Five tips for effectively drawing electrical schematics

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Industrial automation schematics drawings communicate design intent from the engineer to the assembler, troubleshooter and maintained See five tips on making electrical schematic drawings better for easier system integration. Every piece of industrial automation will have schematics (we hope!) These drawings communicate design intent from the engineer to the assembler, trouble-shooter and person doing maintenance. With pages showing power distribution, input/output (I/O), and safety circuits, a well-organized print set can be invaluable for the life of the equipment. Knowing how important these are, it's surprising how few resources are available for a professional to learn how to create schematics. In my experience, most of industry draws schematics with AutoCAD LT from Autodesk. I learned to use AutoCAD in college drawing 2D representations of mechanical parts. I wasn't well prepared for electrical schematics in industrial automation when I entered the workforce. Architectural courses are on the internet, but learning to draw toilets and countertops doesn't really close the gap. After years of trial and error, reading and modifying other people's drawings, and mentor-ship, I finally developed a process and skillset to produce schematics cleanly, efficiently, and with an eye towards the future. For those seeking to improve their skillset, consider five tips to learn with less frustration.