📐 For cabinet layouts (like S7-1500 modules), set your X-grid to 9 instead of 10 to match standard 18mm pitch units.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution in QElectroTech | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The terminal text was not set as a "dynamic label" | In element editor, select text → Check Dynamic text box. | | The PLC symbol is huge/small | Mismatched grid scale (QET default: 10px per unit) | Re-edit element; set Grid to 5 or 10 mm. | | Wires don't connect to terminals | Terminal contact point is 1mm off the wire grid | Use Snap to grid and move the terminal node precisely. | | Part number doesn't show in BOM | Missing manuf or ref info fields | Right-click element → Properties → Add manufacturer = Siemens AG . | qelectrotech siemens library
Search the QElectroTech Elements Forum for threads like "S7-1200" or "Sinamics" to find .elmt files shared by other engineers. 📐 For cabinet layouts (like S7-1500 modules), set
Edit the .qet project file in a text editor to batch-replace generic components with your new Siemens paths. | | Wires don't connect to terminals |
The QElectroTech Siemens Library is **essential
The is not a product you can buy – it is a resource you cultivate. By investing time in creating accurate, well-organized Siemens elements, you transform QElectroTech from a generic drawing tool into a professional-grade automation design suite.