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Drawing Assignment

This document outlines the AutoCAD Electrical design procedure for a drawing assignment at Kyambogo University. It includes steps for launching AutoCAD, creating a new drawing, drawing shapes, using the Symbol Builder tool, assigning attributes, configuring wire connections, and finalizing the symbol design. Additionally, it details creating a schematic symbol folder and inserting the symbol into a ladder diagram.

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Drawing Assignment

This document outlines the AutoCAD Electrical design procedure for a drawing assignment at Kyambogo University. It includes steps for launching AutoCAD, creating a new drawing, drawing shapes, using the Symbol Builder tool, assigning attributes, configuring wire connections, and finalizing the symbol design. Additionally, it details creating a schematic symbol folder and inserting the symbol into a ladder diagram.

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KYAMBOGO UNIVERSTIY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
TEEE1203: ENGINEERING DRAWING II
YEAR: ONE, SEMESTER TWO
DRAWING ASSIGNMENT
GROUP 4A
NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIGNTURE

SSEBUNYA MARK SSUUBI 24/U/BET/11662/PE

NAJJUMA BETTY 24/U/BEL/1382/PD

OMAGOR BRIAN 24/U/BET/11106/PE

BYABAGAMBI BRIAN 24/U/BEL/0958/PD

DATE OF SUBMISSION: Thursday, 3 April, 2025


AUTOCAD ELECTRICAL DESIGN PROCEDURE

1. Launching AutoCAD Electrical

o Open AutoCAD Electrical.

o Click on the dropdown arrow at the top right corner of the interface and select the
Menu option.

o Select Acad Electrical and click Open.

2. Creating a New Drawing


o Select New Drawing and browse to locate Acad Electrical.

o Open the file and assign an appropriate name, e.g., "Group 4a Assignment."

o Confirm the file properties by selecting OK.

3. Drawing a Rectangle

o Navigate to the Home tab.

o Use the Draw tool to create a rectangle.

4. Using the Symbol Builder Tool


o Open the Schematic tab.

o Click on the dropdown arrow next to Symbol Builder and select Symbol
Builder.

o In the Symbol Interface, click on Select Object (green icon).

o Highlight the previously drawn rectangle and press Enter.

5. Assigning Symbol Attributes

o From the dropdown menu, select Horizontal Parent.

o In the Type dropdown menu, select Generic.


o A new interface with a template appears at the top left corner.

o Select TAG1 and click Insert Attribute, positioning it correctly.

o Repeat the process for LOC, INST, DESC, and MFG, ensuring proper
placement.
6. Configuring Wire Connections

o Click on the dropdown arrow on the right of Direction Style and select Others.

o A template for inserting wire connections opens.

o Click on the dropdown list for Terminal Style and select Screw.
o Set the Connection Direction as follows:

TERMINAL CONNECTION DIRECTION

TERM01 Left & Top

TERM02 Right & Top

TERM03 Right

TERM04 Right & Bottom

TERM05 Bottom

TERM06 Bottom

TERM07 Left & Bottom

o Delete the last row labeled X4TERMDESC01.

o Repeat the above steps for all wire connections.

7. Finalizing the Symbol Design

o Click on Close Block Editor and select Pick Point.

o Use the cursor to select the top line of the symbol and confirm with OK.

o Exit the Block Editor and confirm insertion of the symbol by selecting Yes.
o Rename the symbol as REC SYMBOL.

8. Creating a Schematic Symbol Folder

o Open the Schematic tab.

o Click on Icon Menu Wizard.


o In the Select Menu File tab, choose Schematic and click OK.

o A template with schematic symbols appears.

o Click on the dropdown arrow next to Add and select New Sub-Menu.

o Create a new sub-folder named RECTANGULAR SUB-FOLDER SYMBOL.

o Assign an image file labeled HDV_005.

o Open the created sub-folder and select Component.

o Name the component REC SYMBOL and associate it with the symbol created.

o Add the image file HDV_005 to the Block Name field and confirm by clicking
OK.

9. Inserting the Symbol into a Ladder Diagram

o Under the Schematic tab, locate Insert Wire Area.


o Click on the Insert Ladder Icon and select Insert Ladder.

o Define the required number of rungs (e.g., 5) and click OK.

o Draw the ladder diagram.

o Right-click on the last rung and select Insert Component.

o From the previously created sub-menu, select the REC SYMBOL.


o Insert the symbol into the chosen rung.

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