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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
Catalog database stored locally rather than on a shared network, resulting in inconsistent part usage
No structured backup or drawing version control process
Wire numbers, device tags, and cross-references managed manually rather than using automation tools
Absence of standardised templates, symbol libraries, and project settings, leading to inconsistent deliverables
Reports such as BOMs and wire lists generated manually, consuming hours per project
Misuse of .wdp project files causing issues with project coordination and file referencing
PLC modules placed manually without correct configuration or utility support
No formal CAD standards or QA processes in place, leading to increased rework
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
1 hour saved per project by using standardised templates and symbol libraries
30–45 minutes saved per drawing through automated wire numbering and tagging
1–2 hours saved per project by using a centralised catalog database
2–3 hours saved per project through automated report generation
1 hour saved per PLC panel by using AutoCAD Electrical I/O utilities
1 hour per user per week saved via improved QA processes and drawing setup practices
Combined, the team was projected to save approximately 3,000–3,500 hours per year, equating to $150,000–$180,000 in annual productivity gains based on standard billable rates.
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.