AutoCAD Electrical: Adding new Terminal Strip through Terminal Strip Editor

If the panel must be laid out before the schematics and terminals are needed to be inserted, this is the best process.

Panel Tab>Terminal Footprints Panel>Editor

Click New

The Terminal Strip & Number of Terminal Blocks must be filled in

To assign a catalog and Manufacture, click on the Catalog Code assignment tab> Assign Catalog Number.  By assigning a Catalog number, this will give the terminal block properties, which will allow the terminals intelligence when wiring in schematics.   

If all terminals are the same catalog number and manufacturer, use the copy catalog number.

Highlight all blank terminals then select Paste Catalog number.

Next the terminals need to be re-numbered.  Select renumber Terminal.

Click Ok after editing this dialog box.

If terminals are complete, click on the Layout Preview Tab and insert them into the drawing.

To place terminals using the Terminal (panel list) check out this how-to.

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Application Engineer, MFG<br><br>Drew Niemeyer began his professional journey after serving in the Marine Corps, transitioning into robotics and PLC programming for a foundry in 2013. In 2015 he joined a small company where he was introduced to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor-sparking new passion for CAD technologies. <br><br> Since then, Drew has focused his career on CAD, gaining extensive experience in various design tools and systems. In 2019, he began specializing as a CAD Administrator, developing expertise in AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) and streamlining workflows to enhance user efficiency. His hands-on experience across diverse environments has equipped him with a deep understanding of CAD applications, enabling him to effectively support and educate customers with practical, real-world solutions.

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