of Functions
EPLAN Electric P8
Compact / Select / Professional
Version
Version
2.0
Version 2.1
1.92
OVERVIEW
of
Compact
Select
Professional
40
Unlimited
Unlimited
Didactic help system
Data exchange via XML, text format, CSV, ODBC,
COM
Integrating documents from other programs as pages
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Creating your own project templates
Creating your own user-defined identifier structute
in the project
Storing projects on any file servers
Number of schematic pages
Functions
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
Hyperlinks
Integration of Microsoft Office
Redlining with pdf
Method
Planning start with schematic
Planning start with bill of materials
Function-oriented view
Projects
Number of projects
Opening multiple projects
Project exchange via storage medium or e-mail
Structuring projects (e.g., by customer)
The described
are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
Meeting of corresponding standards
ISO, functionalities
EN, DIN,
NFPA, IEEE, GOST
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
PROJECT
Management
Compact
Select
Professional
Project management across drives
Add-on
Backing up, filing off, copying,
managing several projects
Add-on
Creating project lists
Add-on
Outputting project header data
Add-on
Block editing for project properties
Add-on
40
Unlimited
Unlimited
Number of symbols
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Number of symbol libraries
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Creating your own symbols
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
Project management
and Pages
Pages
Number of schematic pages
Symbol logic controllable
Update symbols in the schematic
Eight variants per symbol
Insert symbols via Drag & Drop
Electrical engineering IEC/DIN symbol library
Electrical engineering NFPA/JIC symbol library
Open multiple pages and display as workbooks
Design variants
Multi-line display
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
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
GES
and
Compact
Select
Professional
Importing / exporting settings for DXF / DWG
Output as PDF with search function,
navigation and links
Entire schematic in one PDF file possible
Single-line display
Add-on
Automatic conversion multi-line / single-line
representation
Add-on
Displaying connections grouped
Add-on
Aligning elements horizontally and vertically
Object snap can be activated
Layer management
Defining your own layers
Scale display
Dimensions: Linear dimension, aligned dimension,
continued dimension, incremental dimension, baseline 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
Importing / exporting image formats
Single Line
Single line
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
ITEMS
PLC & Bus Extension
Compact
Select
Professional
Generating cables automatically
Designating items automatically, cross-referencing
automatically, pre-planning without schematics
Planning of nets
Cross-page PLC editing
Add-on
Cross-page bus structure
Add-on
Automatic PLC diagram
Add-on
Automatic PLC card overview
Add-on
Synchronization of PLC data with configuration systems
Add-on
Automatic creation of schematics from PLC data
Add-on
Planning of mounting panels
Add-on
Planning start with mounting panel
Add-on
Graphical detail display on mounting panels
Add-on
Automatic display via H / W / D on mounting panels
Add-on
Picking list for mounting panel
Add-on
Cable ducts
Add-on
Panel layout
Add-on
Automatic enclosure legend
Add-on
Mounting Panel
Items
Planning of multiple bus systems
Planning of multiple PLC systems
Managing terminals
Managing plugs
Managing cables
Adding up cable types
Planning of potentials and signals with highlighting
PLC & Bus Extension
Mounting Panel
Editing items
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 prefilter
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
ITEMS
Interfacing
Concurrent Engineering
Compact
Select
Professional
Programming interface .NET C#
Add-on
Programming interface .NET Visual Basic
Add-on
Programming interface COM C
Add-on
Programming interface COM C++
Add-on
Programming interface .NET Visual Basic
Add-on
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
Interfacing
Labeling of labels and signs
Concurrent Engineering
Multi-user operation in a project
Bulk data processing
Tabular editing functions
Editing blockwise
Scripts
Command line parameters
Automatic DT designation
Suggesting identifiers intelligently
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
API Extension
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
CHANGE
of Standard
Multi-Language Translation, Assembly Reports
Compact
Select
Professional
Wizard for automatic adaptation of projects to standards
Add-on
Add-on
Exchanging forms, plot frames, symbols
Add-on
Add-on
Changing the project structure
Add-on
Add-on
Changing IEC to USA Ladder
Add-on
Add-on
Translation (Unicode)
Add-on
Multiple use of translations
Add-on
Integration of translation agencies
Add-on
Automatic completion of words
Add-on
Translate by word or sentence
Add-on
Automatic terminal-connection diagram
Automatic pin-connection diagram
Automatic cable-connection diagram
Automatic device connection diagram
Change of Standard
Multi-Language Translation
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
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
Graphical Reports
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
REPORTS
and
Administration
Compact
Select
Professional
Automatic cable overview
Automatic plug overview
Automatic terminal strip overview
Automatic potential overview
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Add-on
Add-on
Revision management logging
Add-on
Revision management comparing
Add-on
Conversion documents for revisions as list
Add-on
Conversion documents for revisions as graphic
Add-on
Write-protect revised schematics
Add-on
User management
Add-on
Add-on
Identification of Windows user
Add-on
Add-on
Controlling the menu structure
Add-on
Add-on
Overview Reports
Article Reports
Automatic parts list
Automatic summarized parts list
Automatic device tag list
Administration
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
EPLAN Project Reference
Project incoming check
Project Options
Managing plant options
Revision Management
User Rights Management
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
EPLAN
Add-on
EPLAN Mechatronic Integration, EPLAN Fluid,
EPLAN PPE, EPLAN Schematic Generator
Compact
Select
Professional
Add-on
Drawing fluid charts for hydraulics, pneumatics,
cooling, lubrication
Add-on
Add-on
Fluid power IEC/DIN symbol library
Add-on
Add-on
Link to Festo product catalog
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
EPLAN Mechatronic Integration
EMI Cabling for Autodesk Inventor
EPLAN Fluid
EPLAN Fluid Compact
EPLAN PPE
E-MSR plant planning
EPLAN Schematic Generator
Automatic schematic generator
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
LICENSING
Overview
EPLAN Electric P8
Compact
Select
Professional
Schematic pages
40
Unlimited
Unlimited
Assembly Reports
Article Reports
Mounting Panel
Add-on
Interfacing
Overview Reports
Concurrent Engineering
Project Management
Add-on
PLC & Bus Extension
Add-on
Single Line
Add-on
Revision Management
Add-on
Multi-Language Translation
Add-on
Graphical Reports
Change of Standard
Add-on
Add-on
User Rights Management
Add-on
Add-on
API Extension
Add-on
EPLAN Schematic Generator
Add-on
EPLAN Project Reference
Add-on
Project Options
Add-on
EMI Cabling for Autodesk Inventor
Add-on
EPLAN Fluid (Add-on)
EPLAN Fluid Compact (Add-on)
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
EPLAN PPE (Add-on)
The described functionalities are only available for certain module packages. See the Licensing Overview.
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Overview of Functions EPLAN Electric P8
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