AutoCAD (Electrical) Masterclass

Part I: Electrical Workspace & Schematics

Module 1: UI & Project Management Duration: 2 Weeks

Introduction to the AutoCAD Electrical workspace and tool palettes.
Using the Project Manager: Creating, organizing, and linking drawing files.
Understanding the difference between standard AutoCAD and the Electrical toolset.

Module 2: Wiring & Schematic Components Duration: 2 Weeks

Inserting and editing intelligent wires, wire numbers, and 3-phase ladders.
Using Source and Destination arrows to track wires across multiple drawings.
Inserting standard electrical components (Relays, Motors, Contactors) from the icon menu.

Part II: Customization & Control Panels

Module 3: Custom Symbols & PLC I/O Duration: 3 Weeks

Using the Symbol Builder to create custom, intelligent electrical blocks.
Inserting and configuring Parametric PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) I/O modules.
Managing connectors, terminal blocks, and multi-deck terminals.

Module 4: Panel Layouts & Footprints Duration: 2 Weeks

Transitioning from schematic diagrams to physical panel layouts.
Inserting component footprints from the manufacturer vendor database.
Adding DIN rails, wireways, and nameplates to the panel enclosure.

Part III: Reporting & Documentation

Module 5: Auditing & Error Checking Duration: 2 Weeks

Running Electrical Audits to find missing connections or duplicate wire numbers.
Real-time error checking and utilizing the Surfer tool.
Updating components and retagging projects globally.

Module 6: Automatic Reports & Plotting Duration: 1 Week

Automatically generating the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Wire From/To lists.
Exporting reports to Excel, CSV, or inserting them directly into the drawing.
Setting up Title Blocks, Page Setup, and batch plotting the entire project to PDF.

About the Mentor

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

AutoCAD Electrical Certified Professional

With deep experience in industrial automation, power distribution, and control panel design, our lead mentor understands what engineering firms demand. You will not be taught just how to draw lines; you will learn how to build "intelligent" electrical systems. The focus is strictly on reducing manual errors, automating tedious reporting, and creating schematics that are globally recognized and standardized.

Enrollment Options

Electrical Draftsman

₹ 3,000

Perfect for foundational 2D schematics.

Access to Part I (Schematics & Wiring)
Extensive Circuit Drawing Exercises
Basic Title Block Setup
Certificate of Completion

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Industry Ready

Pro Controls Designer

₹ 6,000

Master PLC and full panel layouts.

Everything in the Draftsman track
Access to Part II & III (PLC & Panel Layouts)
Automated BOM & Reporting Training
Live Industrial Panel Project
Interview Preparation Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between standard AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical?

Standard AutoCAD is a general drafting tool where you manually draw lines and circles. AutoCAD Electrical includes an intelligent database. When you insert a relay or wire, the software "understands" what it is, allowing for automatic wire numbering, error-auditing, and instant Bill of Materials (BOM) generation.

Do I need an Electrical Engineering degree to learn this?

While having an electrical background (Diploma, B.Tech/BE, or ITI) is highly beneficial for understanding the logic behind the circuits, anyone with a strong interest in learning electrical symbols and drafting can take this course.

Will we learn about PLC programming?

This course focuses strictly on the hardware design and drafting of PLC I/O modules, terminals, and control panels. We do not teach the actual software logic programming (ladder logic code) of the PLCs themselves.

Do I need my own laptop with the software installed?

For offline students at our Viva Technologies center, we provide fully equipped lab systems for practice. However, having a personal PC/laptop at home is highly recommended for assignments. We will guide you on how to access the free Autodesk Student License.

Master AutoCAD Electrical Design

Intelligent Panel Layouts

Automate BOM & Reports