The AutoCAD Electrical installation directory structure contains:
The symbol libraries and Symbol Builder template files are located at C:\Users\Public\Documents\Autodesk\Acade {version}\Libs.
The symbol library subfolder, \Libs, carries various AutoCAD Electrical schematic and panel layout symbol libraries. The \Libs\ folder structure can be easily copied and moved to a shared network drive. After you move the \Libs\ folder you must modify the path in Support File Search Path in the Options dialog box. You may also need to change the paths in your project properties.
The following libraries are automatically installed:
| JIC1/JIC125 | USA Standard (Inch units) |
| IEC2/IEC 60617 | European Standard (MM units) |
| JIS2 | Japanese Standard (MM units) |
| GB2 | Chinese Standard (MM units) |
| AS2 | Australian Standard (MM units) |
| IEEE 315/315A | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard (MM units) |
| NFPA | National Fire Protection Association Standard (Inch units) |
| Panel | Physical Footprint Block Files (Inch units) |
| Panel_mm | Physical Footprint Block Files (MM units) |
| HYD_ISO125 | Hydraulic Schematic (Inch units) |
| HYD_mm | Hydraulic Schematic (MM units) |
| PNEU_ISO125 | Pneumatic Schematic (Inch units) |
| PNEU_mm | Pneumatic Schematic (MM units) |
| PID | Process and Instrumentation Library (Inch units) |
Main executables and support files are located at C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD {version}\. The \ACADE\ subfolder carries AutoCAD Electrical executables, several bitmap files, and other support files.
The Support files folder structure contains the support files that have the potential of being altered by the user. The installation program creates a new Autodesk\AutoCAD Electrical release subfolder entry under the user loginname\AppData folder. This Application data folder is normally marked as hidden within Windows Explorer and users may need to access and customize these files.
The base \Support\ folder contains the AutoCAD Electrical .mnl files, icon menu .dat files, and the slide library .slb files referenced by the icon menus.
The \AeToolPalette\Palettes\ subfolder structure contains AutoCAD Electrical specific .atc files.
The \User\ folder is where AutoCAD Electrical writes customized user settings files, stores temporary files, and maintains the user scratch database files for the projects. This needs to be on a per-logged-in user basis, not shared with other users.
Modifiable support files and database content are located at C:\Users{username}\Documents. The AEDATA folder structure contains various database and project drawing files that will be altered by the user. The installation program creates a new ACADE {version}\subfolder entry under the user login name\Documents\ folder.
The \AeData\ folder contains the wd.env environment settings file and the following subfolders:
\{language code}\ subfolder contains two subfolders \Catalogs\ and \Plc.
\Catalogs\ subfolder contains these files:
| default_cat.mdb file | Vendor Parts Catalog |
| footprint_lookup.mdb | used for the footprint mapping file |
| schematic_lookup.mdb | used for the schematic mapping file |
| wd_picklist.mdb | sample pick list |
| wddinrl.xls | DIN RAIL parametric build spreadsheet |
| wd_lang1.mdb | customizable language swapping database file |
| ace_electrical_standards.mdb | Circuit Builder Motor and Wire type database file |
\Proj\ subfolder carries the subfolders for all projects installed, including demonstration and getting started drawing files. The default.wdt file is also included for customer modification.
\Tutorial\ subfolder carries the subfolders for all tutorial projects installed.
The installation includes sample files that can be used to customize reports. These are located at C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD {version}\Acade\Support{language code}\Shared\.