Managing bill of materials and related lists
Electrical CAD for industrial automation engineering
IDEA is a 2D and 3D powerful CAD based on Autodesk technology, with particular functions focused on design of wiring diagrams.
Based on AutoCAD technology engine release 2026 New
Main features
The features of iDEA: each item opens the detailed description.
To compare iDEA with the other software, see the products comparison table.
What's new
The new features of iDEA, series by series.
System requirements
Minimum requirements to install and use iDEA.
- Computer with 3 GHz o higher processor with SSE2 technology, not ARM.
- 8 GB RAM minimum.
- 10 GB free disk space for installation.
- True Color video and graphics card with DirectX® 9.
- USB, mouse, printer or plotter.
- 64-bit Windows 7 SP1, 10 or 11.
Integrations
Electro Graphics software that completes iDEA.
These Electro Graphics software products integrate with iDEA to complete the set of tools needed for professional electrical engineering.
Managing cables connection and wiring lists
Calculation of LV/MV electrical grid according to international standards
Management of variants, options and accessory parts of diagram
Design of grid-connected and stand-alone photovoltaic systems
Other electrical CAD
Other Electro Graphics solutions in the same field.
In addition to iDEA, other electrical CAD solutions are available: software that runs on Autodesk AutoCAD, or which includes Autodesk AutoCAD technology engine.
CAD for electrical engineering, both, civil and industrial systems
Wiring diagram and electrical engineering in AutoCAD
Wiring diagram for industrial automation in AutoCAD
Drawing and engineering electrical system in AutoCAD
Products comparison table
The features of the Electro Graphics software compared side by side.
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