• AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical engineering for manufacturing

In this learning series, you will learn the basics of workflow and project setup, schematic design, and customization in AutoCAD Electrical to enhance your efficiency and accuracy in electrical design. You will explore panel layouts, PLC modules, advanced tools, and learn to generate comprehensive reports that will help you save time and reduce errors.


Course overview

Learn the basics of AutoCAD Electrical to enhance your efficiency and accuracy in electrical design.

By the end of this content, you will have a strong understanding of:

  • An introduction to AutoCAD Electrical
  • A basic workflow and project setup
  • Develop a schematic design
  • Delve into advanced schematic components and circuits
  • Learn how to edit and customize your work
  • Explore panel layout design
  • Work with PLC modules and advanced tools
  • Generate reports and documentation

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software installed. 
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

About the author

This content was developed by Yuvaraj Jaganathan, Technical Account Specialist and Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Course downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:

Course outline

15 min.

An introduction to AutoCAD Electrical

In this content series, you will explore AutoCAD Electrical to improve your production processes. This will include delving into the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical and how to use the interface for a more efficient project setup.

Discover the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical and how to use the interface for a more efficient project setup.

By the end of this content series, you will have a strong understanding of:

  • An overview of AutoCAD Electrical
  • The differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
  • Working in the user interface and environment setup

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


30 min.

A basic workflow and project setup

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module is about creating a project from scratch and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Create a New Project
  • Edit the Project Drawing List
  • Move Through Porject Drawings
  • Copy a Project

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


20 min.

Develop a schematic design

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers schematic wiring as the key foundation to everything inside AutoCAD Electrical and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Insert Ladders and Wires
  • Add Point to Point Wiring
  • Add Wire Numbers
  • Add Source and Destination Signal Arrows

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


40 min.

Delve into advanced schematic components and circuit

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.  

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers usage of all schematic components and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Insert a Relay Coil and Child Contract
  • Add Connectors and Wiring
  • Create Terminal Jumpers and Associations
  • Copy, Save, and Insert a Circuit
  • Create a Three-Phase Circuit

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


20 min.

Learn how to edit and customize your work

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers schematic editing and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Use Basic Editing Tools
  • Swap and Update Blocks
  • Use Electrical Audit and Drawing Audit
  • Update and Retag the Schematic Editing

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


10 min.

Generate schematic reports

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers schematic reports and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Generate Schematic Reports

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


25 min.

Review panel layout design and reports

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers panel layouts in relation to schematic drawings and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Insert Panel Footprints and Nameplates
  • Insert a DIN Rail and Terminal Strip
  • Annotate a Panel Layout

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


25 min.

Develop custom components

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers custom components and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Create a Custom Symbol
  • Edit the Icon Menu System
  • Create Panel Footprints

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


25 min.

Manage data and improve collaboration

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers creation of custom data and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Manage Part Catalog Database
  • Update Title Block Attributes

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


15 min.

Use PLC modules and advanced tools

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module is designed to provide the essentials skills and several advanced skills required for using AutoCAD® Electrical in a production environment. During the module, students will learn to use project-related tools to access/edit drawings, edit and draw with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment, insert/create schematic and panel symbols, generate Bill of Materials, Wiring and other reports.   

This module covers specialty tools for PLC and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:

  • Use the PLC I/O Modules
  • Use the PLC Database File Editor
  • Use the Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility

Module pre-requisites

This module requires working knowledge of AutoCAD®, working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, 8, or 10 operating systems, and a background in electrical design. The module is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with AutoCAD®, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below: 

About the author

This module was created by Tiffany Bachmeier, Consulting Delivery Manager.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the AutoCAD software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

The downloadable datasets for this lesson are available on the Module Overview and Course Overview pages.


1 min.

Review of what you learned

This is just a review of what you learned.