How to Draw Electrical Diagrams
- Create a new drawing by selecting
File
-New
or clicking the new file icon . - Select and configure the desired drawing size in the Print Settings and Page Size dialogs.
- If not already added, insert a title block using the 'Program Settings' command (
F12
-Document
-Title Block
). Refer to the Insert a Title Block guide. - If your project requires multiple layers, organize them in the Layers panel. Name each layer according to its specific function or content.
- To include a scanned floor plan, insert it into a lower layer.
- Start placing larger objects with a snap setting of 10 mm. Adjust this setting for finer placement as needed.
- Add symbols and other objects to your drawing, positioning them precisely. Leave a margin at the edges of the drawing to accommodate different printer requirements.
- Position all symbols, especially critical ones, before drawing connections. Moving symbols with attached wires can disrupt their connections.
- Switch to wire-drawing mode by pressing the
s
key. Draw major wires first, spanning the length of the drawing. To undo the last segment, press theBackspace
key. End a connection in the air by pressing the right mouse button.