Electrical 2D and 3D Design
SOLIDWORKS Electrical
SOLIDWORKS Electrical CAD greatly simplifies electrical schematic creation by providing an intuitive interface that gives you faster results. Bi-directional integration in real time with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD provides better collaboration and productivity, resulting in fewer product delays, more consistent and standardised designs.
2D Electrical Schematic Design
£2,544/ 12 month term
Further the development of embedded electrical systems with SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics with its built in symbols, manufacturer part information and 3D component model libraries.
3D Wire & Harness Routing
£3,876/ 12 month term
Integrate electrical schematic design data with SOLIDWORKS models bidirectionally and in real time. Use routing to connect electrical components, determine optimal wire, cable and harness lengths.
Bundle 2D & 3D Tools
£3,156/ 12 month term
SOLIDWORKS Electrical CAD Professional combines the 2D capabilities of Electrical Schematics and Electrical 3D into one powerful package. Ideal for users supporting electrical and mechanical design.
2D Schematic Solutions
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics
SOLIDWORKS Electrical schematic design capabilities simplify development of embedded electrical systems for machines and other applications, with single-line and multi-line schematic tools for planning your electrical systems.
An integrated library database provides thousands of symbols and more than 500,000 manufactured parts for use in your design, and you can speed up development by copying and reusing common circuit segments within a project or to other projects.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic Packages
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Automate 3D Wiring from Electrical Schematics
SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D
SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D enables you to easily integrate your electrical schematic design from SOLIDWORKS Electrical to your 3D model of the machine or other product (SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D requires SOLIDWORKS CAD software).
- Place 3D electrical components into your assembly and route wires, cables, and harnesses directly in 3D.
- Plan accurate paths and determine exact wire, cable, and harness lengths before manufacturing to reduce scrap and cost.
- Keep 2D schematics and 3D models synchronized in real time with automatic bi‑directional updates.
Need 2D & 3D Electrical Tools?
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional
The SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional package combines the electrical schematic design capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics with the 3D capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D in one convenient package.
At Gripal Automation, we design and build unique machines. Each of them is different. Therefore, it's always time consuming to generate new set of drawings and associated parts, lists, cable lists. All these documents are very useful for our panel and machine builders. They are the people who will need them the most, obviously.
And it will be a very time consuming task, but thanks to automated reporting system in SOLIDWORKS Electrical, it's just one click and it's generated for you. Reports in SOLIDWORKS Electrical is a big, very powerful tool.
Rad Czyzewski
Electrical Engineer at Gripple Automation
Learn SOLIDWORKS Electrical
To get the most out of the SOLIDWORKS Electrical it is important to learn how to configure the software to suit your company. There's no better way to learn than on one of our classroom coursers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic is used for 2D electrical schematics, line diagrams, PLC drawings, and reports.
- SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D integrates electrical schematic data into SOLIDWORKS CAD, enabling 3D routing of wires, cables, and harnesses within mechanical assemblies.
Yes. SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional supports multi-user collaboration through a shared SQL database, allowing multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously with controlled access. No extra license is need for the Electrical server components.
- Electrical Engineers
- Control System and Automation Engineers
- Panel Builders
- Machine and Equipment Manufacturers
- Automotive Engineers (Harness Design)
- P&ID Engineers
Yes. It offers comprehensive symbol libraries and manufacturer part databases, which can be tailored or expanded via the Electrical Content Portal (ECP) to align with your company standards and preferred suppliers.
Yes. The software supports multiple international standards, including IEC, ANSI, JIS, and GB, making it suitable for global projects.
Yes. Built-in error checking, real-time cross-referencing, and automated updates help reduce wiring errors, missing connections, and documentation inconsistencies.
Yes, SOLIDWORKS Electrical is an ECAD (Electrical CAD) with Schematic functionalities. It is well-suited for PLC design and also supports the creation of pneumatic and hydraulic (P&ID) drawings. The software provides tools for defining PLC inputs/outputs, managing wiring diagrams, and generating reports. Additionally, it includes symbol libraries and features for fluid power schematics, making it a versatile solution for electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system design.
Yes. SOLIDWORKS Electrical supports design reuse through macros, project templates, and copied circuits, helping to save time and maintain consistency.
Yes. Panel layouts can be designed in both 2D and 3D, enabling precise component placement, optimized wiring paths, and effective space utilization checks. When wires, cables, and harnesses are routed in 3D, their lengths are automatically calculated and populated in the corresponding reports (such as wire lists and cable lists).
SOLIDWORKS Electrical can automatically produce a wide range of reports, including:
- Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Wire Lists
- Cable Lists
- Terminal Strip Diagrams
- PLC I/O Reports
- List of Drawings
- Panel Layout Reports
…and many more. All reports are fully customizable to display the relevant data and are automatically updated whenever the design changes.
Yes, SOLIDWORKS Electrical can integrate with SOLIDWORKS PDM. This integration allows you to manage electrical project files within the PDM environment, ensuring version control, secure data storage, and streamlined collaboration across teams. It helps maintain consistency between electrical and mechanical design data while supporting workflows for approvals and revisions.
Yes. It can integrate with ERP systems to retrieve dynamic data, such as pricing and stock availability, as well as purchasing details like suggested replacement parts. This integration enhances data management and improves traceability.
Yes. At Solid Solutions, we provide a full range of training courses covering every module of the Electrical software. Our expert-led sessions are designed to help you quickly adopt efficient workflows and industry best practices, ensuring you unlock the full potential of SOLIDWORKS Electrical for your business and streamline your design and manufacturing processes.
Key benefits include:
- Faster and more professional electrical design and documentation
- Improved collaboration between electrical and mechanical teams
- Reduced errors and rework
- Automated reporting and updates
- Better standardization and reuse of designs