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Oct 25, 2016 - ENV File for AutoCAD Electrical. Are you struggling to manage your AutoCAD Electrical drawings in a multi-user environment? Mar 24, 2011 - Solved: HI, I'm having trouble changing the path of my wd.env file. Currently it points to the default position in 'MyDocuments Acade.
Carry Out Mass Project Path Updates for AutoCAD Electrical Project Files 2 Mar, 2017 By: IMAGINiT Tricks Tutorial: Whenever AutoCAD Electrical is upgraded, the default symbol library paths must be updated on all past project files — a time-consuming process. This tutorial demonstrates using a LISP routine to make this task easier. Editor's note: This tutorial courtesy of IMAGINiT Technologies. For years, I have asked for a better way to update the library and icon menu paths saved in AutoCAD Electrical project files. The problem is that each year, the default paths change because the year number in the path changes. After the previous release has been uninstalled, all past project files no longer work. The symbols can no longer be found unless the Project Properties are opened and all paths are updated by pressing the Default button on all four headings.
(Pressing Default reads in the new environment file defaults and updates the paths.) This can become a real time sink, since every project file needs to be updated individually. And even then, it’s a process since the Default button needs to be pressed on all four path types. I have been requesting a Default All button, but that still means each project file needs to be loaded and then edited. Fortunately, I happened upon a LISP routine (which you'll find at the end of this tutorial) that is far better than my original request. It can update all project file library and icon paths in a selected folder and all subfolders. To demonstrate how, here is my demo project file with paths all set to the old 2016 paths.
Simply APPLOAD the LISP, then enter the following: (CHANGEPROJECTS nil nil “2016” “2017”). Next, select the desired folder from the dialog that pops up.
All paths update at once. It even works if the project is actively loaded in Electrical at the time. From my experimentation, I found this method works as well: (CHANGEPROJECTS “M:/Library/Schematic/” “M:/Library/Panel/” nil nil) This will remove all other paths and update them with the paths you provided. Note the use of forward slashes, not backslashes! Using a backslash causes them to be removed, and only the text is placed in the path. The first path is for the schematic libraries, and the second path will update the panel footprint paths.
I also tried all four variables hoping for an extra path and updated years, but only the years were updated. Be sure to test this on a small batch of test projects before moving into production data.
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.
This course provides the novice user with the training required to use AutoCAD Electrical quickly and effectively. Shaun Bryant demos the user interface and leads you step-by-step through the process of creating precise, measured electrical drawings and schematics. Learn how to design wiring diagrams, insert components and terminals, use PLC symbols in ladder diagrams, perform point-to-point wiring, create custom symbols, add annotations like title blocks to drawings, and run reports. In the final chapters, Shaun shows how to set up AutoCAD Electrical to your liking by adjusting settings and customizing the built-in templates, and demonstrates how to reuse, copy, export, and verify drawings.
Plus, learn about improvements in the 2018 version of the software, such as 4K high-res and DWG support. Instructor. Shaun Bryant is an Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture.Shaun has sales, support, and technical expertise, CAD managerial skills, and 30 years of industry experience.
He has worked as a consultant, trainer, manager, and user, all of which helped him develop a diverse skillset. His career has included 18 years as a CAD, BIM, and facilities management consultant and trainer, with the earlier years of his CAD career in sales, pre-sales, and business development.
He also has industry experience as a CAD manager/user. Shaun has been a director on the board of Autodesk User Group International (AUGI), and he is also the author of the reputable CAD blog, Not Just Cad! He is a seasoned Autodesk University (AU) speaker and was the AutoCAD expert at the inaugural Autodesk University London in June 2017.
He is also an Autodesk University speaker mentor, AutoCAD Influencer, and a member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program. Shaun lives in Norwich in the UK, and is the owner and director of CADFMconsultants Limited. By: Shaun Bryant course. 7h 26m 55s.
17,192 viewers. Course Transcript - Shaun Welcome to this AutoCAD Electrical Essentials course. We're going to take you through how to use AutoCAD Electrical and make you a proficient and effective AutoCAD Electrical user. We'll show you how to use the AutoCAD Electrical ribbon with the new tabs like project, schematic, panel, reports, and so on. We'll show you how to work with the AutoCAD Electrical project manager where you work with your AutoCAD Electrical database and your AutoCAD Electrical drawings. We'll also show you how to work with the catalog browser to load up individual different elements, paths, schematics, and so on that you can bring in to your AutoCAD Electrical drawings.
All in all, this course will take you through AutoCAD Electrical and allow you to use the products in your workplace and in your working environment. Practice while you learn with exercise files. Watch this course anytime, anywhere. Course Contents. Introduction Introduction. 1. Exploring the User Interface 1.
Exploring the User Interface. 2.
Managing Files and Options 2. Managing Files and Options.
3. Navigating in the Drawing 3. Navigating in the Drawing.
4. Using Project Files 4. Using Project Files. 5.
Schematics: Single Wires and Components 5. Schematics: Single Wires and Components. 6. Schematics: Multiwiring and Circuits 6. Schematics: Multiwiring and Circuits. 7.
AutoCAD Electrical Editing Commands 7. AutoCAD Electrical Editing Commands.
8. Working with Panel Drawings 8. Working with Panel Drawings. 9. Working with Terminals 9.
Working with Terminals. 10. Using PLC Symbols 10. Using PLC Symbols. 11. Using Point-to-Point Wiring 11. Using Point-to-Point Wiring.
12. Creating Symbols 12. Creating Symbols. 13. AutoCAD Electrical Titleblocks 13. AutoCAD Electrical Titleblocks. 14.
Reporting in AutoCAD Electrical 14. Reporting in AutoCAD Electrical.
15. Settings and Templates 15. Settings and Templates. 16. Using Drawing Update Tools 16. Using Drawing Update Tools.
17. Documenting Content 17.
Documenting Content. 18.
Technology Improvements 18. Technology Improvements. 19. Drawing Comparison 19.
Drawing Comparison. 20.
AutoCAD Electrical Shared Views 20. AutoCAD Electrical Shared Views. Conclusion Conclusion.