AutoCAD Electrical 2020 – Compare the Differences Between Your Schematics and Layouts

By Miles Nicholson

Did you know you can compare the differences between your schematics and your layout drawings and then report on the potential issues?

Select the Reports ribbon tab > 

Select Component Exception

You then have various selection options that you can choose dependent upon what you wish to report:

Conditions for Report

• Panel Item not on Schematic
  Lists the panel components that do not have related schematic components
• Schematic Item not on Panels
  Lists the schematic components that do not have related panel components
• Multiple Instances
  Lists the panel components that appear to be duplicates
• Mismatch between Schematic and Panel
  Lists the data mismatches between the panel and schematic representations of a component

Example report:

You can easily navigate to the issue using