Auto Spacing of Panel Components

[miles.nicholson]

When inserting panel footprints from the schematic list and choosing multiple devices of a different type and therefore size, AutoCAD Electrical should auto space the devices so that they are placed adjacent to one another

[rhesusminus]

This works when inserting a terminal strip, so the code for this is available.

I would also like to have the option to specify a gap. 3D Terminals look so much better with a little gap between them when rendered.

[miles.nicholson]

I agree that the new feature should also allow the user to specify a gap and this would be useful when placing fuses where finger spacing between the components is required or where an air gap between components is required.

[WoHo]

Seems to be the same as http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-electrical-ideastation/panel-layout-amp-footprints/idi-p/51102...

Therefore we need three additional columns for width, length and hight; and additionals columns for the gap/distance to the surrounding components.

With these numeric data it would be also possible that AutoCAD Electrical creates the footprint automatically/on the fly; sometimes a rectangle or box for a footprint is sufficient.

[rhesusminus]

A preview function, like in the TSE would also be nice. As I wrote earlier.. the code for this is already there 🙂

[miles.nicholson]

Its not quite the same as the post you mentioned as I would like to see height,width and depth for the geometry. The din rail and trunking facilities would need to be changed to suit and I would recommend a dynamic block for these.

[ccad2509]

something like this Autodesk late to the party again  !!!!!!

[t_chaws]

Thank you for your suggestion. 

We will look into your idea for our future releases.

Best Regards, 

AutoCAD Electrical team