Electrical Design Software | Elecdes Design Suite by Scada Systems Ltd

Layers Used for Wiring Diagrams

Select the layers for constructing wiring diagrams


The symbols and lines used to construct a wiring diagram can be placed on different layers.

Use these drop-down lists to select the layer on which to place each item. This allows user control of the color, line type etc. for the wiring diagram.

The layers listed in the drop down lists will be those in existence on the current drawing at the time the Wire Diagram Generator is started.


Construction LinesThe lines used for the body of the device
Cable LinesThe lines used for cables on a terminal strip diagram
Wire LeadersThe symbols representing the wires or cable cores (conductors) connected to terminals
Wire LinksThe lines used to represent a wire connecting one terminal to another on the same terminal strip
Link BarsThe lines and blob symbols used to represent a bar linking terminals on the same terminal strip
ScreensThe lines used to represent a cable screen on a terminal strip diagram


These settings can be found on the General tab page of the wiring diagram settings dialog.