looking for drawing software

[bob1954]

Could someone please point me in the general direction 0f a piece of drawing/layout software that includes parts such as fuse boxes, light switches and UK three pin sockets. I have volunteered to rewire a club house and would like to keep a record of my progress.
Thanks.

 

[ZipZapOuch]

I know it's not the answer to the question you asked but, I would draw it by hand or in power point (using a lot of cut and paste of the switches and outlets). The next guy who would want to look at it may not find the software or same OS as you. Just my opinion.

 

[Ramussons]

Maybe this?

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www.edrawmax.com

Or you can have a look here

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www.edrawsoft.com

 

[Pommie]

As already said, make sure a non computer version is available. Use software by all means but print out the diagrams when complete.

Mike.

 

[rjenkinsgb]

I just use EasyEDA (free PCB design package) and create symbols as I need them, for wiring diagrams. I find that a lot easier to use than any of the dedicated electrical diagram packages I've tried.

 

[ZipZapOuch]

A friend wrote a how-to book years ago and he used PowerPoint wit photos of the specific outlet or fixture - but it really depends on what level of design you want to express to yourself and (or) the person pulling the wires.

Unfortunately, the gray ink used by the printer has turned black over the years - and the black wires cannot be seen well.

 

[For The Popcorn]

I believe the free TinyCad schematic software has an electrical symbol library available.

But rjenkinsgb 's idea is a good one too if you don't mine taking a little time to draw the symbols you need, which is pretty simple. EasyEDA is indeed easy to use with a short learning curve.

 

[danadak]

Microsoft Visio, and there are addons for symbols one can purchase/download.

Google "microsoft visio electric power symbols" and look at images in browser.


Regards, Dana.

 

[Pete1972]

You can purchase Microsoft Visio Professional (2019) for £3.61 GBP from hrkgame.com, I purchased it 2 years ago and its great for circuit diagrams etc, they send you a licence key and you download the software.

Link for software: Microsoft Visio Professional 2019 HRK Game.


Regards
Pete

 

[Pommie]

You can purchase Microsoft Visio Professional (2019) for £3.61 GBP from hrkgame.com, I purchased it 2 years ago and its great for circuit diagrams etc, they send you a licence key and you download the software.

Link for software: Microsoft Visio Professional 2019 HRK Game.


Regards
Pete

But will Windoze/Microsoft still be around in 30 years time when someone not yet born has to fix this?

Mike.
Edit,as I said, make sure a hard copy is available that doesn't rely on ANY software.

 

[Pete1972]

Well, when I provide diagrams, I print them off and bind them in the property folder which is then provided to the property owner, microsoft is irrelevant, in 30 years time the installation will probably have been altered and documentation invalid, the property owner may not be alive in 30 years and the paperwork lost, life is full of what it's, any one of us could be dead in 30 years so why worry.

 

[ZipZapOuch]

any one of us could be dead in 30 years so why worry.

My only worry is whether I get go to heaven or iif I get to spend eternity with all of my friends.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

My only worry is whether I get go to heaven or iif I get to spend eternity with all of my friends.

Well you won't get to heaven - it's actually underground beneath Maryland, only has capacity for 300,000 and has been completely full for centuries. Even the Popes all go to hell

Courtesy of nightmares and hallucinations while in a coma for 12 days in ICU

 

[For The Popcorn]

Even the Popes all go to hell

A good many of them deserve that fate.

 

[NoobyMarty]

OOOOO, so many great titbits of advice in this thread! obviously now snipped out and stuck in one note, which I am printing off as I go .

I have learnt so much already just reading what you pro's do. 99% of which i never even considered! Feel slightly guilty that most of it would of been gained via your own experiences and finding solutions to problems you have faced, so thank you to everyone!
Ive gained a lot without having to find out the hard way!

It is appreciated, and while few seem to even acknowledge or report back on wether or not the suggestions worked......
I think it matters that those of us soaked behind the ears with electronics, should acknowledge when something has been of benefit or not, so on behalf of us NOOBS, THANK YOU for sharing your wealth knowledge free of charge

Regards
Marty

 

[aliarifat794]

If you don not mind paid software, Solidworks eletrical schematic can help.

 

[carbonzit]

If you don't mind a late reply, I use Corel Draw to generate schematics. I've created a page of symbols that I can copy into a new schematic. It's not automatic like "real" schematic tools, but Corel has a pretty good set of positioning features that makes it easy to create very good-looking schematics. Works for me.

Here's an example:

I could send you my "electronics parts box" with all the symbols if you like. And you can create new ones pretty easily.

 

[ZipZapOuch]

If you don't mind a late reply, I use Corel Draw to generate schematics. I've created a page of symbols that I can copy into a new schematic. It's not automatic like "real" schematic tools, but Corel has a pretty good set of positioning features that makes it easy to create very good-looking schematics. Works for me.

Here's an example:

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I could send you my "electronics parts box" with all the symbols if you like. And you can create new ones pretty easily.

I don't really want to spend $299 on Corel draw. Maybe $9 on a copy of icircuit simulator for iPad, Mac or Windows or one of the dozens of no-cost PCB drawing tools (that come with circuit drawing tools) or a simulation tool like TI's Tina or any of the dozens of other circuit simulation packages.

 

[carbonzit]

I got mine (an out-of-date version that works fine on my Windoze 7) for a lot less than that, I think on eBay. I certainly wouldn't pony up ~$300 for it either.