2. EPLAN Electric P8 Select Start Select Professional Professional+ Ultimate
EPLAN Add-Ons
SWS
SWS Premium
Network license
Schematic Pages / Project
EPLAN Assembly Reports
EPLAN Interfacing
EPLAN Artic Reports
EPLAN Mounting Panel
EPLAN Overview Reports
EPLAN Multi user
EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension
EPLAN Single Line
EPLAN Revision Management
EPLAN Multi Language Translation
EPLAN Project Management (Basic and seats)
EPLAN Graphical Reports
EPLAN User Rights Management (Basic and seats)
EPLAN Project Options
EPLAN Operational Sequence
EPLAN Netbased Wiring
EPLAN Multi User Management (Basic and seats)
EPLAN Change of Standard (Basic and seats)
EPLAN Field Sys
EPLAN Project Reference (Basic and seats)
EPLAN Pro Panel (Add-On)
EPLAN Fluid (Add-On)
EPLAN P & ID (Add-On)
EPLAN Pro Panel Professional (Add-On)
EPLAN PPE (Add-On)
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POWER FEATURES
EPLAN Electric P8
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3. EPLAN Electric P8 Gen
Common EPLAN Platform performance – User interface
Windows-compliant operation
Dockable windows
Multiple window arrangements can be saved
Drag & Drop
Adaptable toolbars
Exporting / importing of toolbars
Configurable keyboard shortcuts
Extendable menu structure
Undo / Redo with action tooltip
Undo / Redo of several steps simultaneously
Transfer format (brush function)
Direct editing without dialog
Edit diagram from within reports
Support for every language in the world
Usage all Windows fonts
Graphical preview
Preview for properties
Didactic help system
Data exchange via XML, text format, CSV, ODBC, COM
Integrating documents from other programs as pages
Hyperlinks
Integration of Microsoft Office
Redlining with pdf
Common EPLAN Platform performance – Method
Planning start with schematic
Planning start with bill of materials
Function-oriented view
Faster Access via Mini Tool Bars
Repeat Action option
Adjustable display in title bar
Trimming graphical elements
Changing lengths of lines and arcs.
Filleting/chamfering corners
Drawing assistance with perpendicular and tangential points
Input box for editors
OVERVIEWof
Functions
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4. BASICFunctions
Pages
Common EPLAN Platform performance – Projects
Restoring deleted projects from the recycle bin.
Importing projects from EPLAN 5/EPLAN21
Copying a project
Unlimited number of projects
Opening multiple projects
Creating your own project templates
Creating your own user-defined identifier structure
in the project
Storing projects on file servers
Project exchange via storage medium or e-mail
Structuring projects (e.g., by customer)
Meeting of corresponding standards ISO, EN, DIN, NFPA,
IEEE, GOST
Trimming graphical elements
Changing lengths of lines and arcs.
Filleting/chamfering corners
Drawing assistance with perpendicular and tangential points
Input box for editors
Page filter with schemes
Copying/ numbering Pages
Numbering Supplementary page fields/Determining total
number of properties per page.
Saving pages as macro (partial circuit)
Common EPLAN Platform performance – Pages
Unlimited number of schematic pages
Unlimited number of symbols
Unlimited number of symbol libraries
Creating your own symbols
Symbol logic controllable
Update symbols in the schematic
Eight variants per symbol
Insert symbols via Drag & Drop
Electrical engineering IEC/DIN/GOST symbol library
Electrical engineering NFPA/JIC symbol library
Open multiple pages and display as workbooks
Design variants
Multi-line display
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Overview display
Black box display in the schematic
Support for any page format
Viewing path division with auxiliary lines
Designating paths automatically
Visualizing empty text boxes
Enlarging text on screen to minimum size
Autoconnecting (draw connection automatically)
Pre-Connecting (connection preview)
Smart-Connecting (rubber band function)
Diagonal autoconnecting (rotate connections)
Graphical grouping of symbols and graphics
Logical grouping of machine parts
Nesting logical groups of machine parts
Automatic cross-reference of interruption points
Placing contact image and designations individually
anywhere
Configurable coordinate system / grid, base point moving,
relative coordinate input
Grid and grid snap can be activated
Aligning elements horizontally and vertically
Object snap can be activated
Layer management
Defining your own layers
Scale display
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
Dimensions: Linear dimension, aligned dimension, continued
dimension, incremental dimension, base-line dimension,
angular dimension, radius dimension
Conversion of dimensions metric to inch
Scaling, stretching graphics
Putting graphic in foreground or background
Processing bar for graphics format
Graphic functions: Line, polyline, polygon, rectangle, circle,
circle through 3 points, arc through center, arc through 3
points, sector, ellipse, spline
Texts: Rotating by any angle, scaling, italics and bold
Docking texts together
Automatic path function texts
Processing bar for text format
Printing in color or black and white
6. GESand
Items
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
Importing / exporting image formats
Importing / exporting settings for DXF / DWG
Output as PDF with search function,
navigation and links
Entire schematic in one PDF file possible
Common EPLAN Platform performance – Items
Planning of multiple bus systems
Planning of multiple PLC systems
Managing terminals
Managing plugs
Managing cables
Adding up cable types
Generating cables automatically
Designating items automatically, cross-referencing automa-
tically, pre-planning without schematics
Planning of nets
Planning of potentials and signals with highlighting
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7. EDITINGItems and
Bulk data processing
EPLAN Electric P8
Common EPLAN Platform performance – Editing items
Page-independent navigation in the project
Parts management with technical data
Parts management with sales data
Connecting parts management externally
Definition of assemblies
Definition of modules
Definition of accessory parts
Varied graphical representation of parts
Parts selection with automatic prefilter
Planning of parts included in delivery
Pre-definition of devices
Wiring devices without schematic
Checking schematic for logical inconsistencies
Finding unused devices
Finding devices without designation
Finding incomplete devices
Finding under-assigned devices
Finding over-assigned devices
Common EPLAN Platform performance – Bulk data processing
Tabular editing functions
Editing blockwise
Scripts
Command line parameters
Automatic DT designation
Suggesting identifiers intelligently
Protected devices
Managing accessories in parts management
Find and Replace
Extended search for placeholder objects
Elements without logical report
Protecting devices against schematic changes
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8. Common EPLAN Platform performance – Administration
Unlimited number of macros (partial schematics)
User-structuring of macros
Creating your own form templates
Creating your own filter templates
Creating your own numbering schemes
System behavior configurable
User-defined properties
Central management of symbols
Central management of forms
Central management of plot frames
Central management of parts
Assembly Reports
Automatic reports
Online reports
Freezing report pages
Automatic table of contents
Automatic title page / cover sheet
Automatic structure identifier overview
Automatic plot frame documentation
Suggesting connection point designations intelligently
Automatic Cross-Reference
Searching and editing with two independent result lists
Jumping from search results to the page
Editing properties externally
Use Graphical Macro Selection
Creating own macros
Creating macros automated from macro projects/DXF/DWG
Managing structure identifiers
BLYReports and
Interfacing
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9. MODULESArticle Reports
Mounting Panel, Overview Reports, PLC & Bus Extension
Article Reports
Automatic parts list
Automatic summarized parts list
Automatic device tag list
Mounting Panel
Overview Reports
Automatic cable overview
Automatic plug overview
Automatic terminal strip overview
Automatic potential overview
Generation of locked area
Planning of mounting panels
Planning start with mounting panel
Graphical detail display on mounting panels
Automatic display via H / W / D on mounting panels
Picking list for mounting panel
Cable ducts
Panel layout
Automatic enclosure legend
Interfacing
Labeling of labels and signs
Microsoft Office 2007/2010 support.
Automatic form documentation
Automatic symbol overview
Automatic connection list
Automatic terminal diagram
Automatic terminal line-up diagram
Automatic plug diagram
Automatic cable diagram
Automatic cable assignment diagram
Automatic revision overview
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10. REVISIONManagement
Multi-Language Translation ...
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Concurrent Engineering
Channel display in PLC
Use existing PLC connection points blockwise.
Writing back PLC connection point designation.
Setting PLC data types automatically.
Correcting PLC automatically.
Addressing PLC automatically.
Updated interfaces for exchanging data with PLC
configuration systems.
PLC & Bus Extension
Cross-page PLC editing
Cross-page bus structure
Automatic PLC diagram
Automatic PLC card overview
Synchronization of PLC data with configuration systems
Automatic creation of schematics from PLC data
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
Single line
Single-line display
Automatic conversion multi-line / single-line representation
Displaying connections grouped
Multi-user operation in a project
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Revision status for deleted components
Revision status for deleted pages
Extended deletion of revisions in change tracking
Delete revision information for the current selection
Delete latest revision
EPLAN Electric P8
Revision Management
Revision management – logging
Revision management – comparing
Conversion documents for revisions as list
Conversion documents for revisions as graphic
Write-protect revised schematics
Multi-Language Translation
Translation (Unicode)
Multiple use of translations
Integration of translation agencies
Automatic completion of words
Translate by word or sentence
Project Management
Project management across drives
Backing up, filing off, copying, managing several projects
Creating project lists
Outputting project header data
Block editing for project properties
Project Options
Managing Plant Options
Translate designations of hyperlinks automatically
EPLAN FieldSys
Planning of routing path networks
Route on the basis of multi-line planning
Connection point patterns
Topology navigator
Routing Reports
Automatic cable length calculation
12. User Rights Management
User management
Identification of Windows user
Controlling the menu structure
EPLAN Net based wiring
Specifying the exact order of the wiring during mounting
Specifying the wiring per connecting network in a table
Representing connections graphically simplified
API Extension
Programming Interface .NET C#
Programming Interface .NET Visual Basic
Programming Interface COM C
Programming Interface COM C ++
Programming Interface .NET Visual Basic
Graphical Reports
Automatic terminal-connection diagram
Automatic pin-connection diagram
Automatic cable-connection diagram
Automatic device connection diagram
Change of Standard
Wizard for automatic adaptation of projects to standards
Exchanging forms, plot frames, symbols
Changing the project structure
Changing IEC to USA Ladder
EPLANAdd-On
Modules
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13. EPLAN ProPanel
EPLAN Pro Panel Copper for the Construction of Busbars
Enclosure engineering with copper items
Individual definition of shape and form of copper items.
Copper items can be adjusted for the circumstances in
the enclosure.
Busbar (bending)
Copper bundle
Copper unfold
Smooth length and angle changes and associated moving of
bending positions by moving the cursor
Special machine interface for cutting, bending, milling,
punching, or also drilling machines
Additional handle for busbar supports
Inserting routing connections
Creating a new layout space
Planning of 3D mounting panels
Planning start with mounting panel
Graphical detail display about mounting panels
Automatic display via H/ W/D on mounting panels
Cable Ducts
Panel layout
Automatic enclosure legend
Automatic 2D views
Elements without logical report
Page independent navigation in the project
Parts management with technical data
Parts management with sales data
Connecting parts management externally
Definition of assemblies
Definition of modules
Definition of accessory parts
Varied graphical representation of parts
Parts selection with automatic pre-filter
Planning of parts included in delivery
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EPLAN Fluid (Add-On)
Drawing fluid schematics for hydraulics, pneumatics,
cooling, lubrication
Fluid power IEC / DIN symbol library
Link to Festo product catalog
Automatic reports– for commissioning, production
and maintenance
EPLAN Operational Sequence for sequence sheet
Creations of functional diagrams
Creation of GRAFCET diagrams
Rotate and mirror symbols
Rotate and mirror macros
Fluid-specific parts management and libraries
Clearly structured and norm-compliant display according
to ISO 1219
Integrated translation according to ISO 5598
Large-sized layout plans
Integration of schematic drawings and location diagrams by
means of the DXF/DWG interface
Improved workflow due to optional connection to electrical
and fluid engineering
Uniform data basis prevents redundancies and errors
EPLAN PPE (Add-On)
Process automation engineering
EPLAN P&ID for fast and easy creation of process
engineering plant overviews
Transparency and planning reliability through configuration
and online display of the Planning status
Central project management guarantees well-structured,
secure data handling
Integrated support of all PCT planning for process engine-
ering automation based on NAMUR Recommendations
Simple and fast creation of cross-discipline machine and
plant documentation using EPLAN platform technology
Specific plant documentation
Modular diversity
PCT Loop creation
15. PRODUCTSin
focus
Programm module
EPLAN Pro Panel
Add-On
EPLAN Pro Panel Professional
Add-On
EPLAN Pro Panel Professional
Stand-Alone
Electrical Engineering
EPLAN Revision Management
EPLAN Multi Language Translation
EPLAN Project Management (Basic + APs)
EPLAN User RIghts Mangaement (Basic + APs)
EPLAN Project Options
EPLAN Multi User Management (Basic + APs)
EPLAN Project Reference (Basic + APs)
EPLAN Project Processing
EPLAN Pro Panel – Process NC
EPLAN Pro Panel – STEP Import
EPLAN Pro Panel – STEP Export
EPLAN Pro Panel – Process Wiring
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production NC Parfarex
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production NC Steinhauer
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production NC DXF
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production Wiring Komax
EPLAN Pro Panel – Wiring Schleuniger
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production Wiring Steinhauer PWA
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production Wiring CADCABEL
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production Wiring Cabel Center
EPLAN Pro Panel – Production Wiring WUSTec
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