• Automated electrical design: Streamlines the creation of electrical control systems with automated tasks.
• Electrical schematic symbol libraries: Access to a vast library of electrical symbols and components for schematic design.
• Real-time error checking: Identifies and alerts users to potential errors in the electrical system design.
• PLC I/O drawings: Generates drawings that detail the input/output connections of PLC modules.
• Automatic reports: Automatically generates reports such as bill of materials (BOM) and wire lists from the electrical design.
• Cross-referencing: Provides tools for easy cross-referencing of wires, components, and circuits within the design.
• Collaborative workflows: Facilitates collaboration with other disciplines by integrating electrical design with mechanical and architectural design within AutoCAD.

Reasons to use AutoCAD Electrical:

• Specialized Tools: AutoCAD Electrical offers specialized tools and features tailored specifically for electrical design tasks, such as automated circuit design, electrical schematic symbol libraries, and PLC module detailing.
• Efficiency: It enhances efficiency by automating repetitive tasks like wire numbering, component tagging, and error checking, which helps reduce design time and minimize errors.
• Accuracy: The software ensures accuracy in electrical designs through real-time error checking and the ability to generate accurate reports such as bill of materials (BOM) and wire lists.
• Integration: It integrates seamlessly with other Autodesk software like AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, facilitating collaborative workflows between electrical, mechanical, and architectural disciplines.
• Standard Compliance: AutoCAD Electrical helps adhere to industry standards and regulations by providing access to a comprehensive library of electrical symbols and components that comply with various standards.