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INTRODUCTION
This company engaged ARKANCE to conduct a Rapid Review of their AutoCAD Electrical environment. The engagement included a structured two-hour virtual session, supported by a detailed review of their AutoCAD Electrical project templates and recent project files. Our technical specialists assessed how the software was configured and applied in practice, identified opportunities for improvement, and provided targeted recommendations to streamline workflows and reduce inefficiencies.
CUSTOMER PROFILE
A 23-person engineering business delivering electrical, mechanical, and automation design using AutoCAD Electrical. Projects span building services and manufacturing, with frequent coordination across disciplines and multiple CAD platforms.
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KEY ISSUES IDENTIFIED
Standardise templates, materials, and styles to ensure consistent setup and reduce formatting rework
Implement iLogic rules and macros to automate BOM population, property entry, and part suppression
Train users to properly apply Content Center and Design Accelerators for fast insertion of standard components
Introduce file naming conventions and metadata strategies to improve part reuse
Automate drawing setup using view templates and dimension styles
Optimise large assemblies using Level of Detail and simplified representations
Integrate with Autodesk Vault to manage revisions and control file access
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
25 minutes per project saved through standardised templates and style libraries
1 hour per project saved through automation of repetitive tasks using iLogic and macros
1.5 hours per assembly saved by leveraging Content Center and Design Accelerators
1 hour per part avoided by improving searchability and reuse in Vault or shared libraries
2 hours per drawing saved through standardised drawing views and annotation automation
1 hour per user per week saved by improving performance of large assemblies via LOD and Express Mode
Combined, the team was projected to save approximately 2,500–2,600 hours per year, equating to $125,000–$130,000 in annual productivity gains.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT
Standardise templates, materials, and styles to ensure consistent setup and reduce formatting rework
Implement iLogic rules and macros to automate BOM population, property entry, and part suppression
Train users to properly apply Content Center and Design Accelerators for fast insertion of standard components
Introduce file naming conventions and metadata strategies to improve part reuse
Automate drawing setup using view templates and dimension styles
Optimise large assemblies using Level of Detail and simplified representations
Integrate with Autodesk Vault to manage revisions and control file access
CONCLUSION
This Rapid Review highlighted several high-impact opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of electrical design workflows. With a targeted implementation effort, the customer stands to reduce manual effort, improve coordination, and unlock significant time savings across future projects.