January 27, 2025 · Capital X Panel Designer · What's New

Streamlining Innovation - Capital Electra X Evolves Into Capital X Panel Designer

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! As part of a strategic alignment within Siemens' Capital Portfolio, our trusted cloud-native electrical CAD software, Capital Electra X, is evolving into Capital™ X Panel Designer.

Capital X Panel Designer is a cloud-native electrical CAD software and electrical schematic design software built for electrical engineers who need fast, accurate, and collaborative panel design.

Rest assured, this change is in name only. The industry-leading features and user experience you rely on remain unchanged. Additionally, the offline version has been upgraded to Capital Panel Designer (On-Premise), offering optimum functionality for users who prefer offline workflows.

Whether you use it as electrical schematic software in the cloud or as an installable electrical design software on your desktop, Capital X Panel Designer gives you the same powerful experience across both environments.

To align with our new brand, subscription plans will be renamed as follows:

Capital Electra X Standard (Monthly/Annual) → Capital X Panel Designer Essentials (Monthly/Annual).
Capital Electra Professional → Capital X Panel Designer Standard, which includes both online and on-premise versions in a single subscription. Learn more here.

What Remains at the Heart of Capital X Panel Designer?

As one of the most accessible electrical CAD software tools available today, Capital X Panel Designer retains every feature that engineers have come to rely on for designing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams, faster and with less effort.

Cloud-Native Efficiency: Access and collaborate on your projects seamlessly from any device, anywhere. As cloud-native electrical design software, Capital X Panel Designer removes the need for local installations or VPN access; your schematics are always where you are.
Intuitive Interface: Minimize the learning curve and maximize productivity with our user-friendly design. Unlike legacy electrical panel designer software that demands weeks of onboarding, Capital X Panel Designer is ready to use the moment you sign in.
Powerful Automation Tools: Focus on circuit design without software complexities. Capital X Panel Designer's Autowiring function makes it the only electrical wiring software that connects your symbols automatically, no manual wire routing needed.
Real-time Collaboration: Work collaboratively with your team to streamline workflows. As an electrical schematic software built natively for teams, Capital X Panel Designer lets multiple engineers work on the same drawing simultaneously, with a built-in chat system included.
Enhanced Productivity: Complete circuits faster compared to traditional CAD software.

Our commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional user experience remains steadfast. This name change marks a new chapter for Capital X Panel Designer while upholding the high standards of speed, convenience, and efficiency you've come to expect.

Looking Ahead with Confidence

We understand that changes may bring questions, but we assure you this is simply a name change.

Capital X Panel Designer, Siemens' trusted electrical CAD software and electrical schematic design software, remains your go-to solution for efficient, accurate, and innovative electrical design. The name has changed. The performance hasn't.

Stay tuned for exciting updates and advancements from Capital X Panel Designer. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Capital X Panel Designer?

Capital X Panel Designer is a cloud-native electrical CAD software developed by Siemens. It's designed for electrical engineers who need to create, edit, and collaborate on electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams, from any device, without installing software locally.

2. Is Capital X Panel Designer an electrical CAD software?

Yes. Capital X Panel Designer is a full-featured electrical CAD software and electrical schematic software. It supports JIC/NFPA and IEC 60617 standards and includes automation tools such as Autowiring, BOM generation, terminal strip layouts, and real-time cross-referencing.

3. What happened to Capital Electra X?

Capital Electra X has been renamed to Capital X Panel Designer as part of a strategic alignment within Siemens' Capital Portfolio. The software itself, including all features, subscription plans, and the on-premise version, remains unchanged. Only the name has been updated.

4. What types of electrical design can I do with Capital X Panel Designer?

Capital X Panel Designer works as electrical schematic design software, electrical panel designer software, and electrical wiring software, all in one platform. You can design control panels, generate schematics, create terminal diagrams, and produce full BOMs, whether you're working online or using the on-premise version.