AutoCAD Electrical 2024: A Tutorial Approach, 5th Edition

The AutoCAD Electrical 2024: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book that introduces the readers to AutoCAD Electrical 2024 software, designed specifically for creating professional electrical control drawings. The book has a wide range of tutorials covering the tools and features of AutoCAD Electrical such as schematic drawings, panel drawings, parametric and nonparametric PLC modules, ladder diagrams, Circuit Builder,point-to-point wiring diagrams, report generation, creation of symbols, and so on. These tutorials will enable the users to create innovative electrical control drawings with ease. Moreover, the tutorials used ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. The chapters in this book are arranged in a pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.In this edition, a new feature, Symbol list report, has been added. Also, the author has covered enhancements in topics such as Wire type synchronization and Markup Assist.Salient Features of this Book are as FollowsConsists of 13 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.Brief coverage of AutoCAD Electrical 2024 concepts and techniques.Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Electrical 2024.Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.More than 38 tutorials and one student project.Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical 2024Chapter 2: Working with Projects and DrawingsChapter 3: Working with WiresChapter 4: Creating LaddersChapter 5: Schematic ComponentsChapter 6: Schematic EditingChapter 7: Connectors, Point-To-Point Wiring Diagrams, and CircuitsChapter 8: Panel LayoutsChapter 9: Schematic and Panel ReportsChapter 10: PLC ModulesChapter 11: TerminalsChapter 12: Settings, Configuration, Templates, and PlottingChapter 13: Creating SymbolsStudent ProjectIndexFree Teaching and Learning Resources:CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.comDrawing files used in exercises * and tutorialsInstructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises *(* For faculty only )About the AuthorsCADCIM Technologies,Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best Textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject. Read more