The User Collection (Personal Library): This is a writable space where you can create custom elements or modify existing ones without affecting the core software files. It is usually stored in your user profile, making it easy to back up or move between workstations.
Because the libraries are crowdsourced, visual consistency is the main weakness.
QElectroTech organizes its assets into a clear hierarchy, typically split into two main categories:
| Item | Details | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | .elmt (single), .qet (collection) | | Default location | Linux: /usr/share/qelectrotech/elements/ Windows: C:\Program Files\QElectroTech\elements\ | | User location | ~/.qelectrotech/elements/ (Linux/macOS) %APPDATA%\qet\elements\ (Windows) | | Library manager | Built‑in Element Selector (F3) | | Community size | ~5000+ symbols (unofficial count) |
When you install QElectroTech, you get a basic library containing:
Search Optimization: Use descriptive names for your elements. QET’s built-in search tool is powerful, but it relies on your file naming conventions.
QElectroTech (QET) is an open-source software for creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control cabinet layouts. = collections of electrical symbols (elements) grouped by categories (e.g., relays, contacts, PLCs, motors, terminals).
