How Add IEC Library to AutoCAD Electrical?

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to add the IEC library to AutoCAD Electrical. The IEC library is a collection of electrical symbols that adhere to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.

Step 1: Accessing the Tool Palette

To add the IEC library, we need to access the Tool Palette in AutoCAD Electrical. The Tool Palette is a window that contains various tool palettes, including the one for adding libraries.

Follow these steps:

  1. Click on the “View” tab in the menu bar.
  2. From the drop-down menu, select “Tool Palettes”.
  3. The Tool Palette window will appear on your screen.

Step 2: Adding the IEC Library

Now that we have accessed the Tool Palette, let’s proceed with adding the IEC library.

Here’s how:

  1. In the Tool Palette window, right-click on any existing palette or an empty space.
  2. A context menu will appear. Select “New Palette” from the menu.
  3. A new palette will be created.

    Rename it as “IEC Library”.

  4. Right-click on the newly created palette and select “Insert Blocks”.
  5. A file dialog box will open. Browse and locate the folder where you have stored your IEC library files.
  6. Select all the necessary files and click on “Open”.

Step 3: Organizing and Using Symbols from IEC Library

Now that we have added the IEC library to AutoCAD Electrical, let’s organize and use the symbols from the library.

Follow these steps:

  1. In the Tool Palette window, locate the “IEC Library” palette.
  2. Expand the palette to view all the available symbols.
  3. To organize the symbols, you can create folders within the palette by right-clicking on an empty space and selecting “New Palette”.
  4. To use a symbol, simply drag and drop it from the palette onto your drawing area.

Congratulations! You have successfully added and organized the IEC library in AutoCAD Electrical. You can now easily access and utilize a wide range of electrical symbols that comply with international standards.

Remember to save your work regularly to avoid any loss of data. Happy designing!