| Limitation | Description | |------------|-------------| | | Siemens does not endorse or verify these symbols; errors may exist. | | Incomplete | Many newer or niche Siemens products are missing. | | Variable quality | Some symbols lack proper terminal definitions, part numbers, or scaling. | | No automated BOM | Unlike EPLAN, QET requires manual or semi-automated bill-of-materials generation. | | No PLC I/O import | Cannot directly import Siemens .aml or .edz I/O configurations. | | Manual updates | Users must track new Siemens products and update elements themselves. |
to keep basic elements updated while maintaining your Siemens additions in a separate branch. Project Specifics : Note that once an element is used, it is copied into the Project Collection qelectrotech siemens library
: A read-only database provided with the software. It contains thousands of standardized symbols, including essential electrical and logic components. | | No automated BOM | Unlike EPLAN,
: Simply drag and drop the desired Siemens element from the panel directly onto your drawing area. The element will appear on your diagram, ready for wiring. | to keep basic elements updated while maintaining
Drawing each input/output channel group or terminal module as a separate element. This is the preferred method for high-density systems like the Siemens S7-1500. It allows you to distribute input and output cards across different pages of your schematic document. Utilizing Master/Slave Links
Here is a breakdown of why that library is an interesting piece of the QElectroTech ecosystem and what makes it valuable:
Thanks to the combination of an expanding official library and the contributions of a passionate community of users, QElectroTech is a compelling and viable option for working with Siemens automation components. The best part is that you are invited to join the community, use the libraries, and even contribute your own creations to help it grow even further.