SolidWorks Electrical is a suite of software for users that design products requiring electrical systems for power, control, data acquisition, etc. SolidWorks Electrical enables the user to simplify the electrical design process and more precisely build the overall system design and integrate the design of the electrical aspects into the 3D mechanical model to create a better design in less time. Unlike tools used today, SolidWorks Electrical includes full, bi‐directional, real time linking between 2D schematic and 3D model data. There are three products in the SolidWorks Electrical portfolio.

SolidWorks Electrical: 2D, database driven, electrical system-level schematic design tool

• Simplifies the overall electrical systems‐level design process relative to using basic 2D CAD
• Ease of use with convenient numbers of toolbars: requires fewer tool bars and menu clicks
  to get the job done compared to competition
• Multi‐user SQL database under the product: multiple people can work on the same project at the same time
• Import AutoCAD Electrical symbols directly into SolidWorks Electrical
• Single line schematic planning tools directly linked to detailed multi‐line versions
• Large Library of electrical parts data from manufacturers: > 500k and growing
• Symbol creation wizard: make it easy to prepare 2D schematic symbols
• Real‐time, bi‐directional updates between 2D schematic and 3D model as the design is changed so everything is kept in synch
• Powerful tools for wiring PLCs and terminal strips

SolidWorks Electrical 3D: connects systems‐level schematics created using SolidWorks Electrical to 3D models designed in SolidWorks.

• Import schematic design data into SolidWorks 3D CAD software
• Enable placement of all electrical components in the 3D model
• Auto‐route cables/wires based on 2D schematic data
• Separation/segregation checking: ensure electrical runs are separated to prevent electromagnetic interference (e.g. separate 3 phase AC power from pH signals from sensors)
• Determine cable/wire/harness lengths needed, and provide real‐time links to 2D detailing tools
• Provide path planning/space allocation and collision detection for electrical cable/wire runs relative to hydraulics, pneumatics and all components

SolidWorks Electrical Professional: bundles the 2D and 3D product into a single licensed product for the convenience of users performing both 2D and 3D work