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In electrical circuits we use parent and child components (eg. Coil and Contacts of a relay) in different parts of a project. In order to study and read one circuit it is always necessary to trace the locations of all the parts of one component. This automatic cross referencing is another major advantage of ACADE. AutoCAD Electrical is one of the toolsets available in one AutoCAD. This powerful AutoCAD add-on for electrical designers and engineers offers automated drafting tools for designing wiring, circuiting, PLC modules, panels, and data and schedules. This is on top of all the benefits that AutoCAD brings to the table.

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AutoCAD Electrical Toolset (formerly AutoCAD Electrical) is Industry-Specific Toolset included with AutoCAD subscription, built for electrical engineers to make controls design easier. AutoCAD Electrical Toolset provides you with libraries and standards within AutoCAD to generate standardized electrical drawings that looks professional, concise and easy-to-read. With AutoCAD Electrical Toolset, you can considerably shorten your design time, reduce overall design errors, and make easier many of the repetitive and tedious tasks that you are doing manually in your projects. In result, you will be able to produce more accurate designs and deliver projects faster to your customers.

Since AutoCAD 2019, AutoCAD Electrical and other vertical products are included with AutoCAD subscription as Specialized Toolsets. Previously, subscribers had to choose which AutoCAD‐based vertical products was right for them.

AutoCAD is one of the world’s leading professional drafting and documentation software. AutoCAD software gives you the power and flexibility to document and communicate your ideas.

What’s new in version 2021.1:

• Blocks palette enhancements
  A number of enhancements have been made to the Blocks palette, including improved setup and control over third-party cloud providers for using blocks across devices, and a new Favorites tab.
• Multiple monitors enhancements
  After undocking your laptop from one or more monitors, the command line, Ribbon panels, and toolbars will automatically move to the same location on the screen in use.
• AutoCAD web app – Open in Desktop
  If you’re working in the AutoCAD web app, click Open in Desktop to open the drawing in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT desktop. Your drawing is automatically saved and then opened in your locally installed version of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT desktop.

For more information and a full list of improvements please visit What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD 2021.1 and AutoCAD LT 2021.1 Update Now Available.

What’s new in version 2021:

• DWG History
  If you save drawing files to a Box, Dropbox, or a Microsoft OneDrive account, versions of these drawing files are created each time they are saved. Use the new Drawing History palette to see a list of the drawing versions. Compare the saved versions with the current version of your drawing. You can choose which version to compare based on calendar dates, the person who made the change, or a minimum time increment between versions.
• Xref compare tool
  You can compare the changes made to the drawing file that’s attached as an xref in the drawing you’re currently working in. Any difference between the xref and the referenced source drawing are highlighted using color and revision clouds.
• Block Libraries tab
  The Other Drawings tab on the Blocks palette has been renamed to the Libraries tab. You can easily choose a folder or a drawing file to act as a library of block definitions. The Libraries tab also provides convenient access across different locations and devices.
  When you use your Autodesk account with a supported cloud storage provider, you can access your recent blocks and block libraries from any device using AutoCAD or the AutoCAD web app. Supported cloud storage providers include Box, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive.
• Area in Quick measure tool
  The Quick option of the MEASUREGEOM command now supports extracting areas and perimeters from within enclosed areas in a 2D drawing. Clicking within a closed area highlights it in green and displays the calculated values in the Command window and next to the cursor.
• Precise Break at Point tool
  With the new BREAKATPOINT command you can separate a line, arc, or open polyline into two objects at a specified point. As a separate command, BREAKATPOINT can be repeated by pressing Enter.
• Improved Trim and Extend feature
  A new Quick mode option for the Trim and Extend commands is now available. Instead of having to first select boundaries for Trim and Extend, Quick mode selects all potential boundaries by default. After you start either TRIM or EXTEND commands, simply select the objects you want to trim or extend. We think you’ll like the new Quick mode option, but if it’s not for you the legacy behavior can be restored using the TRIMEXTENDMODE system variable.
• Improved Revision cloud
  When a revision cloud is selected, the Properties palette now displays Revcloud as the object type instead of Polyline. You can also change the arc chord length of a selected revision cloud from the Miscellaneous section on the Properties palette, or from the command window with the new REVCLOUDPROPERTIES command. Use the new REVCLOUDARCVARIANCE system variable to control whether the chord lengths of the arcs vary in length or are uniform when inserted.

For more information and a full list of improvements please visit What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD 2021 Is Here: See What’s Inside.

About Autodesk

Autodesk is a pioneer in 3D design, engineering and digital entertainment software. Though best known for its flagship product, AutoCAD, it has developed a vast range of software for the design, engineering and entertainment industries.

Autodesk was founded in 1982 by John Walker and 12 other like-minded individuals. The company launched their first original product AutoCAD that same year. Autodesk has since expanded upon a number of non AutoCAD-based products as well, including parametric BIM application Revit and 3D CAD modelling software Inventor. In recent years, Autodesk has made the move towards mobile and cloud-based applications including Fusion 360 and AutoCAD 360. Autodesk has expanded its presence in the maker community with acquisitions like Instructables and Pixlr.

Autodesk is more than just its products or its acquisitions. It had an impact on everything from education to the job sector and even on business sustainability and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.

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Design CAD electrical systems with this complex and powerful specialized software solution that provides numerous features and options

AutoCAD Electrical is a comprehensive software suite that allows electrical engineers to design circuits in an interactive manner, focusing on automation in order to improve productivity without making a compromise on innovation.

Having AutoCAD at its core, the product bundles the same engine, on top of which a generous set of electrical design features has been implemented. A best seller on the electrical software market, AutoCAD Electrical targets an audience made of students, as well as electrical engineers and designers.

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It steps in with a modern and intuitive design, although preserving the professional interface approach specific to Autodesk. The disposal of its features inside the GUI makes it easy to explore and to experiment with, saving the huge amount of time that similar applications take to understand.

Its most appreciated highlights include interactive circuit design, schematics management and a huge database of electrical components that is just a delight for any electrical engineer.

The parts are accompanied by predefined labels and power related data, which are automatically updated depending on the circuit being designed.

Alternatively, engineers can make use of the Circuit Builder to create electrical systems interactively, via a series of dialogs which are complemented by various recommendations and tips.

AutoCAD Electrical also benefits from a real-time error checker that verifies the circuit for various problems. Also, errors can be minimized via the automatic numbering feature that besides ensuring a lower error rate, saves huge amounts of time.

Also worth mentioning is the feature that allows for a seamless collaboration with suppliers and customers, by easily sharing drawing files throughout the design process.

On an ending note, AutoCAD Electrical is an excellent approach to electrical CAD design, sporting the essential components that engineers need in order to create cutting edge systems.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Processor 2.5–2.9 GHz
• Memory 8 GB
• Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 with True Color
• Display Card 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant
• Disk Space 12.0 GB
• MS-Mouse compliant Pointing Device
• Additional Requirements for large datasets, point clouds, and 3D modeling:
• 8 GB RAM or more
• 6 GB free hard disk available, not including installation requirements
• 1920 x 1080 or greater True Color video display adapter; 128 MB VRAM or greater; Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater; Direct3D®-capable workstation class graphics card

New in AutoCAD Electrical 2019.0.1 Hotfix:

• This Hotfix addresses an issue with Draw Order not functioning correctly after switching layouts.

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