminals
Chapter 12: Settings, Configuration, Templates, and Plotting
Chapter 13: Creating Symbols
Project 1
Project 2 (For free download)
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:

• Technical support by contacting [email protected]
• Part files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises *
• Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech ( *For Faculty only)

About the Authors:

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry.