Planning tool for creating complex embedded electrical systems utilising simple pictorial representations of electrical components.

Schematic creation tool with a simple user interface optimised to help ease repetitive tasks.

Combine both single-line and multiline drawings on the same schematic, while keeping them connected.

Generate 2D panel drawings from an electrical schematic, with 2D outlines of electrical components.

Extensive library of industry-standard schematic symbols (IEC, ANSI, JIS, GB) combined with a database of manufacturer parts to provide an easily customizable and adaptable parts database through easy-to-use import tools.

Suite of integrated tools enables intelligent cut and paste, easy access to a selection of “favorite” components and circuit design elements, and reuse of non-SOLIDWORKS electrical design elements though easy-to-use import wizards.

Automatically generate terminal drawings from real-time design.

Electrical contacts are automatically cross-referenced in real time and synchronised based on availability and type of contacts from manufacturer-specific components.

Enhanced formula capabilities for custom naming everything from wires to projects.

Web-based content portal provides access to an extensive library of manufacturer parts.

Enhanced PDM interface provides electrical and mechanical data management in one system based on proven SOLIDWORKS PDM capabilities.

Automatically generate standard reports based on real-time design database queries.

Customise the look and content of your reports.  Use the integrated SQL editor to display any data from your designs including writing custom Design Rule Checks.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics Professional (with the purchase of SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D) links the schematic to 3D SOLIDWORKS assemblies. This facilitates verification of proper fit of components; planning for the paths and space needs of all wire, cable, and harness routes; and calculation of all wire lengths prior to any assembly.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics Professional is bidirectionally linked with the 3D design (with the purchase of SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D) which allows multiuser collaboration in real time between ECAD and MCAD engineers. Sharing a common database ensures consistency and facilitates the creation of a single, unified BOM.

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) management tools automate many PLC wiring design tasks, along with the ability to import PLC data and labels.

Powerful, easy-to-use connector wizard helps simplify the creation, design, and use of electrical connectors including tracking which pins are used.

Synchronised, bi-directional environment enables multiple users to work on the same schematics project simultaneously for easier project collaboration.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical synchronises all project design data in real time, bi-directionally in a multi-user collaborative environment between 2D schematics and the 3D model. This synchronisation unifies key information (such as Bill of Materials (BOM) and design data) between design disciplines and users.

Enhances schematic performance by minimising network traffic and deferring real-time project updates. This technology provides a performance boost for large projects and users who work remotely.

Create new folders with custom titles to tailor the parts library.

Automate aspects of the schematic creation by using Microsoft Excel.

Enable different levels of access control to various functionality.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D addresses the needs of multi-user and cross disciplinary projects with a synchronised design environment between the electrical and mechanical teams to readily implement schematically-defined electrical systems into a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model. Multiple electrical and mechanical engineers can work on the same project simultaneously in real time using SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D’s advanced database technology with its bi-directional, multi-user environment.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical synchronises project design data in real time, bi-directionally in a multi-user collaborative environment between 2D schematics and the 3D model. This synchronisation unifies key information between design disciplines and users.

Designers and engineers can integrate electrical schematic design data from SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D into a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model for CAD-embedded, electrical system design. This real-time, bi-directional, multi-user tool enables more collaborative design between electrical and mechanical designers and allows for placement or removal of electrical components in the 3D CAD model. Easily create the electrical interconnect of the electrical 3D elements with auto-routing that allows for the planning and documentation of route paths and associated data (such as length of wires, cables, and harnesses within the system).

Advanced SOLIDWORKS routing technology to simplify the auto-routing process for wire, cables, and harness in the 3D CAD model.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D creates a virtual “design-in-place” electrical system development environment that provides auto-routing of a schematically-defined electrical harness in a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model, which simplifies harness development while eliminating errors. Once the virtual harness has been created, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D can produce detailed assembly drawings using the built-in drawing tools. These drawing creation tools include capabilities to create ballooned assemblies, pin board or cut list drawings, as well as associated BOM documentation

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D is an easy-to-use planning tool for rapid collaborative design of schematically-defined embedded electrical systems that can be implemented in a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model with an intuitive graphical user interface and the intelligence of traditional multi-line tools. SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D creates a new technology paradigm, incorporating purpose-built design tools for schematically-driven embedded electrical subsystem development.

Combining SOLIDWORKS CAD and Electrical technologies, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D provides a design environment enhanced for electrical 3D cabinet design. This cohesive environment is synchronised in real time without the use of external files and can utilise existing CAD designs. With SOLIDWORKS automation tools, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D provides comprehensive electrical 3D cabinet design and documentation capabilities.

An extensive integrated library of manufacturer parts provides an easily customisable and adaptable parts base through easy-to-use import tools and wizards.

Electrical system planning tool for creating complex embedded electrical system utilising simple pictorial representations of electrical components and interconnectors.

Schematic creation tool with a simplified user interface optimised for simplification of repetitive tasks.

Combine both single-line and multi-line drawings on the same schematic, while maintaining associativity.

Generate 2D panel representations from an electrical schematic, with 2D outlines of electrical components.

Extensive library of industry-standard schematic symbols (IEC, ANSI, JIS, GB) combined with a database of manufacturer parts to provide an easily customisable and adaptable parts database through easy-to-use import tools.

Suite of integrated tools for intelligent cut and paste, an easy-to-access selection of “favourite” components and circuit design elements, and the ability to reuse non-SOLIDWORKS Electrical design elements though easy-to-use import wizards.

Automatically generate terminal drawings based on and synchronised with the real-time design.

Automatically generate reports based on real-time design database queries. Develop custom reports using integrated custom report creation tools.

Electrical contacts are automatically cross-referenced in real time and synchronised based on the availability and type of contacts from manufacturer-specific components.

From wire naming to project name formulas, SOLIDWORKS Electrical includes enhanced formula capabilities.

Integrated Symbol Library that provides easy access to electrical design elements and components.

Web-based content portal providing access to an extensive library of industry-standard schematic symbols and a database of manufacturer parts.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics is linked to 3D SOLIDWORKS assemblies, facilitating the verification of proper fit, planning of all wire, cable, harness routes, and calculation of all wire lengths prior to any assembly.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics are bi-directionally linked and allow multi-user interaction in real time. ECAD and MCAD share a common database, ensuring consistency.

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) management tools automate many PLC wiring design tasks, along with the ability to import PLC data and labels.

Powerful, easy-to-use connector wizard helps simplify the creation, design, and use of electrical connectors.

Synchronised, bi-directional environment enables multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously in real time for easier project collaboration.

Automated publishing of schematic data, drawings, and reports for archival and revision control.

Addition of global project setting for drawing style, project attributes and wire-style managers.

Ability to create custom part classifications, enhancing part management and selection.

Enhanced ability to add external links to PDF files, enhanced data fields, and addition of cable lengths for pre-defined and custom cables.

Enhanced support of index and passive symbols.

Enhanced support for number group options, reuse of unused wire marks, natural ordering support, and enhanced DWG import capabilities.

Enhanced PDM interface provides electrical and mechanical data management based on proven SOLIDWORKS PDM capabilities.

Support of 3D terminal strip management with capability to renumber and set component terminal properties. Additional capabilities include the ability to add manufacturer parts, circuits, and capability to add accessory components to terminal strip.

Enhances SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic performance by minimising network traffic and deferring real-time project updates. This technology provides a performance boost on large projects and remote access, without having to use special techniques.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D addresses the needs of multi-user and cross disciplinary projects with a synchronised design environment between the electrical and mechanical teams to readily implement schematically-defined electrical systems into a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model. Multiple electrical and mechanical engineers can work on the same project simultaneously in real time using SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D’s advanced database technology with its bi-directional, multi-user environment.

Designers and engineers can integrate electrical schematic design data from SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D into a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model for CAD-embedded, electrical system design. This real-time, bi-directional, multi-user tool enables more collaborative design between electrical and mechanical designers and allows for placement or removal of electrical components in the 3D CAD model. Easily create the electrical interconnect of the electrical 3D elements with auto-routing that allows for the planning and documentation of route paths and associated data (such as length of wires, cables, and harnesses within the system).

Advanced SOLIDWORKS routing technology to simplify the auto-routing process for wire, cables, and harness in the 3D CAD model.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D creates a virtual “design-in-place” electrical system development environment that provides auto-routing of a schematically-defined electrical harness in a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model, which simplifies harness development while eliminating errors. Once the virtual harness has been created, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D can produce detailed assembly drawings using the built-in drawing tools. These drawing creation tools include capabilities to create ballooned assemblies, pin board or cut list drawings, as well as associated BOM documentation.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D is an easy-to-use planning tool for rapid collaborative design of schematically-defined embedded electrical systems that can be implemented in a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model with an intuitive graphical user interface and the intelligence of traditional multi-line tools. SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D creates a new technology paradigm, incorporating purpose-built design tools for schematically-driven embedded electrical subsystem development.

Combining SOLIDWORKS CAD and Electrical technologies, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D provides a design environment enhanced for electrical 3D cabinet design. This cohesive environment is synchronised in real time without the use of external files and can utilise existing CAD designs. With SOLIDWORKS automation tools, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D provides comprehensive electrical 3D cabinet design and documentation capabilities.