Integrating a dedicated Siemens library transforms QElectroTech from a generic drafting tool into a powerful, specialized industrial automation suite. By organizing your user collections, precisely mapping hardware terminals, and embedding component metadata, you save design hours and drastically minimize errors during control panel fabrication.
The QET forum has a dedicated section where users share newly created symbols. One user, "spotu", has shared elements including Siemens Sinamics V90 Profinet servo drives and S7-1200 PLC symbols resembling Eplan standards. Another discussion focuses explicitly on "Eléments Siemens" (Siemens Elements), proposing standardisation rules for how Siemens automation symbols should be constructed.
Alternatively, look for specific Siemens-contributed branches in the QElectroTech forums or GitHub to find community-updated Siemens libraries. 2. Installing in QElectroTech Once you have the library folder: Open QElectroTech. Go to in the top menu. Choose "Import elements" . qelectrotech siemens library
Input the exact order code (e.g., 6ES7214-1AG40-0XB0 ) into the Article Number or Model field.
Many Siemens-specific symbols are created by professional electricians and shared via the QET Official Elements Collection on GitHub . One user, "spotu", has shared elements including Siemens
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Double-click the element background within the editor to open its properties. Assign default values to ensure your automation projects capture the correct metadata: Siemens Formula/Prefix: =KF or =PLC Description: S7-1200 CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC Best Practices for Drawing Schematics with Siemens Hardware precisely mapping hardware terminals
Always snap elements to the grid (typically 1px or 2px spacing) to guarantee that wire lines connect seamlessly to the element terminals.
Edit the .qet project file in a text editor to batch-replace generic components with your new Siemens paths.
| Siemens Product Family | Example Elements Seen in the Wild | |------------------------|------------------------------------| | | Eplan‑like PLC symbols, CPU modules | | S7-1500 | CPU blocks, I/O modules | | ET 200SP | Distributed I/O modules, power supplies | | SINAMICS | V90 Profinet servo drives, 3‑phase drives | | LOGO! | Logic modules | | S5 series | 6ES5 config modules (e.g., 6ES5 095‑8MA03, 6ES5 482‑8MA13) | | Sensors & actuators | Various Siemens automation sensors |
Dedicated elements often include proportional graphics and layout footprints, making it easier to transition from a schematic to a physical cabinet layout. Sourced Options for Siemens Elements