Complete electrical CAD file : much more than just a diagram
In electrical engineering, a complete file includes much more than just an electrical diagram. Today’s industry demands a complete, clear and operational file for all those involved.
Installers, engineers, automation engineers and panel builders need complete, reliable documents.
Electrical CAD software such as SchemELECT can structure such a file and make it easier to produce.
An electrical CAD file: what's it for ?
An electrical CAD file guides the manufacture of a machine or an electrical cabinet. It describes, structures and secures
each stage.
It facilitates :
- Purchasing
- Wiring
- Checking
- Commissioning
- Maintenance
Without a complete file, there are more questions, doubts and mistakes at every stage. Every mistake costs time, and sometimes a lot of money.
The diagram is just the starting point
The electrical diagram gives the logic of the project. It is essential. But it is not enough.
It doesn’t just tell you :
- How to wire each wire
- Where to drill the cabinet
- Exactly which components to use
Electrical CAD software like SchemELECT goes a step further. It transforms the schematic into complete technical documentation, with as little effort and overhead as possible.
What's in a truly complete file ?
The file includes a set of coherent data, such as :
Standard electrical diagrams
- Multiwire, single wire, PLC cards
- Cross-references, folios, contacts
- List of wires and components
Good electrical CAD software simplifies layout. SchemELECT offers symbols that comply with IEC, DIN, JIS, BS, ANSI, etc. standards.
Accurate and up-to-date nomenclature
- Complete list of components
- Manufacturer references
- Exact and exhaustive quantities
SchemELECT generates the bill of materials from the schematic. No duplicate entries. Fewer errors. Automatic updates.
Terminal blocks and cable book
Clear assignment of connections
Identification of terminal blocks, wires and cables
Markers, automatic numbering
With SchemELECT, these documents update automatically.
Cabinet layout plans
- Internal / external view with components positioned
- Positioning of plates, rails, trunking and terminal blocks
- Automatically generated drilling plans
SchemELECT‘s FTZ-Panel 3D module lets you choose the envelope and validate the layout of components in the cabinet. This saves considerable time.
Intelligent exports
- Data to ERP, CMMS or cabling machines
- PDF, Excel and DWG export
- Multilingual translations available
Modern electrical CAD software facilitates exchanges with partners, suppliers or subcontractors.
For the workshop : a guide, not a riddle
The aim of the file is to enable the technician to work without question.
Everything must be clear:
- Wiring routing
- Component positions
- Wire lengths
With SchemELECT, each plan becomes a visual instruction manual, ready to be followed step by step. Reduce errors.
Les bénéfices d’un dossier bien structuré
A complete electrical CAD file means :
- Fewer errors in the workshop
- Fewer return trips to the design office
- Reduced wiring time
- Clear documents for after-sales service
- Guaranteed compliance with standards
Using software like SchemELECT means you can create this level of quality without any extra effort. It automates, checks, verifies and exports.
Conclusion
A real electrical CAD file is not “just a diagram”. It’s a complete and reliable manufacturing tool.
With electrical CAD software like SchemELECT, you structure your projects from schematic to cabinet. Your documents become coherent and legible, ready to be used without interpretation in all departments.
The result: more rigour, greater efficiency and fewer unforeseen problems.