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HydroSym

Professional hydraulic schematics
created in minutes

From €39/month
1M+ hydraulic components included

Hydraulic design software with automatic component selection, manufacturer ordering codes, and bill of materials generation for hydraulic schematics.

What is HydroSym?

HydroSym is professional software for creating hydraulic schematics quickly and accurately, it is built specifically for hydraulic engineering workflows.

At its core is the idea of connected schematics: every hydraulic component is smart, every connection is live, and every part of your design updates in sync.

HydroSym hydraulic schematic software displaying a large hydraulic circuit with interconnected subsystems, valves, actuators, and control components.

HydroSym is trusted by over 1,000 companies worldwide


Trusted by peers


Build hydraulic schematics faster

Paro lets you design hydraulic schematics in minutes, not hours, with HydroSym.

Search the Paro Component Library's one million-plus components, find what you need, drag it onto your canvas, and keep going.

Smart connection lines move with your components as you build, so your design stays clean without any extra effort.

From smart connection lines and automatic jumpers to easy symbol editing, find what you need, drag it onto your canvas. Done.

Configure hydraulic components efficiently

From spool types to pressure setting or accumulator volume, as you draw, configurable components allow you to modify the property’s components.

Each component in HydroSym guides you through manufacturer parameters, all the way to a complete ordering code.

More powerful than CAD software, with just a few clicks, you can find the manufacturer's specifications, ordering codes, and link to the product sheet.

Less admin, more design.

Simply defined design

HydroSym helps you create modular, flexible hydraulic systems.

With HydroSym’s product configurator, modules can be assembled individually and adapted to any type of application, cutting design time from 2 hours to just 10 minutes.

Find the module you need in Paro’s Component Library, and drag it to your schematic. Once in place, HydroSym’s intuitive software will prompt you to configure every option for your hydraulic system. 

The future of design is modular. Bring it to life in HydroSym, then continue your project in our 3D hydraulic manifold design software.

Shipyard hydraulic systems designed with HydroSym hydraulic schematic software.

HydroSym has greatly simplified our daily work by reducing the time it takes to draw a hydraulic diagram, whether it’s for a rebuild or a new project.

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You can start in seconds, and have a complete diagram in under 15 minutes.

Hydraulic component library with 1 million+ components

From Bosch Rexroth to Hydac, NACHI to Wandfluh, you can access over 1 million components, all verified by our practicing engineers.

Every one is indexed by pressure, wattage, and size, and linked directly to the manufacturer's datasheet.

Less checking, more doing.

The same component database is also used in our 3D hydraulic manifold design software HydroMan and our hydraulic manifold CNC programming software HydroCAM, helping engineers move seamlessly from schematic design to production.

Can’t find your component?

We’ll create it for you, free of charge - yes, even during your free trial.

Bespoke integrations

HydroSym integrates seamlessly with most ERP, PDM, and PLM systems, automating your Bill of Materials, confirming compatibility, and supporting everything from customer-ready proposals to detailed designs.

Helping engineers all over the world

From wind turbines to cranes, to hydraulic presses and pullers, HydroSym enables engineers to create fast, accurate and smart schematics for a wide variety of hydraulic systems. 

We help over 1,000 organizations to simplify their hydraulic system design. 

Since 1974, Paro has been building tools with and for hydraulic engineers. From 3D hydraulic manifold design software to hydraulic manifold CNC programming software, we’re here to support your next project.

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Get started with HydroSym,
hydraulic schematic software

Getting started with HydroSym is simple.

Have a question? Your free trial includes full access to our 1:1, direct-access customer support. Your questions will be answered by one of our practicing hydraulic engineers. 

Prefer to learn at your own pace? Explore our collection of HydroSym video tutorials and start designing in minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What is hydraulic design software?

Hydraulic design software is used to create hydraulic schematics, design systems and generate engineering documentation. Unlike general CAD tools, it includes dedicated hydraulic symbols, intelligent components and workflows tailored to hydraulic engineering, helping engineers work faster and more accurately.

Do I need any other software to use HydroSym?

No. HydroSym is a standalone application, so you don't need any additional software to create, edit and manage hydraulic schematics.

What hardware requirements do I need to use HydroSym?

HydroSym is lightweight and does not require high-end hardware. A standard Windows PC is sufficient for everyday use. We also support virtualization on other operating systems, including macOS.

Can I import my old hydraulic schematics into HydroSym?

Yes. Existing hydraulic schematics in DXF or DWG format can be imported directly into HydroSym, making it easy to continue working with designs created in other systems.

Can I integrate HydroSym with my own PDM/ERP?

Yes. HydroSym is designed to integrate with external systems such as PDM, ERP and other engineering tools. Our team can help you connect HydroSym to your existing workflows and databases. For integration questions, contact us at support@paro.nl or visit our Integrations page.

What file formats can I export from HydroSym?

Hydraulic schematics can be exported as DXF files or PDFs, making them easy to share with colleagues, customers and production teams.