[?]: PcSchematic or Autocad Electrical?

[Numsefis]

Hello Guys.

I'm wondering which kind of CAD software u use for electrical schematics? Normally i use the PCSchematic - but i'm thinking of moving on to another program, because i think PCSchematic needs some functions..

What would you guys prefer? I mostly draw smaller machines using Siemens PLC's.

[kriztof]

WSCAD is powerful and not expensive, however it's hard to learn and use (WSCAD 5). I've seen working WSCAD 6 demo and it looked much better.

[mogz]

Look at Aucotec Elcad.

Very easy to use.
You can design your own symbols.
Cross referencing etc etc etc.
Different licences for number of pages etc.

[peterc101]

only way to go is EPLAN

[Numsefis]

Okay... seems like the Eplan is one of the most used tools - can't find any references for Autocad Electrical.

How is Eplan to work with? Also what about Product databases? Do they supply af full Siemens database?

[BIGBUSTERG]

EPLAN is the most complete tool.
It is not always easy to learn (depends on the person)

They have a data portal with 177 manufacturers, over 650,000 parts.
This includes siemens
I guess you would need a real license to access it though.

Whichever package you choose, they are never easy to use until you talk to a pro!!

[RonnieSullivan]

Try cofaso 7.0 from www.cofaso.com, very easy and detailed

Regards,

Ronnie