How to Design Electrical Systems with SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2017

How to Design Electrical Systems with SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2017
SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2017 is a powerful software that simplifies electrical system design with intelligent design tools, a comprehensive parts database, and real-time integration between 2D schematics and 3D models[^1^] [^2^]. Whether you are designing wiring harnesses, control panels, or circuit boards, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2017 can help you streamline your workflow and improve your productivity.
In this article, we will show you some of the key features and benefits of SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2017, and how you can use it to create electrical systems faster and easier.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic is a tool for creating 2D dynamic electrical schematics. You can use it to draw wires, symbols, components, terminals, connectors, and more. You can also add attributes, formulas, reports, and cross-references to your schematics. SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic automatically updates your drawings as you make changes, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout your project.
Some of the benefits of SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic are:
- It supports multiple languages and standards, such as IEC, ANSI, JIS, GB, and more.
- It has a built-in library of over 500,000 symbols and parts that you can drag and drop into your schematics.
- It allows you to create custom symbols and parts using the Symbol Wizard and the Manufacturer Part Manager.
- It enables you to collaborate with other users in real-time using the Collaborative Server.
- It integrates with SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D to synchronize your 2D schematics with your 3D models.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D
SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D is a tool for integrating 2D schematics with 3D models. You can use it to model electrical systems in 3D, including cables and wires. You can also route wires and cables along existing geometry or create custom paths. SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D automatically updates your 3D models as you make changes in your 2D schematics, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout your project.
Some of the benefits of SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D are:
- It supports multiple file formats, such as DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, Parasolid, and more.
- It has a built-in library of over 10,000 connectors and terminals that you can drag and drop into your models.
- It allows you to create custom connectors and terminals using the Connector Wizard and the Terminal Wizard.
- It enables you to generate bills of materials (BOMs), wire lists, cable lists, and other reports from your models.
- It integrates with SOLIDWORKS Simulation to perform stress analysis on your wires and cables.
Conclusion

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2017 is a comprehensive solution for electrical system design. It combines intelligent design tools, a comprehensive parts database, and real-time integration between 2D schematics and 3D models. It can help you design electrical systems faster and easier than ever before. If you want to learn more about SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2017, you can visit the official website[^3^] or contact us for a free demo.