How to Use Electrical Symbols in EdrawMax

EdrawMax is a powerful tool for creating electrical diagrams and schematics. One of its most useful features is the extensive collection of electrical symbols that can be used to create complex diagrams. In this article, we will explore how to use these symbols to create professional-looking electrical diagrams.

Accessing Electrical Symbols in EdrawMax

To access the electrical symbols library in EdrawMax, click on the icon of Basic Electrical to open the library. This library includes all the symbols you need to create electrical diagrams. You can also find a wide range of electrical diagram templates in the Electrical Engineering category.

Inserting Electrical Symbols

There are four ways to insert electrical symbols into your drawing:

1. From the 'Symbols Graphically' panel: Click on the symbol you want to insert into the drawing.

2. From the Favourites panel: You can add frequently used symbols to the favourites panel for quick access.

3. From the search symbols window: Type in the name of the symbol you are looking for and it will appear in the list.

4. By right-clicking on the mouse in the panel of symbols: This method allows you to insert a symbol by right-clicking on the mouse in the panel of symbols.

Properties of Electrical Symbols

Every electrical symbol has two basic properties: reference and type. The reference is a unique identification of the symbol in the drawing, while the type defines its electric properties. You can set up the properties of a symbol by right-clicking it when you are in select mode.

Coloring Electrical Symbols

Electrical symbols can be filled with color to make them more visible and easier to identify. To fill a symbol with color, simply open the Properties panel or use the command Object - Fill Color. This will apply the fill color to all closed areas of the symbol, including circles, ellipses, rectangles, polygons, sections, and slices.

Automatic Numbering

Electrical symbols can also be automatically numbered using EdrawMax's automatic numbering feature. This feature assigns a unique number to each symbol in the diagram, making it easy to identify and reference them.

In conclusion, EdrawMax provides a powerful set of tools for creating electrical diagrams and schematics. By accessing the electrical symbols library, inserting symbols into your drawing, setting up their properties, coloring them, and using automatic numbering, you can create professional-looking electrical diagrams with ease. Whether you are an electrical engineer or simply need to create a diagram for a project, EdrawMax is the perfect tool for the job.

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