In this article, we’ll explore a complete overview of QElectro Tech, a free and open-source electrical diagram software.

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QElectro Tech Software

🔌 What is QElectro Tech?

QElectro Tech is a free and open-source software application designed for creating electrical diagrams, schematics, and other related documentation.
The short form for QElectro Tech is QET.
This Software is Very Effective and Very Useful for Electronic, Electrical, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioner and Instrumentation Department Engineers.
Compared to another diagram software, the QElectro Tech setup file (.exe) is very small in size.
QElectro Tech is a good professional quality drafting application for various drawings that form a project.
Libraries of common symbols are included along with the IEC 60617 standardized symbols.
QElectro Tech has a large collection of standard and custom symbols, referred to as elements, that describe most of the commonly used components in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, computer systems.

💻 Software Version’s:

✔️ The first version of QET (0.1) was released on March 9, 2008.

Version	Released on
0.2	June 27, 2009
0.21	May 5, 2010
0.22	May 13, 2010
0.3	September 28, 2013
0.4	February 20, 2015
0.5	November 27, 2015
0.6	March 6, 2018
0.61	August 23, 2018
0.7	August 23, 2018
0.8	February 2, 2021
0.90	January 6, 2023.

✔️ Ongoing development Version 0.100 dev build was released on June 12, 2025

📝 How to Use QElectro Tech

🌐 Download the software from the official website: https://qelectrotech.org/

📥 Download QElectro Tech: https://qelectrotech.org/download.php

After installation, QElectro Tech can be launched from Windows Start Menu. If the shortcut icon has been created at the desktop during installation, QElectroTech can also be launched from that icon.

1.Click the Windows [Start] button.

2.Select All Programs.

3.Open QElectroTech program group.

4.Click QElectroTech icon.

Once QElectro Tech has been launched, the main window looks as follow:

✔️ Explore the built-in tutorials and documentation to learn how to use the tools effectively.

✔️ Start creating diagrams by dragging components from the library onto the workspace.

✔️ After Install the QElectro software Components , Elements , and Symbols are Update Automatically.

✔️ The Software of Table of Contents is following of (Basics , Interface , Preferences , Project , Folio , Element , Conductor , Schema , Drawing , Reports , Export and print , Annex etc..)

QElectroTech Table of Contents

🚀 Key Features of QElectro Tech

Diagram Creation:

Allows users to create detailed electrical schematics, including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control circuits.
Supports a wide range of electrical symbols and components.
The software can also be used to create mechanical objects to illustrate processes, instrumentation drawings among various creative possibilities.

Symbols (Customizable):

The QElectro Tech Software contains many collections (Electrical , Logic , Hydraulic , Pneumatic and Energy symbols and Elements).
Users can create and customize their own symbols and elements to suit specific project requirements.
Includes a library of pre-defined symbols for common electrical components.

Elements (Customizable):

QElectro Tech also consists of an inbuilt element editor that permits creation of newer elements that do not exist in the collection.
Elements in the collection are not editable i.e. read only. But, once the element is drag dropped into a diagram, it is automatically added to imported collection in a duplicate copy.
This copy of the element will be available for editing to effect suitable changes to create customized symbols.
These elements can be selected drag dropped with mouse on to a diagram editor and connected with lines to represent or describe a system. A large number of such diagrams can be drafted under a project.

User-Friendly Interface:

Intuitive and easy to use interface, making it accessible for both professionals and beginners.
Drag and drop functionality for adding components to diagrams.
Two tools are used as element editor for creating schematic symbols and a diagram editor for creating your drawings.

Export & Printing Options:

Diagrams can be exported in various formats, including DXF, JPG, BMP, PDF, PNG, and SVG, for easy sharing and printing.
Supports high quality printing for professional documentation.
Elements are saved in an xml format.

QElectroTech exporting formats

🔑 License and Availability

QElectro Tech is under GNU/GPL license.
Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, ensuring compatibility across different operating systems.
QElectro Tech is a versatile and powerful tool for anyone involved in electrical design and documentation.
Its open-source nature and active community make it a reliable choice for both professional and personal projects.
Being open-source, it is free to use, modify, and distribute, with an active community contributing to its development.

Collaboration:

Supports collaborative work, allowing multiple users to work on the same project.
GNU/GPL license refers to software that is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) a widely used free software license created by the Free Software Foundation (FSF).
You can use the software for any purpose (personal, educational, or commercial).
Freedom to Study, Modify and Share.
You can view the source code and modify it to suit your needs.
You can freely distribute the original software or your modified version to others.
If you modify and distribute the software, you must also release it under the same GPL license keeping it free for others too.
You cannot make it proprietary or restrict others' freedom to use and modify it.

🧠 Use Cases for QElectro Tech:

It is particularly useful for engineers, electricians, and hobbyists who need to design and document electrical circuits and systems.
Industrial Applications: Designing control panels, PLC wiring diagrams, HVAC System and industrial automation systems.
Residential and Commercial Wiring: Creating wiring diagrams for buildings and infrastructure.
Education: Teaching electrical engineering concepts and circuit design.
Hobby Projects: Designing circuits for DIY electronics projects.