Introduction

The "Electrical Design Using AutoCAD" course is designed to provide professionals with comprehensive skills and knowledge to create precise electrical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD. This five-day course will guide participants through essential concepts and practices in electrical design, enabling them to enhance their productivity and accuracy in drafting and documentation.

• Understand the fundamentals of electrical design using AutoCAD.
• Develop proficiency in creating and managing electrical schematics and layouts.
• Utilize AutoCAD tools and commands effectively for electrical applications.
• Implement best practices for organizing and annotating electrical drawings.
• Enhance problem-solving skills specific to electrical design challenges.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to AutoCAD for Electrical Design

• Overview of AutoCAD interface and navigation
• Introduction to essential AutoCAD tools and commands
• Creating basic electrical schematic symbols
• Understanding layering and its importance in electrical drawings
• Setting up a drawing template for electrical projects

Day 2: Advanced Sketching and Editing Techniques

• Advanced drawing techniques for complex schematics
• Editing and modifying electrical components
• Working with blocks and attributes
• Using arrays, mirror, and rotate for efficient design
• Organizing and managing drawing data

Day 3: Creating and Managing Electrical Layouts

• Designing electrical layouts for various applications
• Incorporating lighting and power distribution plans
• Utilizing external references (Xrefs) for complex projects
• Assigning and managing layers in layout views
• Linking schematics to physical wiring connections

Day 4: Annotation and Documentation Best Practices

• Adding text annotations and dimensions to drawings
• Creating and customizing tables for electrical schedules
• Generating and managing a bill of materials (BOM)
• Integrating AutoCAD with Microsoft Excel for data management
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes

Day 5: Practical Implementation and Project Work

• Applying learned skills in a capstone project
• Review and feedback on project work
• Troubleshooting common design issues
• Exploring additional AutoCAD resources and plugins
• Course review and next steps for professional development