Electrical Schematic Software: How to Choose the Right CAD Solution for Your Projects

Choosing the Right Electrical Design Software

Selecting the right software for electrical design can significantly impact productivity, design accuracy, and compliance with industry standards. A professional electrical CAD tool must provide advanced features to support automation, component management, and integration with other engineering platforms.

But how do you determine which software best fits your project and team needs?

In this article, we outline the key selection criteria, highlight the capabilities of SDProget’s solution, and explain the benefits of adopting a dedicated software for electrical design.

Key Features to Consider in Electrical Schematic Software

When evaluating a CAD solution for electrical schematics, it's important to look beyond basic drafting functions. The most effective platforms support process automation, standard compliance, and integration with broader engineering workflows.

Some of the most important features include:

• Automation and optimization tools that accelerate design, reduce manual tasks, and prevent errors. These may include semi-automatic schematic generation, real-time validation, and intelligent numbering for wires and components.
• Comprehensive component libraries with regularly updated symbols aligned to international standards such as IEC and UL. The best tools allow customization and integration with manufacturer databases for real-time component sourcing.
• A user-friendly and customizable interface that supports quick editing actions like drag-and-drop and adapts to different work styles. Access to tutorials, support, and a user community is also a valuable plus.
• Compatibility with other platforms is key. Advanced solutions offer automated documentation (like BOMs and wiring layouts), conformity checking against standards, and multi-format exports (PDF, Excel, XML) to streamline communication across teams and with clients.

SPAC Automazione: SDProget’s Electrical CAD Software

SPAC Automazione is SDProget’s flagship CAD platform for industrial electrical design, engineered to meet the needs of modern electrical engineers and integrators. Its modular architecture makes it scalable and ideal for businesses of all sizes.

Built on Autodesk AutoCAD OEM, SPAC Automazione ensures full compatibility with DWG and DXF formats, simplifying collaboration across platforms. One of its strongest advantages is its deep automation, which dramatically reduces design times and increases project efficiency.

The latest release introduces a range of improvements and new features that further enhance precision and productivity:

• BOM Comparison 👉 Watch Video – Enables designers to identify differences between project versions, helping avoid errors and streamlining material procurement. It also supports exporting only modified parts for faster approvals and cost optimization.
• Quick Schematic Inspection 👉 Watch Video – A new feature that allows real-time insights simply by hovering over terminals, wires, or components, making design verification faster and more reliable.
• PLC Card Management 👉 Watch Video – The redesigned interface improves usability and readability. Input and output configurations can now be managed more efficiently, reducing manual tasks and allowing designers to focus on core logic.
• 3D Electrical Panel Routing 👉 Watch Video – With advanced algorithms, SPAC Automazione now offers realistic 3D visualization of wiring layouts, using color-coded splines that reflect actual cable diameters and colors. The “Routing Preview” lets designers visualize connections in real time.
• Topographical Drawing Enhancements 👉 Watch Video – Improved tools for topographical layouts reduce design complexity and increase accuracy in spatial planning, helping engineers build more precise systems with less rework.

These powerful features make the design process faster and more accurate, improving the overall quality and efficiency of electrical projects.

Contact us to learn more about our electrical CAD software solutions.