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WSCAD51 Getting Started
Table Of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................1 General..........................................................................................................1 Documentation................................................................................................1 General.......................................................................................................1 Online Help WebHelp ..................................................................................2 Features ...........................................................................................................5 General Information about WSCAD 5...................................................................5 Basic - version .............................................................................................5 Compact - version.........................................................................................5 Professional - version ....................................................................................5 Features of WSCAD 5.1 ....................................................................................5 General.......................................................................................................5 Drawing functions .........................................................................................6 Automatic functions.......................................................................................6 Automated listings/charts...............................................................................7 Interfaces....................................................................................................7 New Features of WSCAD 5.1 ...........................................................................7 Hardware requirements ....................................................................................9 Working with WSCAD 5 ..................................................................................... 11 Restrictions of the Demo version ...................................................................... 11 Starting WSCAD 5 ......................................................................................... 12 Screen layout................................................................................................ 13 The pull down menus................................................................................... 13 The mouse pointer/cursor arrow .................................................................... 13 Grid.......................................................................................................... 14 Mouse button functions................................................................................ 14 Free memory ............................................................................................. 14 Drawing co-ordinate (Path)........................................................................... 14 File names ................................................................................................. 15 Common input field..................................................................................... 15 Status and prompt display ............................................................................ 15 Mouse operation............................................................................................ 16 Function keys................................................................................................ 17 Important keyboard functions .......................................................................... 18 Special key combinations ................................................................................ 18 Configuring the screen layout .......................................................................... 19 Design capture ................................................................................................ 21 General........................................................................................................ 21 Norm IEC 61346............................................................................................ 21 Setting up a project ....................................................................................... 22 General..................................................................................................... 22 Creating new pages for a drawing set................................................................ 25 Adjusting the practice files .............................................................................. 28 Page configuration ......................................................................................... 30 Placing Components....................................................................................... 31 General..................................................................................................... 31 Load a symbol without parts......................................................................... 31 Placing symbols with database ...................................................................... 34 Editing Terminals ........................................................................................... 38 General..................................................................................................... 38 Placing Terminals ........................................................................................ 38 Terminal browser........................................................................................ 40 Input via Terminal Number........................................................................... 42 Drawing macros ............................................................................................ 42 Inserting drawing macro .............................................................................. 42 Contactor Manager......................................................................................... 44 i
Table Of Contents General..................................................................................................... 44 Semi-automatic Contactor Manager ............................................................... 44 Contactor Manager...................................................................................... 54 Full automatic Contactor Manager.................................................................. 60 Cross-reference Navigator............................................................................... 61 PLC Manager................................................................................................. 62 General..................................................................................................... 62 First you load the PLC main module ............................................................... 62 Loading the individual PLC channels first ......................................................... 64 Modifying the PLC byte address ..................................................................... 66 Inserting connections (destination wiring) .......................................................... 67 General..................................................................................................... 67 Shortcuts .................................................................................................. 69 Inserting corners ........................................................................................ 70 Inserting direction symbols (T-pieces) ............................................................ 70 Open line ends ........................................................................................... 70 Completing the drawing sheets ..................................................................... 71 Naming lines................................................................................................. 71 General..................................................................................................... 71 Inserting potential arrows ............................................................................ 72 Completing the schematic ............................................................................... 74 General..................................................................................................... 74 Page 3 ...................................................................................................... 74 Page 2 ...................................................................................................... 75 Cable Manager.............................................................................................. 77 General..................................................................................................... 77 Drawing cables with the Cable Manager .......................................................... 77 Splitting cables........................................................................................... 79 Cable shield ............................................................................................... 80 Modify Object properties ................................................................................. 80 Automatic functions .......................................................................................... 83 General........................................................................................................ 83 Auto-numbering ............................................................................................ 83 Auto cross reference ...................................................................................... 84 Material browser............................................................................................ 85 Control Cabinet Layout ................................................................................... 86 General........................................................................................................ 86 Inserting components..................................................................................... 87 Excluding unwanted components...................................................................... 89 Construction lines .......................................................................................... 90 Inserting the control cabinet ............................................................................ 91 Inserting the mounting plate ........................................................................... 91 Drawing Cable trays, top hat rails and collection bars ........................................... 92 Inserting assembly symbols ............................................................................. 93 Inserting terminals ........................................................................................ 94 Putting symbols on control cabinet door............................................................. 95 Calculate dimensions of the Control cabinet........................................................ 96 Drawing sheet variables .................................................................................. 96 Foreign Languages ......................................................................................... 98 Automated listings...........................................................................................101 General.......................................................................................................101 Individual listings via the 'Automatic funct.' menu ..............................................101 Individual listings via the Project manager ........................................................101 Automated listings of an entire Project .............................................................102 General.......................................................................................................102 Specific information for the Project summary .....................................................102 Starting the creation of automated listings ........................................................103 Project data.................................................................................................104 ii
Table Of Contents Revision history ............................................................................................105 Drawing pages .............................................................................................105 Control cabinet layout ...................................................................................105 Terminal chart .............................................................................................105 Cable list .....................................................................................................106 Cable chart ..................................................................................................106 Wiring chart.................................................................................................107 Material list .................................................................................................107 Reference name chart ...................................................................................108 Summary ....................................................................................................108 Creating the project database.........................................................................109 Output to printer ..........................................................................................109 Creating a symbol ...........................................................................................111 WSCAD Services .............................................................................................115 In conclusion ... ...........................................................................................115 Service Software - Subscription.......................................................................115 Service Digitizing Drawings ............................................................................116 Digitizing Drawings: Transferring Paper Drawings into CAD.............................116 Epilog............................................................................................................117
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Introduction
General
With WSCAD 5 you have chosen one of the most advanced programs to create electrical schematic drawings, with an excellent price/performance ratio. WSCAD 5 is already being used successfully by more than 25.000 users worldwide. Careful consideration has been given to user-friendliness, simplicity and universality. The easy-to-use On-line Help of WSCAD 5 gives instant on-screen answers to your questions. WSCAD 5 is undoubtedly one of the most effective CAD programs you can buy. You have instant access to all the functions and you can browse through your drawings easily, but most important, the programs simplicity of operation and rapid processing enable you to produce extensive projects in a very short time. Whatever you are doing, WSCAD 5 shows you the simplest way to accomplish your task. Clear menus, and the additional online information of the two mouse buttons functions makes WSCAD 5 a very easy program to use. The challenge of combining versatility of functions with great simplicity of use has been fully met in WSCAD 5. It provides you with all common functions of a CAD software program for generating electrical schematics (and some unusual ones as well), for example: loading symbols from libraries, combining them, creating new symbols, . In addition, WSCAD 5 offers you much more! With functions such as subsequent rotation, mirroring, copying, moving, automatic assignment of reference numbers, automatic cross-references, free-form design of drawing frames, universal list generation, fully automatic contactor management, PLC manager and versatile configuration options you have all the features of a powerful circuit diagram generation program. And this list is by no far complete. On top of this we are constantly working to develop the program. Apart from the creativity of our programmers, feedback from users is an essential part of development. Please do not hesitate to give us your comments and suggestions at any time! Some comments about software protection: Due to previous experience, we are forced to deliver our software with a dongle. This may be a new situation for you, but this protection provides security for the program and enables us to maintain a low price, by providing a high degree of performance and functionality at the same time. For security reasons, it is possible to make as many copies of the original files as you like and install them on several other PCs. However, you can only use the program if the dongle is connected to one of the PCs parallel or USB ports.
Documentation
General
By offering a software-service contract we ensure essential further development of WSCAD to remain compliant with new legal regulation. The software service ensures timely automatic updates are immediately at your disposal. As well as being updated 1
Getting Started automatically with each new major release of our software products, you will receive continuous minor documentation changes and function improvements that we make from time to time. As the documentation and the software is integral though on line help, we have decided to provide First steps as the only printed documentation. Up-to-date documentation can be found as 'WebHelp' on our web-site. You can activate the help function directly within the WSCAD software with <F1>.
Online Help WebHelp

With the menu command 'Help WebHelp' or <F1>, you can start directly start online help. Online help is installed automatically on your system and you can use it continuously. If your PC has web access and the connection (menu entry 'HelpWebHelp') is activated, you can get direct assistance from the internet with function key <F1>.
If you need a special information on a subject, press the <F1> key and the related help files will be loaded from the internet.
Introduction
WebHelp supports you with just the information needed. The 'WebHelp' is always up to date. These files are complemented with tips and advice. You can have a look at these files on your system anytime.
Features
General Information about WSCAD 5
WSCAD is modular, meaning that you are able to start with the Basic - version and, at a later time, expand it to a higher-version (Compact or Professional) with more features. Drawings that have been made with a lower version are fully compatible with higher versions. The three software versions are build up on each other and contain comprehensive and practical features.
Basic - version
The Basic - version is suitable for factory schematics of existing installations, You can also use it as a tool for small and less extensive schematics.
Compact - version
The Compact - version is good for maintaining existing schematics. The strength of the Compact - version is the adaptable schematic construction, for example, if a plant or machine already exists and has be expanded. In addition the Compact - version is used to create small and middle projects. The user can use some different automatic functions like: auto numbering; cross reference; terminal charts; contact reflection and much more.
Professional - version
The Professional - version is the version to use for planning, developing and documentation of new schematics. The user can use powerful on-line and control functions, which he needs to create new project. Operation errors decrease and so productivity will increase.
Features of WSCAD 5.1

General
- Schematic
Basic
Compact Professional
Drawing pages Sub pages New design Project management with file preview and sorting functions Project manager with individual listings. Project-specific information is automatically copied into the drawing frame Project import/export Unit/Field management; Unit/Field region Text box Path text
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Black Box Destination wiring Material browser Text find/replace Free configuration of drawing frames and lists (layout) Foreign language display/translate Dimensions Printout labels of equipment, cables and terminals
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Drawing functions
- Schematic
Choice of standards: Facility to work with old standard JEC 40719 or new JEC 61346 standard Symbol explorer with preview when loading a symbol, including symbol search and favourites Symbol editor for drawing own schematic symbols Drawing macro Explorer with preview Terminal browser functions Drawing plug + socket separately / plug + socket together
- Floor plan
Symbol libraries of all areas for electrical installation Symbol editor for drawing own electrical installation Drawing functions for floor plans Drawing format DIN and free format until 30mx30m Scale 1:1 until 1:1000 Fly Eye for display actually position in the drawing Clearly arranged floor management with installation zones Print preview of the drawings Snap functions
Automatic functions
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Basic
Numbering of symbols Generating cross references with designation wiring/online Automatic generation of line names in various forms Control cabinet manually / semi automatic Terminal browser for locating and modifying terminals, single terminal, multi level terminal, jumper Cable manager and connector manager online Contactor management Contactor manager Coil cross reference/ generate reflector Coil cross reference and contact manager online Generate PLC cross references PLC cross references and PLC manager online Replacing drawing frames
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Features
Automated listings/charts
- Schematic
Basic
Separate listings (terminal chart, material list, ) Automated listing for all lists Project data Summary Revision history Terminal Chart Connector chart Cable list Cable chart Wiring chart Reference list Material list
Interfaces
- Schematic
Basic
DWG/DXF/HPGL Export DWG/DXF/HPGL Import VNS Export ASCII, ACCESS, Excel, dBase, Import/Export (Data) Import of parts data via ECAD standard component interface UGL/UGS Export Import of ASCII-, Excel- and Datanorm 4.0 - files Material list output as ACCESS, dBase, ASCII or Excel Label-Export to Grafoplast, Phoenix, Murrplastik, Excel or ACCESS Import/Export of SEQ list for PLC module as Excel, SEQ-txt-format
- Floor plan
DWG/DXF Import with taking over all layers
New Features of WSCAD 5.1

- Project management:
Hide and show of several projects Export of several projects Sorting in 2 levels Advanced copy function for projects Exclude components for additional material listings DWG/DXF- import and -export Export to BMP-, PCX- and PNG- format
Basic
-CPP and UFD-management:

Fast navigation through CPP-projects
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UFD-management with view of concerned pages Changing of UFD for one or several pages Using of UFD-region without CPP-mode
- Contactor management:
Contactor management New contactor manager with advanced functionality: - intuitive handling - smart listing of contactors during work - assigning contacts to preselect pin numbers - split a 3pole power contact to a 3 single power contacts - simple expand functionality for aux. contactor block - creating an individual contact block - free changings or moves of pin designations
- Lexicon:
Selective text import and translation with new dialogue
- Drawing functions:
Simple text: expanded to 100 characters Simple text: Rotation 0/90/180/270 adjustable Text box: used for more than 100 characters with import functionality Direct access to File description and Comments (1+2) with Sheet text functionality Direct access to function text and additional texts Zooming with mouse wheel and keyboard +/Page up/down: goto; button next / prev; shortcuts Sequential and unique number for project pages Variable sheet number , sheet quantity l, filename short/long would be updated Terminal browser: changing the terminal destination Material browser: insert external texts by using drag'n drop Protect frame elements Cabel visible or invisible by using a menu item Graphic - company logo & graphic as link resizeable Graphic used in symbols Drawing macro Explorer for fast selection of drawing macros Accessibility Quick Text: preselect already known text
- Interface/Printing:
Output to ASCII: Material list Print: Margins are adjustable for printout
- Help:
Informations refering the Update-Download Display the available shortkeys
Features
Hardware requirements
Operation System: CPU: RAM: Harddisk Graphics Card: Minimum requirements Windows 98/2000/XP 800 MHz 128 MB 200 MB 32 MB Recommend Windows 2000/XP 2 GHz 512 MB 500 MB 128 MB
Make sure that the newest Microsoft service packages are installed!
Working with WSCAD 5

Restrictions of the Demo version
The Demo version of WSCAD 5 has all features of the Professional version (if you select this option), including all automatic functions such as contactor manager, database links, cross references, numbering and so on. Only the output functions (Printer, DXF/VNS-export) are restricted. Only a small part of the drawing can be printed (max. 8 components and some elements). Please select after inserting Demo CD the option "start WSCAD 5.1 demo setup" .
after a view steps you're able to choose the feature you will work with.
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With the Demo version only a few libraries are installed, containing the components required for the practice example plus some general components. The full licence version contains very comprehensive libraries with over 1000 symbols, and the Professional version includes more than 250 varied contact combs, as well as several hundred mechanical components for the control cabinet layout. Similarly the database contains only those entries which are needed for the practice example. The Professional version contains a very comprehensive database with thousands of parts from various manufacturers.
Warning
Drawings which are created or modified with the Demo version cannot be edited with a full licence version. So take care! This demonstration manual is only a brief description of the program and contains a short example, some information about the installation and some general hints for using the program. You have full access to the on-line help files of WSCAD 5.
Starting WSCAD 5
After installation has been successful completed you will find the program group 'WSCAD 5. on your screen. You will see icons for the program, on-line help, the Readme file and the Uninstall program. You will also find icons for the WSCAD file viewer WSVIEW and the associated help file.
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Working with WSCAD 5 To start WSCAD double click on the icon created on the desktop during installation.
WSCAD 5.1 Demo
Screen layout
After starting WSCAD 5, the screen typically looks as shown below:
The pull down menus

With the pull down menus you can select appropriate commands, or you have access to some of the most frequently used commands by clicking on an icon button. To see what the icons mean, just position the mouse pointer on each one in turn to reveal the tool tip fly-out.
The mouse pointer/cursor arrow

The arrow or cursor location determines the actual position within the drawing. You can position the arrow or cursor with the mouse. In addition you can position with the cursor keys or by type in the specific co-ordinates. It is also possible to change the format of the cursor (e.g. to a crosshair) by using 'Settings - Options'.
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Grid
As a drawing aid, a grid can be displayed if required by turning it on or off with the function key <F7>. The grid spacing can be set ('Settings - Options'), the default spacing is 2.5 mm. Components are created to match the grid and automatic connection requires components to be in line with each other, it is helpful to keep the grid displayed and switch the Snap Mode 'on' with the function key <F5>.
Mouse button functions

The functions of the left and right mouse buttons are always displayed by the little yellow mouse at the bottom of the screen. This makes WSCAD much more easier to use. It is helpful to have a look at them frequently! The left button (corresponding to the <Enter> key) is used typically to execute a command. The right button (corresponding to the <ESC> key) is typically used to exit a command or to activate the property menu.
Free memory
The capacity of free memory is shown as a percentage, on the right bottom edge of the WSCAD window. If available memory is getting low, the 'Compress' command in File menu should help to increase the memory capacity.
Drawing co-ordinate (Path)

To locate components in a drawing easily, the drawing is divided into numbered vertical strips, numbered horizontally, and this number is known as the vertical path. The width of each strip and the numbering sequence are set in 'Settings - Common Settings Cross reference'. It is this path number that is used, along with the sheet number, to indicate the location of a cross referenced element.
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Enter for example an 'A' as first vertical sign. In the centre at the bottom of the screen, next to the current sheet size, is a number and letter that indicates the grid reference of the drawing that the cursor is currently located in.
File names
The top bar of the Windows screen displays the name of the current project and of the active drawing. If you are working in the symbol editor or selecting a component from the library, you will see the name of the active library in this field, instead of the drawing file name.
Common input field

When inserting text or co-ordinates with the keyboard, you will see these values appear in a box at the bottom of the screen.
Status and prompt display

At the lower left hand side of the screen, there is a box that displays the status of settings and commands. The l etters (S, O, A) are displayed when the corresponding function is activated.
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The status display contains: Snap function on/off Ortho Mode on/off Auto.-connecting on/off
'S' as 1st character 'O' as 2nd character 'A' as 3rd character
Mouse operation
When working with a graphical user interface such as Windows it is normal to work with the mouse to move the cursor. However the cursor can also be used for other tasks as e.g. inserting components. One click with the left mouse button indicates a positive confirmation. The internal functions of WSCAD 5 allow the right button to be used for cancelling, as in the earlier version, but not in case of the main menu, because this is not compatible with standard Windows functions. Moving and sizing of individual windows are normal parts of the Windows operation and the form of the cursor gives visual hints on how to do. The right mouse button gives you also access to a very important function of the program. When you position the cursor on any object, and clic k the right mouse button, you will see a specific menu displaying the characteristics of the selected object. This applies not only to elements within the drawings but also to the buttons on the toolbars. You can use the mouse to mark an area (rectangle) of the drawing to (for example) move or copy the selected components. If you want to select a particular area of a drawing window to edit or to copy it, you can do by using the mouse. Click with the left mouse button on a corner of the desired area, hold the mouse button down and move the cursor with the mouse. This will cause a rectangle to be drawn and when the mouse button is released all components within the rectangle will be shown highlighted. Then you can apply the copy command to this area. To cancel the selection you simply click anywhere in the drawing window. Another useful feature is 'Panning', which moves the whole picture in the drawing window when the cursor bumps against the side of the window. However this function is only activated by holding the <CTRL> key down, or when you are loading a symbol or drawing a line. This prevents the screen from panning every time you move the mouse towards the menus or toolbars. The Object properties concept provides a new and very fundamental feature. A click with the right mouse button opens a menu, which relates exactly to the object on which the cursor is located. For example, if the object is a component, you will get the component parameters menu and its applicable commands, if you click near a command toolbar you can switch them on and off. By using this feature frequently you will soon come to appreciate its usefulness! Mouse wheel zoom On the basis of the current cursor position the representation is constantly increased and/or reduced depending upon direction of rotation, which picture shifted after possibility in such a way that the cursor position becomes the picture center. The function is activated and/or deactivated through to press on the mouse wheel. An identical effect as over mouse wheel tricks you obtain with + and - keys
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Function keys
Even with a graphical interface the function keys should not be forgotten, as they can also be used to give fast access to frequently used commands. For instance you will often find the <F4> key very useful for fitting your drawing to the current window, <F2> and < F3> for rapid Zooming, < F5> for Snap mode switching o r < F7> for Grid display switching. Every experienced Windows user, will of course, already be familiar with function key: <F1> for On-line help or WebHelp which will give access to the whole of the reference manual and there are also topical hints and tips. The full list of the available function keys is shown belows:
Key <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <CTRL>-<F4> <ALT>-<F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> <F9> <F10> <F11> <F12>
Function On-line help Zoom in at the cursor (enlarge picture) Zoom out (reduce picture) Zoom Extents (fill the window completely) Scale the display 1:1 Quit WSCAD Toggle Snap mode on/off Toggle Orthogonal mode on/off Toggle Grid display on/off Display co-ordinates in mm/inches Cursor zero point absolute/relative Auto -connection on/off Redraw current window Full screen mode on/off
Hint
Dont forget when you install the demo version you also get the complete Online Help of the licence version. This means that you can access virtually the whole of the reference manual. General In addition to normal text input and the function keys, you can also access all the menu commands from the keyboard: simply press the <ALT> key and the underlined letters from the menu. You also use the <ESC> key to quit operations even in Windows.
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Important keyboard functions

There are also some further keyboard functions that are very important: The four cursor keys are equivalent to the mouse functions during drawing operations. Sometimes it is more easy to use these keys instead of the mouse for positioning. Holding down the <CTRL> key speeds up the cursor movement. In most cases, the <Enter> key has the same function as the left mouse button. With <Page up> or <Page down> you can move through the individual sheets in a set of drawings. With < CTRL-C > you can copy the components of a selected area (see Mouse operation), i.e. these components are transferred to a temporary file and onto the Windows clipboard. With < CTRL-V> or <INS > you can re-insert this temporary file. This is the same as the command insert block. With <CTRL-X> or <DEL > you can delete the elements in the selected area. With <CTRL-Z> you can activate the UNDO function.
Hint
If you want to enter new text, and text is already entered in the text entry window, it is automatically selected and shown as an inverse highlight. If you wish to keep the pre-entered text and just modify it, you either position the cursor at the appropriate point and press the left mouse button, or press the <Home (Pos1)> key or the <End> key. If you enter new text directly, the selected text is immediately erased. Previous entered text you can select by clicking the arrow down button located right of the text edit line.
Special key combinations

When drawing with destination wiring symbols (DW) the following Shortcuts are available: Shortcut <CTRL> -left arrow <CTRL> right arrow <CTRL> - up arrow <CTRL> - down arrow <ALT> - left arrow <ALT> - right arrow <ALT> - up arrow <ALT> - down arrow DW Elements T left T right T-top T-bottom Arrows " Angles "
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Configuring the screen layout

The command toolbars and the library toolbars can be docked against the other side of the screen or placed as a free-standing window. You can try this easily: move the cursor onto a toolbar (but not onto a button), press the left mouse button and then move the cursor, keeping the mouse button pressed. The new position of the toolbar appears in outline and as soon as you release the mouse button the toolbar appears in this position. If you click once with the right mouse button on the area beside a docked toolbar or in the window header, you will get a small menu that gives you (e.g.) a list of all available library toolbars. With one mouse click you can activate or hide a library toolbar.
Of course you can configure the toolbars: If you click with the right mouse button on a button, you can immediately insert a new button (or a separator) in this position. Click on the new button, select Record and then use the relevant command from the menu bar. The command is accepted and its icon appears on the button. The buttons of the command toolbar have preset icons, but for icons on the symbol toolbars you have a completely free hand. The button is assigned via the Component Editor, because each button must be assigned to both a component name and a library. You can snapshot the relevant icon out of the component editor and apply different background colours if you wish.
Hint
You can design the buttons on the library toolbars by yourself, using the symbol editor. The above description has been kept deliberately simple. If you would like to know more, please use the Online Help. Look in the section 'Working with WSCAD 5' to find further information on the individual elements of the screen layout. In the section 'Settings Configure Screen' you will find a detailed description of creating and managing the toolbars.
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General
In this chapter, you will learn about the most important features of the Professional version of WSCAD 5 by completing a small sample project. You will use the 'Favourites' 'EXAMPLE' and the database 'EXAMPLE.MDB' and you may find it helpful to study the sample drawings on the preceding pages. The complete practice example can be found as 'WSCAD example project 1' in the Project Manager.
Hint
Please note that this sample schematic aims to answer questions of the type: "How can I ....?" It does not reflect the usual procedure for creating a project. While reading this section, please refer to the foregoing sample drawings
Norm IEC 61346

All examples are 01.March.2001. created referring the norm IEC 61346 which is valid since
The latest date for using this norm on international level is the 01. June 2003. This international norm changes the reference names of symbols to represent the symbols function oriented and administered. In WSCAD 5 it is possible to draw with the old norm or with the new norm. The following exa mple is using the new norm.
Hint
The new norm IEC 61346 contains function informed reference names. For this reason the existing reference names differ to the new reference names. e.g.: a manual motor starter have had a reference name Q. Since 01.June.2003 it is defined as a protection installation and now has the reference name -F.
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Setting up a project
General
The Project Manager is the central organizer for all your projects. It enables you for example to copy, to import and to export projects, and allows you to make auto-saves for creating regular backups. You can also set up a customer database referring back to this data later. The first step is to set up a new project. A folder is created which contains the entire files specific to the project. On the pull-down menu, select 'File Project Manager'. This will open the Project Manager.
Some example projects have already been created. To get the details of an existing project, select the project name with the mouse. In the right-hand window, all the information about that project is displayed. Now select from the menu 'Project- New', to create a new project. The following dialog appears:
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Enter the project name as 'WSCAD example'. The project name is automatically added to the preset project path. For the template, select 'A4-Horizontal..'. This template will be used for the entire project. It automatically inserts a specific frame into the drawing sheet when you are creating schematics or terminal charts.
Hint
Please make sure the option 'CPP Mode' is switched off. Otherwise, you will be working in Combined Part Project mode, which is only necessary for very large projects. Exit with 'OK' .
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The project 'WSCAD example' is opened automatically. You see the open project on the open book symbol! Now, in the right-hand window of the Project Manager, enter the information which has to appear on the drawing frame. Enter the following values (or something else):
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Hint
Double clicking the line 'Customer' takes you to the customer database. The project data is now complete. The next step is to create the drawing sheets.
Creating new pages for a drawing set

In order to draw a schematic diagram, start the Project Manager ( 'File Project Manager') and open the directory tree for the project. Activate the project you will work with by clicking the right mouse button on 'Project name' and select 'Open' (not necessary, if the project is already open).
Hint
The main window of the Project Manager shows you which project is currently open. Now click with the right mouse button on 'Schematics' and select 'Create'.
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Hint
You will also find the command 'Create' in the Project Manager menu under 'Modify. Nevertheless you must select 'Schematics' first. In this example you will be using '4' drawing sheets. Enter this number in the following dialog.
The next dialog already has 'File name' displayed. To open it, click the 'OK' button.
If you need more sheets later on, you can add them to the existing sheets in the same way.
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Four Drawing sheets have been created and the data you entered in the Project Manager have been transferred automatically into the drawing sheets. Check the amount of pages by pressing the 'Next sheet' or 'previous page' keys to browse through the sheets. You see also the name of the drawing file and the sheet number at the top of the main window:
The total number of sheets and the current page number are displayed automatically. Finally, go back to Sheet 1 of your example.
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Adjusting the practice files

If you are working with a licence version, you must now activate the example database. First, select 'Settings' on the menu, then the command 'Common Settings' and then the 'Database' tab.
The display now lists the directories including information on the database. Click with the left mouse button in the database field and then on the button.
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You will see this standard Windows dialog for selecting a file. Click on the file 'example.mdb' and then 'OK'. You will automatically be returned to the 'Database' tab in the 'Common Settings' dialog. You will see the name and the path of the selected file now correctly displayed. Store the setting by clicking the 'OK' button. If you click 'Cancel' in the 'Common Settings' dialog, you will exit without storing any changes.
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Page configuration
Before you begin to draw the example project, you should check some of the settings for your new project: Exit the Project Manager with 'OK' and click on 'Settings in the pull-down menu. Then select the command 'Options'. Check the following settings:
To change the form of the cursor (e.g. to Cross-hair form), click on the relevant cursor symbol. Exit the 'Options' dialog with a mouse click on the 'OK' button.
Hint
Note the display in the information bar on the lower edge of the screen. It shows hints about the current command and the function of both mouse buttons.
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Placing Components
General
In WSCAD you have several options to load a symbol: Load a symbol without parts Load a symbol with parts
Load a symbol without parts

The first task is to place the main isolator switch, which is identified in the example drawing as '-Q1'. This is the so-called reference name which is incremented by automatic numbering. The component is placed without having access to the database, which is one of the functions of the Professional - version. Check whether the database access is deactivated or not. Select the menu command 'Settings Common Settings', the tab 'Connect+Load' and disable the Option 'Take values from database'. Accept the message ('The cable manager must be ...') with 'OK' and leave the Common settings with 'OK'.
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The 'Symbol Explorer' offers several options to access the libraries or to load a symbol directly: Loading Loading Loading Loading a a a a symbol symbol symbol symbol directly from a library (Library) via the reference name (Designation) after a search (Search) as a favourite (Favourites)
Hint
In the Demo version the Symbol Explorer shows a reduced number of available libraries. The licence version contains many more libraries.
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Fix the component with the left mouse button or <Return> key. Now the symbol, explorer will be shown again and you can choose a further component. If you have finished placing components, you can press <ESC>. If you have loaded the wrong component, you can delete it with 'Undo' in the menu 'Delete/Move' and load the correct one as described before.
If you press the right mouse button before positioning the component, the 'Rotation' menu will appear. In addition to rotate, you can mirror the component, modify the component name and parameters, etc. or abort the command. The placed component has the reference name 'Q' and not 'Q1' as shown in the completed example drawing. The number will be added later using the automatic numbering capability.
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Placing symbols with database

The next task is to place additional components, but this time using the database, which is only possible with the Professional version.
Hint
In this example the database access does not apply to contactors and contacts. From the main menu choose 'Settings - Common Settings - Connect+Load Tab and tick 'Take values from database'. Also check that in the tab 'Contactor and PLC Modules' the options 'Activate Contactor Manager' and 'Semi-automatic' are both activated. Choose 'OK' to save the setting and exit.
Also check the tab 'Cable' the option 'Activates On-line cable management' and on tab 'Connectors' the option 'Enable On-line connector management', please make sure that they are activated.
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Only the Professional - version can access the database.
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Position the motor at 90.0 / 50.0 mm. Co-ordinates can also be entered using the numeric keys. There has to be either a blank or a slash '/' between the co-ordinates, but not a comma. Quit using the <Return> key. Now a selection dialog is displayed, showing the available motors in the database:
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Select '1LA7083-6AA10'. The component parameters for the selected component are displayed and can be edited if desired.
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The original component name is overwritten with the component name from the database and the part number is copied across. Text can be typed in via the common input field at the bottom of the screen in the information toolbar. The text input field is automatically activated when the program expects an input. Click on 'Function text' and enter 'Feed'. After you have pressed <Return >, the text is positioned at the cursor. Now place (click with the left mouse button) the text wherever you like below the motor. This brings you back to the component parameters. Select the 'Function text' again. A menu appears where you can choose various text properties. Select 'Alignment' and set the text alignment to 'centered', place the text at 95.0 / 37.5 mm and leave the settings menu with a right mouse click in the drawing area or with <ESC >.
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If you have placed the motor from the library using 'SchematicLoad symbol ...', the open library reappears. Quit with 'Cancel' or <ESC>. Please note that the p ower rating of the motor was extracted from the database and placed in Text 2 of symbol parameters The text is also marked as invisible (using '!' as the first character). By deleting the '!' character, you can position the text to display wherever you want. (Although you can enter information into the text fields, the component editor in Text 2 already provides appropriate text, it is often better to use this value directly from the database and to make it visible in the drawing.) This applies similarly to Texts 3-16, i.e. they can be assigned to any database field.
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Component setting 'Text2' will always be transferred from data base field 'Text2'. It will be automatically visible in the drawing only if 'Text2' of the component has been set in the library (i.e. without an '!' in front of the text). You can modify this at any time by clicking the right button on components and altering 'Text2'. 37
Getting Started Now place another motor, positioning it at 160.0 / 50.0 mm. This M2 should actually be the same component as M1, nevertheless this time choose type '1LA7106-6AA10 ' from the database selection, and modify the function text to 'Worm' (it means Worm drive), positioning it at 165.0 / 37.5 mm . Then go back to the beginning with <ESC > or a click the right mouse button. Incorrect assignments can be corrected simply and easily! Now we want to correct our "mistake" (the incorrectly assigned part number for M2): position the cursor on motor M2 and click with the right mouse button. The 'Component Parameters' menu will appear, giving the most important commands for this component. With the left mouse button select the field 'Part number': the database list will reappear immediately and you can choose the correct type '1LA70836AA10' with a double click. Now, to protect the unit we need a 'Fuse -3pol', placed at 47.5 / 130.0 mm, preferably via the button. Use the type 'S27/C/FORMP+P-E27', and the value for 'Text2' is nominal current '16A'.
TIP
Component reference names (like M, Q..) are not numbered at this point. This will be done later using the automatic numbering function.
Editing Terminals
General
The terminal designations from the terminal strip - X0 cannot all be set automatically because the automatic process can only generate consecutive numbers. This also applies to the 'PE' terminals of - X1. WSCAD 5 offers a clear and simple tool to deal with this problem: the Terminal Browser.
Placing Terminals
Terminals are components with special features. They can be found in the Favourites library 'EXAMPLE'. First, the terminal -X0 is to be added to the drawing (this is the numbered reference name). To view the entire drawing sheet in the drawing frame, change the viewing scale by pressing either the <F4> function key (Fit View) or the <F2> and <F3> function keys to zoom in or out. Select the favourites library 'EXAMPLE' and select the component 'Terminal' and position it at 47.5 / 82.5 mm. Make sure that the terminal pin exactly matches the end of the line, overlapping should be avoided (turn Snap on!!). Press the left mouse button to position the terminal pin. Now the database selection appears, select 'terminal Insta 2,5mm'. Enter a complete reference name (e.g. X0), so that the automatic functions can locate the appropriate terminal pins (which could be located on ma ny pages throughout your diagram) and assign them to one complete terminal strip. To do this, select the 'Reference name' in the 'Component Parameters' menu, and you will be prompted, at the bottom of the screen, to input a reference name. Enter '-
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Hint
The pin numbers entered here are only used in the example drawing. Normally the terminal pins are placed without numbering because the automatic function does the numbering for you. You can also modify easily the reference name of a terminal connection later. One possibility is via the command 'Modify Reference name', but the quickest way is of course via menu 'Component Parameters': move the cursor across the component and a click with the right mouse button will show you the Component Parameters including the reference name. The designation 'L1' of the terminal connection (=pin number of the component) will be done later. At the upper end of the terminal, there is a little dot on the left. This is a visible designation for the internal destination assignment in the terminal list. You can change the destination to external by using the 'Modify - Terminal dest.' command. If you click on a terminal after selecting this command then the internal destination assignment will turn over. Note that the position of the dot changes from top to bottom. Alternative: a right button click on any terminal brings up a sub- menu including the 'Terminal dest.' command, or, when placing the terminal, by pressing the right mouse button to activate the rotate/mirror sub- menu. (Modifying the assignment is not necessary on page 1 of this example, but you will see it on page 2 with the valves). Place a second terminal at 52.5 / 82.5 mm (preferably with the cursor keys, with Snap ON!). On this one, you do not have to enter a reference name, because the automatic function will assign terminals at the same level to the same terminal strip (like the one on the left). After placing the terminal, the menu 'Component Parameters' appears and now you select the 'Reference name' line. Clear the input line for e.g. pressing <space bar> and press < Enter> to confirm. In menu 'Component Parameters', the reference name is already correctly displayed. You can alter the reference at any time, e.g. when the terminal belongs to another terminal strip. Exit from menu with <Esc > and you will notice that the terminal is displayed in the diagram without a reference name. You can place the other three terminals in the same manner as the second one, but it is much faster to use the 'Repeat' function within the menu 'Delete/Move'. Select 'Repeat'. At the prompt 'Set start position', position the cursor at 57.5 / 82.5mm and press the left mouse button (or <Enter> key) three times to place three more terminals (without a reference name). Every mouse click represents a repetition at the same displacement distance. Exit the command by pressing the right mouse button (or <Esc> key).
Placing the terminal for terminal strip '-X1' (belonging to the motor 'M1') at 90.0 / 82.5mm by using the component: 'Terminal'. This terminal is to be assigned to a different terminal strip, alter the 'Reference name' in the 'Component Parameters' to '-X1' (remember the component parameter appears after placing the terminal). 39
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The automatic function will do the pin assignments later. Place the second the third and the 'PE' terminal of the terminal strip '-X1' the same way, but clear the 'Reference name'. Position the first terminal for M2 at 160.0 / 82.5 mm. Place the other terminals as for M1 in the same way. Make sure that they are at the same level as the one to the left, so you will not have to enter the reference name '-X1'.
Hint
The terminal components used have an additional connection in the middle, called a 'jumper pin. This pin makes it easier for the automatic process to manage the jumper connections between the terminals. A more detailed description of this connection method is given in the electronic reference manual located on your CD in the chapter Terminals and in the Online Help.
Terminal browser
To open the Terminal browser, click with the right mouse button on a terminal of the terminal strip '-X0' and choose 'Browser'. The dialog 'Terminal browser' opens:
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Select '-X0' and you will see a list with all terminals from terminal strip '-X0'. Select on the right side of the dialog the sort modus 'Co-ordinate', now you see the terminals in this sequence you have been drawing in the sheet, sorted by page/path. In the column 'Number' you didn't see a terminal number for the pin. To adjust a terminal number, double click in row '1' column 'Number' and type in 'L1'.
Confirm the input with <Enter>. The terminal number was adjusted and the cursor moved to the next field. Fill in for the next number 'L2' and complete the next fields with 'L3', 'N' and 'PE'.
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Close the Terminal browser with 'OK' and confirm 'Save modifications?' with yes . Now all numbers are written to the terminals.
Input via Terminal Number

With this method, you can assign the terminal number separately for each individual terminal. In the menu, select 'Modify Terminal / Cable numbers' and from the 'X1' terminal strip select the first terminal. At the prompt (Input Pin Number) type in '1' and confirm with <Enter>. The terminal is now labeled and you are immediately prompted for the next terminal in the terminal strip. Continue until you have reached the 'PE' connection of motor M1 (M2 as well). Here enter 'PE' as the designation. (But you should increase your logical terminal numbering by one for the next terminal number). Confirm the existing inputs with <Enter> (if you don't want to change it), when you reach the final connection in the terminal strip of the current drawing sheet, the input routine will be terminated.
Drawing macros
Inserting drawing macro
Now you will add an additional symbol to your drawing using a previously created device that has been stored as a so-called 'Drawing Macro'. Drawing Macros contain components, lines and text, etc. that have been created from existing sections of
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Select 'Transform_24V.0000' from the menu window and place it at 230.0 / 195.0 mm.
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Hint
Circuit diagrams should mainly be based on macros. Set up macros whenever you can and create them that way that you can easily delete unwanted components from the macros.
Contactor Manager
General
The Contactor Manager coordinates the relationship between coils and contacts. The difference between the semi-automatic and fully automatic processes is as follows: The Semi-automatic Contactor Manager allows you to assign contacts to coils (or vice versa) immediately, without any database reference (part number). The part number will be allocated later via the Contactor Browser. The Fully-automatic Contactor Manager takes you back to the database selection as soon as the component has been placed, and a part number has to be assigned. The cross-reference to the contact is generated online and the connection names are added automatically.
Semi-automatic Contactor Manager

The following coils are managed with the Contactor Manager in semi-automatic mode. Please check whether the semi-automatic Contactor Manager is active or not. Select the menu command 'Settings Common Settings', (tab) 'Contactors and PLCmodules' and activate the Options 'Activate contactor manager' and 'Semiautomatic'. Exit with 'OK'.
Hint
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The Contactor list dialogue is becomes active. Here you see all used contactors and their contacts together.
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Select New and you'll get a reference name suggested. Pleas accept this suggestion and insert the function text ("!MPCB feed ") in the text field on the top. Remember: the first character '!' in the function text makes it invisible in the drawing but this information will be very useful later.
Leave the dialogue by pressing the OK button . Now the Symbol Parameters starts automatically. Please insert at Text2: 1 A. This text must positioned beneath the reference name.
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You're closing the Symbol Parameters and the Symbol Explorer by pressing the ESC key two times. Due to 'Auto-Connect ( <F10 >)' is activated, the connections to the motor are generated automatically.
Hint
The component parameters are displayed and you can accept the references as they are. The page and continuous numbers that make up the complete component reference number will be added automatically later.
Important!
For the assignment of coil contacts, it is necessary that the reference name is unique, e.g. with continuous numbers. Contacts that belong to a coil must have the same reference name as the coil. However, this is an easy task with the automatic contactor manager. You can now place the second MPCB 'MPCB_3pol+Aux-contact', this time using the 'Copy' command. To do this, go back in the menu to 'Delete/Move' and select 'Copy immediately'. At the prompt 'Select one element' select (click with left mouse button) the same circuit breaker as before and position it at 160.0 / 162.5 mm.
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Replace the 'Function text' input line with '!MPCB Worm' (it means a worm drive) and position it again below the circuit breaker.
Method 2: The contacts are placed first and the coil is assigned to the contacts later (virtual contactor) Now draw the main circuit for motors M1 and M2. For this you need three 3-pole main contacts, which you will find via 'Schematic - Load symbol ...' under 'NO_3pol_power'. Position the first contact at 90.0 / 130.0 mm.
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Create an new reference name in the Contactor list an insert a function text for the contacts.
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Make no changes in the following menu 'Component Parameters ' and position the function text '!Feed forward anywhere. Repeat the whole procedure for the second and third 3 -pole contacts, using the same procedure as above. The positions are 125.0 / 130.0 mm (the function text is '!Feed backward') and 160.0 / 130.0 mm (the function text is '!Worm on').
Hint
Do not worry about the contact reference names. The Contactor Manager will first generate them, and will change them into the required form later. Contactor Manager You have now learned how to handle contacts whose coils have not yet been placed. The automatic process is handling them as a 'virtual contactor'. The assignment of contacts to contactors (also 'virtual') and the placing of contactor coils will be done later. Now look at the Contactor Manager. Click with the right mouse button on a contact or a contact and in 'Symbol Parameters' choose 'Assign anew'. In the Contactor Manager, you can see all the coils and contacts used in the drawing.
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Contactor Manager symbols
Symbol
Description Green box Green cross box with
Explanation Coil has item number with defined number of contacts and is already positioned on the page red Coil is available on the page. Item number and contact are not yet determined or not positioned few Contact is already positioned on the page but coils are not yet available on the page (virtual contactor) Reference name of the coil is being managed but neither contact nor coil are positioned on a page on the circuit diagram
Grey box points Grey box
with
Grey box with points Virtual contactor: Coil not yet available on the page filled but the comb is fully assigned Green box filled red Green box with points filled Green contacts Red contacts Various fields during the coil-to-contact-to-contactcomb assignment Coils fully assigned. Addition of boxes due to expansion of the contact comb Contact free Contact assigned
Box red with contacts Comb not available, item missing
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Connecting coils and contacts

On page two you are going to draw the complete low voltage (control) circuit. Go back to the main menu and switch to page 2 using either the <Page Down> key, or 'Page up/down' command on the 'File' menu. In the appearing window you can select the page directly. Note the preview beside the selection window. On the 'File' menu, select the command 'Insert drawing macro'. Select the preprepared drawing macro 'Val.0000' and position it on the coordinates 95.0 / 72.5 mm.
Note
Drawing Macros are pre-prepared parts of diagrams which you can insert into your diagram enabling you to quickly draw similar drawing arrangements again and again. They can be created using the command 'File/save drawing macro'.
Hint
Note that the destination assignments of the terminal connections for X4 have been partially reversed (internal/external swapped over)
Coil Now select the coil 'Contactor_power' from the Favourites 'EXAMPLE' library and place it with the 'Spacebar' on the coordinates 165.0 / 82.5 mm.
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Assign the coil to the virtual contactor with the function text '!Feed forward'. After OK You will see the Component Parameters with the function text already entered. It is still marked as invisible (with a prefixed '!'), click on function text and select from following menu 'Modify' now you'll be able to delete the '!'. Now position the text below the coil. Place the text in the same horizontal position as the function text 'Table up' and 'Table down' for the valves. Place the virtual contactor 'Feed backward' at 200.0 / 82.5 mm, and place the function text below the coil. Now do the same for the contactor 'Worm on' at 235.0 / 82.5 m m. Contact Now place a 'NC_power' from the 'Favourites' library for the blocking circuit of the reversing starter and position it above the coil 'Feed backward' at 165.0 / 97.5 mm. Assign it to the coil '!Feed forward' and confirm with 'OK'. Place another 'NC_power' and position it above the coil 'Feed forward' at 165.0 / 97.5 mm. Assign it to the coil 'Feed backward' and confirm with 'OK' again. Place two 'NO_power' at 37.5 / 180.0 mm and 37.5 / 162.5 mm and assign these to the motor circuit breakers ('Feed' and 'Worm').
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Contactor Manager
Assigning contactors to a specific manufacturer is done with the Contactor Manager. Once the manufacturer's name has been assigned, the contact comb is generated and the cross-references are created automatically. At this stage, the contactors used in the circuit diagram have no manufacturers reference. To open the Contactor Manager select in the menu, 'Automatic funct. Contactor Manager - Contactor Manager'. You can of course enlarge the window if needed.
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You see all reference names (coil) and their contacts. If you select a contact you get informations on the right side about them. If you set the option View / function text you see the function texts also in the tree.
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After selecting make a double click in the Part number field at the right side.
The database opened with pre selected contactors.
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Search for 'DIL00M-G/22(24VDC)' . Therefore choose 'Moeller GMBH' as the manufacturer from the pull down menu 'Manufacturer' and type in the Part number.
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After OK button the Part number will be transferred into the contactor manager.
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Make the same with motor circuit breaker by search for part number 'PKZM0-1,6'
Exit the Contactor Browser with 'OK' . The Contactor Manager now generates the cross-references between the contacts and coils. Note that all the connection names have been corrected automatically. 59
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Full automatic Contactor Manager

Professional version: Placing components by using full automatic Contactor Manager.
Hint
To avoid assigning too many contacts, turn off the semi-automatic process under 'Automatic funct. Contactor Manager Semiautomatic'. From now on, the automatic Contactor Manager will control every contactor or contact added to the project. The assignment of coils to contacts is carried out in the fully automatic Contactor Manager. After the coil or contact is positioned, a database part number is allocated. First place a coil 'Coil' (this is an auxiliary contactor) at 37.5 / 82.5 mm with a click on the left mouse button. The database selection window opens. Select 'K40R DIL R40- G'. Enter as 'Function text' 'Emergency Off' and place it at the same level as the texts for the valves, centrally under the coil. Quit the settings and accept the suggested position of the contact comb with a click on the left mouse button. You don't have to move the cursor !!
The next step is to load a self-holding contact 'NO_Contactor' of the 'Emergency Off' contactor. Position the 'NO_Contactor' on the coordinates 60.0 / 105.0 mm . This brings you back to the 'Existing Values' in the Contactor list. Unlike the semi-automatic process, you can see all the available contacts.
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Assign the 'NO_Contactor' to the 'Emergency Off' coil. After the contact has been assigned, the cross-reference is applied online to the contact and the contact comb after clicking the left mouse button anywhere in the drawing field. Exit the Symbol Explorer with ' Cancel' .
Hint
This procedure can also be reversed. This means that a contact can be loaded first and a part number (from the database) can be assigned. As the part is assigned, the automatic process identifies and manages the contact arrangement even when the coil is not yet positioned on the drawing sheet.
Cross-reference Navigator
Now you can learn how to access the position a cross-reference is pointed to, quickly and easily. Let's use the contact comb of the contactor 'Feed forward' as an example. Note the cross-reference text at the left of the comb; this represents the position of the associated contact.
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Position the cursor over the cross-reference text and click with the right mouse button: The cross-reference navigator immediately loads the correct page of your drawing and positions the cursor near to the corresponding contact. Click with the right mouse button on the cross-reference text at the left side of the contact, and the navigator brings you back to the page with the coil.
Hint
The cross-reference navigator also works with line related crossreferences.
PLC Manager
General
In the Professional version the individual Bits of the inputs and outputs of PLC modules can be loaded on different pages of the circuit diagram (page 2 of this practice example). The individual PLC inputs and outputs are collated into a central overview table, with cross-references and PLC comment texts (page 3 of this practice example). This allows very flexible design and display, not only during the design stage but also in subsequent modifications to the equipment.
Hint
WSCAD offers two different ways of to load PLC symbols.
First you load the PLC main module

One of the main advantages of the PLC manager is the clear representation of all PLC channels. To demonstrate this, go to page 3 of your practice example (via 'File page up/dn' or simply by pressing the <PageDown> button). First, load the drawing macro 'PLC-CPU315-2DP.0000' - 'File Insert drawing macro' and position it at 52.5 / 185.0 mm. This pre-prepared macro contains the supply connections for the PLC main modules. Next, activate the Favourites library 'EXAMPLE' then load the symbol 'Digital Input SM 321-1BH00 16x24V DC' command 'Schematic Load symbol ...' on the coordinates 132.5 / 147.5 mm. The database selection appears. Select the module 'Digital Input SM 321-1BH00 16x24V DC. In the following menu 'Component Parameters' enter the function text ' !Motor control'. Note the preceding '!', which makes the text invisible, and place the text anywhere you wish. Exit the Symbol Explorer with 'Exit'. Now set the individual (PLC) inputs and outputs Go back to Page 2 in order to position the individual inputs and outputs. Load the symbol 'Digital Input'. Position it with a double click (or <Spacebar>) exactly over the coil 'Feed forward' on the coordinates 165.0 / 170.0 mm and you will get the 'PLC selection' dialog with all available PLC main modules of the PLC manager. Select the card '!Motor Control' and you see all channels of this unit.
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Hint
The reference name is automatically entered by the PLC manager and will b e put into the desired format later. Meanwhile, refer to the function text (here: !Motor control). Now assign the input symbol (an input channel) to the PLC module. Select the connection 'E0.0' (You could of course assign another input if you wish). For the comment write in 'Switch forward' and confirm it with 'OK'. The reference was generated automatically from the main element ('Digital Input SM 321-1BH00 16x24V DC') to the side element ('Digital Input'). The position of the comment and the reference are defined in the symbol editor and are shown in the correct position. Again load a 'Digital Input' and place it with a 'double' click' or <spacebar> on 200.0 / 170.0 mm. Again choose the '!Motor Control' and assing it to the connection 'E0.1'. The comment is 'Switch backward'.
Close the dialog with 'OK' and quit the appearing menu 'Symbol Parameters' by clicking the left mouse button anywhere in the drawing.
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Loading the individual PLC channels first

As with the contactors, the PLC Manager also enables you to load the inputs and outputs (side elements) before the PLC main module is loaded. The PLC Manager manages a virtual PLC main module (a 'map' of the PLC inputs and outputs). First load a digital PLC output with the 'Symbol Explorer' and place it on the coordinates 235.0 / 110.0 mm with a single mouse click. This opens the database selection window. Select the extension module 'Digital Output SM 322-1BH00 16x24V DC' and confirm with 'OK'. Now enter the function text '!Table control' and position it where ever you like. Abort the 'Symbol Parameters' menu and assign the current connection to channel 'A0.0'. Enter as PLC-Text 'Motor Worm on' and exit the 'Symbol Explorer'.
Hint
Obviously we would not need an Input and an Output module for our small example. This serves only to demonstrate the functions of the PLC manager. You may have realized that there is no cross-reference at this time. However, as we have not yet loaded the PLC main module, cross-referencing is not yet possible. Now we have to load two digital outputs for the control of the valves -Q1 and Q2. Place them on the coordinates 95.0 / 110.0 mm and 130.0 / 110.0 mm but at this time with a double click with the left mouse button. This allows you to skip the database selection dialog (which is not needed here) and to make the channel allocation directly. (If you do accidentally activate the database, simply exit it and this will take you to the assignment menu). Assign the outputs for Q1 or Q2 to the digital output 'Digital Output SM 322-1BH00 16x24V DC' (Function text: '!Table control'). Enter the PLC text for both valves -Q1 and -Q2 as: 'Table up' and 'Table down.
Tip
A double click when loading the PLC main module takes you directly to the assignment of this symbol to a PLC module the PLC manager is already controlling. The rule is: every selection in the database menu creates a new PLC module in the 'PLC selection', so whenever you double click or quit out of the database selection window, the assignment menu will always appear. You can still delete any symbol with the 'Delete' command. The database dialog is not necessary because we have already set the parameters by inserting the individual PLC connection. Now you only need to assign the symbol to a PLC module controlled by the 'PLC selection'. Main modules which have not yet been assigned are marked with a '*'. These are 'virtual' PLC modules. Position the Output Unit Now go back to page 3 and load the symbol 'Digital Output SM 322-1BH00 16x24V DC' from the library 'EXAMPLE'. Position the symbol with a double click at 195.0 / 147.5 mm. The 'PLC selection' dialog opens up again.
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Select the entry 'Digital Output SM 322-1BH00 16x24V DC' and confirm the selection with 'OK' . Leave the menu 'Symbol Parameters' and cancel the 'Symbol Explorer'. Please note that all used PLC channels are referenced with PLC and cross-reference text. The schedule gives you a complete overview of all PLC channels and their functions. Complete the Drawing Now complete the drawing on page 2 with the missing PLC inputs. Load two 'Digital Output' for the contactor 'Feed forward' and 'Feed backward' and position them at 165.0 / 110.0 mm and 200.0 / 110.0 mm. The comments are 'Motor forward' and 'Motor backward'.
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Modifying the PLC byte address

Function: Incrementing the Byte Address. Increment the Byte Address, as described below: Click with the right mouse button on the symbol of the output unit 'Digital Output SM 322-1BH00 16x24V DC' on page 3. It opens the 'symbol parameter' choose 'show assignments' and the 'PLC Manager' opens:
Note that the output numbers are beginning with 'A0.0'. Change the address by entering '2' into the field 'Address'.
Confirm with <Enter>.
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All Output channels changed from 'A0.0' into 'A2.0'.
HINT
Click with the left mouse button on a connection in the PLC Manager and you automatically get a preview of the connection page where the input or output module is located
Inserting connections (destination wiring)

General
At this point, you have not yet drawn any connection lines. The symbols have 'only' been linked automatically to each other. The following Chapter demonstrates the use of Destination wiring elements to connect your components. You can also use the menu command 'Schematic-line' to connect the symbols
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The symbols of destination wiring indicate the direction of the wiring between the components.
Important
It is important to work with precision when using the destination wiring symbols. If the wrong symbol is used, the connection chart which records and describes every connection between components point-by-point will be unusable.
HINT
Unfortunately the red line in the following illustration (destination wiring dialog) is difficult to see. You should therefore refer to the destination wiring symbol bar on the monitor whilst working through the following instructions).
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For example, a wire has two connection points. One end of the wire is the common connection and the other end is the first destination.
Buttons for the destination wiring

Rule
The common connection must only be connected to a symbol (also possible via an angle piece). Angle pieces are disregarded in practice.
Shortcuts
There are several ways of loading a ngle pieces. As well as the library, you can also use a symbol bar. However, the most effective way is to load destination-wiring symbols is by using Shortcuts instead of selecting the DW elements with the mouse. In this way, you can increase your work rate rapidly. WSCAD Shortcut <CTRL> <CTRL> <CTRL> <CTRL> <ALT> <ALT> <ALT> <ALT> - Left arrow - Right arrow - Up arrow - Down arrow - Left arrow - Right arrow - Up arrow - Down arrow supports the following shortcuts for the DW ele ments:
DW-Elements T-Pieces left T-Pieces right T-Pieces up T-Pieces down Arrows " Corners " A small dialog appears when using shortcuts offering the corresponding DW elements. You can also navigate using the arrow keys. Make the selection with the <Enter> key and exit with the < ESC > key.
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Inserting corners
In opposite to the destination-wiring symbol, corners only have 2 connections and serve only as a drawing aid. The corners connect automatically with the symbols both horizontally and vertically. When the wiring diagram is created, the corner pieces are disregarded. Go to page 1 and load first a 'Corner: bottom right'. Position it on the coordinates 47.5 / 195.0 mm and the main switch and the angle piece will automatically be linked together with a connection line. If it is difficult to position the corner with the mouse, use the cursor keys. Another angle is placed immediately afterwards. Place it to the coordinates 52.5 / 192.5 mm. Place two more corner pieces as given in the circuit diagram. Use the < Esc > key to end the automatic loading of symbols. If the connection between the symbols is not functioning then the automatic connection process has not been activated. You can check the status at the lower left -hand side on the screen (a 'A' in the box on the left side of the information bar). Use the function key < F10> to turn it on or off. If you have made a mistake whilst drawing, you can use the UNDO command (e.g. in the menu bar 'Schematic') to remove This button activates the incorrect destination wiring symbols and lines. the UNDO-function.
Inserting direction symbols (T-pieces)

T-pieces designate the wiring between components in the control cabinet. The arrow always shows the common connection and must always be connected only to a component, the black line is the 1st. Destinatio n and the red line is the 2nd. Destination. This means that a common connection always has two wires. Now load the destination wiring symbol 'T bottom: Target 1 left -> Target 2 right' and position it at 90.0 / 195.0 mm. A further DW symbol is loaded. Place it at 95.0 / 192.5 mm and two more at 100.0 / 190.0 mm and at 160.0 / 195.0 mm.
Hint
You can swap the DW symbols around very easily. Simply place another symbol in the same position (on top of it) and the existing symbol will be deleted. This also applies to diagrams from earlier versions. Simply place a DW symbol over a node. The node will then be deleted.
Open line ends

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Now complete the connections for the reverse switching circuit. You need the connectors: 'T right: Target 1 top -> Target 2 right' and 'T right: Target 1 bottom -> Target 2 right' and the corresponding angles.
Completing the drawing sheets

Now complete Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 with the connectors (destination wiring symbols), as shown in the example drawing in the appendix. The potential arrows will be added later. Please note also that the lamp '-P1' will be added to page 2 later.
Naming lines
General
Line names (wire numbers) are needed when a fixed connection is broken. This is mainly the case when for example a connecting line is carried over from page 1 to page 2. That the two line ends can be recognized as belonging together, a unique line name and a connection name must be assigned.
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Inserting potential arrows

Go to page 1 and load an 'Arrow to the right' (). Place it at 270.0 / 185.0 mm. The dialog 'Input line name' opens. Enter the name 'P11' and for connection name '1' (1. connection from 'P11' to another sheet). The data on color, line diameter and length of wire are optional.
HINT
The connection name is a unique identifier for the connection. It can contain a number or up to 19 characters. The line name is automatically written to the connection line in the right direction. Place a further 'Arrow to the right' at 270.0 / 50.0 mm, enter the name ' N11' and for the connection name '1'. Terminate the arrow settings and go to page 2. Now insert the symbol for the incoming arrow. Load an 'Arrow from the right' and position it to the coordinates 25.0 / 195.0 mm. The dialog 'Enter line names' opens up again. Enter the name 'P11' again. In the list field 'Used connections', you can see all the connections of the potential 'P11'.
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Now connect the incoming end of the connection line with the existing connection line on page 1. Select the entry '1| P.1' with a double click. All the information on the existing connection is copied across. End the dialog and the line name will be automatically written in the correct position.
Repeat the procedure including the assignment to Potential 'N11'. We still need the connections for the potentials for the PLC main modules on page 3. Load an 'Arrow to the right' and position it as a potential 'P11' in current path 8 on page 2. This again opens up the dialog for entering the line name.
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Enter 'P11' as the line name and '2' as the text for the unique connection. Repeat this process for the line name 'N11' that points to page three. Go to page 3 and again connect the incoming lines with the open lines from page 2.
Completing the schematic

General
To complete the practice example you are now going to insert some more switching components on all three pages. Before you complete the circuit diagram, have a look at the sample schematics or compare the diagrams with printed out 'WSCAD EXAMPLE' in the appendix.
Page 3
Place a 'NO_Contactor' to the coordinates 165.0 / 180.0 mm <spacebar>) and assign it to the 'Emergency Off' coil. (with the
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Page 2
We also need a lamp ( 'Signal-lamp' => at 60.0 / 80.0 mm, Database: 'RLF-GE', Function text: 'Unit on'), a NO switch ( 'Push-button_1NO', 37.5 / 105.0 mm, Database: 'RD- 11/K 10'), a NC switch ( 'Push-button_1NC', 37.5 / 117.5 mm, Database: 'RD-10/K01') and an emergency off NC switch ('Emergency_ switch_lock_1NC', 37.5 / 145.0 mm, Database: 'FAK- R/V/KC01/IY'). Additionally load a NO switch ( 'Push-button_1NO', Database: 'RD-11/K 10') and place it vertically exactly above the digital input 'E0.0' at 165.0 / 180.0 mm. Repeat this procedure once more for the digital input 'E0.1' (200.0 / 180.0 mm).
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Finally, go back to page 1 of the diagram.
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Cable Manager
General
Activate the On-Line Cable Manager under 'Settings Common Settings Cable'. The cable manager controls the conductors of cables. You can assign a color code to each conductor. This avoids duplicating conductors or overloading cables.
Drawing cables with the Cable Manager

Select 'Schematic-Conductor line' and draw a cable line h orizontally across between the terminal '-X1' and the Motor -M1 (Feed), from the coordinates 75.0 / 65.0 mm to 107.5 / 65.0 mm. The dialog 'Cables in the database' appears:
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Click 'New' to load a new cable. Give the cable the designation (=Reference nam e) 'W101'
and select from the database selection dialog the cable 'NYY-J 4x1.5 mm'.
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Exit the Settings menu. The dialog 'Cables in the database' will appear. As you have not yet drawn any cables, the dialog is still empty. Now assign the colour codes to the individual cable conductors with a double click on the displayed colours under 'Color Codes'. Go ahead from left to right. Enter the sequence as 'bk'+'bl'+'bn'+ 'gn/yw', this corresponds to the DIN color sequence black, blue, brown, yellow/green. End the allocation with 'OK' and position the reference name on 75.0 / 65.0 mm. The color codes are immediately transferred to the individual conductors. Note that you are still within the function 'Draw Cables'. Draw another cable line above the Motor - '-M2' (Worm), from 140.0 / 65.0 mm to 177.5 / 65.0 mm. The cable will be given the name '-W102' and is of the same type as '-W101'. The colour-coding is the same.
Splitting cables
A further possibility is to split the cables. Go to page 2 and draw a cable line for 'Table up' from 77.5 / 97.5mm to 97,5 / 97.5mm. In the input line for the Reference Name, insert '-W103'. Choose the cable type 'NYM-J 4x1.5 mm'. The colour of the conductor is 'bk', confirm with 'OK '. Draw another cable line from 77.5 / 75.0 mm to 97.5 / 75.0 mm, dismiss the prompt for the reference name and you will see the dialog for the 'Cables in the database': 79
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As you see, the cable '-W103' has three free conductors. Select the cable '-W103' and assign the color code 'bl'. Leave the dialog with 'OK'. Create another cable '-W104' for the valve '-Q3' (Table down) in the same way.
Cable shield
Similarly, you can also add a shield for a cable, which will be included in the cable chart. Further information on this can be found in the manual or in the Online Help
Modify Object properties

You can modify several objects in one step with the menu item 'Modify-Object properties'. Go to page 1 to change the type of the continuous line form the 'PE' into a chain dotted line .
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Choose as 'Line type' as chain dotted line and accept it with 'OK' . Now all 'PE' lines are changed.
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Automatic functions
General
WSCAD 5 provides a wide range of automatic functions, from numbering to the production of listings, whic h enhance your drawing and documentation. Functions can be used in different ways, depending on the configuration and settings. The different ways of controlling the program are described under the appropriate headings. Test the automatic functions for yourself and you will see the flexibility and power of WSCAD 5, especially when comparing WSCAD 5 with other ordinary CAD programs.
Auto-numbering
Function: Automatic component numbering With Auto-numbering, a number is added to the component reference name to uniquely identify each component. This command gives you the ability to re-number new component references (e.g. terminals, contactors). Select 'Automatic funct. - Automatic numbering' and the 'Auto numbering' dialog appears:
The 'Selection' group shows the equipment to be renumbered and the 'Style' group shows the method of numbering (you see a preview in the left window). First select the method of numbering from the 'Style' group. In this case 'Name #' for continuous numbering without a page number.
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Hint
Coils, contacts, and terminals without assigned references will cause an error. If you review your drawings, you will see that the Automatic function has altered the reference names for each component, by adding a sequential number to the existing reference letter, and has also numbered the terminals.
TIP
- Settings for terminals are defined under 'Settings - Common Settings - Terminals'. - Settings for cables are defined under 'Settings - Common Settings - Cables'. - A 100 page diagram would be numbered in only a few minutes, saving many man-hours on this tedious error-prone task.
Auto cross reference

Professional version: Cross-referencing ends of lines It is possible to add a cross-reference to the ends of lines that have the same name and continue in another location, e.g. on another page. Select 'Automatic funct. - Auto. Cross-reference' and then 'Related lines'.
You will be prompted with the question 'Automatically create copies'. When you answer yes (or no) the program will then carry out the cross-referencing. Line cross-references are related to the line names. On page 1 the ends of P11 and N11 are marked with the path (note the drawing frame border is divided into numbered 84
Automatic functions paths) of the continuation lines (which are on page 2). The page 2 potentials refer back to page 1 and forward to page 3. In the Professional version, the cross-references on contacts and coils have already been created by the contactor manager when the components are placed.
Hint
Remember the cross-reference navigator: simply click with the right mouse button on the cross-reference text on the line end and you are taken straight to the corresponding continuation line.
Material browser
Function: Displaying, assigning or modifying manufacturers component data. To make a Control Cabinet Layout (shown in the next chapter) you need data from the database. When placing the first component (Main switch -Q1) we worked without the database, so no automatic entry was made in the Component Parameters. In order to fill in this missing data, select the menu item 'Automatic Material list' and you will see the following dialog:
In the group 'Output to', select 'Browser' and under 'Sort by' click on 'Part Number'. For the 'Output style' choose 'Single' Click the 'Start' button and you will see a list of all the components used in the drawing.
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All the components in the schematic diagram are listed, sorted by part number. On any line you see the main switch Symbol Name '!Mainswitch_3pol' and Reference Name '-Q1' . Mark in this line the field which is in the 'Part number' column and then click on the button 'Assign part number'. In the database selection click on 'T0-2-1/EA/SVB-SW' and the line will be marked with a ('*'), so that you can see which parts have been modified. You can change the function text as well. Close the dialog window with 'OK' and all the changes will be automatically copied to the component.
Hint
You can of course also modify the missing entry manually ('Modify - Component parameters'), but it is faster to use the 'Component parameters' menu: make a right click on the component and then click on the 'Part number' field. The database selection dialog appears again and you can select the desired part.
Control Cabinet Layout General

The Control cabinet assembly is a true-to-scale drawing of the components in the control cabinet. All existing components with a part number can be used for the control cabinet assembly. To create the control cabinet assembly, first turn to sheet 4. Choose 'Options' from the 'Settings' menu:
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Set the File type as 'Control cabinet layout' the Format 'A4', the Grid '2,5 mm' and the Scale '1:5'. This ensures that the scale set with the control cabinet manager applies only to this sheet.
Inserting components
Now activate the Control cabinet manager via 'Automatic funct. Control Cabinet Manager'. This opens the following dialog:
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Initially the Control cabinet manager box is empty. Make sure the check-box 'Show all' is NOT ticked. Select from the menu Control cabinet manager 'Settings Options' and make the following settings:
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Exit the dialog with 'OK' . Now, using the command 'Automatic Scan drawings', import all the components used in the drawing. All the components are displayed within the Control cabinet manager.
Hint
Components which are excluded from the material list are not shown!
Excluding unwanted components

Components which are not needed in the Control cabinet layout (e.g. motors, valves, external emergency-stop switches) can be filtered out: keep the <CTRL>-key pressed, select the unwanted components ('-S1' emergency-stop switch, '-M1' and 'M2' 3phase current motors 50Hz/0.6KW, '-Q2' and 'Q3' and Magnetic valve 5mm 24V) and set the display lock via 'Automatic- Display lock Set'. The selected components will disappear from the list.
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You can check by switching the 'Show all' toggle. The marked components will disappear from the list. You can of course reverse the procedure to display the components again.
Hint
When you use the Unit and Field Designations, you can select in the ' View menu whether the components are displayed by Unit or by Field.
Construction lines
Using the Control cabinet menu 'Settings Construction lines', you can display construction help-lines within the Control cabinet layout to make the layout clearer. Here are some suggested settings:
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Hint
The data is in mm and refers to the current sheet size (A4).
Inserting the control cabinet

The next step in the assembly is to place the cabinet itself by selecting the adjacent button.
Hint
If the 'Control cabinet' symbol bar is not shown, it should first be activated via the dialog 'Desktop Settings' in the main menu 'Settings Desktop'.
The database selection opens and you can choose the Control cabinet 'AE cabinet compact one door', part number, 'AE 1060600'.
Position the cabinet to the co-ordinates 125,0/575,0 mm. An additional component is created immediately, and you must exit with 'Abort + remove'. Note that the dimensions of the Control cabinet are obtained from the database.
Hint
Of course you could use the original view of the cabinet. If you wanted to you have to load the cabinet with the 'Supplements' button in the Control Cabinet manager.
Inserting the mounting plate

The next step is to load the mounting plate. Note that the Compact control cabinet already contains a mounting plate.
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Drawing Cable trays, top hat rails and collection bars

Now place the cable trays on the mounting plate. Select a cable tray via the adjacent symbol. The database selection opens again. Select 'Cable tray' with 'KL25/60'. Ignore the activated text input field by pressing <ESC>. part number
Hint
If you already know the length of the cable channel you can enter this into the input field. Set the 1. vertical tray on the co-ordinates 762,5/837,5 mm and the end point at 762,5/300,0 mm. Close the opening symbol parameters. Start the 2. vertical tray at 1312,5/837,5 mm, with the end point at 1312,5/300,0 mm. Place the 1. horizontal tray on the co-ordinates: 787,5/837,5 mm to 1312,5/837,5 mm. The 2. from 787,5/687,5 mm to 1312,5/687,5 mm. The 3. from 787,5/512,5 mm to 1312,5/512,5 mm. And the last from 787,5/387,5 mm to 1312,5/387,5 mm. The top hat rails are drawn in the same way as the cable channels.
Load a top hat rail and select the database entry 'Top hat rail perforated'. Set the first co-ordinate at 787,5/762,5 mm and the end point at 1312,5/762,5 mm. Then place three more top hat rails, from 787,5/600,0 mm to 1312,5/600,0 mm, from 787,5/450,0 mm to 1312,5/450,0 mm and from 787,5/337,5 mm to 1312,5/337,5 mm.
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Hint
Collection bars are drawn in the same way as top hat rails or cable trays. However our example does not require any.
Inserting assembly symbols

You are now going to position the first component in the assembly diagram. First check the settings in the Control Cabinet manager, which should be as follows:
Also check the settings under 'Settings Options' in the Control cabinet manager menu. These should be as follows:
The first component position is entered manually. Double click on '-F1' 'safety socket E27' and position the component to the co-ordinates 787,5/762,5 mm. After the 93
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Next, place a symbol on the second top hat rail. Turn the automatic positioning off again. Double click on the entry 'CPU 315-2 DP_MC' and place it at 787,5/600,0 mm. Set the input ('SM 321 1BH00 16x24V DC') and output ('SM 322 1BH00 16x24V DC') unit as you did earlier with the MCBs, using 'Automatically' placing and a 'double click'.
Turn 'Automatically' off again and repeat the process for the contactors. Begin with the contactor '- K1' 'DILER-40-G', the co-ordinates are 787,5/450,0 mm. Turn 'Automatically' on an position the coils '-Q4'; '-Q5' and '-Q6' ('DIL00M-G/22') again with a 'double click'. Next , place the transformer. Turn 'Automatically' off again. This time there is no corresponding symbol for the transformer in the database, so a rectangle is drawn, based on the dimensions given in the database. Position this at 1200,0/762,5 mm.
Inserting terminals
There are various ways of inserting terminals into the layout diagram, either one by one or as a complete strip. In this example we will place a complete terminal strip. Place the first terminal '-X0, Terminal Insta. 2,5mm' without 'Automatically' placing and position it to the co-ordinates 787,5/337,5 mm. To place further terminals, select the same terminal again in the Control cabinet manager.
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Note the format of the terminal number: '5/1' means that 1 of 5 terminals in the terminal strip 'X0' has been placed in the layout diagram. Turn the 'Automatically' on again and click on the '+' sign. You will get the dialog 'Place several parts'. In this dialog you can enter the number of terminals to be placed.
Select the number '4' and the terminals will be positioned automatically one by one after confirming the position with the left mouse button. In order to move straight on to the terminal strip '- X1' or ' X2' after '-X0', the first terminal must always be placed individually. Double click on the entry '-X1' in the Control cabinet manager. The first terminal of '-X1' will be added to '-X0'. As you can see, the reference name is also displayed. The remaining terminals can now be placed with the '+' sign. Remember to select '7' in the dialog 'Place several parts'. Repeat the procedure for terminal strip ' X2'. The mounting plate assembly is now complete.
Putting symbols on control cabinet door

Components on the doors are not attached to a top hat rail. Turn 'Automatically' off. Select '-P1' and position it at 425,0/675,0 mm. Now place the remaining components on the following co-ordinates:
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To position the switch exactly, turn Snap <F5> off.
Calculate dimensions of the Control cabinet

The Control cabinet layout is now complete. In order to determine the length of the cable trays and top hat rails, select 'Automatic Calculate Dimensions' from the Control cabinet manager menu. With the 'Calculate' button, all the lengths used in the assembly diagram are calculated.
These lengths are also included in the Material list. End the dialog with 'OK'.
Drawing sheet variables

One feature of drawing sheet variables is to simultaneously distribute or modify a text variable over all pages of your schedule. If you have a look at the drawing frame you loaded at the beginning of the exercise, you can see some variables that are already set on your pages: date, page number and last page. Now we will use the drawing sheet variables to insert the same text on every page at the same position. Use the command 'Automatic func. - Drawing sheet variables'. The following dialog shows all the drawing sheet variables that are on your current sheet:
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Hint
Please ensure that the option 'Position and size remain unchanged' is set. Click in the field 'Variable 1' and enter 'Created with WSCAD 5.0'. Then activate the option for 'Variable 1' in the 'Automatic' -group. Click on the 'Start Autom.' button to start the procedure. As you enter a new variable (Variable 1) you must specify its position in your drawing frame. From the menu 'Variable 1' select the command 'Move' and place the text at the lower left of the drawing, outside the text field. You could also rotate the text or modify the size. Cancel the menu with <ESC> or the right mouse button.
The variable 1 is now distributed throughout the set of drawing pages, placed in exactly the same position as on your current page.
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Foreign Languages
The texts within the schematics can be translated automatically into another language. From the menu select 'Modify Foreign Languages Manage / Start translation'. The foreign language translation dialog appears:
The dialog lists all the languages defined in the dictionary with the number of existing entries. Enter the 'Foreign language 1' in the 'Representation' group. In the 'State' column, double click the line marked 'DE' to translate into the German language. and select 'Foreign language 1'. The 'Text import' button enables you to copy English texts from the schematic into the dictionary.
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Repeat this process for the 'Foreign language 2'. Then, in the 'Representation group set the languages that you want to display in the schematic. Click on 'Main language' and 'Foreign language 1' and select the button 'Set all'. Start the translation with the 'Translate' button. All the texts will be translated into the chosen language.
Hint
As you can see, it is possible to show texts up to 3 languages at the same time. However, there is not enough room for this in the example drawing. In order to ensure legibility you should allow enough space for the texts when creating the drawing.
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Automated listings
General
In WSCAD 5 you can generate various lists. In addition to project data, revision history, terminal chart, connector chart, cable list, cable chart, wiring chart, material list and reference list you can also produce a summary of the entire project. There are several ways to generate lists.
Individual listings via the 'Automatic funct.' menu

With this method the list generation needs to be started manually. According to the list to be generated, you will be asked to set various options. You also have to choose a form which will contain the resulting data.
Individual listings via the Project manager

With the open project, click with the right mouse button on the desired list and select 'Automated List'.
If this list has already been created within the project, you will NOT be prompted to make any output settings. The program starts the list generator, producing the preset list under the preset file name.
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Automated listings of an entire Project General

Having dealt with the automatic functions which modify drawings, we now move on to see functions which extract information from the drawing into a report list. The way individual components are linked together is of course very important. WSCAD 5 offers a variety of lists for this purpose. The graphical form design gives you maximum flexibility to create a list, because this form is a "perfectly normal" WSCAD drawing containing the appropriate text allocators. The automatic process inserts the information from the drawing into these allocators. You can design your forms very freely, either viewing the completed diagram online or even making further modifications. For the practice example we have already prepared forms for all the lists. You have already defined these forms by selecting a 'Template' when you create the project. You can of course modify all individual forms at any time.
Specific information for the Project summary

A prerequisite for the correct generation of a project summary is that for every page there should be an entry in the field 'File description' in the Project manager. To do this, open t he Project manager and select the first page of the diagram in the section 'Schematics'.
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Via the 'File description' 'field above the preview window, enter 'Feeding' for page 1 ('WSCAD example.0001' ):
With the 'Tab - key', you can switch automatcally to the input type of the next page. For page 2 ('WSCAD example.0001' ) enter 'PLC inputs/outputs', for page 3 'PLC overview' and for the page with the Control cabinet assembly 'Control cabinet Layout'.
Hint
When creating the automated listings of an entire project, the summary is created as the final list and should also be produced as the final list after creating the individual automated listings by hand. For all lists (terminal chart, cable list ), the field 'file description' always shows the list type.
Starting the creation of automated listings

The creation of the automated listings of an entire project is started via the Project manager. The project to be analyzed must be opened and a drawing page must be loaded.
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Getting Started The Full project automated listings is started via the menu 'Extras Automated Listings' in the Project manager. A selection dialog appears showing the lists to be generated:
Select the same settings as in the dialog shown above and start the full project analysis. The full project analysis runs in the background and processes each of the selected lists in turn.
Hint
On the first run, in cases where no individual list settings have yet been made, you will get a dialog prompting you for settings for each list. On any subsequent run, the existing settings are used. The Automated listings runs "uninterrupted". The following description relates to the generation of automated listings from a first run of a full project analysis.
Hint
To modify the output settings for individual lists, restart the Automated listings and activate the option 'Reset all output parameters'.
Project data
The project data completes the wiring documentation. It usually contains data about the project and / or the customer. The generation process updates the project data sheet using data from the Project manager.
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Hint
You do not need to enter any data yourself.
Revision history
This list can be used to keep a record of any modifications which may have been made to a project. The management of modifications lists and their associated documentation is a very complex and wide-ranging topic and is thus outside the scope of this "First steps ..." manual. Information on modifications can be found in the Online help or in the electronic reference manual on your WSCAD CD.
Drawing pages
When analyzing the drawing sheets, the text allocators are updated using values of the project manager.
Hint
Control cabinet layout

When analyzing the drawing sheets, the text allocators are updated using values of the project manager.
Hint
You do not need to enter any data yourself. Begin the creation of the lists by clicking 'Start' in the dialog 'Automated listing'.
Terminal chart
The terminal chart lists all the terminals in the diagram in summary form. On the initial run the following dialog appears to determine the way of sorting:
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If 'By Co-ordinates' is set, the terminals are listed in the order as they were drawn (1,2,3,PE,4...). If 'Alphabetical' is not set, the terminals are sorted by pin number (1,2,...,PE,PE). Click on 'All terminal strips', to create the terminal chart of all terminal strips and to store the list as a drawing in your project directory.
Hint
Do not forget that the Demo version has a very limited output capability.
Cable list
A further automatic function is to create a cable list which includes all the cables in the drawing set with cable names and types, destination names etc. Again, the graphical form design allows a maximum flexibility. The following menu appears when you start the full project analysis for the first time:
Select 'cable name' as the sort option.
Cable chart
The cable chart is a list containing a variety of information on the individual cable conductors and the components to which these are connected.
Hint
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Automated listings You do not need to enter any data yourself.
Wiring chart
The wiring chart lists all the individual wires (point to point connections) in the schematic. Each individual connection is listed, with information on the first destination (connection to component 1) and the second destination (connection to component 2) including connection name, cross section, conductor color and length. The following menu appears on the initial run:
Set the sort option to 'Line name' and click 'Start'. All the connections in the schematic will be listed.
Material list
The material list shows the components with values taken from a database . The allocators in the form determine which values are used. You can of course also work with ready-prepared graphical forms. On the initial run you will see the following dialog:
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Accept the settings as displayed and start the output of the Material list via 'Start'. A material list will be created which summarises all the identical parts. The list also shows the reference names of the individual components.
Reference name chart

In the reference name chart you will see all connections of each symbol, including all symbols connected.
Accept the default settings and start the output with 'OK'.
Summary
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Automated listings This creates an overview containing specific information from every page of the project. The summary is the last list to be created in the analysis.
Hint
You do not need to enter any data yourself..
Creating the project database

With this command you can build a project related database with all the parts of your project. The database entries for all the parts (including additional parts of combined-elementsparts comprised of several actual sub-components) are copied. Components which are excluded from the material list are ignored!
Hint
Output to printer
Now you are ready to output your drawing to a printer or a plotter. To print the project select the open Project and start printing using the menu command 'Project Print' in the project manager. The following dialog appears:
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Getting Started Select the required file types and then choose 'Start'. As a check you will get a further dialog in which you can preview the selected pages again and reduce them if you need to. Start the output to the printer with 'Ok'. The printer output dialog appears in which you can see all the important information about the printer and can modify it if you need to. Make sure that the option 'Scale to fit' is activated so that the drawing will be optimally sized to suit the paper size in accordance with the margin settings.
Hint
Remember that the Demo version only has a limited printer output.
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Creating a symbol
To complete the exercise we will create a symbol, for this example, a two pole circuit breaker switch. In the symbol editor it is possible to assemble several symbols together to create a new one. However, you cannot take a 1 pole circuit breaker and a 1 pole NC contact joining them together as a 2 pole switch because the automa tic function would detect them as two different components! The following explains the fundamental methods of generating symbols with the symbol editor. Please follow the steps required. A symbol that can be used with the automatic functions is defined by: Component graphic Pins determines visual shape or form of the symbol
determines the symbol connection points, and line breaking. Component name name in the library Reference name unique name in the drawing determines how the Automatic functions handle Component type the symbol
To create a symbol: From the 'Main' menu select 'Extras - Symbol editor'. After starting the Symbol Editor you will see that it has its own menu:
The menu gives you quick access to the symbol editor specific commands. Within the symbol editor only one drawing window can be used. If you have several windows open in the current drawing, these will be hidden and re-activated when you finally quit the symbol editor.
Hint
The library toolbars remain visible, but cannot be used. Buttons in drawing toolbars bars may become inactive, depending on their function. Under 'Parameter-Options', set the Snap range to 2.5mm (refers to the minimum pin spacing). Select 'Graphics - Qty/enclosure', acknowledge the security prompt with YES. Under 'Graphics - Symbol type', select 'Standard '. This means that the switch has no special capabilities, for example cross-reference (e.g. like a coil, contact or terminal).
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Getting Started Now you are going to create the Symbol Graphics by selecting 'Draw' and the menu lists the available commands. Make sure that the 'Line type' is set to continuous and that the 'Line width' is set to '1'. Note the information bar at the bottom of your screen. There you can see and also modify the settings for line type and line width. To make it more convenient, the display scale should be larger, therefore press <F2> (this changes only the zoom factor). Using lines you can now draw the two NC contacts. Turn Snap mode on (<F5>, 'S' in the last line of the screen) and also Orthogonal mode (<F6>, 'O' as second character). Select 'Draw-Line' from the menu and draw a line from 100.0/140.0 mm to 100.0/137.5 mm, and then the horizontal part to 101.5/137.5 mm. You must turn Snap off to do this! Quit the line command with the right mo use key (twice). Now you are going to copy the lines. Select 'Draw- Repeat' and position the cursor at 105.0/50.0 mm (Snap turned on) and press the left mouse key. Now create the lower part of the NC contact by drawing a line from 100.0/132.5 mm to 100.0/135mm. Turn Orthogonal (<F6>) and Snap ( <F5> ) off and draw the second line diagonally to 101/138mm. Copy this line with 'Repeat' to 105.0/132.5 mm. Draw a line to represent the pusher from 95.0/137.5 mm to 95.0/135.0 mm (Snap off, Orthogonal on) and a dashed line (change to line type 7) from 95.0/136.3 mm to 105.5/136.3 mm. The graphic of the symbol are now complete. In this example, the pins are the only parts of the symbol with great importance, when using the automatic functions. To place the pins on the symbol, select 'Pins - Place' on the main menu and the dialog 'Place Pins' appears.
Accept the default settings with 'OK' and position the cursor on the four ends to set the pins. (Note that Snap is on, as it cannot be turned off.). Exit by clicking the right mouse button after setting the fourth pin. Select 'Pin number' from the menu 'Pins'. Select the first end, enter the first pin number e.g. 1 and press the left mouse button (or <Enter>). Place the number on the right hand side of the pin, the direction is always horizontal.
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Creating a symbol The cursor will jump automatically to the next pin ready to enter the next number. You can, however, place the cursor on another pin e.g. when correcting a mistake. Enter the remaining pin numbers and exit by pressing the right mouse button or <ESC>. The symbol requires a component name to be stored in the library. Select 'Graphics Symbol Name' and then 'Input' and enter the name e.g. !S2x NC Switch. The '!'symbol makes the name invisible on the drawing. Position the name, remembering that the position is not important, because you cannot see it on the drawing (in the symbol editor everything is visible). For automatic numbering the symbol needs a reference name (or symbol). In the database the reference name of a switch is 'S'. In the 'Graphics' menu select 'Reference Name' and then 'Input' and at the prompt enter '-S'. Position the reference name left to the symbol. Open the 'Graphics' menu select 'Reference Name' again and set the alignment to 'Right'. During automatic numbering it will be located automatically. As an exercise change the size of the name, and reposition it with 'Move' using the commands on the 'Reference' menu. Individual symbols are stored in libraries. Components can be stored in any library you want to. ( WSCAD 5 is supplied with several libraries containing many symbols of different types). Select 'Library' on the main menu and the 'Library' menu appears. You either store the symbol in the current library (refer to the library name at the lower right part of the screen), or in your own library created using the 'New library' command. When you create a new library, enter the library name without the extension '.BIB', as the program will create this automatically. To place the symbol in the library, select 'Save symbol' and you have to define the reference point. (Note the information in the status bar). With the Snap mode on, select Pin number '1'.
TIP
When a symbol is placed in a drawing, the reference point of the symbol corresponds to the cursor location, and the drawing sheet path references (i.e. cross references) are calculated from the coordinates of the Ref. Point. Press the left mouse button and the symbol will be stored in the library. It can then be placed in a drawing using the 'Load Symbol... ' command from the 'Schematic' menu. Exit the Component Editor by clicking 'Exit'.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that when creating a symbol, the Snap grid setting matches the Snap grid of the library used.
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WSCAD Services
In conclusion ...
In this short exercise, it was possible to show you just a small selection of all the functions of WSCAD 5. A few important features were either not mentioned, or touched on very briefly, for example: Copying projects Importing and exporting projects Saving and archiving projects Protecting projects with a password Managing revision history Drawing cable shields Import of ECAD component standards Graphical form design including screen editing Automatic management of unit and field designations Combined part projects (CPP project) with unlimited page quantity Processing data in the database Import and update of parts files Search + Replace over the whole drawing set Import and export of PLC lists Desktop modification Creating of your own symbol buttons Import and export of DXF drawings Equipment label creation Cable label creation Terminal label creation Dimensioning Network operation Component types, Main and Side elements And a lot more.
We are sure that you now have a good idea of the speed and versatility of our software. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy exploring and working with WSCAD 5.
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We are constantly improving on our products. We aim to keep our software in step, or ahead of the best technology available. We understand that our customers need to keep up with technological developments and expect software tools to maintain their competitive edge. This is why it is so important to ensure that you have access to the advantages of constant product d evelopment. The availability of a Subscription contract from WSCAD will ensure that you can maintain that edge.
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Getting Started New developments, including any necessary changes to meet new requirements, become automatically available to you as part of the subscription contract. By entering into a subscription contract you are assured of the following advantages: Continuous improvements to functionality Amendments to the program to suit new standards Free updates during the validity of the contract Online access to the current program release via the internet Quantifiable ongoing software costs Hotline service: telephone support and priority customer care via email Adaptation of symbols to new standards Password-protected internet download of the latest libraries and database Special prices for seminars Special service rates
Service Digitizing Drawings

Digitizing Drawings: Transferring Paper Drawings into CAD
From 2003 WSCAD is offering a digitizing service which can free you from the time consuming task of recreating drawings in CAD format. This service include the transfer of paper documentation into CAD-based circuit and installation diagrams, in accordance with your requirements, and the conversion of US and other symbol standards into other standards. The digitized CAD diagrams can be delivered in WSCAD or AutoCAD format. Prices will be quoted individually and are based on paper size, range of services provided (e.g. whether automated listings using WSCAD for Windows are needed) and quantities. This digitizing service is suitable both for individual drawings and for the conversion of entire archives. We can also digitize non-electrical schematics, like architectural plans. Our staff are always happy to give you help and advice. Contact your dealer for details and a quotation
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Epilog
WSCAD electronic GmbH was founded in 1990 by Dipl.-Ing. Karl Weiskircher, who continues to lead the company today. The company now has a workforce of 18 at its Head Office in Bergkirchen and a large number of sales and service partners throughout the world. WSCAD electronic GmbH develops and sells software for automation technologies and electrical installations. The company's declared mission is to create software which is as user-friendly as possible. Indeed, the WSCAD programs are particularly well-known for their intuitive operation. At WSCAD, we are all focused on the needs of our customers. As a result, many improvements to the programs arise directly from customers' suggestions. we are constantly striving to make our programs even better and even simpler. The international orientation of the WSCAD name is underlined by the availability of currently - twelve different foreign language versions, which are in use all over the world and which guarantee the universal use of WSCAD projects. You, too, are welcome to join us: in our training centres we run WSCAD courses both for beginners and for more experienced users. Here users can learn to apply even the most complex features of the program to real-world type tasks. Our customers include major, internationally-known companies and institutions. At WSCAD, services such as technical advice and support are just as important as a comprehensive seminar programme. The seminars cater both for new users, giving them the best possible introduction to the CAD software, and for experienced users, allowing them to familiarise themselves with the latest improvements in the programs. The range of products and services is similarly extensive.
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WSCAD 5.1 CAD software for control and automation technologies
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WSCAD51 Getting Started

Online Help WebHelp

Features of WSCAD 5.1

DWG/DXF Import with taking over all layers

New Features of WSCAD 5.1

-CPP and UFD-management:

Working with WSCAD 5

The pull down menus

The mouse pointer/cursor arrow

Mouse button functions

Drawing co-ordinate (Path)

Working with WSCAD 5

Common input field

Status and prompt display

'S' as 1st character 'O' as 2nd character 'A' as 3rd character

Working with WSCAD 5

Important keyboard functions

Special key combinations

Working with WSCAD 5

Configuring the screen layout

Norm IEC 61346

Creating new pages for a drawing set

Adjusting the practice files

Load a symbol without parts

Placing symbols with database

Input via Terminal Number

Semi-automatic Contactor Manager

Contactor Manager symbols

Description Green box Green cross box with

Grey box points Grey box

Box red with contacts Comb not available, item missing

Connecting coils and contacts

Mark all coils (-Q..) 55

The database opened with pre selected contactors.

Full automatic Contactor Manager

First you load the PLC main module

Loading the individual PLC channels first

Modifying the PLC byte address

Confirm with <Enter>.

All Output channels changed from 'A0.0' into 'A2.0'.

Inserting connections (destination wiring)

Buttons for the destination wiring

Inserting direction symbols (T-pieces)

Open line ends

Completing the drawing sheets

Inserting potential arrows

Completing the schematic

Finally, go back to page 1 of the diagram.

Drawing cables with the Cable Manager

Modify Object properties

Auto cross reference

Control Cabinet Layout General

Excluding unwanted components

Exit the 'Control Cabinet Manager' with 'OK'. 90

Inserting the control cabinet

Inserting the mounting plate

Drawing Cable trays, top hat rails and collection bars

Inserting assembly symbols

Putting symbols on control cabinet door

To position the switch exactly, turn Snap <F5> off.

Calculate dimensions of the Control cabinet

Drawing sheet variables

Individual listings via the 'Automatic funct.' menu