Before updating your QElectroTech software version, backup your entire user_elements folder to an external directory.
: Updated Siemens elements now feature normalized article numbers and manufacturer fields, making them more compatible with the automatic "Parts List" or Bill of Materials (BOM) generators. QElectroTech How to Access the Fixed Library
Let’s assume you downloaded the Siemens_Complete_Fixed.zip from the QET forum. qelectrotech siemens library fixed
He attached the custom library: siemens_full_fixed_v2.elmt . Within a week, 400 downloads. Three users reported wrong pin numbering on a 3RV2 breaker. Marco fixed that too. Within a month, the QET community merged his fork into the official “contrib” library.
After applying the fix, do not just take it for granted. Run a smoke test: He attached the custom library: siemens_full_fixed_v2
For complex components like contactors (e.g., SIRIUS series) or modular PLCs, the fixed elements leverage QET's master-slave functionality. This allows you to place a PLC rack on one page and automatically link its sub-elements or contact coils to different sheets with accurate cross-referencing. Step-by-Step: How to Install the Fixed Siemens Library
: Recent updates include new elements for automation workflows, specifically targeting Siemens components and Arduino-based industrial sensors. Fixing Existing Siemens Elements Marco fixed that too
: For Siemens PLCs or I/O modules, the community recommends a terminal step of at least 40 to 60 units
If you are not using Git, download the latest official collection ZIP file from the QElectroTech GitHub Repository.
Historically, setting up a comprehensive, properly scaled, and accurately mapped Siemens element library within QElectroTech required tedious manual imports, custom XML editing, and hours of component creation.