Electrical Project Management
Organize related schematic drawings, project properties and documentation within a structured electrical project.
Professional DWG-Compatible ECAD Software
ARES Electrical
Automate electrical schematics and reduce repetitive drafting
ARES Electrical is a professional electrical CAD solution for creating intelligent schematic drawings in DWG format. It combines electrical design automation, standardized symbols, project management and reporting tools to help engineering teams complete electrical projects faster and with greater consistency.
Native DWG workflow
Intelligent electrical symbols
Automated wire management
Reports and documentation
Product overview
Electrical design built around intelligent DWG drawings
ARES Electrical is designed for electrical engineers, control-panel manufacturers, machine builders, industrial automation companies and maintenance teams that need to create and manage electrical schematics efficiently.
Unlike general-purpose CAD drafting, ARES Electrical recognizes electrical design objects and their relationships. Symbols, devices, wires, components and project information can be managed as part of an organized electrical engineering workflow.
The solution helps reduce manual drawing activities, improve standardization and generate consistent project documentation while retaining the flexibility and compatibility of the DWG format.
Key capabilities
Intelligent tools for electrical schematic design
Create, modify and document electrical projects with specialized tools that understand electrical components and their connections.
Intelligent Symbol Libraries
Insert standardized electrical symbols and assign relevant component information to drawing objects.
Wire Management
Create and manage wires intelligently instead of treating every connection as an independent CAD line.
Device Management
Organize electrical devices, component tags, descriptions and related engineering information.
Automatic Numbering
Apply structured numbering to supported wires, devices and components to improve project consistency.
Cross-References
Maintain relationships between connected or related electrical components located across different project drawings.
Terminal Management
Define terminals and organize terminal information for electrical control and connection documentation.
Cable Management
Organize cable information and its associated conductors, connections and component relationships.
Component Data
Associate electrical components with manufacturer, part-number and engineering information where applicable.
Automated Reports
Generate structured project reports from electrical information stored within the project.
Drawing Standardization
Apply company templates, title blocks, layers, symbols and documentation practices across multiple projects.
DWG Compatibility
Create and maintain electrical project drawings using the widely adopted DWG file format.
Electrical design workflow
Move from project setup to final documentation
Create the Project
Define project information, drawing structure, templates and documentation standards.
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Develop Schematics
Insert electrical symbols, define devices and connect components with intelligent wires.
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Validate Information
Review numbering, references, component information and project relationships.
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Generate Reports
Produce project documentation and reports using the electrical information stored in the drawings.
Electrical content
Create consistent schematics using intelligent symbols
Build electrical drawings using standardized and reusable content rather than manually drafting every device.
Control Devices
Use supported symbols for switches, relays, contactors and control components.
Power Components
Represent supported power-distribution and circuit-protection devices.
Motors and Drives
Document motors, drives and their associated control connections.
PLC and Automation
Prepare schematic information for supported PLC and industrial automation components.
Sensors and Instruments
Add supported sensors, switches and instrumentation devices to machine-control drawings.
Custom Symbols
Create and standardize company-specific symbols for specialized equipment and applications.
Connections and wiring
Manage electrical connections intelligently
Electrical connections carry engineering meaning beyond ordinary lines. ARES Electrical helps users organize and document wires, cables, terminals and connected devices.
Create intelligent wire connections
Assign supported wire properties
Manage wire and connection numbering
Track connections between devices
Organize cable and conductor information
Document terminals and connection points
Maintain cross-drawing relationships
Update related information consistently
Reports and documentation
Turn project data into structured deliverables
Use electrical project information to prepare consistent reports for engineering, procurement, panel building, installation and service.
Bill of Materials
Organize component information into a structured material or component report.
Component Lists
Produce reports based on devices and components used in the electrical project.
Wire Lists
Prepare structured information describing project wiring and electrical connections.
Cable Lists
Organize cables and related conductor information for procurement and installation.
Terminal Documentation
Generate terminal-related information for panel construction and field wiring.
Project Reports
Create standardized engineering documentation according to available project information and templates.
DWG drafting capabilities
Professional CAD tools for electrical documentation
2D Drawing
Create lines, polylines, arcs, circles, hatches and other precise drawing objects.
Drawing Modification
Move, copy, rotate, mirror, scale, trim, extend and modify drawing entities.
Layers and Properties
Organize electrical drawings using layers, colours, line types and object properties.
Blocks and Attributes
Work with reusable blocks and associated attribute information.
Text and Tables
Add technical notes, descriptions, tables and project information.
External References
Coordinate electrical drawings with related layouts and external DWG documentation.
Layouts and Viewports
Prepare organized project sheets using layouts, scaled views and title blocks.
Printing and PDF
Publish electrical drawings for customer approval, panel manufacturing and field installation.
Applications
Electrical design across multiple industries
Control Panel Design
Create electrical schematics and documentation for control-panel engineering and manufacturing.
Machine Automation
Document machine control circuits, devices, sensors, motors and industrial automation systems.
PLC Systems
Prepare schematic documentation for PLC-controlled equipment and production systems.
Motor-Control Systems
Develop motor-control, protection, switching and drive-related electrical documentation.
Plant Engineering
Maintain electrical documentation for industrial equipment, facilities and manufacturing lines.
Electrical Maintenance
Review and update legacy schematics for troubleshooting, modification and equipment upgrades.
System Integration
Produce electrical documentation for integrated machines, devices and automation systems.
Equipment Manufacturing
Deliver consistent electrical drawings with machines, panels and industrial equipment.
Recommended users
Who should use ARES Electrical?
The solution is suitable for organizations that want to move from manual CAD drafting to an intelligent electrical design workflow.
Electrical design engineers
Control-panel manufacturers
Machine builders
Industrial automation companies
System integrators
PLC programmers and engineers
Plant engineering teams
Electrical maintenance departments
Equipment manufacturers
Technical documentation teams
Project collaboration
Share electrical drawings with project stakeholders
Compatible collaboration options can help users distribute drawings, collect feedback and keep project communication connected with DWG documentation.
View-Only Links
Share supported electrical drawings online for viewing without requiring the recipient to install CAD software.
Comments and Markups
Collect project comments from customers, reviewers and internal engineering teams.
Customer Review
Simplify schematic approval by giving stakeholders controlled access to project drawings.
DWG-Based Exchange
Deliver compatible DWG drawings to customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.
Business advantages
Why choose ARES Electrical?
Automate repetitive activities and reuse structured electrical content across projects.
Apply consistent symbols, tags, numbering, templates and project structures.
Maintain relationships between electrical objects instead of managing disconnected drafting entities.
Standardize proven symbols, circuits and project documentation for future designs.
Work with DWG files commonly exchanged throughout engineering and manufacturing supply chains.
Convert electrical project data into useful reports for purchasing, panel building and installation.
Product comparison
ARES Electrical vs general 2D CAD
| Capability | ARES Electrical | General 2D CAD |
|---|---|---|
| DWG drawing and editing | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical project management | Yes | Manual |
| Intelligent electrical symbols | Yes | Basic blocks |
| Intelligent wire management | Yes | Basic lines |
| Device and component relationships | Yes | Manual |
| Automatic numbering | Available | Manual |
| Cross-references | Available | Manual |
| Electrical BOM and reports | Available | Manual |
| Electrical design standardization | Yes | Limited |
| Primary application | Electrical engineering | General drafting |
Licensing and implementation
Deploy ARES Electrical according to your requirements
Licence configurations and included services may vary by product version, country and commercial package.
Requirement Study
Review the customer’s existing schematic process, CAD standards, symbols and documentation requirements.
Product Demonstration
Demonstrate relevant schematic, automation, reporting and collaboration capabilities.
Trial and Evaluation
Evaluate the solution using suitable sample drawings or an approved pilot project.
Training and Deployment
Configure templates, standardize electrical content and train the engineering team.
Contact the authorized sales partner to confirm current licence types, pricing, maintenance, training and technical-support options.
Frequently asked questions
ARES Electrical FAQ
What is ARES Electrical?
ARES Electrical is a DWG-compatible ECAD solution for creating, managing and documenting electrical schematic projects.
How is it different from general 2D CAD?
General CAD treats most drawing objects as independent geometry. ARES Electrical adds electrical intelligence, project structure, symbol management, wire handling, component relationships and reporting.
Can it open and save DWG drawings?
Yes. ARES Electrical is designed around DWG-compatible electrical project workflows.
Can users create custom electrical symbols?
Company-specific symbols and reusable drawing content can be standardized according to the supported customization workflow.
Can ARES Electrical generate reports?
It can use project information to prepare supported reports such as component, wire, cable and terminal-related documentation.
Is ARES Electrical suitable for control panels?
Yes. It is suitable for control-panel manufacturers, machine builders and automation companies creating electrical schematics and associated documentation.
Does it support drawing collaboration?
Compatible configurations can support online drawing viewing and commenting. Confirm the included collaboration features for the selected licence.
Which operating system is required?
ARES Electrical is available for supported 64-bit Windows systems. Confirm current system requirements before installation.
Start your evaluation
Modernize your electrical schematic workflow
Request an ARES Electrical demonstration, free trial, technical consultation or commercial quotation.