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EPLAN NEWSfor Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG Technical Information EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Copyright © 2014 EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG assumes no liability for either technical or printing errors, or for deficiencies in this technical information and cannot be held liable for damages that may result directly or indirectly from the delivery, performance, and use of this material. This document contains legally protected proprietary information that is subject to copyright. All rights are protected. This document or parts of this document may not be copied or reproduced by any other means without the prior consent of EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG. The software described in this document is subject to a licensing agreement. The use and reproduction of the software is only permitted within the framework of this agreement. 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RSLogix 5000® and RSLogix Architect® are registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation. All other product names and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. EPLAN uses the Open Source software 7-Zip (7za.dll), Copyright © by Igor Pavlov. The source code of 7Zip is subject to the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). The source code of 7-Zip and details on this license can be found on the following Web site: http://www.7-zip.org EPLAN uses the open-source software Open CASCADE, Copyright © by Open CASCADE S.A.S. The source code of Open CASCADE is subject to the Open CASCADE Technology Public License. The source code of Open CASCADE and details on this license can be found on the following Web site: http://www.opencascade.org EPLAN provides an import function which uses eCl@ss. Usage of the eCl@ss standard is subject to license and requires registration and ordering in the DownloadPortal: http://www.eclassdownload.com 2 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Table of Contents Preface Notes for the Reader EPLAN Preplanning Extensions to the User Interface New features in the property dialogs Containers as a New Segment of Pre-Planning Extended Numbering Settings for PCT Loops and Segments Creation of Schematics from the Pre-Planning Updating Macros Synchronizing Pre-Planning Parts with the Detailed Planning Segment Templates Segment Template Navigator Create Segment Templates Assign Segment Templates Editing Segment Templates Segment Templates and Macros 11 13 15 17 17 19 20 21 23 23 24 24 26 27 28 29 Reports in the Pre-Planning 30 Building Automation in the Pre-Planning 32 Data Import of EPLAN PPE Projects 33 Improved Inclusion of pre-Planning in the EPLAN Platform 36 Subprojects and Extensions for the Defined Working Sections Defining Defined Working Sections for Subprojects Improved Division of Sequentially Numbered Projects Consideration of the Pre-planning in the Defined Working Sections Managing Subprojects File off subprojects Further Information about the Subprojects 38 39 40 41 42 45 46 3 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 New Check Run Messages for Subprojects 48 50 New Features of the Entire EPLAN Platform 51 Store subprojects Fitting Text Fitting Text in Alignment Boxes New Check Run Messages for Texts Change and Device Protection The New Change Protection Configure Protection Extensions in Device Protection Representation in the Navigators Change Protection for Structure Identifiers Remove Protection User-Defined Properties Creating User-Defined Properties Using User-Defined Properties Removing User-Defined Properties Conversion of the User-Defined Supplementary Fields Extended Support of EN Standard 81346 Extensions for Reference Identification Use Object Identifier for Structuring New Master Data for the Extended Reference Identification Graphical Editor Hyperlinks to cross-references Extension for Structure Boxes with Recesses Cross-references Form-based contact image User Interface New design for EPLAN icons Displayed Values for the Settings from the Layer 4 51 54 57 58 59 60 63 64 65 65 66 67 69 70 70 72 73 75 77 78 78 79 79 79 83 83 83 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Further Displayed Units of Measure Less Control Elements for More User-friendliness Uniform Designations for Devices Renamed Dialog for the Directory Selection Project Editing Extended project databases SQL Server Database for the Project Management Icon for Exclusively Opened Projects Devices Improved Representation of the Full DT Part Selection Taking account of function templates Easier identification of hyperlinks from the parts management Defined Devices 86 87 96 97 97 97 98 100 101 101 103 103 103 104 Standardized behavior during transfer of the plug DT and the channel designation Project Data Navigators New icon for devices that are not placed in the schematic Structure Identifier Management Improved representation of the structure identifiers Connections Association of connections Renamed Connection Symbols Message Management Checking the part master data Form Editor Improved design of dynamic areas Extended Next Forms Reports Creating an assembly / module overview 104 105 105 106 106 108 108 109 109 109 113 113 115 120 120 5 2014 Reports with Deviating Form Parts Management Update the parts database Importing Part Data to the eCl@ss Standard Storing the ATEX Identification Mounting Depth for Item Placements on Mounting Surfaces Renamed Field for Mounting Data Removed Fields Settings Common settings dialog for part selection and parts management Moved Setting for Zooming Texts as in Previous EPLAN Versions Utilities Extensions when synchronizing functions 121 125 125 126 126 127 128 129 130 130 134 135 135 New Features in the "EPLAN Multi Language Translation" Extension Module Specifying the scope of translation for the parts management New Features in the "EPLAN Revision Management" Extension Module Extended property comparison for pre-planning Project-specific Storing of the Comparison Results Properties Renamed Properties for Structure Identifiers New Features for EPLAN Electric P8 Terminals / Plugs New settings for numbering Connection Splicers / Line Connectors in Electrical Engineering General Information About Connection Splicers and Line Connectors Connection Splicers in the Topology New Check Run Messages for Connection Splicers New Features in the "EPLAN FieldSys" Extension Module Drawing a Topology Routing Path as a Polyline 6 136 136 139 139 141 142 142 144 144 144 147 148 149 151 152 152 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06.4 Status: 30. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Determine Fill Capacity of Topology Routing Path Extensions for Terminal Strips in Routing Path Networks Routing Connections between Different Identification Structures New Features in the "EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension" Extension Module Rack-Oriented Display in PLC Navigator Graphic Determining of the Bus Configuration Restructuring of the PLC Objects Extensions at the Addresses / Assignment Lists Data Exchange with PLC Configuration Programs New and Updated Interfaces for the PLC Data Exchange New Features for EPLAN Pro Panel Extended Toolbar "Pro Panel Options" 153 155 156 158 160 161 165 166 168 171 172 173 174 Defining Several Surfaces on the Same Space Level as a Mounting Surface 174 Simplified Procedure when Defining Mounting and Base Points 175 Changing the Description of a Mounting Point 177 Defining and Editing Placement Areas in Schematic Projects 177 Extensions in the Device Logic Rotating Objects about a Freely Selectable Axis 177 Extensions at the Model Views 181 181 181 182 182 Display of routing paths and curves in model views Display of the routing accessories in the model views Configurable Representation of the Navigator Dialogs for the Model View Property Arrangement for the Model Views Extensions when Placing Parts Integrating mounting panels in the hierarchy of the layout space Writing Back Dimensions when Placing Parts Place Parts of Several Terminal Strips Selection List when Interactive Points and Areas Overlap 183 183 185 185 186 Parts Management during Transfer of the Connection Point Patterns Opened Directly 187 7 . 4 Status: 30.2014 Drilling Patterns from External Manufacturing Information Generating Drilling Patterns from NC Data Generating Drilling Patterns from DXF / DWG Files Defining Drilling Patterns Graphically New Check Run Messages for Drilling Patterns Calculation of the Total Power Dissipation of Switch Gears 188 189 190 193 193 194 New Extension Module "Design Space Exchange" for Importing and Exporting Design Spaces 195 New Features in the "EPLAN Project Processing" Extension Module 197 197 Improved process during the importing of devices and routing connections New Features in the "Process Copper" Extension Module Busbars with edgewise bending New Features in the "Process Wiring" Extension Module Settings for bundling as a scheme Improved Inclusion of Phase Busbars Wiring Cut-Outs as the Starting or End Points of Routing Paths or Curves New Features for EPLAN Fluid Identification according to DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 Device Tags New Project Settings New Properties New Trades New Check Run Messages Editing the Assignment to a Trade in Tables Online Numbering Identification of Fluid Lines Identification of Interruption Points New Master Data EPLAN Fluid Hose Configurator – the New Hose Line Configurator New Features for EPLAN Harness proD 8 203 203 208 209 214 218 219 219 220 221 224 225 227 228 228 230 232 232 233 235 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. 2014 New Features in the "EPLAN API Extension" Extension Module 241 New Features in the Master Data 246 Master Data: Symbols 246 Master Data: Forms and Plot Frames 257 Master Data: Projects and Templates 259 Master Data: Macros 260 Other New Features and Information EPLAN Solution Center – The New Support System Logging Into the EPLAN Solution Center Validation Code Retrieving the Validation Code Online Software Requirements and Approvals General requirements Operating systems Microsoft products SQL server Autodesk products PDF redlining PLC systems (PLC & bus extension) 64-bit version of the EPLAN Platform 261 261 262 263 263 265 265 266 266 267 267 267 267 268 9 .06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30. 06.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 10 . 06. commissioning and maintaining.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The EPLAN Platform aims to support the goals of these initiatives lastingly. consequent data consistency. The aim: More efficiency in the product development and a high-quality documentation for manufacturing. "Smart Manufacturing" and "The Internet of Things" require the manufacturing industry to use ever more intelligent items and automated tools for engineering. testing. Extended support for the standard IEC 81346 with function. mounting. With consequences and new challenges for engineering and increased expectations for the design systems. Worldwide initiatives such as "Industry 4. The future increase in data and communication requires higher data quality. highest system compatibility and an improved interaction of the design systems and tools and in the interplay with existing ERP. One the one hand through rapid acquisition and structuring of the data for engineering and on the other hand through higher quality and consistency of the data throughout all process steps of the product development and production. The quality and structure of the documentation is also decisive – to this purpose the EPLAN Platform also supports the IEC 61355 standard. location and product aspects provides you with new and improved possibilities to structure your projects and to automate many of your daily tasks in engineering.2014 Preface Dear EPLAN users. 11 .0". PDM and PLM solutions. 06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 drilling information from external systems – such as in the form of DXF / DWG data or of manufacturing data from the libraries of the machine tools – can be integrated into EPLAN Pro Panel and used further in the designing process. Please visit our website at www.4.4. Your EPLAN Software & Service team 12 . user-defined properties and the new cross-reference techniques.4 Status: 30. Get a head start and discover numerous further functionalities and improvements that have been integrated into the EPLAN Platform Version 2. In this form the extended functionality of the EPLAN Project Processing extension module contributes further to process optimization: Importing device tag and connections lists from other E-CAD or ERP systems or in the form of MS Excel lists. For this reason we have strongly simplified some interactions in the current version – for example the definition of the PLC bus topology. In the field of fluid power we have further integrated the EPLAN Fluid Hose Configurator.de/en for more information. We see an important obligation in the continuous attuning of our solutions to your processes in enclosure and switchgear design. With EPLAN Pro Panel 2. This hose line configurator now increases your productivity during the definition and creation of hydraulic hose lines lastingly.eplan. comparison specifically with the contents of the current project and usage for mounting layout in 3D and the virtual wiring – consistent project planning also without a schematic.2014 The interaction of the diverse design systems in engineering is a further issue for EPLAN. We wish you much success with your new EPLAN platform 2. a different program icon will be displayed in the dialog of your program.2014 Notes for the Reader Important information: Before installing the version. these projects have to be updated. 13 . Pay special attention to the section "Software Requirements and Approvals" (see page "265"). please note the following symbols and styles used in this document: Warning: Text preceded by this symbol contains a warning. If you use a different program of the EPLAN Platform. you will first have to update such a parts database.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. For more information.4 Status: 30. If you want to use an "older" parts database. For more information. If you want to use old projects that were created with previous EPLAN versions in EPLAN Version 2.06. please read the section "Parts Management" (see page "125"). you should be absolutely sure to read this warning before proceeding! Note: Text preceded by this image contains extra notes. We used "EPLAN Electric P8" when creating the images for this document.4. Before you begin reading. please note the information in chapter "Other New Features and Information" (starting on page "261"). please read the section "Project Editing" (see page "97"). and buttons within the program are shown in square brackets (e. 14 .. User interface elements are marked in bold (and blue) so they can immediately be located in the text. For example. in this document we often use the terms "activate" (after which the setting is active ) and "deactivate" (after which the setting is inactive ).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Example: Examples are highlighted by this symbol. the menu path mentioned above calls up the EPLAN help system.g.4 Status: 30. and direct input (among others) are displayed in a non-proportional font. [F1] for the "F1" function key). To improve the flow of the text.06. Code examples. In order to find a particular program function. In combination with settings or fields (e. directory names. we often use "menu paths" in this document (for example. check boxes) which can only be switched on or off. Italic Italic or bold text provides particularly important information that you should definitely pay attention to.g.2014 Tip: Useful tips to facilitate your interaction with the program are presented after this image. Help > Contents). the menus and options shown in a menu path must be selected in the sequence shown. Function keys. keyboard keys.. later on schematics can be created and details of the plant worked out. EPLAN Preplanning is now available both as a stand-alone variant and as an add-on variant. EPLAN Preplanningis optionally available as an add-on variant for the following program variants: EPLAN Electric P8 Select EPLAN Electric P8 Professional EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+ EPLAN Fluid EPLAN Fluid Professional.06.4 Status: 30. until all documents and information have been created that are necessary for the manufacture and construction of the machine.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Based on pre-planning. For EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate the add-on is part of the delivery scope by default. The goal is to determine the concept that is most advantageous technically speaking. The engineering process of a machine / higher-level function consists of individual phases through which the concept is adjusted and specified from initial rough drafts and ideas. concepts are worked out for the technical scope of machines / plants and estimates are done on initial quantity structures. After we presented the pre-planning as an optional extension for the EPLAN Platform for the last version. 15 . In the project phase of pre-planning.2014 EPLAN Preplanning With EPLAN Preplanning you can realize initial planning activities regarding technical aspects in the engineering process early on in the EPLAN platform. and to define the defaults for the subsequent detailed planning. These function lists contain the information required for the planning and implementation of building automation systems and instrumentation and control systems.2014 As a stand-alone variant EPLAN Preplanning additionally provides extensive functionalities for the graphical creation of P&I diagrams (P&IDs). etc. Notable extensions in the pre-planning The data transfer has been extended for this version so that you can now transfer not only P&ID projects. In addition you can out reports for the segment templates. 16 . You can repeatedly use these predefined data when creating new structure elements.) for the creation of these reports.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. planning objects. You can now predefine the relevant data for a specific segment in a so-called "segment template". Benefit: The segment templates allow you to create fundamental standards for the project planning. It is now also possible to output function lists for building automation conforming to the standards VDI 3814 and DIN EN ISO 16484-3 in the preplanning. We make special master data (project templates. but also complete EPLAN PPE projects in the course of a migration from EPLAN PPE to EPLAN Preplanning. Management and editing of the segment templates existing in a project are carried out in a new dialog – the segment template navigator. etc. transfer predefined data automatically to the segments so that you do not have to enter the data individually at each segment. forms. Special templates and master data allow the output of function lists for building automation conforming to the standards VDI 3814 and DIN EN ISO 16484-3. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Extensions to the User Interface New features in the property dialogs Structure segments In the properties dialog of the structure segments the structure identifiers are now displayed in a well-structured form in the table Structure identifier.2014 We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "Extensions to the User Interface" on page "17" "Creation of Schematics from the Pre-Planning" on page "21" "Segment Templates" on page "24" "Reports in the Pre-Planning" on page "30" "Building Automation in the Pre-Planning" on page "32" "Data Import of EPLAN PPE Projects" on page "33" "Improved Inclusion of pre-Planning in the EPLAN Platform" on page "36".06.4 Status: 30. 17 . This allowed the Properties group box to be moved from the Further tab to the first tab and the Further to be removed. Assigning documents and / or pages In the pre-planning you now have the possibility to assign external documents and / or project pages to the segments. The new tab Documents / Pages is available to this purpose both at the structure segments and the planning objects. In the course of this change the previous tab PLC / Documents has been divided amongst the two new tabs PLC and Documents / Pages. For more information.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 18 . see "Segment Templates" (see page "24"). This field displays the segment template which is assigned to the segment.2014 Planning objects The order of the tabs has been changed in the properties dialog of the planning objects. Assigning a segment template In the properties dialogs of the segments the new Segment template box is displayed on the first tab. The Macro tab has been moved between the two other tabs Parts and Templates.4 Status: 30. (Delete) to For more information on this topic. The pages that are linked to a segment are listed in the Pages table of the Documents / Pages tab. Function templates and external documents / pages can be stored at a container. go to the online help and look up the section "Linking Segments with Pages".4 Status: 30. and behave in a way similar to them in the pre-planning. parts or macros. Accordingly the properties dialog of a container only disposes of the Container general tab. You use remove a selected page from the table. In process engineering. which corresponds to that of a planning object.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. but not PLC addresses. 19 . By means of the assignment of pages you can easily see at the segment on which pages there are associated data. but not below a planning object or a PCT loop. Containers as a New Segment of Pre-Planning The "Containers" are now available as new segments in pre-planning.2014 You can specify any documents. The containers themselves can also contain PCT loops and planning objects in their structure. which can be output as hyperlinks in reports. containers belong to the apparatus group. and of the Documents / Pages and Templates tabs. A container can be inserted in pre-planning below a structure segment.06. Containers are managed in parallel to general planning objects. They can be a plant element and are inserted below a structure segment level. in the Documents table of this tab. You use the (New) to open the dialog Page selection where you select the pages that are to be assigned to a segment. You can now carry out separate specifications for the automatic numbering of segments and PCT loops in the new fields Minimum number of digits. 20 . In the case of PCT loops the settings for the PCT loops with identical designation are also taken into consideration during numbering. but also numbering settings for other pre-planning segments. Start value and Increment. Filler character. Therefore the dialog has been renamed to Settings: Numbering / PCT loops (menu path: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Pre-planning > Numbering / PCT loops). On the basis of these settings EPLAN automatically suggests a designation / PCT loop number when creating segments / PCT loops.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. when copying and pasting or when inserting macros with these objects.06.4 Status: 30.2014 Extended Numbering Settings for PCT Loops and Segments The settings for the PCT loops in the pre-planning have been extended for this version so that not only the settings for the PCT loop number exist in the settings dialog. 06. For this you have the following new options: Assigning a change protection to pages during creation Placing several window macros next to each other on one page. These extension have resulted in a new group box Generate schematic in the general settings for the pre-planning (menu path: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Pre-planning > General. This means that the Change protection (ID 3014) property is assigned automatically to these pages. multi-line schematics can be generated by dragging-and-dropping planning objects (PCT loops. a change protection is assigned automatically to the pages generated from the macros.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.) Change protection when creating pages: If this check box is activated.2014 Creation of Schematics from the Pre-Planning Based on the pre-planning. The pages and the functions placed on them are thus protected against changes 21 . PCT loop functions) with assigned macros into the page navigator. a separate page is generated for each macro. If the check box is not selected. you drag a planning object onto a hierarchy level in the tree. Then a new page is generated and the next macros are placed there. etc.2014 and can no longer be edited. the macros are placed automatically next to each other on one page as long as there is sufficient space – when you drag planning objects several times onto an existing page. Changes through the pre-planning are possible by using the functionality Update detailed planning. go to the online help and look up the section "Protected Segments".4 Status: 30. The previous protection for devices. If. deleted.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. the pages generated from the macros remain unprotected and can be edited subsequently. by contrast. You can use the other two settings Distance to margin and Space between the macros to influence the distance when several window macros are to be placed on one page. 22 . In the course of this modification the setting for protecting functions in the pre-planning has been renamed to Device protection when creating functions. For more information on this topic. If the check box is deactivated.06. Place several macros on one page: If you activate this check box. new pages are always generated. functions or planning objects has been renamed to "Device protection" in this version. Notes: Objects for which the change protection has been activated are identified in the tree views of the navigators by the icon. In the process the part information at the main functions in the detailed planning is deleted and replaced by the part information of the assigned segments.2014 Updating Macros In order to update macros placed on project pages or their data the following two new functionalities are now available in the pre-planning navigator: Place macro again: If a stored macro is replaced by a different macro at a planning object in pre-planning.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.g. you can use the Update detailed planning popup menu item to apply the modified data to the placeholder object placed in detailed planning.4 Status: 30. The previously placed macro for the planning object marked in the pre-planning navigator is then deleted and the new macro subsequently placed. you can replace the macro placed on the project page by using the Place macro again popup menu item in the pre-planning navigator. Synchronizing Pre-Planning Parts with the Detailed Planning It is possible that you may have to change the parts at the segments in the pre-planning although the associated main functions have already been placed in the detailed planning. Update detailed planning: Placeholder objects in macros can be used to apply data from the properties of planning objects to the placed functions in the detailed planning. selected another value set for a placeholder object in the macro). If you have modified the planning object data in pre-planning (e. In such a case you can synchronize the preplanning parts with the parts in the detailed planning. 23 . Through the assignment of a segment template the data defined there are transferred to the segment and you do not have to enter the data individually at each segment. Segment templates are stored project-specifically. Segment Template Navigator You can now use the new segment template navigator for the display and editing of the segment templates existing in a project. a description and a segment definition. . For more information on this topic.2014 To carry out a synchronization select the menu items Utilities > Synchronize > Parts > Pre-planning --> Main function. 24 . Segment Templates You can predefine all the relevant data for a segment in a segment template. The data of the assigned segment template can be displayed at the segments. After you have confirmed the subsequent message with [OK]. select the menu items Project data > Pre-planning > Segment template navigator.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. please refer to the online help in the section "Synchronizing Pre-Planning Parts with the Detailed Planning".06. planning objects. You can repeatedly use these predefined data when creating new structure elements. etc. The segment template continues to dispose of all the properties of a segment with the same segment definition. the scope of the synchronization depends on which segments you have marked in the pre-planning navigator. the parts information of the marked segments including all the subordinate segments is synchronized. To open this navigator.4 Status: 30. Each segment template has a unique indentifying name. As is usual in the EPLAN Platform. the segment templates are displayed in their hierarchical structure.2014 Tree view In the Tree tab. Note: After the data import of an EPLAN PPE project further predefined planning objects (such as "Sensor". These segment templates are based on the specifications from EPLAN PPE. The top hierarchy level is the project. etc. the same icons are displayed for the basic segment and the segment definitions as in the pre-planning navigator. "Actuator".) and segment templates are available in the segment template navigator. During conversion the specification number in PPE becomes the identifying name of the segment template. "Pick-up". Below that the segment templates of a project are structured in the following hierarchy levels: Basic segment definitions (for example "Structure segment". "Planning object general".4 Status: 30. etc. Segment definitions (for example "Structure segment general". "Loop"). Segment templates: The user-defined segment templates are displayed on the lowest hierarchy level. Segment templates are identified by the preceding icon . The New segment template popup menu item for creating segment templates is available on this level. Otherwise. 25 .06. "PCT loop".EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. "Planning object".). as well as structure identifiers for the identifier blocks "Higher-level function" and "Mounting location" are displayed by default. further structure identifiers and properties can be displayed by using the Configure representation popup menu. Duplicating of an existing segment template.06. the segment definition name. In addition. Create Segment Templates To do so first select the segment definition for which you want to create the template (for example the "Loop") in the segment template navigator and then select the popup menu item New segment template. the Segment template tab is displayed in which you enter the identifying name and an optional description for the new segment template. Exporting and importing of segment templates. 26 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 List view In the List tab. the designation and the description of the segment. In the process all the data of the segment are transferred to the segment template. Dragging & dropping from the pre-planning navigator to the segment template navigator. Segment templates can furthermore be created in the segment template navigator as follows: Copying and pasting an existing segment template.4 Status: 30. The properties dialog then opened has the same tabs as the corresponding segment of the selected segment definition. the segment template name. In addition. the segment template description. Dragging & dropping from the segment template navigator to the graphical editor (on a pre-planning page). Dragging & dropping with the [Ctrl] + [Shift] keys pressed from the segment template navigator to a segment in the pre-planning navigator. In addition. Segment and segment template always have the same segment definition. In the properties dialog of a segment an assigned segment template is displayed on the first tab in the Segment template field. During assignment the properties of the segment template are transferred to the segment. Segment templates can be used as follows in the project and assigned to a segment: Dragging & dropping from the segment template navigator to the pre-planning navigator. In the pre-planning navigator this is identified by an additional icon ( ) which superimposes the icon of the segment. In the process only empty values are filled. existing property values are not overwritten. In the process a new segment to which the segment template is assigned is created and placed.06. In the properties dialog of a segment via the Segment template field.4 Status: 30. click the […] button next to the Segment template field. The segment template is assigned to the existing segment (if both have the same segment definition).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. you can assign further properties to the segment or overwrite the values imported from the segment template.2014 Assign Segment Templates A segment template from the current project can be assigned to each segment. In the subsequent dialog 27 . In order to assign a segment template to an existing segment. In the process a new segment to which the segment template is assigned is created. Moving segment templates: You can move segment templates via Drag & Drop to a different point within the same basic segment definition in the tree view of the segment template navigator. if the segment template is not assigned to a segment.2014 Select segment template the segment templates existing in the project that match the segment definition of the current segment are listed. In the process the segment definition below which the segment template was moved is assigned automatically to it. in as far as these segment templates are not yet used in the project. Editing Segment Templates The following functionalities are available for editing segment templates in the Segment template navigator: Deleting segment templates: Segment templates can only be deleted in the segment template navigator if they are not in use in the project. If you keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while dragging. Changing a segment definition: You can assign a different segment definition (from the same basic segment definition) to a segment template in the segment template navigator by using the Change segment definition popup menu. This is only possible.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. meaning that they are not assigned to a segment. the marked segment templates are copied. 28 .06.4 Status: 30. Click (Delete) next to the Segment template field.2014 You can furthermore carry out the following functions for segment templates in the pre-planning navigator: Removing the assigned segment template from the segment: An assigned can be removed again. Segment Templates and Macros Segment templates are transferred into the macro during the creation of preplanning macros.4 Status: 30. open the respective property dialog of the segment with the <Segment display name> tab. Resetting to values of the segment template: You can use the new popup menu item Reset to segment template to reset the changed property values of a segment to the values pre-defined in the segment template. Only the reference to the existing segment template is entered at the segment.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. During the insertion of pre-planning macros segment templates not existing in the project are transferred into the project. existing segment templates are not overwritten in the process." from the message class 028 "Pre-planning" to find out at which segment there are differences between the segment and the assigned segment template. You can use the new check run message 028018 "Difference between segment and segment template (property '%1!s!'). The property values defined in the segment template will be deleted at the segment.06. To do so. 29 . etc. actuators. If you change the part in the segment template and select for example a part of a different manufacturer.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. machine function. PCT loops.) and planning objects (sensors. the parts are then changed at all the planning objects linked to this segment template. manufacturerindependent macros to be created. for example. etc. "Pre-planning: Planning object overview" and "Pre-planning: Planning object plan". "Pre-planning: Structure segment plan". all the subordinate segments are also determined and output for each segment in the data area of a report of the type "Structure segment plan" or "Planning object plan". Reports in the Pre-Planning The structure segments (plant.2014 Benefit: The project-specific segment templates allow. 30 . When this form property is activated. The new form property Output all subordinate segments (ID 13119) is now available in order to output subordinate segments as well during these report plans (for example all the planning objects of a PCT loop).06. plant part.4 Status: 30.) existing in the pre-planning can be reported by means of the existing report types "Pre-planning: Structure segment overview". Note: Function lists for building automation can also be output by using the planning object overview – if a suitable form is used. This report type can also be used to report those assemblies / modules that have been included into pre-planning through the data transfer of hook-ups in EPLAN PPE projects. for example those parts that are entered at the segment template.4 Status: 30.2014 New reports In addition the following new report types are available for the pre-planning: Pre-planning: Segment template overview: Overview of all the segment templates.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. For more information. Assembly/Module overview: Overview of all assemblies and modules used in the project. Pre-planning: Segment template plan: One report is created per segment template. the properties of the segments can be output that use the segment template. You can use the Record type property to differentiate between assemblies and modules. 31 . Appropriate forms are supplied in the master data for these new reports (see section "Master Data: Forms and Plot Frames" on page "257"). please read the section "Reports" (see page "120"). Various properties of the segment template can be output in the process.06. In addition. The properties displayed in the form are sorted by sections.2014 Building Automation in the Pre-Planning In building automation in accordance with the standards VDI 3814 and DIN EN ISO 16484-3 it is usual to output the information required for the planning and implementation of building automation systems and instrumentation and control systems in function lists. Sections 2 to 8 contain user-defined properties. In EPLAN the properties specified by the standard are mapped in part by fixed defined EPLAN properties and in part by user-defined properties.f40 to it. Special project templates.4 Status: 30. These properties are already predefined in the project template for building automation and are available for immediate use if you use this template. In order to output function lists for building automation in accordance with the standard VDI 3814. forms as well as properties for pre-planning are available in EPLAN to support these function lists. Section 1 contains fixed defined EPLAN properties for the display of PLC inputs and outputs. 32 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. use the report type "Pre-planning: Planning object overview" and assign the form F40_VDI3814. please read the sections "Master Data: Forms and Plot Frames" (starting on page "257") and "Master Data: Projects and Templates" (starting on page "259").06. For more information. Function lists The form for the function lists is divided into sections and columns. In this overview the amount of used or required inputs / outputs per planning object can be displayed.2014 Graphical display of automation schemes You can draw a schematic overview (automation scheme) of the planned plant area in the EPLAN project on a page of the type "P&I diagram". To do so select the setting "Y-coordinate automatic (schematic path)" in the property arrangement for the display property Base point. The value of the Y coordinate (in relation to the origin of the page) is determined in the Property arrangement: Automatic Y coordinate (schematic path) (ID 12062) property. This information is usually displayed path-wise below the drawing. This property is available for plot frames and pages.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 33 . To do so use a property arrangement at the functions placed in the automation scheme in which the properties for the total number of the PLC inputs and outputs (for example Total number of digital PLC outputs (ID 44029)) are selected for display. Data Import of EPLAN PPE Projects The data import from EPLAN PPE has been extended so that you can not only import P&ID projects but also complete EPLAN PPE projects for the preplanning.06. To implement such a path-wise display you have to change the display setting for the base point for the respective properties. Note that this process can take some time. If the EPLAN PPE project contains documents a message is now displayed in which you can decide whether these documents are to be imported as graphical pages.2014 Converting an EPLAN PPE Project The previous menu item Convert P&ID project has been renamed and for the sake of consistency has been moved to the data import menu. but rather create only the required documents as graphical pages beforehand in the EPLAN PPE project. PCT loop PCT loop PCT loop function PCT loop function 34 .Designation . The old EPLAN PPE project is retained under a modified name. In order to convert an EPLAN PPE project for the pre-planning.4 Status: 30.Description The structure identifiers are determined on the basis of the configuration in EPLAN PPE. As in the past the information from the EPLAN PPE functional view is imported into the segments of the pre-planning. Converted PPE objects During the data import the following PPE objects are converted into the corresponding segments or objects of pre-planning: PPE object Segment / Object Higher-level function .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.Designation Structure segment . you now select the menu items Utilities > Data import > EPLAN PPE --> Preplanning.06.PI system . We therefore recommend that you do not convert documents during the data import. External document Document (stored at the segment) Document Graphics page. Importing P&I diagrams from AutoCAD If you have created the P&I diagrams through the EPLAN PPE P&ID AutoCAD interface.Device group Planning object . The menu items Project > PPE > Import > AutoCAD P&ID are used to this purpose.Description .Device type .06. the P&I diagrams are then also available there.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 PCT loop element . When you subsequently convert the EPLAN PPE project into a project with pre-planning data. During data import you can decide whether the documents from EPLAN PPE projects are to be converted into graphical pages or are to be ignored. Property groups are displayed as part (additional node) of the identifying property name.4 Status: 30.Omitted - Container Container Property User-defined property.Segment definition Specification Segment template Hook-up Assembly Orders . 35 . import these drawings into your EPLAN PPE project before you convert these into a project with pre-planning data. You can no longer import the P&I diagrams from AutoCAD into a project that has already been converted. 4 Status: 30. please read the section "Consideration of the Pre-planning in the Defined Working Sections" on page "41". If a superior segment forms part of a section and if the corresponding project option is activated or deactivated. for example. the associated subordinate segments are then also activated or deactivated. Project Options: The segments from the graphical pre-planning are now also taken into consideration at the project options – "EPLAN Project Options" extension module. The project options with the sections from the graphical pre-planning can then.For more information.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Variables can also be assigned to the user-defined properties of these pre-planning segments. be activated and deactivated as usual. The defined working sections are a functionality of the "EPLAN Multiuser Management" extension module. To this purpose properties for preplanning are now also available for the definition of the defined working sections. Improved Inclusion of pre-Planning in the EPLAN Platform The segments from the pre-planning are now also taken into consideration at the following components of the EPLAN Platform: Defined working sections: When dividing projects into defined working sections you can now also use the segments from pre-planning. You can create project option sections from the segments placed on a pre-planning page. 36 . please refer to the online help in the section "Data import of EPLAN PPE projects".2014 For more information on this topic. Placeholder objects: The segments from the pre-planning can now also be assigned to a placeholder object.06. When creating a new scheme for external editing you can now also select the segments of the pre-planning as an object type (for example "Segment: Planning objects").4 Status: 30.06. For better differentiation the PPE objects are preceded by a PPE in the dialog Object type (for example "PPE: Loops").2014 Editing properties externally: During external editing it is now possible to export the pre-planning data.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Exporting of the data is carried out by means of schemes. these properties and furthermore the categories of the preplanning are also available to you during the selection of the format elements. If there are user-defined properties for the pre-planning in the project after a data import. 37 . to edit these externally and read them back in. For this use case you can divide the projects in the EPLAN Platform into socalled "defined working sections" by using the extension module "EPLAN Multiuser Management".2014 Subprojects and Extensions for the Defined Working Sections Note: The "EPLAN Multiuser Management" extension module is available as an optional extra for the following programming variants: EPLAN Electric P8 Select. if the team only consists of internal persons and a powerful network is available.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Such a procedure only makes sense. EPLAN Fluid. 38 . If external persons who do not have access to the company network are to be used for editing extensive projects. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+.4 Status: 30. you can use the Subprojects functionality to divide these projects into subprojects. or if editing is to be carried out independently of a network connection. EPLAN Pro Panel Professional Stand-alone and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+ Stand-alone. After the division the created subprojects can be stored on local workstations by means of a backup or sent to external editors for further editing. however. For the following program variants. This makes the display of large projects more transparent and increases the editing speed. this extension module is part of the delivery scope by default: EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate Extensive projects are often edited by a team consisting of several editors. EPLAN Fluid Professional. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional. 06. pages. We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "Defining Defined Working Sections for Subprojects" on page "39" "Managing Subprojects" on page "42".even when a permanent network connection to the original project is not available. Objects that exist in several defined working sections could otherwise cause problems when storing projects. Defining Defined Working Sections for Subprojects The functionality of the defined working sections is used for the division of projects into subprojects. or pre-planning segments) exist in several defined working sections. Then you / the administrator have to use the dialog Define working sections as project administrator to specify the desired defined working sections.4 Status: 30. "Overlap" means that certain objects (e. The sections defined here represent possible subprojects. 39 . Filing a subproject off to a local data medium allows a defined part of a project to be edited .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Before you can create subprojects for a project you therefore first have to activate the selection of defined working sections in the project properties on the Defined working sections tab. layout spaces. Defined working sections must not overlap for the generation of subprojects.g.2014 Benefit: The creation and filing off of subprojects allows extensive projects to be divided so that they can also be edited by external persons (with installed EPLAN program variants) . EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Icon Meaning Defined working section does not overlap with other sections.2014 Whether the defined working sections are clearly separated from each other or overlap is shown in the dialogs for defining the defined working sections in the new Status column by means of an icon. However. Improved Division of Sequentially Numbered Projects The division of projects into defined working sections is effected by means of filter schemes. 40 . In order to nevertheless allow division of sequentially numbered projects in a subproject the filter criteria for the definition of defined working sections have been extended. such a division often results in overlapping defined working section. Parts of this defined working section are also contained in other defined working sections.4 Status: 30. In the past the sequentially numbered projects could only be divided into trades. Therefore not only the properties for the trade and for the structure identifiers are available for the definition of the defined working sections in the dialog Criteria selection now. but also the following properties for pages and layout spaces: Object identifier (ID 11036) Page name (ID 11000) Page subcounter (ID 11013) Page counter (ID 11012) Layout space name (ID 20261).06. 4 Status: 30. etc. The dialog Criteria selection has been extended with the "Pre-planning" hierarchy level.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. all the higher-level segments up to the filtered segment are also displayed in the navigator.2014 In order to differentiate the numerous criteria better these are divided into different hierarchy levels (page. layout space.06.). If you set such a property for structure identifiers or. for example. the property Segment definition: Name (identifying) (ID 44001) as the filter criterion. New filter criteria for preplanning are now also displayed for selection in this dialog (see the following section "Consideration of the Pre-planning in the Defined Working Sections"). 41 . Consideration of the Pre-planning in the Defined Working Sections When dividing projects into defined working sections the segments from preplanning can now also be considered. In addition. Benefit: The new filter criteria make it possible to also use the objects from the welldefined tree structure of the pre-planning navigator in order to divide a project into different defined working sections. only those segments (including the subordinate segments) that fulfill this criterion are displayed in the pre-planning navigator. To this purpose properties for pre-planning are now also available for the definition of the defined working section. For more information on the topic "Defined working sections" please refer to the online help in the section of the same name.2014 Notes: The pre-planning filter criteria for the defined working sections have no effect on the segment templates in the segment template navigator. To access this dialog open a project in the "Exclusive" editing mode and then select the menu items Project > Subprojects. All segment templates are always displayed. When you select the menu items Project > Subprojects. If this is not possible. an internal check is therefore carried out whether the project is opened exclusively. If this is not the case. 42 . a message is displayed that exclusive access is not possible and the action is aborted.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. otherwise the Subprojects menu item is grayed out. the project is closed and automatically opened exclusively. Sequentially numbered projects can now be included better during the division into defined working sections by using the associated properties. Managing Subprojects The new dialog Subprojects is now available in the EPLAN Platform for the management of the subprojects. You may only select one project.4 Status: 30.06. The two new hierarchy levels "Page" and "Layout space" are additionally displayed in the dialog Criteria selection. Note: The project has to be opened in the "Exclusive" editing mode in order to work with subprojects. subproject number.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. If a defined working section is added later. the next higher free subproject number is assigned to the associated subproject.06.4 Status: 30. 43 . The subprojects are numbered consecutively in the sequence of the defined working sections and supplemented with preceding zeroes (for example EPLAN-DEMO_[003]).2014 The subprojects specified by the defined working sections that are possible for the selected exclusively opened project are displayed in this dialog. The Subprojects table displays information such as the status. scheme name and description of the associated defined working section for the subprojects. pre-planning segments.elk). Note: Objects for which the change protection has been activated are identified in the tree views of the navigators by the icon. Subproject filed off. Overlapping defined working sections cannot be filed off. Subproject stored. but existing objects cannot be changed or deleted.4 Status: 30.) of the created subproject have a change protection assigned.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. the objects (pages. This means that you can add new pages.06. i.parts of this defined working section are also contained in other defined working sections. it cannot be filed off.2014 The status of the subprojects is indicated by the following icons: Icon Meaning Defined working section overlaps . The subproject can then only be extended. If you activate the Only extend subproject check box prior to filing off. The new Change protection (ID 3014) property is activated automatically for these objects. etc. to this subproject. You can create subprojects by using the [File off] / [Store] buttons. 44 . the [File off] button is grayed out. pre-planning segments. Such an icon is for example displayed when a subproject is filed off additionally via the data backup. The subproject is not an editable project (*. layout spaces. layout spaces. file off the subproject from the project or insert filed-off subprojects back into the project. If you have marked such a defined working section. etc.e. Filing off is not possible. 2014 For more information about change protection.4 Status: 30. 45 . and an activation of the check box in the My defined working section column is also not possible. you have to pass it on by using a data backup. If you want to pass a filed-off subproject to a different editor.06. File off subprojects In order to file off subprojects mark the desired non-overlapping defined working sections in the dialog Subprojects and click the [File off] button. In addition the subproject number is also stored in the project properties. see the section "Change and Device Protection" (starting on page "58"). This initiates the following: In the dialogs for the defined working sections the subproject is entered as the user of the defined working section (indicated by the number of the subproject). layout spaces and pre-planning segments of the respective defined working section are copied into the subproject. The Copy project functionality with the Only header data option is used when creating a subproject.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The name of the original project is stored in the subproject in the Subproject of (ID 25100) project property so that the association to the original project is retained. settings and master data are "inherited" to the subproject. because the association between the original project and subproject is otherwise lost. At the end of the filing-off process a security warning is displayed that you may not delete or rename the projects or move them to a different directory. all the pages. In addition. This ensures that all the project properties. The defined working section is blocked for other users. The number of the filed-off subproject is displayed in the Subproject number (ID 25101) property at the pages. moving or deleting of original projects or subprojects (for example from the project management). The Change protection (ID 3014) property is activated automatically for these objects. all the objects with a cross-reference to the original project are protected against changes by means of the Change protection (ID 3014) property. layout spaces.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. After being filed off the subproject can either be edited directly or be passed on to external editors in the form of a data backup. This is the subproject number (for example EPLAN-DEMO_[003]).4 Status: 30. Therefore a corresponding security warning with the possibility to abort the corresponding action is displayed in the case of renaming. The crossreferences to the counterpieces located in the original project are stored by means of this property.2014 All the functions and interruption points in the subproject that have a cross-reference to an object lying outside this subproject automatically receive the Cross-reference (external) (ID 25102) property. layout spaces and pre-planning segments of the original project. pre-planning segments and structure identifiers are blocked for changes. The created subprojects are displayed in the page navigator. Further Information about the Subprojects Renaming or moving of the original project / subprojects is not permitted because the association between the original project and the subproject is otherwise lost. This contains the name of the original project to which a three-digit number in square brackets is attached. In the original project the corresponding pages.06. 46 . In addition. In the case of such a "sub-subproject" the subproject number (for example 002) is separated by a further underline and attached with supplementary zeroes (for example EPLAN-DEMO_[003]_ [002]). settings and master data of the original project again until after all the subprojects have been stored. Further division of subprojects The division of a subproject into further subprojects is possible. You can subsequently file off the subprojects again. Notes: Therefore do not change the properties. To do so you have to also activate the selection of defined working sections in the project properties for the subproject. these data and settings may not be changed either in the original project or in the subproject. 47 . coils. etc.4 Status: 30. PLC connection points. After subprojects have been created. This means that you have to define new defined working sections in order to divide a subproject further.). Previous changes can cause unexpected results and errors. This also applies to the master data.2014 Project data and settings The projects contain many data and settings that exist only once and therefore apply for the entire project. In a subproject the defined working sections have been reset to the original state.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Cross-references to the original project In a subproject the cross-references to the counterpieces located in the original project are stored in the Cross-reference (external) property. this property is displayed automatically on the first tab in the properties table at the respective objects with cross-references (for example interruption points.06. After a subproject has been filed off. If there are several cross-references to different objects in the original project. (The menu path for the settings dialog is: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Cross-references / contact image > General. Mark the filed off subproject and click the [Store] button.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. An external cross-reference to a contact image contains information about the contact image symbol including the connection point designations. 48 . you can specify a prefix in the form of any character or string for these cross-references.2014 The following has to be taken into account for the displayed values of this property: The "@" in the value of this property stands for the position of the respective cross-reference in the cross-reference list. The Prefix for cross-reference (external) input box is available to this purpose in the project-specific settings for the cross-references. A multiple selection of filed-off subprojects is also possible here. the external cross-references are listed in several lines.4 Status: 30.) Store subprojects The data backup function can be used to send subprojects to external editors and restore them after editing has been completed. In order to store a subproject open the original project again in the "Exclusive" editing mode and then branch to the dialog Subprojects.06. In order to differentiate the cross-references to the original project from the other cross-references. in addition to the cross-reference. ) in the original project are overwritten. Subsequently subprojects can again be generated and edited externally in the course of further editing by external editors. The subproject number as the editor of a defined working section is removed in the dialogs for the defined working sections. you may have to still correct the sorting of the structure identifiers and update or create the reports.2014 During storing the pages. This allows you to stop storing and branch to the causing objects (pages. the external cross-references removed and the change protection for the respective defined working section removed. After a subproject has been stored. a corresponding prompt is displayed whether the subproject should be stored nevertheless. At the same time module-specific check run messages are created in the message management. layout spaces and pre-planning segments are copied from the respective subproject 1:1 into the original project.4 Status: 30. (see the following section) "New Check Run Messages for Subprojects").) by means of the message management. etc. etc. layout spaces.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 49 . layout spaces. Note: If the protected defined working section was changed in the original project or if pages. The subproject as such no longer exists after storing. layout spaces or pre-planning segments outside this defined working section were created in the subproject. In the process the respective objects (pages. 2014 New Check Run Messages for Subprojects We are making the following new check run messages available in the new message class 030 "Subprojects" for checking original projects and subprojects during storing." These two check run messages are so-called "module-specific" checks. In order for such a check to be carried out the "Module-specific" entry has to be set in the dialog Settings: Messages and checks in the Type of check column.06. If corresponding errors occur when storing subprojects.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This allows you to identify and eliminate the errors. Message 030001 "Original project contains changes in the defined working section of a subproject.4 Status: 30." Message 030002 "Subproject contains changes outside the defined working section. these messages are displayed in the message management. 50 . 4 Status: 30. a text can be adapted to the width and height of an alignment box by using the two settings Text width fixed and Text height fixed.2014 New Features of the Entire EPLAN Platform Fitting Text Alignment boxes are used in the graphical editor and in the form editor to adapt texts or placeholder texts to a specific space that is available on a page or in a form. Nevertheless. 51 . For example. In such cases the text was often truncated or becomes illegible because languages overlap. it could occur in the past that the texts output at generated reports were too long for the respective alignment box or that after translation the text no longer fitted into the alignment box at several displayed languages. Various setting possibilities exist in the properties dialog of the texts / placeholder texts on the Format tab in order to influence the display of the texts in an alignment box. fitting is carried out automatically when generating reports.06. With the new version we now provide the possibility to fit the texts into the alignment box. If the placeholder texts in forms are prepared correspondingly. This had to be corrected manually by reducing the font size manually until the text "fitted" correctly.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 06.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 52 . Fitting itself is carried out through a subsequent action – either automatically during reporting or manually via the menu items Edit > Text > Fit texts in alignment boxes.2014 Benefit: Fitting of the texts in the alignment box can in particular make the structure of the report pages clearer. The texts for labeling are fitted exactly through the scaling on the basis of correspondingly designed tables that you place in forms for reporting or via macros on graphics pages. This check box allows the scaling of texts. In addition. this new functionality allows simple printing out of labels for item labeling. Manual time-consuming revision of truncated texts or texts that are difficult to read is superfluous. The new display property Text fitting permitted is now available in order to scale a text correspondingly in an alignment box without it being truncated. 2014 In the course of this extension the settings of the existing hierarchy level Frame were divided up into the two new hierarchy levels Text box and Alignment box.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 53 .06. 2014 Fitting Text in Alignment Boxes Preconditions In order for a text to be fitted in an alignment box the following four settings have to be activated as a prerequisite: Activate alignment box Text width fixed Text height fixed Text fitting permitted. Note: The font size is only reduced when fitting the text. The calculated font size is entered automatically in the properties dialog in the Font size setting.4 Status: 30. When the action Fit texts in alignment boxes is carried out. the font size of the corresponding texts is reduced so that the text fits into the alignment box. Tip: As for all other format and display settings you can also transfer these four settings to other texts / placeholder texts by using the actions Copy format and Assign format.06. At a subsequent enlargement of the alignment box the font size cannot be enlarged again by fitting it in the alignment box.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 54 . Drawing in of the alignment box is not required. If. etc. for example.4 Status: 30. fitting is also applied to these texts.) are fulfilled for fitting. the scope of the fitting process via the menu item depends on what you have marked. As is usual in the EPLAN Platform. If you have marked invisible texts in the graphical editor or in the page navigator during selection.2014 Carrying out fitting If the requirements are fulfilled.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. fitting of texts in the alignment box is carried out as follows: Automatically when generating reports: The output placeholder texts are adapted automatically during the generation of reports.06. Manually by using a menu item: In the graphical editor (and other editors) the fitting of texts can be carried out by means of the Edit > Text > Fit texts in alignment boxes menu items. 55 . you have selected a schematic page in the page navigator. all the texts for which the requirements are fulfilled are fitted. scaling is only carried out at those property texts at which the requirements (alignment box activated. If you carry out the menu item Fit texts in alignment boxes for a component in the schematic. The menu item Fit texts in alignment boxes is not available in these editors. Text height fixed. 56 .4 Status: 30. After fitting in the alignment box: Limitations for fitting Fitting of texts in alignment boxes cannot be carried out in the symbol and plot frame editor. Text height fixed and Remove breaks are selected: Text width fixed and Text height fixed are selected: Text width fixed. Text fitting permitted are selected. The source text contains one line feed.06.2014 Example: The following illustrations show the effects of the different settings on a text in the alignment box. Fitting of placed property texts in alignment boxes is only possible if the corresponding function is placed. The menu item Fit texts in alignment boxes does not have any effect on unplaced functions.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Fitting in an alignment box is also not possible at texts that are combined with other graphical elements into a block. font size for test. 57 .2014 New Check Run Messages for Texts In order to find out at which points in the project problems with texts may exist.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Enter the minimum font size in the new project setting Min." This check run message finds texts whose font size lies below a specific minimum size – which may then no longer be legible. Very small font sizes can also originate from fitting text into alignment boxes (if.. several languages are displayed after a translation run).06." This check run message checks at the texts at which the Activate alignment box check box is activated whether the text is possibly truncated. If you receive a corresponding message.4 Status: 30. if necessary correct them directly and thus increase the documentation quality notably. the following new check runs are now available in the message class 022 "Other": Message 022026 "Text is displayed truncated. you can use message management to jump to the respective text and decide whether you want to fit in the text. Message 022027 "Text is too small.g. This setting can be found under: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Graphical editing > General. e. Benefit: By using the specified check runs you can rapidly check a project for corresponding problems in the test display. it is now called Device protection. Since a few versions you have already had the option to protect complete devices or individual functions or connections. Benefit: Objects can now be protected against all changes by means of the new change protection. but it also prevents functions from being deleted. If necessary. In order to differentiate this type of protection better from the change protection function.2014 Change and Device Protection A so-called Change protection is now activated automatically at some new functionalities in the EPLAN Platform (for example when a subproject is filed off). Objects that have such a protection cannot be deleted nor can the properties of these objects be changed. We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "The New Change Protection" on page "59" "Configure Protection" on page "60" "Extensions in Device Protection" on page "63" "Representation in the Navigators" on page "64" "Change Protection for Structure Identifiers" on page "65" "Remove Protection" on page "65".EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Meaning that you can ensure that sections that have been planned completely or parts that have already been produced can no longer be changed in the EPLAN Platform.4 Status: 30.06. 58 . This protection mainly applies to those parts that have been assigned to a device. you can remove the protection for a specific purpose. subsequently and all the fields are grayed out in the respective property dialogs.2014 The New Change Protection The change protection serves to project the objects in a project (pages. The various application cases of change protection act additively. These properties serve only for display and cannot be edited manually. When the change protection is activated at the selected objects. In such a case this page disposes of two types of change protection due to the actions carried out. If changes cannot be carried out due to the change protection. a corresponding message is displayed. deleted. you can use the Configure protection dialog to assign a manual change protection specifically to one or more pages. the change protection through filing off becomes invalid. Only the property Change protection (hierarchical) is activated for subordinate objects. functions or segments. segments from the pre-planning. Automatic change protection The change protection is carried out automatically by the program at some functionalities in the EPLAN Platform (for example when a subproject is filed off). etc. A page created in pre-planning with change protection can. etc. The respective objects cannot be edited.06. have an automatic change protection assigned to it again when subprojects are filed off. 59 . the new properties Change protection (ID 3014) and Change protection (hierarchical) (ID 3015) are activated automatically. while the other change protection through the pre-planning remains. for example the functions of a page with change protection.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. However. for example.4 Status: 30. functions. When the subproject is filed back on.) against any kind of change. In subprojects: When subprojects are created. Note: The availability of the dialog Configure protection can be specified in the "User Rights Management" extension module. layout spaces.2014 An automatic change protection becomes effective at the following applications in the EPLAN Platform.06. Configure Protection The new dialog Configure protection is now available to help you in managing the various protection mechanisms in the EPLAN Platform better. In pre-planning When pages are created by using macros.4 Status: 30. the imported 3D objects in the design space are protected against change. The project-specific setting Change protection when creating pages has to be activated to this purpose. the created pages can be protected against changes.) are protected in the original project against changes. 60 . etc. The required components from EPLAN Pro Panel can nevertheless be added to the 3D models for the 3D mounting layout. the filed i-off objects (pages. select the menu items Edit > Other > Configure protection. To open this dialog. In EPLAN Pro Panel: When 3D models are imported from CAD programs. a change protection can also be assigned to the filed-off subprojects.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In addition. You have the following options during the configuration of the protection: 61 .06.2014 Information about the protection of the marked objects is displayed in this dialog. The Currently activated for field shows whether an automatic change protection is activated for the marked objects and which type of change protection this is. The entries in this field cannot be modified. You can recognize whether an automatic or manual change protection and / or device protection is activated for the respective objects.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Deactivate automatic protection temporarily: It may be necessary to deactivate an automatic change protection temporarily to carry out corrections. In this case you can activate the check box Deactivate automatic protection temporarily. This check box is only available for objects with automatic change protection. If this check box is activated, the protection is rescinded temporarily and you can carry out changes at the "unlocked " objects. The information about the type of automatic change protection is retained. After you have completed the correction be sure to activate the change protection again by deactivating the Deactivate automatic protection temporarily check box. Warning: Please note that changes to or deleting of protected objects can result is faults at the associated functionalities (for example when storing subprojects)! Activating and deactivating the manual change protection: You can use the Manual protection check box in the Change protection group box to specifically assign a manual change protection to one or more objects (pages, functions, segments without automatic protection). This check box is only available for objects without automatic change protection. Activating and deactivating the device protection: You can use the Device protection check box to assign a device protection to one or more marked objects (functions / segments). This check box is only available for objects without change protection. For objects with such a protection the Device protection (ID 20475) property is activated. 62 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 As is usual in the EPLAN Platform, the data displayed in the dialog Configure protection and the scope of the configuration depend on which objects you have marked. If, for example, you have selected the node =EB3+ET1 in the page navigator in the example project, and activate a manual change protection, all the pages below this node as well as the objects located on the pages are protected. Extensions in Device Protection As already mentioned the previous protection for devices or functions has been renamed to "Device protection". In the course of this modification the associated property as well as the menu items for activating and deactivating the device protection at devices have been renamed: Old name: New name: ID: Locked function Device protection 20475 Activate protection Activate device protection – Deactivate protection Deactivate device protection – The device protection is used to protect a device so that the associated functions / planning objects and thus the corresponding predefined data are not changed unintentionally through graphic actions. Please also note the following for device protection: In order to activate or deactivate the device protection for all the functions of a device, you still select the renamed menu items Project data > Device > Activate device protection or … > Deactivate device protection. The device protection can now also be assigned to the segments from the pre-planning. 63 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 The device protection can now no longer be activated by using the Device protection property for individual functions. This property cannot be edited manually in the properties dialog. In order to activate or de-activate the device protection for functions or segments, you now use the dialog Configure protection. The Device protection field is then displayed to this purpose. The assigned parts cannot be changed at devices / functions / segments with device protection. Neither is a device selection possible. Function templates cannot be assigned to a segment with a device protection. Objects with device protection cannot be deleted in the respective project data navigator (for example, device / pre-planning navigator). A change protection can be activated additionally for an object with device protection. Objects at which a change protection is activated, cannot have a device protection assigned additionally. For more information on this topic, please refer to the online help in the section "Device protection". Representation in the Navigators Those objects for which the change protection is activated are identified by an icon with a lock in the tree view of the navigators. An icon with an orange circle is displayed at functions / segments with a device protection. The following icons are displayed for protected objects: Icon Meaning Object (e.g. page, function,segment) with change protection Object (e.g. function,segment) with device protection 64 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Change Protection for Structure Identifiers The structure identifiers of a project are also protected automatically against changes at some functionalities in the EPLAN Platform (for example when a subproject is filed off). This protects the structure identifiers themselves and the respective describing texts. Structure identifiers for which the change protection has been activated are identified in the new tree view of the structure identifier management by the icon. (For the new features in the structure identifier management please also refer to the section "Structure Identifier Management" on page "106"). The lines of the protected structure identifiers are grayed out and cannot be edited in the List view of the dialog Identifier. To facilitate recognition of protected structure identifiers in the list you can additionally use the dialog Configure representation to have the two properties Change protection and Change protection (hierarchical) displayed as columns. In order to assign a change protection manually to structure identifiers or to deactivate an automatic change protection temporarily, you can also branch from the structure identifier management into the configuration dialog for the protection. The new popup menu item Configure protection is available to this purpose in the tree as well as in the list. Remove Protection In special situations it may be necessary to remove the change and / or device protection completely from a project. You can use the compressing of projects function (via the menu items Project > Organize > Compress) to do so. Several settings are available to this purpose in the dialog Settings: Compression in the new hierarchy level Remove protection. These can be used to remove the respective protection selectively. 65 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 User-Defined Properties EPLAN provides several options for creating additional user-defined properties. These properties extend the properties existing by default and are used for the entry and display of additional information. This functionality for the segments and segment definitions of pre-planning were introduced in Version 2.3. With the new version you can also use the user-defined properties at other objects (project, pages, functions, etc.) of the EPLAN Platform. These properties are stored project-specifically and transmitted together with the project. Benefit: Through the user-defined properties we provide you with a consistent concept for the input and display of additional information, with which you can adapt the EPLAN Platform to your individual requirements. Through the specification of default values for selection lists at the userdefined properties the users can choose between predefined values instead of entering own values. This results in uniform entries and guarantees correct results during the use of user-defined properties when filtering reports. The extended user-defined properties replace the previous user-defined supplementary fields in the EPLAN Platform. Correspondingly you can no longer select the "User supplementary fields [1] – [100]" in the property dialogs of the project, of pages and functions, and the associated settings dialog Settings: Supplementary fields has been removed. 66 06. 67 . We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "Creating User-Defined Properties" on page "67" "Using User-Defined Properties" on page "69" "Removing User-Defined Properties" on page "70" "Conversion of the User-Defined Supplementary Fields" on page "70".2014 When an "old" project with user-defined supplementary fields is opened in Version 2. Creating User-Defined Properties To create and configure user-defined properties select the menu items Options > Configure properties.4 Status: 30. an automatic conversion of the "User supplementary fields" into the new concept of the user-defined properties is carried out.4.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Part reference: The property is available for part references and is therefore displayed in the Parts tab of the properties dialog of main functions. In the right-hand section of the dialog you specify the identifying name and the displayed name for a new user-defined property. the identifying name is displayed in the user interface. Function: The property is available for any functions in all trades.4 Status: 30. The Usage drop-down list is new in the dialog.06. 68 . export them and import them from a different project into the current project by using the buttons above the tree view. Through the list you specify the objects for which the property is to be available. Interruption point: The property is available for interruption points. If the Display identifying numbers setting is active. This field is empty if you have not created any properties yet. which default values are available in a selection list and in which category the property is displayed. For the further configuration of the property you can specify which type of input is possible. You can create new user-defined properties. This corresponds to the display of the property numbers (IDs) of the EPLAN properties. the identifying name must be unique and cannot be subsequently changed any more.2014 The user-defined properties that exist in the current project are displayed in a tree view in the left-hand section of the dialog Configure properties. In addition one indexed property is automatically generated at each object which can have a part. Notes: Within a project.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Page: The property is available for pages. In the corresponding navigators (page.06. potential definition points. device navigators. This means that you can also output the user-defined properties and their values in the labeling.4 Status: 30. 69 .2014 Project: The property is available in the project properties.) the userdefined properties can be used as filter criteria and can be displayed in the list view as a column. Connection: The property is available for connections. label and foot areas. This means that you can also output the user-defined properties and their values in the reports. When exporting data for external editing. You can use the property selection to select the user-defined properties for display in the property tables. Using User-Defined Properties If user-defined properties exist in a project. connection definition points.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. etc. these properties are then available in the respective property dialogs of the objects. You can furthermore use user-defined properties at the following points in the program: In the forms editing when inserting placeholder texts. Note: Usage can only be determined when creating the property and it cannot be subsequently changed any more. Pre-planning: The property can be used at segments in pre-planning and when creating segment definitions. In the settings for labeling during the selection of the format elements for the header. and net definition points. Since the property number of a previous user-defined supplementary field is retained. the "User supplementary fields" are converted automatically into the user-defined properties. The property is then no longer displayed in the project. activate the User-defined properties not to be used anymore check box in the Remove project data hierarchy level of the dialog Settings: Compression.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. labeling schemes. To do so. of an "old" project can continue to be used. Conversion of the User-Defined Supplementary Fields If you open an "old" project with user-defined supplementary fields. For further information about the user-defined properties and the further possibilities for entering and displaying additional information (supplementary fields. Removing User-Defined Properties You can use the Do not use anymore check box in the dialog Configure properties to mark a user-defined property that you want to delete.2014 When inserting special texts (user-defined properties for project / page). the forms.4 Status: 30. When defining block properties (user-defined properties for project / page). block properties. The identifying name of a user-defined property created through the conversion is as follows: 70 . In order to delete such properties that are marked as no longer to be used from the project. etc. you can use the project compressing function (menu path: Project > Organize > Compress). free properties in the parts management) please refer to the online help in the "User-defined properties" section. This depends on the object for which the user-defined supplementary field was used.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Project (= project).2014 EPLAN. Page (= page).[Property user]. PartRef (= part reference). This name was specified in the previous settings for the supplementary fields. Number: Property number (ID) of a user-defined supplementary field. Removal of superfluous "User supplementary fields" All the user-defined supplementary fields for which no values have been entered or for which no names have been determined in the settings can be removed by compressing projects. The displayed name of such a converted user-defined property is formed by the previous name of the supplementary field. The new Unused and unnamed user supplementary fields check box in the Remove project data hierarchy level on the settings dialog Settings: Compression is available to this purpose. The further configuration of a user-defined property created through the conversion is as follows: "Free input" input aid "Data" category Usage "Project". "Page". "Function" or "Part reference" depending on the object for which the user-defined supplementary field was used.UserSupplementaryField[Number] Property user: Can be one of the following values: Function (= func- tion). The menu path is as follows: Project > Organize > Compress. 71 .06. 4 Status: 30. and the product aspect (product aspect. preceding sign "-"). preceding sign "=").2014 Extended Support of EN Standard 81346 Since Version 2. This improves identification of the devices in accordance with the standard DIN EN 81346.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "Extensions for Reference Identification" on page "73" "Use Object Identifier for Structuring" on page "75" "New Master Data for the Extended Reference Identification" on page "77". preceding sign "+"). 72 . In addition to some extensions in the field of reference identification (product aspect) you can now also use object identifiers for the structuring of pages in the EPLAN Platform.06. The various structuring criteria from the standard (functional. location and product aspect) are mapped in the EPLAN Platform by means of the higherlevel function (functional aspect. the mounting location (location aspect.3 it is possible in the EPLAN platform to also use the product aspect as a structuring element for devices. look up the online help on the Structure tab.06. the settings in the Product aspect group box are then available in the dialog Extended project structures. As already mentioned in the News 2. the program behavior also changes with this setting. 73 . Simplified representation for the full DT If the Use for structuring setting is activated in the dialog Extended project structures for product aspects the dialog Full DT is now represented simplified. This makes the setting for the reference identifier faster to reach.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. When this check box is activated. For more information on this.3.2014 Extensions for Reference Identification Moved project setting In this version the Extended reference identification check box that allows the use of product aspects has been moved from the dialog Extended project structures into the Structure tab of the project properties. 06. but rather displayed as a product aspect in the Structure identifier table. Changed behavior for interruption points If the Use for structuring setting is activated.2014 In this case the identifier block for the device is no longer divided into prefix. For more information on the modifications in this dialog please refer to the section "Devices" (see page "101"). 74 . identifier. This means that interruption points that are placed in structure boxes also include the structure identifiers (including the product aspects) of all other structure boxes in which the interruption points are located. product aspects are now also nested at interruption points.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. counter and subcounter in the DT field. This table only lists the structure identifiers that have been specified as "identifying" or "describing" in the project structure. e. the product aspect at the structure boxes is displayed not only in the Structure identifier table of the dialog Full DT. the product aspects are now also displayed in the structure identifier management. a function.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Further changes in the structure identifier management are described in the section "Structure Identifier Management" (see page "106"). Product aspects in the structure identifier management If you use the product aspects for structuring. the extended reference identification must have been activated in the project properties (Extended reference identification check box in the Structure tab). In doing so. In this kind of identification a socalled "object identifier" is used for structuring. or a product). 75 . a project page) to a certain object (e.g. In addition you have to specify that the object identifier is used to structure the pages. To do so activate the Use for structuring check box in the dialog Page structure for the object identifiers while creating a project. Analog to the other structure identifiers you can include describing texts (structure descriptions) for the product aspects here.2014 Product aspects at the structure box If the Use for structuring setting is activated. Notes: To use the object identifier for structuring. the object identifier assigns a document (i.06.4 Status: 30. Use Object Identifier for Structuring The EPLAN Platform now also allows an identification of the pages in accordance with the standard DIN EN 61355-1. but also in the table of the same name in the properties dialog on the first tab Identifier. a location. the product aspect is used as object identifier.2014 The object identifier may only be used in combination with the Document type identifier block. the full page name consists of the object identifier. In the case of such structuring. the mounting location or the product aspect) or a free text.Q01&EFS/1 is made up of the following elements: Object identifier: -K01. The contents of the object identifier can be the structure identifier of an identifier block (e. the object identifier is displayed in the Structure identifier table in the dialog Full page name.Q01. the behavior regarding the input and evaluation of the page structure changes.g. Thus.. for example. and the page name. Document type: EFS Page name: 1 If the Use for structuring check box is activated.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. here. A combination of object identifier and other identifier blocks is not possible. You can edit the object identifier. For more information on this topic please refer to the online help for the dialog Page structure.4 Status: 30. 76 . Example: The full page name –K01. the document type. the page structure is not used for the structuring of the devices. the product aspect for the device structure. product aspect (-)) as structure elements for the devices we recommend placing a structure box around the complete page. New Master Data for the Extended Reference Identification We are supplying some special master data with Version 2. please read the section "New Features in the Master Data" (starting on page "246"). 77 .4 Status: 30. You can use the new project template IEC_tpl002.4 as an improved consideration of the standard DIN EN 81346 under simultaneous usage of the object identifiers for the structuring of pages. For more information.06. Then the structure identifiers of the box are inherited to the devices and these structures can also be adapted when pages are copied.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. To nevertheless use various aspects (functional aspect (=). In the page structure the object identifier is used for structuring.ept for the creation of projects.2014 Tip: If you use the extended reference identification. location aspect (+). In this template the Extended reference identification setting and further settings for the product aspect are activated by default in the project properties. now behave like hyperlinks. If – as you are used to in MS Word – you press the [Ctrl] key and move the cursor to the displayed cross-reference. you have to press the [Ctrl] key beforehand. If an inserted hyperlink is to be opened by a mouse click. Cross-references in PDF The displayed cross-references in an exported PDF file now also behave like hyperlinks. the form of the mouse cursor changes to a hand.2014 Graphical Editor Hyperlinks to cross-references The cross-references displayed in the graphical editor for interruption points. With a mouse click you can jump to the counterpiece of the respective cross-reference.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. in the contact image. In the course of this extension the behavior during the opening of hyperlinks has been generally standardized. 78 .06. On report pages you can also use this method to jump to cross-referenced objects in the schematic. Benefit: The direct and intuitive jumping of cross-references by means of the jump function facilitates your navigation in the project. the possible jump points in the PDF are displayed directly. It is not necessary to press the [Ctrl] key. etc. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In the property arrangements of the structure boxes (and other devices). Cross-references Form-based contact image In the EPLAN Platform you now have the possibility to represent the contact image at contactors and motor overload switches in different tabular forms. for example. In order to be as flexible as possible in this new tubular representation. the DT (displayed) property (ID 20010) is defaulted for the display and placement of the device tag. one of the following properties can now be used as an alternative: DT (full) (ID 20006) DT (identifying) (ID 20005).06.3 the upper left-hand corner of structure boxes can be spared and the device tag be placed there. we use form technology here. In the case of structure boxes with recesses. In such a form-based contact image the connection point designations. 79 .4 Status: 30. the symbol graphic and the cross-reference can. To make this possible specific requirements have to be fulfilled (position of the property texts at the top left and inside) and the project-specific setting Draw structure box with recess has to be activated.2014 Extension for Structure Boxes with Recesses Since Version 2. be listed for each contact of a device. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Benefit: The new technique of a form-based contact image allows you to represent the contact image in different tabular forms. This also makes contact image tables possible as they are usual in Japanese schematics or special factory standards.. You can form the tables individually by adapting the forms. Example: The following image shows a form-based contact image in tabular form with symbol graphics. 80 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 The use of form-based contact images can be specified both project-wide in the settings for the cross-references / contact image as well as individually at the device (coil, motor overload switch). To this purpose the new option Embedded form is available in the settings dialogs for the contact image and in the Contact image setting at the device. (The menu path to the settings is: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Cross-references / contact image .) 81 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 When you activate the Embedded form option, the Form field located under it is enabled and all the settings below the Standard option are grayed out. You can select a form for the tabular contact image by means of the dropdown list of the Form field. Subsequently the contacts of the contact image are represented in the desired tabular form. Tip: The cross-references that are displayed in a table of a form-based contact image act like hyperlinks (see the section "Graphical Editor" (starting on page "78")). Forms for the contact image The new form and report type "Distributed device list" (*.f45) is used for the representation of the form-based contact image and the cross-references. The corresponding forms are supplied in the master data (see the section "Master Data: Forms and Plot Frames" (starting on page "257")). Outputting a distributed device list as a report You can additionally use the new report type "Distributed device list" when generating reports. A corresponding entry is available in the Select report type field of the dialog Select report to this purpose. In such a function-specific report one report page is generated per device – at an unfiltered output. In a distributed device list a device, its associated crossreference functions and properties of the functions (for example placements, function texts, symbol graphic, etc.) are displayed. A possible application is, for example, the placement of a distributed device list for a contactor whose coils and contacts are distributed across several schematic pages as an embedded report on an existing project page. 82 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 User Interface New design for EPLAN icons As of Windows 8 a new design was introduced for the user interface. EPLAN has followed this trend and designed the icons in the user interface correspondingly. In this process the icons in the EPLAN Platform have been conceived so that they remain visually attractive under Windows 7. Example: The following figure shows you the Standard toolbar in the new design (for an opened project). Displayed Values for the Settings from the Layer The "From layer" entry has been revised so that you can recognize the display / format settings in the properties dialogs faster during graphical editing. If you now set such a value for a display property (for example Font size, Color), the corresponding icon (From layer) as well as the value set in the layer management are displayed. Benefit: The values for the display properties that take their setting from the selected layer are recognized immediately. The detour through the layer management is no longer required. 83 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Example: The layer "EPLAN400, Property placement.Device tags" is set by default for the DT (displayed) property displayed in a property arrangement. The values for the display properties Font size and Color that were specified for this layer in the layer management are now displayed in the Assignment column. Consistently clear tabs for display properties The format and display settings of components are texts were already redesigned for an previous version of the EPLAN Platform. The settings of the properties for the font size, color, frame, etc. is now carried out in a clearly structured table with a tree structure. In the course of the extension mentioned above for the layer settings this redesign of the display properties was continued for further objects (for example cables, boxes, definition points, graphical elements, etc.). In the properties dialogs of these objects the various tabs for graphical representation (for example Format, Rectangle, Connection graphic, etc.) have been combined into one dialog or into a tab with table structuring of the properties. In the process the previous tabs in the tree-like structure of the display properties have been converted into the various "settings areas" such as "Format", "Rectangle", etc.. 84 you can use the (New) and (Delete) buttons or the corresponding popup menu items in the dialog Properties (polyline) to create a further segment or to delete an existing one. Tip: At a polyline the individual line segments "Segment 1"..06.4 Status: 30. 85 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. "Segment 2". etc. At the graphical elements the various tabs were combined into a dialog.2014 Example: The followng figure shows the redesigned dialog Properties (rectangle) as an example. were represented below the "Segments" tree node. If you have selected such a segment in the tree. in³/s. BTU/h) Mass flow (t/h.oz/h.sh/h. dl/h. pt/min.2014 Further Displayed Units of Measure You can use the display setting Displayed measuring unit on the Display and Format tabs to influence the display of the entered values at many properties (such as Technical characteristics).). lb/h. fl. yd³/s. "pt" (= pint). hl/min. ft³/s. "gal" (= gallon) etc. ft³/h. tn. cm³/h.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. yd³. ml/h. These new units are distributed between the various groups of units as follows: Length (mile) Area (mile²) Volume (mm³. gal/min. BTU/min. system of units (such as "mile". oz/in. BTU/s. pt/s. oz/min. dl. m³/h. lb/s. ml/min. oz/ft. oz/yd) Power (hp. in³. tn.06. lb/min. cl/s. hl/s. lb/yd. t/s. dm³/h. m³/s. gal) Mass (tn.oz. oz/s) Volume flow (mm³/h. cl/min.sh/s. pt.oz/min. The values entered (for example in a properties dialog) do not change but are only converted internally in accordance with a set suitable unit and displayed in the user interface or in the reports. gal/s). mm³/min.4 Status: 30. in³/h. dm³. dm³/s. ml/s. cl. hl/h. fl. in³/min. cm³. yd³/min. kJ/h. yd³/h. cl/h. oz/h. kJ/min. PS. fl.sh/min.sh) Mass per length (lb/in. cm³/s. tn. gal/h. dm³/min. t/min.oz/s. cm³/min. dl/min. pt/h. dl/s. ft³/min. m³/min. mm³/s. 86 . lb/ft. kJ/s. 83 new displayed units of measure have been added in this version. ft³. These are in particular units from the U. S. fl. system of units (for example "mile". much easier ways.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. several settings. too.4. "feet". S. 87 . Some of these functionalities can be carried out in other.oz"). S. Less Control Elements for More User-friendliness For version 2. Your participation makes it possible for us to continuously enhance user-friendliness and performance of the EPLAN platform! Benefit: More transparent settings and menus as well as uniform control elements in the EPLAN platform will make it easier for you to navigate the program.2014 Note: Please note that the units which do not belong to the International System of Units (SI) are based on the U. menu items. "fl. This aspect is important in such cases where there is a different between the U. and functionalities have been removed from the program.4 Status: 30. "gal" (= gallon) etc. measure and other variants of the unit (for example at volume measure such as "pt" (= pint). Other GUI elements were completely removed since the associated functionalities were rarely used by our users or they made the EPLAN platform unnecessarily complex.). Each decision if a menu item should be removed was also influenced by the findings from our "customer-focused improvement program".. the settings that were distributed across the different tabs in the project wizard (Project. however. this user-specific setting has been removed. Therefore the associated project-specific settings dialog Settings. This workstation-specific setting was now replaced by a fixed value and removed from the user interface of the Settings: System dialog. please read the section "User-Defined Properties" (starting on page "66").2014 Settings The following unnecessary settings have been removed: The User-defined supplementary fields settings.. Concerning the icons of the project structure levels (higher-level function.).) can be determined in the subsequent dialogs of the menu items and 88 . etc. The user-defined supplementary fields have been replaced by the userdefined properties as of Version 2. the standard-compliant display is now always used in the tree views. The Standard-independent icons in tree view setting. For more information. mounting location.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In the Settings: User interface dialog. The Size of system messages file setting.4 Status: 30. the following menu item was removed: New (Wizard). Structure. etc. Supplementary fields has been removed. If you create new projects in such a way. PPE. still exist in the settings database and has a default value of "30 MB". Menu items In the Project menu. The setting does.06.4. New projects can be created just as easily by means of the Project > New and Project > PPE >New menu items or in project management. In the Edit and Insert menus.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. For recognizing more easily which macro type is saved. Settings: Numbering (online). These two rarely used menu items for the display of the identically named toolbars in various editors have disappeared. In the View menu the following menu items were removed: Graphical format and Text format.2014 in various project-specific settings dialogs. The settings that were part of the wizard's Numbering tab can now be found in the Settings: Pages. For generating window and symbol macros you can correspondingly continue using the [Ctrl] + [F5] key combination as well as the [B] key.4 Status: 30. and Settings: PLC dialogs of the EPLAN platform. Note: For inserting window and symbol macros you can both use the [M] key as displayed in the menu and the [Ctrl] + [Ins] key combination which was previously used for inserting symbol macros.06.ema or *. the File name field of the subsequent Save as dialog displays the file extension (*.ems) of the selected or last-saved macro in addition to the file name. the following menu options for macros were combined: Create window macro and Create symbol macro. These two menu items for the inserting of macros were combined to the new Window macro / Symbol macro menu item. 89 . These two menu items for the creation of macros were combined to the new Create window macro / symbol macro menu item. Window macro and Symbol macro. Settings.4 Status: 30. Settings (in the Project data > Connections > Numbering menu). 90 . Settings (in the Utilities > Translation menu).2014 In the Project data and Utilities menus. Settings (in the Utilities > Automated processing menu). the following menu options for settings were removed: Settings (Number) and Settings (Number using PLC data ) (in the Project data > Devices menu).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. and Settings (automatic) (in the Project data > Cables menu). Settings (distributed terminals) (in the Project data > Terminal strips menu). Settings (in the Project data > PLC menu). Settings (cable connections).06. Merge connection definition points. please read the section "New Features in the "EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension" Extension Module" (starting on page "158"). and thus the associated menu item was removed.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The other two correction possibilities for net definition points are now located in the settings for compressing projects (via the menu items Project > Organize > Compress). Connections > Correct. which was hardly used. the numbering of devices). the associated settings dialogs can be opened for executing the respective functionalities (e. the bus configuration navigator is no longer necessary. e. This menu item was used to open the dialog Correct connections. you can branch to the corresponding settings dialog in the settings.4 Status: 30.2014 Note: These settings for certain functionalities continue to be available in the program. Translation settings are distributed across the settings categories Projects > "Project name" > Translation and User > Translation.g. On the other hand. has been removed.. The previous functionality here.g. Here you can quickly find the desired dialog by means of the Find functionality. (The settings for the project data can.06. Based on the restructuring measures in the area of PLC data. be found below the settings category Projects > "Project name" > Devices. The two check boxes Merge net definition points and Remove superfluous net definition points are now located in the 91 .) The following menu items were additionally removed from the Project data menu: PLC > Bus configuration navigator. For more information. On the one hand. etc. EPLAN PPE > Master data.06.4 Status: 30. the following menu items were removed: EPLAN 21. If required you can navigate to EPLAN's other Internet pages from here. Create EPLAN support request on the Web. In the Options menu. EPLAN Cabinet. and News about EPLAN on the Web. These different. Once you have called up the online help by means of the Help > Contents menu items. confusing menu items for opening EPLAN-specific Internet pages were combined into the new Create EPLAN support request menu item. These relatively unused menu items for the data transfer of older EPLAN products were removed from the user interface. EPLAN on the Web.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. and EPLAN PPE > Project. the following menu item was removed: Mini toolbars. EPLAN support on the Web. Using this menu item you can now open the EPLAN-specific Internet page for logging on to the EPLAN Solution Center. In the Help menu. 92 . This rarely used menu item for the formatting of text and graphical elements as well as the associated button of the View toolbar were removed. In the Utilities > Data transfer menu. the following menu items were removed: Index and Find. you can then switch to one of the available tabs with the other search possibilities of the online help (Index. Find.).2014 dialog Settings: Compression below the Net definition points hierarchy level. the functionality is.).4 Status: 30.). you can use the Edit > Delete placement menu items. to close a selected hierarchy level in the tree. 93 . To delete a component in the schematic and retain it as an unplaced function in the project.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This superfluous popup menu item was removed from the popup menu for interruption points in the editors (graphical editor. Opening and closing a selected hierarchy level in the tree can be done in various other ways (e. These two popup menu items were removed from the popup menus for the tree views in the navigators and other dialogs. of course.).g. This popup menu item which was only useful in a very special situation was removed from the popup menu of various navigators and from the popup menu of the editors for graphical editing (graphical editor. still available in the main menu (menu path: Project data > Devices > Assign main function). Tip: To open a selected hierarchy level in the tree you can also press the [right] arrow key or the [+] key. This popup menu item was removed from all popup menus of the editors (graphical editor. you use the [left] arrow key or the [-] key. by double-click). symbol editor. etc. the following menu items were removed: Expand and Collapse. symbol editor. Assign main function. etc. etc. Go to (all representation types). Correspondingly.06. Delete placement. symbol editor. To change an auxiliary function into a main function.2014 In the Popup menu. position and sequence of the connection points. the basic symbol was used to visualize the structure of the function.g. the corresponding dialogs become more transparent. the basic symbols and basic symbol libraries were removed from the user interface.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.in the first tab of the properties dialog in the Connection point designation field. during the selection of function definitions. Since this functionality caused irritation for some users. place the symbol and number the connection point designations consecutively. and since it has become superfluous for the generation of new symbols. e. The maintenance efforts for the master data are significantly minimized. Display in the graphical editor will then show the sequence of the function connections according to the connection point logic.06. 94 . Functionality "Basic symbol" In the EPLAN platform. The respective popup menu for a dialog or a field can . manually enter the connection point designations . Tip: If you want to determine the assignment of connection points.4 Status: 30. To do so.as is common in other applications . Benefit: By removing the functionalities for the basic symbol. i. this control element was removed from the user interface.separated by a paragraph mark each .2014 Control element "Popup menu button" Since usage of the popup menu button was difficult for many users to get used to.e.still be opened by right mouse click. (Menu path: Utilities > Master data > Connection point designation / description.) Dialog Settings: Symbol libraries.. (This dialog is displayed during the data transfer of symbol libraries from EPLAN 5 / fluidPLAN and EPLAN 21 as well as during function definition assignment for the symbols of a symbol library. the following menu item was removed: Menu item Basic symbol.. be called up from the Symbol / function data tab of the properties dialog by clicking […] in the Definition field.g. new symbols are almost always created by copying and modifying existing ones.) 95 .4 Status: 30. During master data generation.) Dialog Function definition assignment.2014 The Basic symbol field was removed from the following locations in the EPLAN platform: Dialog Function definitions. (This dialog is opened when generating and copying a symbol library.: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Management > Symbol libraries.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. Menu path: Utilities > Master data > Symbol library > .<Library name>. (This dialog can. (Menu path e. The Basic symbol library drop-down list was removed from the following locations in the EPLAN platform: Dialog Symbol library properties ..) Dialog Connection point designations and descriptions.) In the Insert menu of the symbol editor. for example. PLC card Part placement.) and "special" devices (including terminals.2014 Uniform Designations for Devices In the EPLAN Platform electrical-engineering and fluid-power devices are divided into "general" devices (including motors. fluid distributors. valves. The terms and the sequence of these device designations in the project properties. at other points in the user interface and in the function definitions were standardized as follows for the current version: Old name: New name: General DTs General devices (or Gen. etc. general devices Part placement. normal item Part placement.06. PLC Part placement. There is no such differentiation in the mechanical devices.). fluid device Part placement. devices) PLC / Bus boxes PLC Fluid devices General fluid devices (or Gen. mechanical devices) Mechanical devices Part placement. general fluid device 96 . etc. fluid devices) General mechanical devices (or Gen.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30. cables. 4 Status: 30.4. 97 . In order to standardize terms the dialog Browse for folder has now been renamed. Old name: New name: Browse for folder Select directory In addition the [Create new folder] button has been removed from this dialog for directory selection.06. You can still create new directories by using the popup menu items New > Folder. These modifications and optimizations make it possible to create new projects essentially with new project databases. Old projects are updated the first time they are opened with the current EPLAN version. you will be prompted whether you wish to import the project in the current version. updating of the project databases is absolutely essential for these projects. Consequences for legacy projects In order for old projects to be edited (or also just viewed) in the new EPLAN version. At the time.2014 Renamed Dialog for the Directory Selection The […] button is used at many points in the EPLAN Platform (for example when creating or storing projects) to open a follow-up dialog for the directory selection.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Project Editing Extended project databases In preparation for the 64-bit version of the EPLAN Platform and further future developments the project databases have been extended and optimized for Version 2. select the SQL server option and click [. If you want to use an SQL server database. the project management can now also be based on an SQL server database. You can now choose between an Access and SQL server database in the settings for the project management database. SQL Server Database for the Project Management An Access database has always been used in the past for the project management.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In the corresponding setting dialog you can use the two options Access and SQL server.06..2014 If you confirm with [Yes].. the project is first updated and then opened.] to define the settings for using an SQL server in the SQL 98 . (The menu path to this setting is: Options > Settings > Company > Management > Project management database..) If you have selected an Access database. If you do not update an old project.mdb). users can use the project management in the 64-bit version of the EPLAN Platform.] to branch to a file selection dialog where you select the project management database (*. you will not be able to open this project in the version 2.. Warning: New projects and old projects that have been updated will no longer be able to be opened with old EPLAN versions. a backup copy with the not-updated project databases is created in the project directory.4. In addition. This way. you can use [. In the new version.4 Status: 30. even though the Microsoft Office applications (including Microsoft Access) are installed on the computers in the 32-bit version. 2014 server setting dialog. To this purpose you can also assign a name freely for the project management database instead of the previous specification Projects. 99 .mdb is supplied and displayed in the Access field. In this case a corresponding message is displayed when the project management is opened. The newly created database will then be entered in the settings as project management database and is therefore automatically selected. To do so.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Depending on the selected option a new Access or SQL database is created. click the (New) button for the respective option (Access or SQL-Server).mdb. The entries here are required for the SQL server logon. Notes: During an initial installation of the EPLAN Platform in the 32-bit version an empty project management database called Projects. the EPLAN project management cannot be opened with the set Access database due to incompatible drivers. Creating a project management database It is also possible to create a new project management database in the settings dialog. After confirmation with [OK] the settings dialog for the project management database is opened. If you use the Microsoft Office applications (including Microsoft Access) in the 32-Bit version in this combination.06. In the case of an update installation an existing database is retained and also displayed in the Access field.4 Status: 30. This behavior also applies to an initial or an update installation of the 64bit version. and you can create a suitable SQL-Server database for the 64-bit version. Exclusively opened EPLAN projects are now highlighted by a special icon. In the dialog Open project you select the desired editing mode "Default". the other project data navigators.4 Status: 30. Icon for Exclusively Opened Projects When opening projects you can open a project in miscellaneous editing modes.2014 To see which versions of the Microsoft SQL server are supported for the conversion of the project management to an SQL server by the EPLAN platform. 100 . such projects that can only be edited by you are identified by the icon. In the tree view of the page navigator.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. "Exclusive" or "Write-protected" by using the Mode drop-down list. see the section "Software Requirements and Approvals" (see page "265"). and project management. 2014 Devices Improved Representation of the Full DT The used structure identifiers are displayed in the dialog Full DT together with the visible device tag of the function and can be changed by you. The adjacent column displays the associated prefixes. In the Value column. The structure identifiers themselves are now positioned in a table.06. In order to select an existing structure identifier click in the respective cell on […] and then branch to the selection dialog. The two fields Displayed DT and Full DT are now located in the dialog above the structure identifiers. 101 .4 Status: 30. This dialog was changed for Version 2. In the process only those identifier blocks are listed that are specified as "identifying" or "describing" in the project structure in the Structure column of the Structure identifier table. the structure identifiers can be edited.4 so that an improved representation and layout of the identifiers is achieved.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The further layout of the dialog depends on the settings for the project structure.2014 A tree view was extended to the selection dialog for the structure identifier. Note: The structure identifiers are now displayed in table form also at the structure boxes in the Identifier tab and in many other dialogs (such as Full page name.). Table for fluid power functions: If you have specified by means of a project setting that the trade identifiers are to be used as identifiers (media codes). This corresponds to the changes in the structure identifier management (see section "Structure Identifier Management" on page "106"). Different editing fields are displayed for the DT: Group boxes for the DT: If you are working without extended reference identification. Table: If you are using the extended reference identification.06. the table for the DT at fluid power functions disposes of column headers in accordance with the standard DIN ISO 1219-2. In addition you can use a filter to reduce the number of displayed structure identifiers in the selection dialog.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. For more information. please read the section "New Features for EPLAN Fluid" on page "219". the known DT and Subordinate DT group boxes are shown. the editing fields for the DT are shown in a table (see section "Extensions for Reference Identification" on page "73").4 Status: 30. 102 . Structure identifier of layout space etc. At various points in the EPLAN Platform at which you select parts you can use the Open hyperlink popup menu to open the external documents stored for a part. Easier identification of hyperlinks from the parts management You can store up to 20 external documents for a part on the Documents tab of the parts management. The main template is the first function template in the Function templates tab of the parts management whose function definition is set to "Main function". External document 2 etc.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. For example this popup menu item for a part is available in the part selection. Further information about the data transferred during the part selection is available in the Online Help in the section "Overview of the transferred part data". The value from the Technical characteristics field in the Technical data tab is only transferred during the part selection if no value is entered for this property at the "main template" or if there are no function templates.06.2014 Part Selection Taking account of function templates The "main template" is now taken account of during the part selection. the designations entered in the Documents tab are now offered instead of the submenu items External document 1. 103 . in the Part tab of the properties dialog and in the part master data navigator. Wherever you can open an external document as a hyperlink. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. when using unplaced functions / function templates and while assigning functions / function templates to a component. The Plug DT property is only transferred from the part to the target components in the following cases: A value is already entered at the Plug DT property at the target component.e. Defined Devices Standardized behavior during transfer of the plug DT and the channel designation During the configuration of devices data are transferred to the components at specific actions.2014 Benefit: By using "talking" designations you can now identify a hyperlink – i. In the past the transfer of the plug DT and of the channel designations did not behave the same at all the actions. however. No plug DT is entered at the target component. an external document – more easily. never overwritten by an empty value.4 Status: 30. Access and handling of the linked documents has been facilitated greatly also for occasional users (for example in Service). This behavior has now been standardized. This behavior applies while creating a device. but an incorrect value for the Plug DT (automatic) property would arise through the DT transfer. 104 . while placing a function through the use of a macro. An existing plug DT is. while inserting a device. during the device selection. Devices and part placements that were placed in the layout space / on the 2D mounting panel. Project Data Navigators New icon for devices that are not placed in the schematic In the navigator dialogs 2D panel layouts and 3D mounting layout the part status is in part indicated by means of icons (for example placed device through the icon ). 105 in such a . For more information on this topic. In order to avoid confusion with the exclamation mark that is displayed in the navigators of functions (such as the device navigator) for functions that have errors after check runs. EPLAN Platform now uses the new icon case.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. but not included in the schematic project. please refer to the online help in the section "Transfer of the Plug DT and of the Channel Designation".06. were marked by the icon in the part.2014 Note: The same behavior also applies to the Channel designation and Channel designation (automatic) properties. 4 Status: 30. the structure identifiers of an identifier block are now also represented as a tree (in the Tree tab).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.<Project name> the identifier blocks existing in the project (for example "higher-level function". etc. 106 . In addition to display in table form in the List tab. "mounting location". but rather in a tree structure in the left-hand section of the dialog.2014 Structure Identifier Management Improved representation of the structure identifiers The structure identifier management was revised for this version.06. In the dialog Identifier . If you select an identifier block here.) are now no longer displayed as tabs. all the associated structure identifiers are then displayed in the right-hand section. 4 Status: 30. This view can be used to create a new structure identifier and at the same time enter the various structure descriptions. for example. You must take into account which hierarchy level is currently marked in the tree view when executing most functions. The following has to be taken into account for the tree view of the structure identifier management: The dialog New identifier is opened in the tree view by means of the (New) button. If an existing identifier is selected. Analog to the tree view of the project data navigators you can also have the structure descriptions displayed in the tree of the structure identifier management. a new main identifier is created when the (New) button is used. you have marked the <Empty identifier> node. The functionalities of the two buttons [Sort] and [Extras] are only available in the list view. 107 . If. The Configure representation menu item in the popup menu is available to this purpose. a sub-identifier is created by the same means.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 Benefit: The tree view provides a better structured and clearer display of the structure identifiers in projects that have a substructure. The tree view allows rapid predefinition of structure identifiers.06. In reality these two properties are mutually exclusive. but rather the property Connection: Association. Since further "multi-part" connections ("Phase busbar connection". "Line") have been added to this version.2014 Connections Association of connections In the past you could use the two properties Cable connection (ID 31058) and Conduit connection (ID 31086) to specify for a connection whether the respective connection is a part of a cable or a conduit. The properties Cable connection and Conduit connection are no longer offered for selection When configuring filters for reports.4 Status: 30.06. 108 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. but could be activated simultaneously for a connection in the past. you now specify the association by using the new property Connection: Association (ID 31142). You can select one of the following values in the drop-down list of this property: 0 = Individual connection 1 = Cable 2 = Conduit 3 = Phase busbar 4 = Line. Benefit: Contradictory settings at the connection definition points are avoided through the new property Connection: Association. labeling and block properties. 109 . If there are contradictory specifications in the data (Cable connection and Conduit connection properties activated). Renamed Connection Symbols Connection splicers and line connectors can now also be configured in electrical engineering.4 Status: 30. the function definition is used to decide whether it is a cable or a conduit.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 Conversion of "old" connections Automatic adapting of the connection properties is carried out when "old" projects / macros are opened. please read the section "Connection Splicers / Line Connectors in Electrical Engineering" (starting on page "147") Message Management Checking the part master data The message management offers you the possibility to check whether the part master data created by you and stored in the parts database are correct and complete. The distributors / connectors previously only available in fluid power or process engineering have therefore been extended and renamed in the EPLAN Platform: Old name: New name: Distributor / connector Connection splicer / line connector For more information. 4 Status: 30. The previous timeconsuming manual checking of the individual data in the parts management is superfluous. To check the part master data you can use the following nine check run messages in the message class 501 "Part master data": Message 501001 "The macro %1!s! entered at the part does not exist.2014 Benefit: You have the possibility to rapidly check the quality of your master data by means of the new check runs for the parts master data." Message 501005 "The layer %4!s! assigned to the macro %1!s! (%2!s! / %3!s!) is user-defined." Message 501008 "The connection point pattern %1!s! entered at the part does not exist." Message 501004 "The function definition %1!s! entered at the part is obsolete. The quality of the master data is decisive for high-quality project planning and can be ensured in the long term through the new check runs for parts data." Message 501002 "The image file %1!s! entered at the part does not exist.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2." Message 501007 "The height and/or width is not specified at the part: Height=%1!s! Width=%2!s!." Message 501006 "The elements of the macro %1!s! (%2!s! / %3!s!) are not grouped." Message 501003 "The document %1!s! entered at the part does not exist." 110 .06. 2014 Message 501009 "The drilling pattern %1!s! entered at the part does not exist. The part number of the faulty part is displayed here. Create a check run scheme for the parts master data. If desired. we recommend the following procedure: If necessary .06. for example the name of the parts database to be checked. For example. 111 . store a describing text here. set the type of check to "No" for all check run messages and assign the "Parts master data" type of check "Offline" to the desired check run messages. Select the parts database to be checked in the parts management. Specify the master data that are to be checked in the parts master data navigator and carry out the check run. In this project the check run settings that are required to check the parts database are carried out. Therefore first create a project that serves as a so-called "test project". Specify the scope of the check run and store it in the scheme. After the test project has been created." Procedure A project has to be opened in the page navigator so that check runs can be executed.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.configure the display of the message management so that the new column Part number is displayed here. The test project may not contain any project pages.4 Status: 30. the corresponding message is no longer displayed in the message management and the exclamation mark at the parts disappears.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. If you have marked a project (or a page) in the page navigator. you have marked a hierarchy level in the tree of the parts master data navigator. In this case only one project may be opened. If you have eliminated the fault for a part and then repeat the check run.2014 Note: The scope of a check run depends on the respective selection.4 Status: 30. If. If you want to display only those parts that were reported as faulty in the parts master data navigator or in the parts management. the parts master data are checked. You can use the Properties popup menu item to jump directly to the reported part in the parts management. Display of faulty parts master data Parts with faulty or incomplete information are identified in the parts master data navigator and in the parts management by a red exclamation mark.06. 112 . Result After you have carried out the check run the result is displayed in the dialog Message management . the selected project data are checked. Faulty or incomplete parts can be identified in it on the basis of the output part number. you can create a fieldbased filter to this purpose and use the Messages in message management (ID 20930) property as the filter criterion. on the other hand.<Project name>. 113 . to distribute the placeholder texts evenly in an area.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06.2014 Form Editor Improved design of dynamic areas The positioning and editing of placeholder texts in the dynamic areas has been improved in this version for the form editor. commissioning and servicing. such as the manufacturing. It is now possible. Convincing and informative structuring of the machine / plant documentation also facilitates processes downstream of the engineering.4 Status: 30. the new tab Placeholder texts is now available in the dialog Dynamic area. for example. Benefit: The improved editing and positioning of placeholder texts facilitate the layout and design of tables on report pages. When you insert or open such an area in a dynamic form. placeholder text and there select the desired placeholder text. Width of the alignment box). In this dialog you can edit all the display properties of a placeholder text.2014 In this tab all the placeholder texts that are assigned to the respective area are listed in a table.4 Status: 30. Placeholder texts without activated alignment box always retain their position – irrespective of the selected setting. You can edit the display properties of several placeholder texts simultaneously by using the (Edit) button. The (Move up) and sequence.06. The sequence of the placeholder texts in the table determines the sequence of the placeholders in a dynamic area (from left to right). In the table you can carry out settings for the most important display properties of the placeholder texts (Activate alignment box. Please note the following: You can use the text. Draw alignment box. In a newly inserted dynamic area you can then quickly and easily specify new placeholder texts and settings for the position of these placeholders for the report. (New) button to insert a new line for a placeholder By clicking in the respective cell of the Placeholder texts column you branch to the familiar dialog Properties . The following options are available: 114 . Multiple selection of placeholder texts is possible in the table. (Move down) buttons can be used to influence the In the Position drop-down list you specify how the placeholder texts are distributed in the dynamic area.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The next time the dialog Dynamic area is opened again. In reports. When you confirm with [OK]. the Position drop-down list contains the value "Retain position" again. the dialog is closed and the settings for the placeholder texts are implemented. The width of the alignment box for this placeholder text is calculated from the width of the area minus the width of the alignment boxes of the other fitted placeholder texts. etc. this is output based on the current form. The widths of the respective alignment boxes are calculated so that they fit the set grid of the form. Extended Next Forms For certain report types (e.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Fit placeholder texts: The placeholder texts are fitted into the area.g.06.4 Status: 30. terminal-strip overview. To this purpose the cell in the Width column is grayed out for the lowest placeholder text with activated alignment box.2014 Retain position: The positions of all the placeholder texts are retained.) it is possible to specify a next form. Thus the cells in the Width column for placeholder texts with activated alignment box are grayed out. 115 . device tag list. cable assignment diagram. With the new version of the EPLAN Platform you can use now not only summarized parts lists but also other report types as next forms. Space placeholder texts evenly: The placeholder texts are fitted evenly into the area. The table in the section "Available report types" lists which next form is available for the respective form type.4 Status: 30. To do so. select the menu items Insert > Insertion point of next form in the form editor.06.2014 In order to insert a different report in a form you can position an insertion point of the next form at the desired position in the form. different entries are available for selection here. For most form types. The dialog Insertion point of next form was redesigned in the course of the extension described here. Select the report type for the next form from the Report type drop-down list. the "Summarized parts list" and the "Parts list" are available. The Value column can be used to select a suitable form or to 116 . You now carry out the further settings for the next form in a new properties table: The form of the next form is now entered directly at the insertion point of the next form.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Depending on the form type of the opened form. This is carried out in the properties table by using the Form property. In the case of functionrelated report types (such as.g. Report types Depending on the form type of the opened main form. Note: Because the form of the next form is now inserted at the insertion point of the next form. Projects from previous EPLAN versions with old forms continue to be reported.).06. terminal diagram. The report sequence is determined by the graphics. e. the Next form column in the user interface of the dialog Settings: Output to pages has been removed. and New page properties are removed again. Here the same schemes and filter criteria are available as for the generation of a report of the respective report type. the "Summarized parts list" and the "Parts list" are available. for the "Cable diagram" report type a next form of report type "Cable diagram" is possible. When you change the report type.2014 branch to the selection dialog for forms.. It is also possible to insert several insertion points of next forms into a form.. "Identical form type" in the table means that. 117 . In addition. plug diagram. e. the settings made for the Form. however the specified next form cannot be changed. Sorting. For most form types. different report types are available for next forms. etc.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.g. Filter. the filter and sorting criteria apply to the functions. you have the possibility to determine filter and sorting criteria for the extent and the sorting of the report by using the Filter and Sorting properties. 2014 Form type Next form Summarized Parts list parts list Assembly / module overview Identical form type Additional x Device tag list x x Cable assignment diagram x x Cable diagram x x Cable overview x x Terminal lineup diagram x x Terminal-strip overview x x Terminal diagram x x x PLC diagram x x x PLC card overview x x Plug diagram x x Plug overview x x x Terminal overview Terminal line-up diagram x 118 .06.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 4 Status: 30.06.2014 Connection list x x Topology: Routing path list x x Topology: Routed cables / connections x x Pre-planning: Planning object overview x x Pre-planning: Planning object plan x Pre-planning: Structure segment plan x 119 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. you can use the new report type "Assembly/module overview" in the Select report dialog.f44)".06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In such an overview all the parts of a module / an assembly are listed one by one. 120 . You can furthermore add a graphics to the assembly/module overview by using one of the techniques common to the EPLAN platform (image file / storing a macro for module / assembly parts in the parts management. You have the possibility of limiting the output to one of the two part types by means of a filter in which you use the property Record type (ID 20486) as a filter criterion.4 Status: 30. inserting a corresponding placeholder text in the form). When outputting these new report types. By default both the module parts and the assembly parts existing in the project are reported during reporting of this type. the form is used that is specified in the project-specific Settings: Output to pages dialog for the new form type "Assembly/module overview (*. An appropriate form is supplied in the master data for the reporting of these assemblies (hook-ups). In this special report an overview is generated for each module / each assembly occurring in the project.2014 Reports Creating an assembly / module overview To generate reports on the module or assembly parts existing in a project. An example of a practical application for assembly/module overviews is the reporting of assemblies that are included into pre-planning through the data transfer of hook-ups in EPLAN PPE projects. In the new version you now have the possibility to select a form directly during generation that deviates from the specification in the settings.2014 Example: The following figure shows the reporting of an assembly (hook-up) that was allocated to a planning object of the pre-planning after the data transfer of an EPLAN PPE project as an example of an assembly/module overview. Notes: The modules / assembles are always broken up to the lowest possible level in an assembly/module overview. 121 .06.4 Status: 30. Reports with Deviating Form When reports are created the form that is entered in the dialog Settings: Output to pages is used by default. Please also note that the settings in the dialog Settings: Parts do not have any effect on the creation of an assembly/module overview.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This dialog now disposes of the new drop-down list Form (deviating from settings).2014 In order to use deviating forms you had to go in the past to the report templates and there assign a different form in the forms property. You can now furthermore also create embedded reports with deviating forms. such as the manufacturing. Benefit: The new setting Form (deviating from settings) allows a simplified procedure when reporting with deviating forms. 122 . In the case of embedded reports (with manual placement of the report on an existing page) this procedure did not function. a dialog with different settings for the respective report is opened. commissioning and servicing.4 Status: 30. The machine / plant documentation is upgraded in value through the reporting of the project data with informative forms and furthermore facilitates processes downstream of the engineering. After you have determined the report type when generating a report.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. In order to assign a deviating form click "Browse" in the drop-down list and use the subsequent dialog Select form to select the desired form. 123 . The property located under it Update using this form is activated.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. When you activate the Update using this form property the Form property is enabled and you can select a different form for an existing report. Often only the form that is entered in the settings is initially displayed here.06. the forms entered at the associated report blocks are overwritten! It is irrelevant whether the forms for the templates are entered at the templates or originate from the settings. Creating a report template: If you have selected a deviating form for a report block.4 Status: 30. this form is entered in the Form property at the template when the template is created. Further effects: Report blocks with deviating form: If you have selected a deviating form when creating a new report. the form entered in the Form property is used when updating reports. the form in the dialog Reports is entered in the Form property of the report block. Reporting templates: When templates are reported. Editing report blocks: These two properties can now be edited at all the report blocks. Updating reports: If the Update using this form check box is activated for a report block. In the course of this extension the dialog was renamed to Settings <Report type>.2014 All the forms stored in the project are offered for selection in this drop-down list. This means that report pages with deviating forms are only retained if there are no templates for the respective report type or if there are templates at which the deviating form is stored. Note: Forms for the report can be stored at some main functions (cable. i. terminal strip. Report pages: When a project is reported.4 Status: 30. etc.).2014 The activated property Update using this form results in the following effects at Generate project reports: Embedded reports: Embedded reports are only updated. plug definitions. These forms take priority over all other specifications.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 124 .06. also over the forms entered at the templates. The form entered for a corresponding report block is retained.e. the templates existing in the project are used. 4 Status: 30. but cannot be edited. Note: If you work with several EPLAN versions.g. then we recommend using the latest EPLAN version when editing and managing the parts database.4 an "older" parts database. If you work with several EPLAN versions (e.2014 Parts Management Update the parts database When starting the program following an initial installation. to select parts or devices. the current parts database will be available to you immediately.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. Other program features which also access the data in the parts database will output an equivalent message if the parts database does not correspond to the current version. when switching to version 2. you will be prompted upon opening parts management to update the parts database.. If you answer this prompt with [Yes]. An updated parts database can be opened in older EPLAN versions. The parts management data fields will then remain empty and cannot be edited. the parts database is updated. then the parts database is not updated. 125 . for example.4) and have in version 2. If you click [No]. 4 Status: 30. (To open this dialog select the following menu path in the parts management: [Extras] > Import. 126 .0" standard is available for users with a valid Software Service agreement. importing of multilanguage data. In order to import data to the eCl@ss classification. The assignment of classes and characteristics from eCl@ss to product groups and part properties of the EPLAN parts management are configured in this scheme. the Import records dialog includes the new "eCl@ss 8.2014 Importing Part Data to the eCl@ss Standard eCl@ss is a standardized. cross-trade classification system for product groups.0" file type. product characteristics and services with the aim of simplifying electronic trading of classified products. As from Version 2. Note: The new possibility of importing parts data to the "eCl@ss 8.) Importing is carried out by means of a scheme that you select in the subsequent dialog. The designation ATEX is derived from the French abbreviation for "ATmosphère EXplosibles".06. for example.4 the EPLAN Platform supports the importing of parts data into the parts management in accordance with the eCl@ss standard "eCl@ss Basic" in Version 8.0. The supported version "BMEcat 2005" allows.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Storing the ATEX Identification You can now also store an identification for the explosion protection in accordance with the ATEX directives of the European Union for a part in the parts management. The XML-based format "BMEcat" is used for this import. the items could in the past only be placed flat on the mounting surface – unless a 3D graphical macro is stored.4 Status: 30. The corresponding property Certification: ATEX identifier (ID 22270) can be used like the other certification properties in the EPLAN Platform (for example as a filter criterion during the part selection or as a placeholder text for output in reports such as the parts list). This part property is only taken into consideration at a 3D part placement if no 3D graphical macro is used for the part placement. 127 . Benefit: The mounting depth is taken into account individually during part placement without 3D graphical macro. You can enter up to 50 characters (letters and numbers) here. Mounting Depth for Item Placements on Mounting Surfaces When items are inserted on a mounting surface in the layout space.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The new Mounting depth field is now available on the Mounting data tab so that such an item can now project partially through a mounting surface (for example a door) after the placement. With the mounting depth you specify how far an item projects into another item against the Z-axis and referenced to the mounting surface after the parts placement. Enter the mounting depth in "mm" in the Mounting depth field (default is 0.00 mm).06.2014 To this purpose the ATEX identifier field was added in the Certification group box of the Prices / Other tab. (4) Mounting depth Renamed Field for Mounting Data The Cabinet graphical macro field in the Mounting data tab as well as the associated part property (ID 22219) have been renamed for Version 2. (2) Mounting surface.bmp.4 Status: 30. (3) Part placement. *.2014 Example: (1) Item (door).if the part dimensions exist . An image file stored in this field will then be displayed in the layout space during part placement . Using an image file as texture displays the surface of a 3D model in more detail and more realistically or illustrates the photo of an original item.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.on the front side of the placed 3D object. 128 .) in this field.4: Old name: New name: Cabinet graphical macro Texture You can the […] button to select an image file (*.06.gif etc. please read the section "Part Selection" (on Page "103").2014 Despite renaming the selection of other file types such as Cabinet drawings. The corresponding part properties are no longer available in the filters and configuration files. Identifier (Technical data tab) Connection point designation (function templates tab) Symbol library (function templates tab) Symbol number (function templates tab) Nominal width (Process engineering tab). 129 . For more information. ACIS files. remains possible. Only the Technical characteristics field remains and is now located on the Technical data tab.4 Status: 30. Removed Fields The following fields which are no longer used have been removed from the user interface of the EPLAN parts management in this version. Tab "Function templates" As a result of a modified part selection the Part selection group box has been removed.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. An entered Cabinet graphical macro is only taken into consideration if the EPLAN parts management was used in the discontinued program EPLAN Cabinet. But for reasons of compatibility. these properties continue to be included in the parts database. etc.06. Note: The fields listed here were only removed from the user interface of the mentioned tabs. These fields were also removed at other points in the user interface. The Component data tab is now available for entering the respective data for the parts of the "PLC" product group.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. terminals and connections. With the new version the two previous settings dialogs have been replaced by a single common settings dialog. (Excepted from this extension are module parts as well as parts for cables.) This meant that it was possible to enter the switching capacity and the power dissipation twice for the respective parts – both in the Component data tab and in the PLC data tab.2014 Tab "PLC data" Since Version 2.4 Status: 30.3 the PLC data tab is now also displayed for other parts that are not part of the "PLC" product group. Settings Common settings dialog for part selection and parts management In the past the part selection and the parts management had two different settings dialogs in the EPLAN Platform. 130 . This situation with for example differing tree configuration for the part selection and parts management made handling in part more difficult.06. The following fields have therefore been removed from the PLC data tab: Switching capacity Power dissipation. Benefit: Uniform and well structured settings for the parts facilitate the handling of the part selection and the parts management. 06. in the settings under: Options > Settings > User > Management > Parts. You can now select between the following options in the database settings: Access SQL server API.4 Status: 30. Settings for the database Only one database is now still used for the part / device selection and the parts management. The settings for the database and the part selection in this dialog continue to be stored as a scheme. for example.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 The new dialog Settings: Part is located. 131 . the EPLAN Platform accesses the Access database. With Version 2.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 all the part properties are now always stored in the project. the program uses the entered Access or SQL-Server database as the database for the part / device selection. Therefore the table with the settings for storing part properties has been removed.4 Status: 30.2014 In contrast to the previous version.06. even if the respective option is not activated. you must explicitly delete the corresponding part properties by using the menu items Utilities > Parts > Delete stored properties before you pass on the project. The evaluation of our customer-focused improvement program showed that both this setting and the possibility to set the part properties which are stored in the project are only used by very few users. Notes: The API option continues to apply only for a part / device selection via API. you no longer have to branch to a followup dialog at the settings for the database of part / device selection in order to recognize which database is set here. If databases are entered for both options (Access and SQL-Server). If you have selected this option. You do not need set an ODBC part selection any more. 132 . If you do not want to store certain parts data (such as prices) permanently in the project. 06. 133 . The following settings for the part selection remain unchanged: Break up assembly Show conflict dialog Modification allowed during selection Placeholder object: Adopt part number without synchronizing parts.2014 Setting the tree configuration Only one setting possibility now still exists for the tree configuration of the part selection and the parts management.4 Status: 30. The required specifications are now carried out in a follow-up dialog that you access via the […] button next to the setting. Further settings for the parts management In order to carry out further settings for the parts management. Further settings for the part selection The selection of a further data source from which the technical EPLAN parts data can be supplemented by commercial data from linked systems is carried out by means of the setting Extend parts data using.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. If different tree views are required (for example one for designing and one for master data editing). you can create several schemes with a different tree configuration in the part settings to this purpose and then change rapidly between the tree views by selecting a scheme. click the [Other] button. The settings of this follow-up dialog are not stored in the scheme for the part settings.4 Status: 30. the associated check box was moved into the dialog Settings: Compatibility.). Moved Setting for Zooming Texts as in Previous EPLAN Versions The project-specific setting Zoom in text for graphical editing allows you to specify that texts are displayed zoomed by approximately 20%.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. etc. Since this setting will no longer be supported by EPLAN in the long term.2014 In the subsequent Settings: Parts management dialog further settings already known for the parts management were moved (List / tree sorting.) 134 . as in previous EPLAN versions. The fields of the previously separate dialog Currencies have now also been integrated into this dialog. Measuring unit .06. (The menu path for this settings dialog is: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Management > Compatibility.import / export. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The previously missing options Topology. When doing this. The functionality for converting superfluous main functions has been adapted (menu path: Utilities > Synchronize > Functions > Correct main functions).> All representation types. To this purpose the following menu items were added to the menu Utilities > Synchronize > Functions: Topology --> All representation types Functional -. When you select one of the options.06.2014 Utilities Extensions when synchronizing functions A function can occur more than once in the schematic in different representation types (multi-line. 135 . etc. In addition. the main functions with this representation type are retained and all the superfluous main functions are converted into auxiliary functions during correction.4 Status: 30. all the options were arranged in the sequence of the representation types during global editing. You can synchronize the functions in order to harmonize the properties of the functions that are displayed in a distributed manner. P&I diagram and Functional have been added to the dialog Correct main functions.). overview function. you now also have the option of applying the properties of the selected topology functions or the properties of the selected functions with the "Functional" representation type to the other representation types. Only the desired parts data are translated.2014 New Features in the "EPLAN Multi Language Translation" Extension Module Note: The "EPLAN Multi Language Translation" extension module is available as an optional extra for the following programming variants: Electric P8 Select. EPLAN PPE Professional. EPLAN Pro Panel Professional Stand-alone. The menu path to this dialog is: Options > Settings > User > Translation > Parts management. EPLAN Fluid Professional. EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate. 136 .EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+ Stand-alone. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+. EPLAN PPE. EPLAN Fluid. Specifying the scope of translation for the parts management It is now possible to specify the scope of translation for a translation in the parts management. so that a possible revision of these data is not required.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This extension module is by default part of the scope of delivery for the following program variants: EPLAN Electric P8 Professional.4 Status: 30.06. You can select which multi-language fields in the parts management are to be translated and which not. To this purpose the new settings dialog Settings: Parts management has been added to the EPLAN platform. Benefit: The new translation settings result in improved consistency and uniform handling in the translation function. the "EPLAN Multi Language Translation" extension module. This version includes extensions also in the Translation utility. the property is translated in the next translation run.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 In this dialog you can select which multi-language fields in the parts management are to be translated. Select [Extras] > Settings > Translation in the parts management to this purpose. If the check box in front of the property is activated. 137 .4 Status: 30. Open the settings in the parts management You can also open these new settings for the scope of translation in the parts management from the dialog Parts management.06. To this purpose all the relevant properties from the parts management are listed in the Describing properties field. 06. Renamed property In the course of extending the translation settings.2014 In the subsequent Settings: Translation dialog. you can find all translationrelevant settings for translation in parts management. the Description property from the Address tab has been renamed to differentiate it better from other description texts: Old name: New name: ID: Description Description (address) 22922 138 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Thus.4 Status: 30. in addition to the previously displayed project-independent settings (now: Project-independent tab) the new settings for the extent of the translation are shown on the Parts management tab and the settings for the dictionary on the User tab. 4 Status: 30. EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate. EPLAN PPE Professional. Extended property comparison for pre-planning The segments from pre-planning were not included in the past in property comparisons of projects in revision control. (The menu path to this dialog is. For this reason the dialog Settings: Property comparison of projects has been extended. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+.2014 New Features in the "EPLAN Revision Management" Extension Module Note: The "EPLAN Revision Management" extension module is available as an optional extra for the following programming variants: EPLAN Electric P8 Select. EPLAN Pro Panel Professional Stand-alone. EPLAN Fluid Professional.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. EPLAN Fluid. the "EPLAN Revision Management" extension module. Via Revision control. you can now also include the properties of pre-planning when running a property comparison. This extension module is by default part of the scope of delivery for the following program variants: EPLAN Electric P8 Professional. EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+ Stand-alone.) The following new categories are available to you here: 139 . With the new version. EPLAN PPE. for example: Options > Settings > Company > Management > Property comparison of projects.06. modifications of existing machine and plant documentation can be detected and documented automatically. 4 Status: 30. 140 . The Properties for planning objects and structure segments are offered in the Do not compare field for this object type. Subsequently you specify in the settings for the property comparison that the Expenditure planning property (from the "Data" property group) is to be compared in the "Pre-planning segments" category. Expenditure planning has not changed). only the graphical placement of the segment is modified (e.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Page name. In addition. however.) for the comparison at this object type. change the properties of a placed segment (for example the property Expenditure planning).g. the segment is moved on the page). settings. Pre-planning segments: This category is used to compare the segments existing in the project (placed or unplaced). Accordingly you can select the placement properties (Graphical placement. then neither the associated segment of the pre-planning navigator nor the placement is marked in the case of a properties comparison with identical setting (because the property to be compared.) in which the user-defined properties are displayed depends on the configuration of the properties. Example: After you have created a reference project. If. etc. etc. you can select the user-defined properties of pre-planning for the property comparison here. The property group (for example data.2014 Pre-planning placements: With this category you compare the graphical placements of the segments. In a subsequent property comparison a change marker is added both to the segment in the preplanning navigator and to the placement in the graphical editor. This list is stored in the project database of the current project. When you select this popup menu item for a segment. By default. the removal of the database selection provides results in a simplified workflow for a property comparison of projects. Instead all the results are written into a so-called "revision results list". but the results are appended to the existing list. Benefit: Removal of the MS Access database in the revision control is a further step in ensuring problem-free migration to the 64-bit version of the EPLAN Platform.06. If this check box is activated. the revision results list is not overwritten during a properties comparison of projects. the revision results list is overwritten during each new project comparison. 141 .<Project name> to help you find the changed segments in the project.2014 The popup menu item Synchronize selection has been added to the dialog Results of property comparison .4 Status: 30. the respective segment is marked in the opened pre-planning navigator. Project-specific Storing of the Comparison Results The results of a property comparison of projects are now no loner saved in an MS Access database. you can use the new setting Collect comparison results in the dialog Compare properties of projects. In addition.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. If the comparison result is to be retained. if so required. the check box is deactivated and must be consciously activated by the user before the start of the project comparison. the workflow has been simplified through the removal of the database.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. If you now select the menu items Utilities > Revision control > Property comparison of projects > Add revision markers. Properties Renamed Properties for Structure Identifiers Non-uniform designations are in part used in the properties for sub-identifiers.4 Status: 30. the revision markers are restored directly (without having to select the database). However. etc.).2014 Note: At each call up of the dialog. The following table lists these changes using "Higher-level function" as an example. 142 . The terms were standardized for this version. The changed terms are analog for the properties of the other identifier blocks (functional assignment.06. Change in "Add revision markers" Deleted revision markers are now restored from the revision results list. mounting location. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Old name: New name: ID: Sublevel function Higher-level function (sub-identifier, complete) 1121 Sublevel function 1-9 Higher-level function (sub-identifier 1-9) 11011109 Description: Higher-level function Higher-level function (main identifier): Description 1130 Description: Complete higher-level function Higher-level function: Description 1150 Description: Sublevel function 1-9 Higher-level function (sub-identifier 1-9): Description 11311139 143 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 New Features for EPLAN Electric P8 Terminals / Plugs New settings for numbering Two new settings are now available in the dialogs for numberings terminals or plugs. 144 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 For the numbering of terminals the dialog is called Number terminals and for the numbering of pins Number pins. To open the respective dialog select, for example, the menu items Project data > Terminal strips > Number terminals or the menu items Project data > Plugs > Number pins. Allowing changing of the sorting By default the sorting and thus the sequence of the terminals / pins within the terminal strip / plug is retained during numbering. With the new version you can now also allow a change in the sorting during numbering. If the new check box Allow change in sorting is activated to this purpose, the sorting and thus the sequence of the terminals / pins within the terminal strip / plug can change during numbering, if the sort code of the terminals / pins is empty. Manually entered sort codes remain unchanged and are taken into consideration in the numbering sequence. Fill gaps The new check box Fill gaps can be used to specify that existing designations within the terminal strip / plug are to be taken into consideration during numbering. (This check box is available if the Only number marked ones option is activated.) Benefit: Existing designations can now be taken into consideration when numbering terminals or pins. This avoids duplicate designations. If the Fill gaps check box is activated, the first free designation starting from the start value is assigned to the first terminal (or first pin) marked with a "?". Subsequently, numbering is continued using the specified increment, with existing designations being skipped. 145 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 By default, the check box is deactivated and existing designations are not taken into consideration during numbering. In this case multiple designations within the terminal strip / plug can occur. Example: In this example eight general terminals are numbered, with the Only number marked ones option being activated. The start value and the increment are set to the value "1". Fill gaps Designation before numbering Designation after numbering Enabled 1, ?, 3, 4, ?, ?, 7, 8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Disabled 1, ?, 3, 4, ?, ?, 7, 8 1, 1, 3, 4, 2, 3, 7, 8 146 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Connection Splicers / Line Connectors in Electrical Engineering Connection splicers and line connectors can now also be configured in electrical engineering. Properties such as device, symbol, function, as well as parts data can be assigned to these logical connection symbols. The properties of these objects can be evaluated and e.g. output in connection lists and / or bills of materials. You can insert the following connection symbols by means of the following menu path Insert > Connection splicer / line connector, that has also been renamed: Connection splicer Connection splicer (double junction) Line connector (angle) Line connector. When multi-line schematic pages are inserted, corresponding symbols are used, such as they already exist for fluid or process engineering in the SPECIAL symbol library. For more information, please read the section "New Features in the Master Data" (starting on page "246"). We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "General Information About Connection Splicers and Line Connectors" on page "148" "Connection Splicers in the Topology" on page "149" "New Check Run Messages for Connection Splicers" on page "151". 147 The corresponding logical connection symbols can be inserted into the schematic as angles or straight lines. General Information About Connection Splicers and Line Connectors Connection splicer Connection splicers dispose of several connection points and serve the distribution or branching of connections.06. Connection splicers are often inserted into a continuous connection without cutting it. please refer to the online help in the section "Connection Symbols: Connection Splicers and Line Connectors".EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. A multiple connection splicer can also be used to branch a complete cable. 148 .4 Status: 30. Line connector Connections can be connected with each other through line connectors. In electrical engineering connections or cables are branched by means of connection splicers. Such a connection splicer is also called a cable branch. for example clawed into a wire. The corresponding logical connection symbols can be inserted into the schematic as a T-node or double junction.2014 For more information about these logical connection symbols. In electrical engineering for example crimp connectors are set to connect the conductors of a cable. and EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+. 149 . occur in wire harnesses. When connections are created. Such connection splicers with continuous connections can.4 Status: 30. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional. Connection Splicers in the Topology Note: In order to plan routing path networks in the topology you require the "EPLAN FieldSys" extension module.06. a continuous connection is created from the partial connections at the connection points that are set for continuous connections.3 for a connection splicer with three connection points).2014 Connection splicers and connections By default connections end at a connection splicer. For more information. This extension module is available as an option for EPLAN Electric P8 Select. This extension module is part of the default scope of delivery for EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate. During the output of connection lists and during connection numbering the continuous connections (and not the partial connections) are taken into consideration. By means of the new property Continuous connection between the connection points (ID 20331) you can however specify at a connection splicer the connection points between which a continuous connection is to run (for example 2. If you have configured connection splicers in the multi-line planning. please read the section "New Features in the "EPLAN FieldSys" Extension Module" (starting on page "152").EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. for example. you also have to take these logical connection symbols into consideration when structuring the routing path networks in the topology. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. Connections that end at a connection splicer are routed like any other connection directly from the source to the target. only one (the main function) may exist with the "Topology" representation type. If several connection splicers are used in one device. Alternatively. During routing an automatic routing path from the connection splicer to the routing point with the length "zero" is then created.2014 Connection splicers can be inserted as topology functions into a routing path network. To do so you place the connection splicer near a routing point through which the routing track runs. you can connect the connection splicer via a manually inserted routing path to the routing point. In order for a routing connection to pass through a connection splicer. and it represents the complete device. Connection splicers with continuous connections If you have configured connection splicers with continuous connections in a multi-line representation. 150 . This property can be used in the reports for the topology (Topology: Routing path diagram. the respective connections contain the information about which connection splicers they run through. This information is stored in the new property Connection splicers passed through (ID 31136) and is taken into consideration during routing. you have to define the position of this connection splicer by means of a routing point.4 Status: 30. Connection splicers without continuous connections Connection splicers without continuous connections are treated like normal devices. Topology: Routed cables / connections). The Connection splicers passed through property determines which connection splicers the routing connection in the topology have to pass through. 151 . This property can also be output in the topology reports mentioned. for example because a connection splicer does not exist as a topology function or a connection splicer does not lie on the routing track.4 Status: 30. The DT of these connection splicers is entered in the new property Topology: Connection splicers passed through (sorted) (ID 31137). you can use the following new check run messages in the message class 005 "Connections" as well as the message class 027 "Topology": Message 005081 "Unrealistic continuous connection at the connection splicer" Message 027026 "Connection splicer %1!s! is missing in the topology representation" Message 027027 "Connection splicer %1!s! is not located on the routing track of the connection". In this case change the position of the connection splicer or change the routing of the connection so that the routng track passes the connection splicer. If not all the connection splicers are found during routing. one of the module-specific messages (027026 or 027027) is output.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 During routing the connection splicers are determined that are connected via routing points directly to the routing track.06. New Check Run Messages for Connection Splicers To check the connection splicers. for graphical. You can plan routing path networks in a topology by using the extension module. 152 . Drawing a Topology Routing Path as a Polyline When a routing path is inserted by using the menu items Insert > Topology > Routing path a topology routing path is now drawn in the graphical editor as a polyline. on the basis of the routing path networks. such as cables.4 Status: 30. you can generate reports. Such routing path networks are used to route connections. a plant. and EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+. any other points in between are pure graphics.06. This way. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional. This extension module is part of the default scope of delivery for EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate. etc. possibly properly scaled overviews of a machine shop. and wires.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 New Features in the "EPLAN FieldSys" Extension Module Note: The extension module "EPLAN FieldSys" is available as an option for EPLAN Electric P8 Select. We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "Drawing a Topology Routing Path as a Polyline" on page "152" "Determine Fill Capacity of Topology Routing Path" on page "153" "Extensions for Terminal Strips in Routing Path Networks" on page "155" "Routing Connections between Different Identification Structures" on page "156". The polyline cannot be closed. conductors. Only starting and end point are used as snap points. The topology routing paths inserted in previous versions are retained as lines. you can use the new menu item Determine fill capacity to estimate whether the routing paths are dimensioned sufficiently large in order to accommodate all connections.06. The automatic length of a topology routing path drawn as a polyline (property Topology: Routing length (automatic)) is determined automatically from all the sections of the routing path (segments of the polyline). This places the end point of the routing path and the properties dialog of the routing path is opened. a topology function or a topology interruption point. If the cross-sections of the routing paths and the external diameters of the connections are known.2014 Benefit: The drawing of topology routing paths as polylines means that you can now change the direction of topology routing paths without having to place additional routing points.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The polyline is completed with a click on a routing point.4 Status: 30. 153 . Determine Fill Capacity of Topology Routing Path After connections have been routed. In the Format tab of the properties dialog of a routing path you can edit the specific settings of the polyline. you can place the end point of a routing path freely by pressing the [Space] bar or by using the context menu item Complete routing path. The various intermediate points of the routing paths are placed by left clicks. Tip: If you want to place the target of a routing path (for example a routing point) later. the program will know the routing paths through which these connections run. You have routed connections in the routing path network. For this you must enter the routing path cross-section with unit in the property Topology: Routing path cross-section for the routing paths for which the fill capacity is to be calculated. Calculation of the fill capacity is carried out project-wide. you can see where you must modify specific routes in order to force routing through less crowded routing paths. Certain prerequisites have to be fulfilled so that the fill capacity can be calculated: The connections passing through the routing paths are assigned parts with defined external diameters. You have defined the cross-sections of the routing paths.06. Tip: To display the fill capacity on the schematic page add the Topology: Fill capacity property to the property arrangement of the routing paths. The fill capacity (as a percentage) is calculated and entered into the new property Topology: Fill capacity (ID 20332) of the respective routing paths. 154 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. If these prerequisites are fulfilled select the new menu item Determine fill capacity in the menu path Project data > Topology. This property shows the fill capacity in percent. This way.2014 Benefit: The fill capacity function provides feedback on the space reserves in topology routing paths.4 Status: 30. Benefit: The fact that the connection point pattern is extended automatically during routing at terminal strips that occur in routing path networks makes manual and time-consuming adapting of the local connection point patterns superfluous. Topology: Routing path diagram). 155 .06. Extensions for Terminal Strips in Routing Path Networks In topology only terminal strips can be managed as topology functions. If a terminal strip occurs in several routing path networks.2014 In addition you can also use the property Topology: Fill capacity for the column configuration of the list view in the topology navigator or as a placeholder text in the forms for the topology reports (Topology: Routing path list. Only connection points which are connected with topology functions within the routing path network will be placed in the connection point pattern at the terminal strip. To make this possible a terminal strip with the "Topology" representation type may occur in several routing path networks. but not the individual terminals. Note: Connections which have cable connection points but are not assigned to a cable (via cable definition line) are not taken into consideration during the fill capacity calculation. the connection point pattern will be extended automatically during routing now.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The terminals are managed via the terminal strip. but only once within the same routing path network. In such a situation you now have the possibility to automatically generate these topology functions and the associated routing paths. Through subsequent routing you create routing connections between the functions in the Identification structure 1 and the functions in the Identification structure 2.06." Routing Connections between Different Identification Structures In order to route connections that run between different identification structures (for example connections between two enclosures at different mounting locations) the connected functions have to exist as topology functions. Unplaced topology functions are generated for the selected functions and these are connected through unplaced routing paths with the routing point.2014 To check this you can use the following new check run messages in the message class 027 "Part master data": Message 027025 "Terminal strip definition exists several times in the same routing path network.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. first insert two routing points and connect them through a routing path with each other. Generating topology functions To route connections between two identification structures after multi-line planning in the topology. The routing points and the routing 156 . Starting point for this procedure are the routing points where you select the desired functions.4 Status: 30. Benefit: The automatic generation of topology functions at routing points allows you to route connections between different structures simply without having to tediously determine the affected functions in a project and placing them individually as topology functions. 157 .4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Then select the new menu item Generate topology functions in the menu path Project data > Topology. the unplaced topology functions are generated and connected via unplaced routing paths with the routing point. further routing points are required. It is also possible to route connections between more than two identification structures. Select the desired functions for the first identifying structure by moving them into the section New topology functions by using the arrow button . In this case. Mark the first routing point on the topology page of in the topology navigator. After you have closed the dialog with [OK]. Use the same procedure to generate unplaced topology functions and routing paths for the second identification structure at the second routing point. placed on a topology page. In the process unplaced routing connections are generated between the functions in the first identification structure (selected at Routing point 1) and the functions in the second identification structure (selected at Routing point 2).06. first place the unplaced topology functions on the schematic page of the routing point and then use the functionality of the automatic placement of unplaced routing paths. Routing connections Subsequently route the connections by using the menu items Project data > Topology > Route.2014 path can. Placing topology functions and routing paths If you want to place the topology functions and routing paths subsequently. but do not have to be. The main functions existing in the project that do not yet exist as topology functions are listed in the Generate topology functions dialog then opened. New concept for the bus configuration With the new EPLAN version we are introducing a new concept for designing the bus configuration.06.2014 New Features in the "EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension" Extension Module Note: The "EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension" extension module is available as an option for EPLAN Electric P8 Select. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+. This extension module is part of the standard scope of delivery for EPLAN Electric P8 Professional. and for EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate. The beginning of designing in EPLAN Electric P8 is simplified correspondingly. The bus systems are now drawn graphically by means of bus ports in singleline display. In view of these changes the communication units as well as the navigator dialog Bus configuration which has become superfluous as a result have been removed.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The "EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension" extension module helps you to design PLC controllers and bus systems. From this graphical display EPLAN then determines the PLC configuration. 158 .4 Status: 30. motors. A general performance improvement could be achieved for the PLC data through internal restructuring of the PLC objects. Devices with several differing bus systems are supported better. Importing of PLC data has also been simplified. During importing you are now supported by new easy-to-understand messages. EPLAN Electric P8 determines the bus configuration on the basis of a simple single-line drawing with bus ports. The complicated dialog Synchronize / import PLC data has been removed.) with bus ports can now also be part of a bus system. Properties no longer required have been removed.2014 Benefit: The new concept facilitates the designing of the bus structure. An overview of the changes: The bus data are now no longer entered at the communication units – at the PLC boxes – but rather at the bus ports. In the course of this modification some properties and fields were furthermore moved in the user interface.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. A CPU has to be selected for the export or import of assignment lists. We are furthermore providing new interfaces to further PLC configuration programs for the PLC data exchange function. 159 .4 Status: 30. Other devices (inverters. etc. The new popup menu item allows you to rapidly create a specific filter for the desired CPU. valves.06. with the modules (icon ) and their bus addresses listed below.also at the address-oriented view.2014 We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "Rack-Oriented Display in PLC Navigator" on page "160" "Graphic Determining of the Bus Configuration" on page "161" "Restructuring of the PLC Objects" on page "165" "Extensions at the Addresses / Assignment Lists" on page "166" "Data Exchange with PLC Configuration Programs" on page "168" "New and Updated Interfaces for the PLC Data Exchange" on page "171". The configuration project and the station name are now additionally displayed as the highest hierarchy level .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. select the menu items View > Rack-oriented in the popup menu. 160 . Rack-Oriented Display in PLC Navigator As already mentioned. Racks are marked with an orange icon. If you want to have such a view displayed for the PLC data in the tree. The functions contained by the modules are displayed below each module.4 Status: 30.06. the bus configuration navigator has been removed in this version. Displaying of the rack can now be carried out in the PLC navigator. The PLC data is ordered by assignment of modules to racks. Enter the plug DT (this is identifying together with the displayed DT) correspondingly at the bus ports in the PLC connection point tab.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. is always drawn in single-line mode.2014 Graphic Determining of the Bus Configuration In the past the bus configuration was determined by means of complex entries in the properties dialog of the PLC boxes. In the new concept the bus configuration.06. Example: Design of a bus configuration in single-line representation in the example project EPLAN-DEMO: In the single-line representation a bus port represents a plug of a PLC device. meaning the bus systems and bus ports. 161 . As a result of these changes. end" has been added. with the exception of the "Overview" representation type. the configuration data is determined for the exchange with external PLC configuration programs. but only at single-line PLC connection points with the function definition "Network / bus cable connection". In this version the new function definition "Network / bus cable connection point.06. Bus connection points must not exist in the project once again with another representation type. the Bus data tab is now no longer available at the PLC boxes. Extended function definitions In preparation for the new concept the function definitions for network / bus cable connections were already extended in the last version (e.2014 Based on the connection information of the placed functions.g.4 Status: 30. 162 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. you define the properties for the selected bus port that it has within a bus system. In this tab. switch connection point). valves. To this purpose these functions require an associated bus port with the same device tag. In order for the functions to be taken into consideration during data exchange with PLC configuration programs. etc. The PLC macros also have to be adapted.) can now also be part of a bus system or network.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The data have to be transferred to the bus ports. you have to store corresponding part data in the parts management. 163 . general functions (e. You have to store the right function definitions (type "Network / bus cable connections") in the Function templates tab for the bus ports at all the devices in the parts management that have a bus port.g. converters. PLC boxes at which data for communications units are entered have to be preplaced by bus ports. etc. valves.). Effects on master data You have to prepare your master data correspondingly in order to use the new concept of the graphics determination of the bus configuration. Enter the PLC-specific data in the PLC data tab of the parts management.06. motors. The "PLC type designation" is the identifying identifier for the data exchange with the respective PLC configuration program.2014 Participation of further devices in the PLC exchange In addition to PLC functions. The bus ports used in the macros have to have the "Single-line" representation type and a suitable function definition (type "Network / bus cable connections").4 Status: 30. This tab is now also available at other devices (for example motors. Thus. 4. we recommend that you export the PLC data from the previous EPLAN version. The new check run message 004045 "Communication unit at the PLC box" from the message class 004 "PLC / Bus" allows you to determine the hidden bus data of the PLC boxes. To do so.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. activate the new check box Remove communication units at PLC boxes in the dialog Settings: Compression in the Remove project data hierarchy level. 164 . the data of the PLC boxes are listed in the dialog Message management. To this purpose you have to ensure that all the bus ports have to be designed in single-line mode.06. Subsequently you can transfer the data manually to the single-line bus ports. You have to use a respectively suitable format both for exporting and for importing. Tip: In order to transfer the bus data from the PLC boxes to the bus ports. When you carry out such a check run for an imported project with corresponding data. and subsequently import the PLC data. you can use the compression of projects function to remove the invisible data at the PLC boxes that are now superfluous. open the project in the new EPLAN Version 2.2014 Transferring the bus data When "old" projects from previous EPLAN versions are opened no automatic migration of the bus data takes place in the current version. In the process the bus data are transferred from the PLC boxes to suitable single-line bus ports. When the bus data have been transferred to the PLC connection points. The data of the communication units still exist invisibly at the PLC boxes and have to be transferred by you to the single-line bus ports.4 Status: 30. We have provided a Migration guideline (in German and English) to give you more detailed information about this new concept. 4 Status: 30. Rack. etc.). that were previously located on the PLC box tab have been moved to the new PLC structure data tab in the course of the restructuring of PLC objects.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. CPU. 165 .2014 Restructuring of the PLC Objects Several fields and properties of the PLC boxes (such as Configuration project. In the new PLC structure data tab you determine the properties for the entire PLC card within a bus system. In addition you determine the assignment of the PLC card to a rack. By entering different CPUs. this tab is no longer available. Assigning PLC boxes to one or more CPUs Through the new properties CPU: Name [1] to CPU: Name [4] you assign one or more CPUs to the PLC box. station ID. enter its name in the CPU: Name [1] property and leave the other three properties empty. 166 . multiple PLC controllers can be managed in one project. Extensions at the Addresses / Assignment Lists To limit the display of the PLC addresses in the dialog Addresses / assignment lists to a specific range you can now define a filter instead of the previously used CPU drop-down list. PLC-specific settings for a CPU In the past the PLC-specific settings were only saved project-specifically. New schemes are created as in the past through the settings.. This means that inputs can be addressed by CPU 1 and outputs by CPU 2.06. All PLC addresses with the same CPU belong in an assignment list. With the new version you can now also assign a manufacturer-specific scheme to each CPU.4 Status: 30. To this purpose use the […] button that is located next to the Filter field to branch to the configuration dialog and there create a filter manually. If the PLC box is itself a CPU. To do so activate the check box of the CPU property in the property table of the PLC structure data tab. If the Main function check box is deactivated for a PLC box. activate the CPUcheck box. can now only be entered at a main function.2014 Data such as the configuration project. etc.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This enables the new property PLC-specific settings (ID 20315) and you can select a manufacturer-specific scheme instead of the entry "From settings" (= scheme from the project settings). The values of the Configuration project (indirect). Exporting and importing of assignment lists A CPU has to be selected for the export or import of assignment lists.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. you can use the configuration of the display to also have the configuration project as well as the station ID displayed as columns. Through this popup menu item you can automatically create a filter for the display of the PLC addresses from the data of the marked line.2014 Create filter for CPU Alternatively you can use the new popup menu item Create filter for CPU in the table with the addresses. Station ID (indirect). the complete CPU name is made up of these properties. During importing you can now decide whether the PLC addresses are to be imported into the CPU currently displayed or into a new CPU: The two new submenu items are available to this purpose under [Extras] > Import assignment list: 167 . and CPU name. Therefore set the filter for the dialog Addresses / assignment lists so that only the PLC addresses of one CPU are displayed. Only the CPU name is displayed by default in the dialog Addresses/ assignment lists. and CPU (indirect) properties are used as filter criteria here.06. Note: A CPU is now uniquely identified by specification of configuration project. station. If desired.4 Status: 30. The imported data are enriched with further information both in EPLAN Electric P8 and in the respective PLC configuration program.06.). Data Exchange with PLC Configuration Programs Only a limited amount of data are exchanged during a PLC data exchange between EPLAN Electric P8 and the PLC configuration program. As already mentioned at another point. the scheme specified in the project settings is used. Subsequently the dialog Import / synchronize assignment list is opened. This scheme cannot be changed here.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. New CPU: Opens the dialog New CPU and allows you to create a new CPU.4 Status: 30. the dialogs for exporting and importing the assignment list have also been adapted. During importing from a PLC configuration program EPLAN Electric P8 supplements these data with the matching data from the parts management. If no scheme is assigned to the CPU. The scheme of the selected CPU is displayed in the new field PLC-specific settings of the dialogs Export assignment list and Import / synchronize assignment list. 168 . Since you can now assign a scheme for the PLC-specific settings to each CPU. you have to process and prepare your parts data correspondingly (enter function definitions for bus ports. etc.2014 Displayed CPU: Opens the dialog Import / synchronize assignment list. PLC type designation. 3. Schneider Unity Pro.06. RSLogix Architect) and are not affected by this change. Note: The PLC manufacturers of these formats currently only support the format of the export file in Version 1.2014 New export version The export file can now be output in two versions during the export of the PLC data in PLC standard exchange format: Format of the export file V 1. Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7. 169 . The other PLC manufacturers use own formats (Beckhoff TwinCAT.0: Format of the export file as of EPLAN Version 2.0: Format of the export file up to EPLAN Version 2. Format of the export file V 2.4.4 Status: 30. You can also choose between these two versions when exporting the following formats: ABB Automation Builder B&R Automation Studio 3S Codesys Mitsubishi GX Works2.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.0 when importing into their PLC configuration program. A file in this format contains detailed information about the bus connection points. If you click the [Options] button in the dialog Export PLC data. the corresponding settings are available in the subsequent dialog. 170 ." In the course of these extensions several "old" check run messages for the communication unit have been removed. 004011. " Message 004051 "Connection missing! %1!s! is not connected with the bundle / network '%2!s!'.06. 004012." Message 004054 "Connection only in project! The connection to %1!s! only exists in the project.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Ensure that you use the right hardware for connecting. These are the messages with numbers 004008.2014 Import support through new check run messages In addition to the Check run message 004045 "Communication unit at the PLC box" already mentioned." Message 004070 "No matching bus port (output) at the predecessor address '%2!s!' was found for the bus port (input) at '%1!s!' . 004026." Message 004056 "Part with PLC type designation '%1!s!' not found! Import of '%2!s!' may be faulty. we have also provided further new check run messages in the message class 004 "PLC / bus" . 004033." Message 004055 "More than one rack was found during importing. 004032. 004014." Message 004053 "Too many differences were found between the bundle / network configuration in the import file and in the project! Please check all the bundle / network connections. The following module-specific check run messages support you in importing PLC data: Message 004050 "Connection from %1!s! to %2!s! missing." Message 004052 "Connection to the wrong bundle / network! '%1!s!' has to be connected with the bundle / network '%2!s!'.4 Status: 30. 004015. 2014 New and Updated Interfaces for the PLC Data Exchange In this version.4 Status: 30. These interfaces allow the exchange of PLC data between EPLAN Electric P8 and the respective PLC configuration software. The following properties are new: "ABB Automation Builder" from ABB "3S Codesys" from 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH "Mitsubishi GX Works2" from Mitsubishi Electric. Corresponding formats of the export / import file are available for the various interfaces in the two dialogs for data exchange (Export PLC data and Import PLC data). In addition several interfaces for the PLC data exchange were updated. several new interfaces for the data exchange with PLC configuration programs have been added. 171 . EPLAN now also supports the following versions: "Unity Pro" from Schneider Electric in Version 8.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.0 "RSLogix Architect" from Rockwell Automation in Version 21.06. 4 Status: 30. manufacturing. The new functionalities described in the first sections are part of both EPLAN Pro Panel and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional: "Extended Toolbar "Pro Panel Options"" on page "173" "Extensions in the Device Logic" on page "174" "Rotating Objects about a Freely Selectable Axis" on page "177" "Extensions at the Model Views" on page "181" "Extensions when Placing Parts" on page "183". and mounting merge. The new functionalities described in these sections are part of the Professional version: "Parts Management during Transfer of the Connection Point Patterns Opened Directly" on page "187" "Drilling Patterns from External Manufacturing Information" on page "188" "Calculation of the Total Power Dissipation of Switch Gears" on page "194" "New Extension Module "Design Space Exchange" for Importing and Exporting Design Spaces" on page "195" "New Features in the "EPLAN Project Processing" Extension Module" on page "197" 172 . to form a fully integrated solution. through a uniform data basis.06. Electrical engineering planning.2014 New Features for EPLAN Pro Panel EPLAN Pro Panel stands for customized enclosure engineering solutions in enclosure construction and automation technology. 3D mounting layout.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Process Copper" extension module. The associated icons precede the corresponding menu items . Note: In order to add a new bending position to a placed copper rail. 173 .06.2014 "New Features in the "Process Copper" Extension Module" on page "203" "New Features in the "Process Wiring" Extension Module" on page "208".EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This extension module is available as an option for EPLAN Pro Panel Professional and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+ . This means that is now possible to add new bending positions ( ) as well as to fit in length-variable rails and wire ducts ( ) by using the toolbar.4 Status: 30.you require a license for the "EPLAN Pro Panel . Extended Toolbar "Pro Panel Options" In the Pro Panel options toolbar two further buttons are now available for existing functionalities.as is usual in Windows: Edit > Graphic > New bending position Edit > Graphic > Fit rails / wire ducts. This facilitates the placement of items and the processing in 3D mounting layout. If after selecting the menu items Edit > Device logic > Mounting surface. In such as case a query is displayed with which you can combine the respective surfaces into a common mounting surface. you now click a surface in a 3D object that lies on the same space level as other surfaces. After this query has been answered the properties dialog for the mounting surface is opened. Benefit: The combination of several different sized mounting surfaces into one space level defines a common mounting surface. In addition. the surfaces found on the same space level are displayed within yellow frames.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. only the originally selected surface is defined as a mounting surface. 174 . Click [Yes] to combine them.06. If you click [No] at the query. If several surfaces separate from each other exist in an imported 3D object on the same space level. it is now possible to combine these surfaces into a common mounting surface when editing the device logic.2014 Extensions in the Device Logic Defining Several Surfaces on the Same Space Level as a Mounting Surface After importing STEP data. you can generate mounting surfaces on the imported 3D objects. this is recognized by the program. 06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This significantly simplifies the insertion of mounting and base points on non-orthogonal surfaces. As at the specification of the connection point direction during the graphical definition of connection points. In the layout space the defined mounting surfaces are only displayed graphically when placing components or when the size of the mounting surface is changed. Simplified Procedure when Defining Mounting and Base Points The procedure for defining mounting and base points has been simplified. The Z direction indicates how the object to be placed on the mounting point is to be oriented later.4 Status: 30. The right-hand section shows the common mounting surface that would arise if these two surfaces were combined. Benefit: The new procedure for the definition of mounting and base points allows the positioning of these points independently of the coordinate system of the layout space. 175 .2014 Example: The yellow highlighted surfaces in the left-hand section of the figure lie in the same level. mounting and base points now use the Z-direction from a previously selected surface. click in the layout space on the surface whose Z-direction you want to use for the mounting point.2014 Note: The defining of mounting points are part of both EPLAN Pro Panel and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional. The alignment of the X-. After you have selected the menu items Edit > Device logic > Mounting point. and Z-axes of the mounting point is also indicated by a coordinate cross. Y-. Enter the corresponding values in the fields Name and Description of the properties dialog then opened.06. Using the shortcut key [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [R] you can rotate the alignment of the XY plane in steps of 90°. The defining of base points is a functionality of EPLAN Pro Panel Professional and of EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+ The new procedure for defining mounting points is shown below. The mounting point to be defined is shown at the cursor. The definition of base points is analog. For more information.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 176 . Through the Placement options popup menu you can additionally set any rotation angle for the X-axis in the dialog Placement options. You can carry out a subsequent change of the rotation or alignment of a mounting or base point by using the menu item Rotate around axis.4 Status: 30. This ensures that the 3D object to be placed on the mounting point is rotated. The setting options for the direction and rotation have been removed here. please read the section "Rotating Objects about a Freely Selectable Axis" on page "177". Subsequently click to place the mounting point. This information is stored in the imported 3D graphic by the definition of a placement area. In the process all the mounting points in the project are determined and the new description is applied for all the mounting points of the same name.4 Status: 30. In the past rotating was only possible around one of the specified axes of the coordinate system. Rotating Objects about a Freely Selectable Axis The Rotate around axis functionality rotates one or several objects in the layout space (e. 177 . In the past the definition and editing of placement areas was only possible in macro projects.2014 Changing the Description of a Mounting Point In the past the description of a mounting point could only be entered when defining a new mounting point. In this version the functionality has been extended so that you can now also use edges. With the new version this field can be edited and thus be modified later. imported 3D graphics require information about the area with which they are placed and the direction in which they may have to be turned. With the new version the submenu items below the menu path Edit > Device logic > Placement area are also available in schematic projects. Defining and Editing Placement Areas in Schematic Projects In order to be placed correctly on other 3D objects in the mounting layout. auxiliary lines or an axis of a mounting point or a base point as the axis of rotation.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. With any subsequent processing of a mounting point. the Description field was grayed out and could not be edited. After confirmation with [OK] a modified description text is stored.g. 3D bodies imported from STEP files) around the center of the invisible rectangular body enveloping them. when doors have to be installed with door version left or right and door leaf. hinges or locks have to be rotated in to the correct position and collision checks carried out in different installation positions. independently of the coordinate system of the layout space. This helps. Tip: Select the menu items View > Mounting aids to display mounting points.. 178 . and Z axes of these coordinate systems can be used as axes of rotation.2014 The following example illustrates the principle of operation of rotating: The selected axis of rotation (1) is projected into the center of the enveloping rectangular body.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06. Y. for example. Benefit: The fact that the edges or auxiliary lines can be used as the axis of rotation makes it possible to rotate 3D objects also around non-orthogonal lines and surfaces. The X. Rotation is then carried out around this projected axis of rotation (2).base points and your 3D coordinate systems in the layout space. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Click the desired axis. you have to specify the axis of rotation. edge or line. Y-axis and Z-axis for selecting the respective axis of rotation were removed.2014 In the course of this extension the submenu items X-axis. Example: 30° rotation around the edge with different starting points on the axis of rotation Selected axis of rotation: Edge Starting point on axis of rotation Result Left Rotation to the left Right Rotation to the right 179 . specify with the next entry in which direction the object is to be rotated around the axis of rotation. If you have selected an edge or a line as an axis of rotation.4 Status: 30. After you have selected the object or objects to be rotated.06. it is highlighted. Click an end point of the edge or line determined as axis of rotation. Now select the menu items Edit > Graphic > Rotate around axis. When you move the cursor over a possible axis of rotation. Example: 30° rotation around edge or line Axis of Rotation rotation Edge Line 180 Result . this step is superfluous. Subsequently enter the angle of rotation in the input box.4 Status: 30. The possible values for the angle may be positive or negative.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06.2014 If you have selected an axis as the axis of rotation. the corresponding 3D objects have to be placed again in the layout space. Display of the routing accessories in the model views It was already possible in the last version to influence the visibility of cable / tubing clamps in the model views. In the course of the change mentioned above the model views were extended so that you can now also control the visibility of the other routing accessories (cable / tubing ties. In order for those cable / tubing ties that were already placed in a previous version to be shown correctly in the model view. As for other 3D objects you can specify the visibility of the specified routes in the properties dialog of a model view by using the [Toggle] button.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. cable / tubing protection) in the model views by using the dialog Show / hide 3D objects. In the tree view the objects for the cable / tubing ties and for the cable / tubing protection are located below the hierarchy levels for the manual curves or routing paths.06. Analog to other items the labeling of routing paths and curves in the model view can be set through the item labeling by using the function definition. In the subsequent dialog Show / hide 3D objects routing paths and curves are deactivated by default.4 Status: 30. 181 .2014 Extensions at the Model Views Display of routing paths and curves in model views Manually inserted routing paths and curves can now also be displayed in a model view. the change affects the others.06. Benefit: With the configurable tree view for 3D object selection. To this purpose the context menu item Configure representation was added to the tree and list view of these two dialogs. Property Arrangement for the Model Views In a model view only the description was displayed in the past as a property text of those properties of the model view Further properties of the model view (such as Remark.g.<Project name>. logic items) is facilitated by the display of additional identifying information (such as the item description). Note: The same configuration is used for the three dialogs Layout space . and Show / hide 3D objects. If you change the configuration of tree or list view for one of these dialogs. too. 3D object selection. In the new version you can now configure the properties for display in the model view.) could not be displayed. The two navigator dialogs of the model view – the dialog 3D object selection and the dialog Show / hide 3D objects – can now also be configure like the layout space navigator itself. Model view: Layout space name etc. the identifying of identically named 3D objects (e.4 Status: 30..2014 Configurable Representation of the Navigator Dialogs for the Model View The display and sequence of the respective data can be specified for the components displayed in the layout space navigator by using the dialog Configure representation. 182 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 2014 To this purpose the known drop-down list Property arrangement and the corresponding buttons have been added to the Display tab for the model views. Extensions when Placing Parts Integrating mounting panels in the hierarchy of the layout space In the past mounting panels or enclosures were placed in the hierarchy of the layout space navigator directly under the layout space – parallel to an existing enclosure – during the insertion of these items.06. The (New) button can be used to select. one of the following properties for the property arrangement of the model view: Remark (ID 20045) Model view: Basic item (ID 36509) Model view: Layout space description (ID 36505) Model view: Layout space name (ID 36504) Model view: Description (ID 36500) Model view: Apply viewpoint to mounting surface (ID 36508) Model view: Frozen (ID 36502) Model view: Scale (ID 36510) Model view: Name (ID 36503).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 183 . The selected properties can be stored by the usual method as user-defined property arrangements and are then available at the other model views in the project.4 Status: 30. amongst others. With the new version you now have the possibility of inserting the mounting panels and enclosures to be placed so that these are integrated afterwards in the hierarchy below the item on which inserting took place. 4 Status: 30. for example. an item (mounting panel or enclosure) that is to be placed in an enclosure is integrated in the hierarchy of the layout space navigator below the item on which inserting took place.2014 Benefit: With the new placement option you can control during the insertion of mounting panels and enclosures how and where these items are to be classified into the hierarchy of a layout space. The new Integrate into enclosure hierarchy check box is now available in the dialog Placement options in order for these to be integrated into the hierarchy. This setting allows mounting panels to be placed adjoined with them placed located in the same hierarchy level. In this case the mounting panels and enclosures to be placed are integrated in the hierarchy directly below the layout space node. mounting panels to be placed on each other with spacing. with each additionally placed mounting panel being located hierarchically below the mounting panel on which it was placed. This setting allows. This check box is deactivated by default.06. If the check box is activated. This check box is only available when items with the "Mounting panel" or "Enclosure" function definition are placed. 184 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. During renewed placement the moved item is subordinated in the hierarchy structure to the item onto which it was moved. Height.3. Place Parts of Several Terminal Strips In the 3D mounting layout navigator it has for some time been possible to place a terminal strip completely if no part of this terminal strip has been placed yet. When the item is located at the cursor. the dialog Dimensions is opened since the Version 2. Writing Back Dimensions when Placing Parts When placing a part in the layout space (for example by using Insert > Device) the selected part has to include specific information.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Use this dialog to enter manually the part dimensions of the part to be placed prior to the placing of electrical engineering. and certain mechanical parts. If no device-specific measures are entered for the part in the parts management and no 3D graphical macro is stored. the values entered in this dialog for the Width. Fluid power. 185 . activate the Integrate into enclosure hierarchy check box and then move the item to the desired target item.4 Status: 30. To this purpose you have to mark a terminal of the terminal strip and select the popup menu Place. the dimensions are thus defined completely and the dialog Dimensions is no longer displayed. For the new version the Write back dimensions to part check box was added to the dialog Dimensions. Depth fields are written back to the mounting data of the parts management after the part has been placed. select the Placement options popup menu item. When this part is placed the next time. If this check box is activated.2014 Tip: You can use the Move functionality if you want to change the hierarchy assignment of mounting panels or enclosures in existing projects subsequently.06. a standard mounting point of a mounting surface and a user-defined mounting or base point overlapped at the corresponding position. you can only place the selected terminals individually on the respective rail one after the other. Selection List when Interactive Points and Areas Overlap In the past undesired results could occur during the placement of parts in the layout space when. Prerequisite is again that no part of these terminal strips may have been placed yet. If you respond with [No]. the prompt Place parts of several terminal strips is displayed after you have selected the Place popup menu item. When you place a part on such a position in the layout space.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. Benefit: Thanks to the selection list you can achieve a clear selection of the desired point (mounting point or base point) in the layout space in the case of overlapping interactive points and areas. a selection list is displayed. If you now mark several terminals from different terminal strips in the 3D mounting layout navigator. for example. 186 .4 Status: 30. you can subsequently place several terminal strips completely.2014 With the new version you can now also place several terminal strips completely. If you respond with [Yes]. etc.2014 The found interactive points and areas are listed in this selection list.06. but the parts management with the new connection pattern is also opened at the same time. In the process a new connection point pattern is now not only created in the parts management below the "Connection point pattern" hierarchy. The respective associated point or associated area is highlighted and a preview of the placement to be expected at this point is displayed. if appropriate.4 Status: 30. You can select the individual entries in the list by clicking on them or by using the cursor keys. This allows you to directly change the automatically generated name of the connection point pattern (for example New_1. assign the connection point pattern to a part.) in the opened parts management and.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The desired entry is selected for placement with a double-click or [Input]. Parts Management during Transfer of the Connection Point Patterns Opened Directly While editing the device logic in the layout space a local connection point pattern can be transferred directly into the parts management for a 3D parts placement by using the popup menu item Generate connection point pattern. New_2. 187 . reduce the work required work for master data creation overall and makes it possible for you maintain the master data centrally in one instance. The following is possible: Drilling templates are created from Kiesling item files. machine manufacturers usually supply extensive libraries with item. A purely graphical definition of drilling patterns is furthermore possible through the drawing of item outlines and drill holes. 188 . the EPLAN parts management. This and the possibility of defining drilling templates graphically make it easier for you to create drilling templates. The drilling information that was exported beforehand with the machine software can now be imported into EPLAN Pro Panel Professional and used for the creation of drilling patterns in the parts management.4 Status: 30. Benefit: The drilling patterns already existing in the manufacturing information of the machine manufacturer can be transferred into the EPLAN Pro Panel Professional master data and be used further there.06.2014 Drilling Patterns from External Manufacturing Information In order to support the automation of manufacturing. User-defined outlines that can be used to create drilling patterns in the parts management are created from Kiesling outline files. cutting and milling information. drilling. part.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Graphical elements from DXF/DWG files (for example exported from Steinhauer eCAB or a CAD system) are combined into drilling patterns using the drilling pattern frames. The drill type and diameter for the drill holes in the drilling patterns are determined from these settings. After confirmation with [OK] the outlines are created in the specified directory or the drilling patterns in the parts management. Generating Drilling Patterns from NC Data Select the menu items Utilities > Generate drilling patterns / outlines > From Kiesling NC files to create drilling patterns or outlines from Kiesling NC files.PBT)" "Kiesling variable items (*. The following file types are available for this purpose: "Kiesling item (*. In the dialog then opened. select the scheme for the Kiesling NC machine that is to be used when exporting the Kiesling NC data. Now also specify the directory in which the outlines are to be created for the Kiesling outline files (*. In the subsequent selection dialog select the Kiesling NC files to be imported.PBU).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 The drilling pattern originating from importing and graphical definition can be assigned to existing parts and thus be used for further engineering and machine manufacturing.PBU)".4 Status: 30.PVB)" "Kiesling outlines (*.06. A corresponding message is displayed. Generate drilling patterns / outlines. 189 . By this means you can. In order to make this information available the CNC file in the Steinhauer machine software has to be exported into the DXF / DWG format.PVB).2014 Notes: With this method only drilling patterns for individual items can be generated from Kiesling item files (*. Generating Drilling Patterns from DXF / DWG Files DXF / DWG graphics with drilling patterns can be imported into EPLAN and used for the creation of drilling patterns by means of so-called "drilling pattern frames".EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06.PKU). After the import you create a drilling pattern with drill type "User-defined outline" that uses the outline created by the import of the PKU file in the parts management. In this drilling pattern frame the cut-outs. since a CNC file always contains all drilling information for all the components of a mounting panel. use the drilling information from Steinhauer NC files to create drilling patterns. Importing of drilling data from Steinhauer eCAB machine tools can be effected through an export as a DXF file and subsequent import into EPLAN Pro Panel. Importing of drilling information from Steinhauer NC files with the file extension *. A "NC Kiesling" record is already assigned to this outline. the placement data and the size values of the associated drilling patterns are specified.4 Status: 30. for example. A user-defined outline is created from a Kiesling outline file (*. The definition of complete mounting panels as a drilling pattern is not possible.PBT or *. 190 .CNC is not possible directly. Assign the four new EPLAN layers for the drilling pattern creation (EPLAN802 . cut-outs or outlines during importing.Drilling pattern generation. drill holes.4 Status: 30. Example: Name (layer) Description CAD name EPLAN802 Graphic.06.Drilling pattern generation.Drilling pattern generation. To ensure that the DXF / DWG elements are imported in a scale of 1:1.Outlines Contour 191 . set the Scaling factor setting on the Export tab to "1".EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. A special import scheme is required for the identification of the objects as items.Drill holes Drilling EPLAN804 Graphic.EPLAN805) to the respective CAD-specific layer names for items.Threaded holes Thread EPLAN805 Graphic. Select the menu items Options > Settings > User > Interfaces > DXF / DWG export and import and create a new scheme. These layer names are specified in the company-specific dialog Settings: NC Export DXF.Items Component EPLAN803 Graphic.Drilling pattern generation. threads and outlines on the Layers tab.2014 Preconditions: The project has to be a macro project. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Use the previously created import scheme to import the DXF / DWG graphics (for example by using the menu items Page > Import > DXF / DWG as new pages of the project). After importing you have to break up the blocks possibly contained in the DXF / DWG graphics. The outlines contained in the DXF / DWG graphics have to be closed. Inserting drilling pattern frame and generating drilling patterns In order to combine the graphical elements of an imported DXF / DWG graphics that are to belong to a drilling pattern insert a drilling pattern frame on the corresponding page. To do so select Insert > Box / connection point / mounting panel > Drilling pattern frame. Enter the name, a description and a directory for the user-defined outlines to be created in the properties dialog of the drilling pattern frame. The name of the drilling pattern frame is used for the file name of the drilling pattern to be created. To create the drilling patterns select the menu items Utilities > Generate drilling patterns / outlines > Automatically from macro project. A query is displayed whether the process is to be applied to the entire project or only to the marked drilling pattern frame. After the query has been answered, the drilling patterns are created in the parts management in a top view. 192 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Defining Drilling Patterns Graphically You also have the possibility of defining drilling patterns graphically in a macro project. To do so first draw the outlines of the item and the required drill holes true-toscale on a graphics page with a scale of 1:1. In the properties dialog assign the respective layer for the drilling pattern creation to each graphical element (for example the layer EPLAN802, Graphic.Drilling pattern creation.Items to the outline of an item). The drawn item outlines and drill holes that belong to an item are also combined by means of a drilling pattern frame. After you have used the menu items Insert > Box / connection point / mounting panel > Drilling pattern frame to insert a drilling pattern frame, enter at least the drilling pattern name in the corresponding properties dialog. You can subsequently use the menu items Utilities > Generate drilling patterns / outlines > Automatically from macro project to generate the drilling patterns automatically. The new drilling templates are displayed in the parts management with the name of the drilling pattern frame. New Check Run Messages for Drilling Patterns We are making the following new module-specific check run messages available in the new message class 032 "Drilling pattern" in connection with the generation of drilling patterns: Message 032001 "Drilling pattern could not be created or not completely. %1!s!" Message 032002 "The drilling pattern name %1!s! is repeated". 193 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Several causes are possible for the first check run. These are output in the placeholder text "%1!s" of the message: No drilling pattern name available. Block not broken up. Outline not closed. No cut-out identified. Calculation of the Total Power Dissipation of Switch Gears EPLAN Pro Panel provides a functionality that calculates the total power dissipation of a switch gear. The total power dissipation consists of the power dissipation of the devices and the power dissipation of the busbars. The results of this calculation can be transferred to programs for heating calculation (such as Rittal Therm), so that air-conditioning solutions can be defined (selection of a suitable cooling device). The following is possible: Definition of the general conditions: The basis for the power dissipation calculation is the definition of general conditions per project or per enclosure. All the factors for the definition of the general conditions are properties of the parts or of the part placements whose values the user has to specify in the project planning. Calculation of the power dissipation of devices and busbars: Specific part properties are evaluated for the calculation of the power dissipation of the individual devices and busbars. Calculation of the total power dissipation: Calculation of the total power dissipation is started by using the menu items Utilities > Reports > 194 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 Calculate total power dissipation. The power dissipations of the installed devices and those of the busbar system are used for each airconditioning field when the total power dissipation is calculated. The result of the total power dissipation calculation is entered separately for each air-conditioning field in the project properties. New Extension Module "Design Space Exchange" for Importing and Exporting Design Spaces Note: The "EPLAN Pro Panel - Design Space Exchange" extension module is available as an option for EPLAN Pro Panel Professional and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+. The new extension module "EPLAN Pro Panel - Design Space Exchange" now makes it possible in EPLAN Pro Panel Professional to import geometry models from 3D CAD programs and to enrich them with all the relevant information on the mounting layout. The geometry model enriched in EPLAN Pro Panel with information can be exported back to the 3D CAD program to have an integral fully parametric 3D model there. This technique is called Design Space Exchange (DSE). The 3D CAD program makes a geometric space available (for example in the form of an enclosure housing) into which the electrical devices are to be installed. This geometric area is called the design space. When this design space is imported into an EPLAN layout space, the imported geometry is then protected against changes. 195 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.06.2014 The following is possible: Importing of model data in STEP format that were exported from 3D CAD programs Automatic interpretation of the geometry model Realization of the required 3D mounting layout in EPLAN Pro Panel in the geometry model from the 3D CAD program. Insertion of information about drill holes, threads, standard form cut-outs or outline-based cutouts Exporting of the EPLAN data generated in 3D mounting layout (mounting rails, wire ducts, information about drill holes, threads, cut-outs) in the form of an XML file Integration and interpretation of the data from the XML file in Autodesk Inventor into the original 3D CAD file Automatic placement of the mechanical and electrical devices in the parametric 3D model in Autodesk Inventor Automatic interpretation of the NC-relevant information from EPLAN Pro Panel Automatic implementation of the NC-relevant information from EPLAN Pro Panel in fully parametric Inventor geometry components (drill holes, threads, slotted holes, cut-outs, etc.). These results are available: In the electrotechnical field: A fully developed control system enclosure including as-built documentation for the manufacturing. 196 EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The settings for importing and exporting the design space are called up through the following menu items: Options > Settings > User > Interfaces > Design space import and export. ERP systems.4 Status: 30. it is possible to create a complete panel layout including routing connections. Based on the devices and connections imported.06. Improved process during the importing of devices and routing connections For this version both the settings as well as the process during the importing of devices and routing connections have been changed. etc. The functionalities for importing and exporting are called up through the following menu items: Layout space > Design space > Import / Layout space > Design space > Export. An overview of the changes: 197 .) into an EPLAN project. New Features in the "EPLAN Project Processing" Extension Module Note: The "EPLAN Project Processing" extension module is available as an option for EPLAN Pro Panel Professional and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+. This extension module is used to import data from external programs (other CAE systems.2014 In the mechanical field: A complete parametric 3D model supplemented with information from EPLAN as the basis for the manufacturing integration and documentation of the housing. You are now supported during importing by a sequence of dialogs and status displays. MS Excel. *. 198 . Importing of external data is simplified. Assigning parts: Parts can additionally be assigned to the devices and routing connections during synchronization.06. *.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.xls. It is also possible to delete devices or routing connections that only exist in the EPLAN project. Benefit: Importing with a sequence of various dialogs and status recognition makes it possible for you to control the process interactively. Reduced settings: Only the settings for the field assignment are still displayed in the projectspecific settings for importing.xlsx. Importing the data As in the past importing of devices and routing connections is carried out in two separate steps be means of the following menu items: Project data > Devices > Import Project data > Connections > Import (routing connections).2014 Importing of MS Excel files: In addition to the text files already possible you can now also import MS Excel files (*.4 Status: 30. You can use a synchronization dialog to consciously decide which data are to be imported.xlsm). *.xlsb. Synchronizing during importing: Synchronization with devices and routing connections already existing in the project can be carried out during importing. The new field Type of data source is used to specify whether you want to import MS Excel or text files. Correct assignment between the data fields in the data source and the EPLAN properties is important for successful importing.2014 The two import dialogs Import device data and Import connection data that are opened through these menu items have been changed in view of the extensions already described. Various icons in the Status column are used to indicate whether a data field exists in the data source and can be identified or whether a data field does not exist. In the Field assignment field you select an assignment scheme for the data to be imported. Synchronizing data during importing After you have carried out your settings in the import dialog a synchronization dialog is opened.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 199 . Select the file to be imported by using the […] button of the Data source field. You can use the […] button to branch to the dialog Field assignmentin which you can edit the assignment and store it as a scheme. The dialogs Synchronize devices and Synchronize routing connections display the device data / connection data from the data source and – if they exist – the corresponding data from the EPLAN project in a table. You can carry out some settings (Number of headers. You are supported by program when editing the assignment. Separator at text files) in the follow-up dialog Select data source which were available in the Options tab of the dialog Settings: Import tab in versions prior to 2.06.4.4 Status: 30. 06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In the process the EPLAN properties to which the external data field designations from the source were assigned are used as column headers. The columns in the right-hand sections next to the Status column show data of devices / routing connections that already exist in the project. In addition you can reduce the displayed scope by filtering according to the status of the data by means of the Filter (status) drop-down list. The Status column displays whether devices / connections are not yet contained in the project.4 Status: 30. or whether the devices / connections in the data source and in the project have different editing states (for example other property values). whether they already exist in the project. The data from the source file are displayed in the left-hand section of the table next to the Status column.2014 In order to reduce the amount of data displayed in the dialog you can select a filter or create own filter schemes. 200 . Assigning a part Often.4 Status: 30. In this case you can assign suitable parts from the parts management to the data being imported if other part properties can be used for identification of the parts. None Changed: The device / routing connection is contained Change in the data source and in the project. None Additional: The device / routing connection is only con. but not in the data source.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.Delete or tained in the project. Invalid (no routing connections) None Note: Fields with changed property values have a dark-gray background.2014 Different actions are possible for the devices / routing connections depending on the displayed status: Status Meaning Possible action New: The device / routing connection in the data source is not yet contained in the project. or no part numbers are assigned. One or more or None property values differ. 201 . Import or None Identical: The device / routing connection in the data source is already contained in the project and will not be imported once more. part numbers which do not exist in the EPLAN parts management are assigned to the devices / routing connections in the external data source. All property values are identical.06. for example the part number. If no assignment is possible.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.. Routing connections: In addition to the part number the connection color / number and / or the connection cross-section / diameter has to be assigned to a routing connection in the data source. formatted in bold. this part will be assigned. The import is carried out with the selected actions after the synchronization dialog has been closed with [OK]. mark the corresponding row in the table in the synchronization dialog and select the popup menu Assign part.] button in the Part number column to open the part selections and select a part there manually. The following requirements apply for the assignment of parts: Devices: In addition to the part number the order number and / or the type number has to be assigned to a device in the data source. 202 ..2014 Note: Part numbers that do not exist in the parts management are displayed in the synchronization dialogs in the Part number column. these external data fields must be assigned the corresponding EPLAN properties. click the [.06. For field assignment. This creates multi-line unplaced main functions with one or several parts or non-routed routing connections in the project. If a part is found in parts management for which the prerequisites of above are fulfilled.4 Status: 30. In order to assign a suitable part from the parts management to a device / routing connection. Busbars with edgewise bending In EPLAN Pro Panel Professional copper items in the layout space are realized with the Busbar (bending) functionality. The data obtained on the basis of a virtual prototype with bending and drilling information can be transferred to NC machines subsequently for the manufacturing of copper items. The bent busbars cannot only be displayed with flat bending. go to the online help and look up the section "Importing Devices and Routing Connections into a Project". New Features in the "Process Copper" Extension Module Note: The "EPLAN Pro Panel . 203 . Benefit: The bending forms of copper rails occurring in reality can now be implemented using the various bending possibilities (edgewise bending.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 For more information on this topic. When placing a busbar in the opened layout space select the Insert > Busbar (bending) menu items.06.4 Status: 30. With this extension module individual copper rails and connection elements for switchgear construction can be designed freely.Process Copper" extension module is available as an option for EPLAN Pro Panel Professional and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+. but now also with an edgewise bending. In the dialog then opened Busbar (bending) the two options Flat bending and Edgewise bending are now available for the selection of the bending type. flat bending) with EPLAN Pro Panel Professional. Edgewise bending: With this setting. the busbar is bent around the edge which is defined in the "Width" value of parts management.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. the busbar is bent around the edge which is defined in the "Depth" value of parts management. For an edgewise bending a far larger bending radius is required than for a flat bending.2014 Flat bending: With this setting.4 Status: 30.06. 204 . entered the bending radius and specified the bending type. Select the menu items Edit > Graphic > New bending position. Editing edgewise bending Irrespective of whether a busbar with flat bending or edgewise bending was created. Unite. Copy. This means that new bending positions can be inserted on all the surfaces of a busbar. the busbar is placed at the desired position by a single click. Paste. (New bending position) on the 205 . Duplicate. Rotate around axis. Edit properties.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Move.2014 After you have selected a suitable part and a form drawing.4 Status: 30. Alternatively you can click the new button Pro Panel options toolbar. Adding a new bending position It is possible to add further bending positions with any bending type to a placed bent busbar with a specific bending type (flat bending or edgewise bending) . This now makes edgewise bending possible as well. Mounting surface Copper When placing busbars a "Mounting surface Copper" is now created on each surface of a straight segment. placed copper rails can be changed using the following functionalities: Change length Change angle Change bending positions New bending position Delete. Cut.06. 2014 If a flat bending is to be inserted. Such a bending is provided with the following bending notes: "Edgewise <Bending angle value><Bending radius value>" (e. The edgewise bendings are also displayed in an unfold placed on a project page. the item can be defined as bent by different axes in the space. this way.4 Status: 30.g. all entries have to be made on the lateral surfaces of the rail segment. If an edgewise bending is to be inserted.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 206 . all entries have to be made in an isometric 3D viewpoint on the surfaces of the top or bottom side of the rail segment. Flat and edgewise bendings can be inserted together at one individual busbar. Display in the copper unfold Note: For the creation of the copper unfold you must have created a bending table which contains the bending angles and bending radii available for the copper items to be unfolded for each material thickness.06. The menu path to this setting is: Options > Settings > Company > Machining > Copper bending.00mm). an arrow at the bending line indicates the side of the busbar where it is to be bent edgewise. Edgewise 90° R5. In the case of edgewise bending. 4 Status: 30.06.2014 Example: Section of a bent copper rail with two bending positions to illustrate the differing representation of bending positions in unfolding: (1) Edgewise bending. (2) Flat bending Unfold: 207 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 4 Status: 30. (2) bending line. Only unbent busbars with a length that is equal to the delivery length of the busbar part are excepted.06. Export of manufacturing information The information for edgewise bendings are also taken into consideration during the export of manufacturing data via the menu items Utilities > Reports > Machining > Copper NC or Copper DXF. and provide data for the manual or automated fabrication of connections.2014 The numbers in the unfold shown have the following meanings: (1) Outer outline. (3) bending extents. 208 . determine optimal routing tracks and required connection lengths. New Features in the "Process Wiring" Extension Module Note: The "EPLAN Pro Panel .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Thanks to this extension module. optimize net-based schematics. all the unbent busbars with the "Busbar" function definition are included in the export via the above-mentioned menu items. (5) arrow for identification of an edgewise bending. (4) bending notes. To allow for mechanized cutting of copper rails.Process Wiring" extension module is available as an option for EPLAN Pro Panel Professional and EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+. you can wire and place tubes in your mounting layout virtually. for esample. sorting. In comparison to the previous versions many more criteria for bundling are available when specifying these schemes. 209 . you can evaluate this information and transfer to the manufacturing robots that produce the appropriate combined and labeled bundles.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Settings for bundling The detailed settings for a bundling scheme are specified in the new dialog Settings: Bundle. Each bundling scheme can contain further schemes for filtering. In this version the bundle functioanlity has been extended so that the settings for bundling can now be stored as a project-specific scheme. Benefit: The fact that you save the settings for bundling as a scheme means that it is no longer necessary to adapt the bundling settings constantly. The settings can be adapted rapidly to the requirements from the enclosure manufacturing by means of the various criteria. Through the selection of several schemes with different criteria for bundling you additionally have the possibility to specify a sequence of actions for bundling. Using the interfaces for wire fabrication.06.2014 Settings for bundling as a scheme A functionality is now available in EPLAN Pro Panel Professional with which you can combine generated routing connections into bundles. and bundling criteria. This settings dialog can be accessed.4 Status: 30. through the menu path Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Routing connections > Bundle. This is important for devices whose connection points are located on two or more connection point layers over each other.2014 In addition.4 Status: 30. you can carry out specifications for the position in connection point pattern in the sort settings and the settings for a new bundle.06.. Bundle routing connections. the popup menu item Bundle in the connections navigator. The settings in the By connection point position group box can be used to combine the wires per connection point layer in one bundle. Bundling Connections In order to bundle routing connections you select. has been modified due to the extensions. for example. 210 . These are wired during production from bottom to top. The appearance of the dialog subsequently opened.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 2014 Select the scheme or schemes that you want to use for the bundling of routing connections in the Bundling scheme column in the Settings table. change the filters and criteria of a scheme or create a new scheme.] button to also branch to the dialog Settings: Bundling.06..4 Status: 30. 211 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. If you mark a scheme in the Bundling scheme column. There you can select a different bundling scheme.. you can use the [. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. all black wires are also individually bundled by cross-section (Bundle number e.4 Status: 30.5.g. In this arrangement with three bundling schemes the criteria for sorting (connection cross-section / diameter) and for a new bundle (connection cross-section / diameter) are the same for all schemes. According to the sequence determined here. Example: Bundle scheme arrangement: Topmost scheme: Filter criterion: Connection color / number = RD (red) Second scheme: Filter criterion: Connection color / number = BK (black) Third scheme: Filter criterion = no filter. all red wires are individually bundled by cross-section (Bundle number e. 4. all other colors except red and black are bundled by cross-section (Bundle number e.6). In addition. 1). 2. Result: First.g. bundles are created successively with a consecutive bundle number per scheme. the sequence of the schemes can be changed.2014 The toolbar above it can be used to add new schemes to the table or to remove schemes.3). Then.06. Finally.g. 212 . The bundle number is entered in the Bundle property of each connection. If the determined sum is exceeded. a new bundle is automatically created. bundling is carried out. Bundle daisy chains with priority: If this check box is activated. Use the Grouping sign for item designation (automatic) (ID 36002) property now as the sorting criterion if the bundling is to be carried out separately for each enclosure or each mounting panel.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 The settings Start value.06. By contrast. Total conductor cross-section maximum: The maximum total of conductor cross-sections is the machine-specific limit value for the sum of the cross-sections of all wires. a new bundle is automatically created. Apply to entire project and Preview of result were already contained in the "old" dialog and have remained unchanged. Increment. After you have closed the dialog Bundle routing connections with [OK]. If the determined number is exceeded. If the setting remains empty.4 Status: 30. 213 . the following fields are new: Number of wires per bundle maximum: The maximum number of wires per bundle is the number of wires that the wire fabrication machine can combine into one bundle. If the setting remains empty. the sum of the conductor cross-sections is unlimited. a bundle can contain an unlimited number of wires. The connections are assigned to the bundles determined. The Bundle by enclosures setting has been removed. routing connections in a net which contains more than one connection are combined in one bundle prior to all other routing connections. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In the past phase busbar connections were usually not taken into account in the schematic. The creation of phase busbar connections by this method has been simplified.06. With the assignment of a part the phase busbar can also be placed later on in the 3D mounting layout. an electro-mechanical item is used here. The resulting connections are also identified by the function definition "Phase busbar connection". 214 . In EPLAN Pro Panel Professional the connections created by the use of phase busbars are identified by the Phase busbar connection function definition. In addition you can now assign the DT of a phase busbar and a part to the phase busbar connections. With the new version phase busbars can now also be inserted in the schematic as a device directly during designing. Instead of wiring. Generating phase busbar connections To generate phase busbar connections – as in the past – mark the placed items in the layout space for whose associated connections you want to generate phase busbar connections and then select the menu items Project data > Connections > Generate phase busbar connections.4 Status: 30. which is cut to size and mounted depending on the use case. devices in the 3D mounting layout are generally connected to each other by single or multi-phase phase busbars. Irrespective of how these phase busbar connections have arisen.2014 Improved Inclusion of Phase Busbars To reduce wiring expenditure. these connections are no longer considered when calculating the wiring and during wire fabrication. Already in the last version it was therefore possible to convert the connections designed in the schematic into phase busbar connections retroactively. This popup menu can be used to assign the connections selected beforehand to a phase busbar.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. in as far as not done yet.2014 In addition to the two columns Source and Target. In this dialog mark the respective connections and then select the popup menu items Generate phase busbar connection or Delete phase busbar connection.4 Status: 30. 215 . In the course of this extension the new context menu item Assign phase busbar is available in the dialog Generate phase busbar connections. the columns DT (identifying) and Function definition are now displayed by default in the dialog Generate phase busbar connections. The generation and deleting of phase busbar connections has been simplified. Assign phase busbar In EPLAN Pro Panel Professional it is now also possible not only to generate phase busbar connections. The changed function definitions are displayed directly. The properties that were entered at the respective connection are deleted when phase busbar connections are generated or deleted. In the process the selected connections are converted into phase busbar connections. A phase busbar combines several phase busbar connections by means of a device tag. The dialog no longer has to be closed to apply such a change. In the process the phase busbars behave analog to the cables and conduits. bur also to configure the phase busbars yourself and to assign device tags for these devices.06. The identifier "W" is used by default for phase busbars.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. after which you can select a suitable part for the phase busbar in the part selection.4 Status: 30. 216 . As a result the phase busbar is displayed in the 3D mounting layout navigator and can be inserted afterwards as a 3D part placement in the layout space. click the […] button that is located next to the part field. You can select a suitable part for a phase busbar through the device or part selection.06. In addition you also have the possibility to assign a part to a phase busbar here. As at a cable definition a definition line is inserted and several connections running parallel as combined as a phase busbar. a subsequent dialog of the name is called up. After you have drawn the definition line over the desired connections. To do so.2014 After the popup menu item has been selected. or select the DT via the […] button by means of the dialog DT selection. To insert a phase busbar on a schematic page select the menu items Insert > Phase busbar. Inserting phase busbars in the schematic Phase busbars can now also be taken into consideration in the schematic directly during designing. the properties dialog is opened. You can change a made assignment by calling up the dialog Assign phase busbar again. In the dialog Generate phase busbar connections the associated DT is displayed at all the selected connections after the assignment of a phase busbar. A device tag is entered automatically in the DT field on the new Phase busbar tab. In the DT field enter the desired device tag for the phase busbar. 4 Status: 30.06. the new symbol PHSDL as well as a new function definition (Phase busbar under Electrical engineering // Electrical engineering special function // Phase busbar definition // Phase busbar definition) have been added to the master data in the SPECIAL symbol library. the routed connections (connections with the "3D mounting layout" representation type) become unplaced routing connections. 217 . Such of connections are no longer be considered when calculating the wiring and during wire fabrication. From there the phase busbar can be dragged-and-dropped in the opened layout space (for example onto the connections of a motor overload switch). To allow inserting of phase busbars. This ensures that the function definition "Phase busbar connection" is assigned to the connections passing under the phase busbar definition line. When you have assigned a part to a phase busbar. The value "Phase busbar" is set at such a connection definition point for the new property Connection: Association (ID 31142).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. The phase busbars are also displayed in the device navigator as devices. the device is also displayed in the 3D mounting layout navigator. Remove unplaced connections During the conversion of connections into phase busbar connections.2014 The following points furthermore have to be observed for inserting phase busbars: A connection definition point is placed automatically on each intersection of the connections with the phase busbar definition line. you can use the project compressing function (menu path: Project > Organize > Compress). partitions.4 Status: 30. In the new version the edges of wiring cut-outs can also be used as the starting or end points of routing paths or curves.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. For more information on the topic "Phase busbar connections" please refer to the online help in the section "Phase busbar connections: Principle". To do so activate the check box for the hierarchy level Remove unplaced connections in the dialog Settings: Compression. Wiring Cut-Outs as the Starting or End Points of Routing Paths or Curves Wiring cut-outs are used to steer connections during routing to the back of mounting panels. 218 .2014 In order to delete such connections from the project. or other enclosure items. You can now route directly through the wiring cut-outs by means of these manual routing tracks. During routing through the wiring cut-outs only the automatic routing paths that arise during the creation of the routing path network were taken into consideration. 219 . Benefit: By means of the functional extensions and new master data you can edit schematics of fluid power plants in accordance with the current standard.2014 New Features for EPLAN Fluid Identification according to DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 The identification specifications for items.4 Status: 30. To be able to also use the modified identification specifications in EPLAN Fluid. we provide you with new functionalities and master data.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. We discuss the following topics in the next sections: "Device Tags" on page "220" "New Project Settings" on page "221" "New Properties" on page "224" "New Trades" on page "225" "New Check Run Messages" on page "227" "Editing the Assignment to a Trade in Tables" on page "227" "Online Numbering" on page "228" "Identification of Fluid Lines" on page "230" "Identification of Interruption Points" on page "232" "New Master Data" on page "232". connection references and lines of 1995 have been modified through the revision of the fluid power standard DIN-ISO 1219-2. Part 2 "Circuit diagrams" in 2012. (fixed pre-defined separator) Media code (trade identifier) Circuit number .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. (fixed pre-defined separator) Item number (consecutive number). Example: 1 = Higher-level function number . = Separator 3 = Item number 220 . entered without preceding sign) .06.4 Status: 30.2014 Device Tags The latest version of the DIN ISO 1219-2 standard stipulates the following ID code for fluid power items: Plant designation (higher-level function number.= Separator P = Media code (trade identifier for "Pneumatics") 2 = Circuit number . These project settings can be accessed under Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Devices > DT.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.2014 The plant designation. This allows identifier schemes to be created in which only the higher-level function number is identifying for fluid devices. New Project Settings Two new check boxes have been added to the dialog Settings: DT for fluid engineering in accordance with DIN ISO 1219-2:2012. The EPLAN Fluid settings have now been extended so that the other components of the ID code (media code.4 Status: 30. is represented in EPLAN Fluid by the "Higher-level function number" identifier block.06. 221 . consisting of a digit or a character according to the standard. circuit number and item number) are included in the identification of fluid devices. the prefix in the DT of fluid power functions must be empty.4 Status: 30. an identifier structure according to the DIN ISO 1219-2 standard is supported for fluid devices.06. In addition. In this case the trade identifier is used automatically as the media code when fluid symbols or macros are inserted. In the Full DT dialog. the edit fields for the DTs of fluid power functions are shown in a table and the designations according to the standard DIN ISO 1219-2 used for column headers. In the process the value of the Trade property (ID 20466) is queried internally and the associated trade identifier entered into the new property Media code (ID 20316). this setting has the following effects on program behavior: The project-specific Prefix setting (under Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Devices > DT syntax check) is automatically set to "Prohibit" and grayed.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. For this.2014 Fluid power: Use trade identifier as identifier (media code): If this check box is activated. 222 . 2014 Example: The following figure shows the column headers conforming to the standard for a fluid device in the dialog Full DT after activation of the setting Fluid power: Use trade identifier as identifier (media code).4 Status: 30. 223 .06. Note: The general changes in the Full DT dialog are described in the "Devices" section (see page "101").EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This requirement can be fulfilled by using the second new setting. In accordance with the DIN ISO 1219-2 standard the media code can be omitted if only one medium is used within the higher-level function. to be displayed in the displayed DT and in the full DT. the media code is hidden in the placed property text for the displayed DT.. For further information on this identification of fluid devices see the section "Online Numbering" on page "228". If the project setting Fluid power: Use trade identifier as identifier (media code) is activated.4 Status: 30. however. If the check box is deactivated. the media code is displayed both in the properties dialog and on the schematic page. Media code (ID 20316): This property shows the content of the property DT: Identifier (ID 20013). it is not displayed on the schematic page.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Item number (ID 20318): This property shows the content of the property DT: Subcounter (ID 20015). 224 . In the properties dialog.2014 Fluid power: Hide identifier (media code) in the graphics: If this check box is activated. i. New Properties The following new properties are used in order to assign the designations for fluid power used in the DIN ISO 1219-2 standard to the existing properties of the EPLAN Platform: Circuit number (ID 20317): This property shows the content of the property DT: Counter (ID 20014). the trade identifier is displayed.06.e. the media code continues. The following new trades are thus available in the parts management (in the dialog Trade / subtrade).06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. for example. in the page property Trade (ID 11037) and in the property Trade (ID 20466): Cooling lubricant Gas technology. to also set the trade in the properties dialog of a fluid device. The property Trade (ID 20466) can be used. for example.2014 The following trade identifiers are used: Trade: Trade identifier: Hydraulics H Pneumatics P Cooling C Lubrication L Cooling lubricant K Gas technology G New Trades Further trades were added to the EPLAN Platform so that the modified identification regulations can be applied. You can. The following entry is furthermore also available for this property and for the trades in the parts management: Fluid power (undefined).4 Status: 30. 225 . use this "trade" if you are uncertain about how to classify a part / function in a specific fluid-power trade and want to assign a unique trade later on. Settings for routing connections: The two group boxes Cooling lubricant and Gas technology were added to the Global extra length tab in the settings dialog for routing connections. If more than one trade is assigned to a part. The following extensions were carried out in the following project-specific settings. Inserting of devices When devices are inserted into the schematic (for example by using the menu items Insert > Device) the trade that is entered at the part is assigned to the functions of the device. project-wide default settings per trade for specific properties (function definition. In such a case the dialog Select trade is now displayed. cross-section / diameter.06. Settings for connections: The Settings: Properties dialog has been supplemented with the two new tabs Cooling lubricant and Gas technology. 226 .2014 General extension for fluid connections The two new trades "Cooling lubricant" and "Gas technology" are also taken into consideration at the fluid connections. color / number) of the fluid connections. only the alphabetically first trade was always assigned. Here you can carry out separate. This extra length is added to the length of routing connections during calculation. This allows you to also set separate settings for the global extra length for the new trades.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30. This trade will then be assigned to the functions of the device. For this purpose. the check run 017003 "Incorrect identifier" no longer checks fluid devices. the new "Fluid power undefined" filter is available in the device navigator.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. you can use the following new check run messages in the 024 "Fluid" message class: Message 024006 "Media code does not suit the trade" Message 024007 "Main function with undefined trade".2014 This dialog offers all fluid power trades assigned to the part as well as the additional "Fluid power (undefined)" trade for selection. The second check run is used to determine those functions that are not yet assigned to a clear trade. In this scheme from the new master data for the DIN ISO 1219-2 standard. Filtering by undefined trade You have the possibility to filter by the "Fluid power (undefined)" trade and then apply a special trade to the corresponding functions. You must select one of these trades. The value for this filter is set to "Fluid power (undefined)".4 Status: 30. the Trade property (ID 20466) is used as filter criterion. If the project setting Fluid power: Use trade identifier as identifier (media code) is activated. The first check run checks the media code used in the device tags of the fluid devices and outputs a corresponding message if the identification does not conform with the standard. New Check Run Messages To check the identification according to DIN ISO 1219-2:2012.06. 227 . The program first only takes into account the fixed DT elements defined in the numbering format. the trade is stored at the associaated functions. Cooling. You have to set a corresponding column configuration in order for the Trade column to be displayed in table editing (for example by using the "Fluid devices" scheme).06. You specify a different trade for a fluid-power function in the Functions by selecting a different value (Pneumatics. the media code and thus the displayed DT are adapted correspondingly. Online Numbering When inserted into a schematic from a symbol library. a circuit number (beginning with "0") and an item number are assigned to the components. the trade last used is set by default. This procedure is called online numbering. If you have specified in the DT settings that the trade identifier is to be used as an identifier (media code) and you insert a fluid symbol or macro into the schematic. When symbols are inserted. a media code.) from the drop-down list in the Trade column.2014 Editing the Assignment to a Trade in Tables When editing in a table you can now also edit the assignment of a function to a trade. etc.4 Status: 30. a page or a schematic section and select the menu items Edit > In table. fluid devices are automatically identified and numbered. In the case of macros.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. To do so. 228 . or when macros are inserted. This method allows you assign a specific fluid-power trade to the functions with undefined trade that were determined using the check run 024007 "Main function with undefined trade". mark the project. If you use the Trade property at a function to change the association to a trade. you can let either the circuit number or the item number be incremented. If you select the Number option here. -P1.) If you have selected the With prompt option. Example: You copy the fluid device with the identifier -P1.1.4 Status: 30.1 and paste the copy three times. the circuit number is incremented.1 existing deactivated ( ) Number circuit number if existing activated ( ) The Higher-level function number identifier block belongs to the DT structure of the project and is not changed in all numbering methods.1 -P2. By default the item number is incremented during online numbering. the dialog Insertion mode is displayed when a macro is inserted or a copied or cut symbol is pasted.4 -P1.2. -P1.06. -P3.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In the dialog Insertion mode you select a numbering format for fluid power (for example "Identifier + counter fluid power").2014 Preferred numbering You make numbering settings to define how the program is to perform numbering of fluid DTs. If you activate the Number circuit number if existing check box instead. -P4.1 -P1. (These settings are located in the menu path: Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Devices > Numbering (online). 229 .3.1. Number circuit number if Device source Newly copied fluid device -P1. Pipe: At this line type either the Nominal external diameter together with the wall thickness in mm has to be specified or the External diameter and the Inner diameter in mm. tube or pipe.4 Status: 30.06. 230 . consisting of the diameter sign followed directly by a sequence of digits and characters) Depending on the line type.(fixed pre-defined separator) Technical information (mandatory.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. This ID code is formed from the following components: Line number (optional) . the technical information can contain different data: Tube: At this line type the tube nominal size has to be specified.2014 Identification of Fluid Lines The standard DIN ISO 1219-2 requires that fluid lines be identified in accordance with a specific ID code. 06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 1-Ø30x5 Pipe with line number 1. Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Connections > Connection numbering). EPLAN Fluid supports norm-compliant identification of lines in accordance with DIN ISO 1219-2 for fluid connections. the settings for connection numbering have been extended to include the two new trades "Cooling lubricant" and "Gas technology" as filter criteria. nominal external diameter 30 mm and wall thickness 5 mm. Accordingly. Trade-specific numbering is possible through the use of filters.2014 Example: Possible line identifiers with the use of a line number: Identification Line type 2-Ø20 Tube with line number 2 and nominal size 20.4 Status: 30. For this purpose we provide several new schemes for the various trades of Fluid power in the master data for connection numbering. (The menu path for the corresponding settings dialog is. 3-Ø10/6 Pipe with line number 3. for example. external diameter 10 mm and inner diameter 6 mm. 231 . In addition to the possibility of manual assignment of the connection designation. EPLAN Fluid also offers the option of automatically placing line-specific connection definition points on fluid connections and of assigning connection designations by using the connection numbering function. 4. which is part of the scope of delivery of version 2.2014 Identification of Interruption Points The norm-compliant identification of interruption points was already realized earlier on. Here corrections were only carried out for the project property Block property: Replacement text [5] in which the replacement texts were defined for the property Block property [5] and the trade identifiers for the missing trades (cooling lubricants. gas technology) were added. 232 . The Fluid power: Use trade identifier as identifier (media code) setting is activated by default in this template. This master data package furthermore contains a new plot frame. You should now use our new fluid project template FL_1219-2_tpl001. New Master Data A whole package of master data is provided with Version 2. The project template for Fluid power FL_1219-2_tpl001.06. You can use the BPF interruption point symbol to insert cross-references in a fluid schematic that comply with the connection references of the DIN ISO 1219-2 standard.ept with an identification structure in accordance with ISO 1219-2 for new projects.ept. was correspondingly updated with regard to these issues.4 Status: 30. For more information on the identification of interruption points please refer to the online help in the section "EPLAN Fluid: Interruption points".4 in order to cover the standard DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 and norm-compliant identification of fluid devices.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. several new forms as well as new filter schemes for the device navigator and the connection numbering. EPLAN Fluid Hose Configurator – the New Hose Line Configurator EPLAN Fluid Hose Configurator allows hydraulic hose lines to be defined conforming to standards. is available both as an add-on and a stand-alone program. The add-on is part of the standard scope of delivery for all module packages of EPLAN Fluid. called the "hose line configurator" below. 233 .4 Status: 30.2014 In addition. The hose line configurator offers the following possibilities and advantages: Thanks to the created type code conforming to standard. For more information. In the basic version of the hose line configurator the standard DIN 20066 forms the pre-defined standard. The hose line configurator can be used to automatically generate a hose line identification and a type code for each hydraulic hose and to transfer it to EPLAN Fluid for reporting purposes in accordance with the specifications of this standard.06. rapidly. the fluid-power symbols and macros have also been updated.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. please read the section "New Features in the Master Data" (starting on page "246"). EPLAN Fluid Hose Configurator. These master data have now been adapted so that they can be used both for the standard DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 and for the standard IEC 81346. The program simplifies the hose line planning and helps to avoid errors. simply and comfortably and the generated data to be created and represented graphically. clear and defined ordering of a hose line from any manufacturer or supplier is ensured. If required.2014 Data from the manufacturing are included automatically in the documentation and ensure standard-compliant documentation of the hose lines (reports).06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30. 234 . hose line configurations can be adapted completely individually to international standards and special type codes of manufacturers. 06. easily differentiate between plastic and metal elements or between different surface protection or wire types.2014 New Features for EPLAN Harness proD EPLAN Harness proD is a leading technological expert solution for efficient designing of wire harnesses in 3D und 2D. This means you can. The following section provides information on the various new features of the EPLAN Harness proD. Both the 3D materials as well as the 2D hatchings are included in the EPLAN Harness proD library. EPLAN Harness proD and EPLAN Integration Suite All PDM and ERP systems common on the market can be accessed in EPLAN Harness proD through the EPLAN Integration Suite. for example. determination of the connection lengths and bundle diameters as well as provision of the documentation for order processing. With this functionality users can easily create elements that correspond to the standards of their company. materials planning and manufacturing. adaptable 2D hatchings.4 users can see a realistic visualization of all 3D objects.4 furthermore allows the creation of free.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Style library EPLAN Harness proD 2. This is also an advantage for users of EPLAN Electric P8 who already use the Integration Suite platform or plan to use it provides them access to the same familiar configuration parameters. exchanged and adapted easily after being inserted into the design. 235 . New materials and hatches can be managed.4 Status: 30. EPLAN Harness proD 2. This allows many errors to be avoided that can occur during the first placement. In EPLAN Harness proD 2. In combination with the recognition of 3D source data properties and the creation of position conditions. EPLAN Harness proD 2.4 users no longer have to concern themselves with the relative positioning of the individual objects. When the superior object is moved. 236 .4 all the objects can be placed directly at the suitable positions without later revising being necessary.4 a preview is available for the entire placement process of 3D object.4 automatically recognizes important properties of the imported geometry. It also offers the possibility of later editing individual objects that are already placed. Position conditions A group of objects is often defined on the basis of relative positions and fixed distances. This powerful functionality allows the creation of condition chains and thus reduces the time required for the positioning of individual items.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. edges. Interactive placement of components In EPLAN Harness proD 2. this new functionality ensures considerable acceleration of the design process. In EPLAN Harness proD 2.2014 Improved recognition of 3D source data properties In order to improve the precision and to simplify the placement of items in the 3D environment. such as drill hole centers.4 Status: 30. surfaces and important key points. all the dependent objects are also moved as a group automatically.06. 4 Status: 30. the perspective and the visibility of the objects are stored in every view. You have access to previous editing stages even without an external PDM system.06.2014 Extended hiding / showing and user-defined view Very often users have to hide or show items in a window temporarily so that other objects which would otherwise be hidden can be seen and edited. if a large number of objects are hidden. The user-defined views have been extended notably.). This functionality notably reduces the required time that arises through the change between different positions in larger design environments. etc.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. EPLAN Harness proD 2. Schleuniger.4 users can create a "snapshot" or their current work. the "Show all" functionality destroys the complete work and the corresponding objects have to be hidden again manually. The preview. To ensure seamless integration in automatic wire fabrication systems.4 project document can be revised. Each EPLAN Harness proD 2.4 allows you to create system-specific files for the most common systems on the market (Komax. Revisioning of EPLAN Harness proD project files In EPLAN Harness proD 2. Data exchange with wire fabrication machines EPLAN Harness proD covers the usual manufacturing documentation as software. However. 237 . The current hiding / showing functionalities ("Show only these" and then "Show all") function well. Metzner Kabelcenter. With the additional new functionality you can now rapidly access the user-defined views. The revision also contains all the associated documents such as bills of materials or nailboards that can be derived from the basic document. The new EPLAN Harness proD 2. linked items.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 provides a direct connection between Library items and a detailed supplier documentation. Each Library item can be linked with any documentation that is available during the entire design process. labels and cable ties directly in the design without their properties having to be defined again manually. Individual wire harnesses can be moved and rotated both in the Workspace environment and in the Workdesk environment including all the additional components. insulation tapes. chamber seals.4 command for the project history and change checking notably simplifies the search for changed or added design items .4 users can see the global properties of items directly without having to select a 2D or 3D design beforehand. or embed these. flexible tubes. sheaths. blanking plugs.06. multiple chamber seals.4 Status: 30. braided tubes. Simplified replacement A new group of 13 commands allows the replacement of surface protection. Moving wire harness components The new command "Move wire harness component" simplifies the editing of complete wire harnesses. Attached documentation for Library items EPLAN Harness proD 2. stop parts. shrink sleeves. Improved Tooltips EPLAN Harness proD 2. 238 .2014 Nailboard history and change checking Sometimes it can be difficult to recognize changes that have been carried out by editors from other departments. thus saving a lot of time. adapted drawing headers. two new tables are available in the EPLAN Harness proD 2. wire tables. 239 . drawing grid and plot frame will be introduced in the next version. etc.. bills of materials.4 Status: 30.06. such as user-defined graphics. It is also possible to create company standards. adapted grids.4 this is possible through a simple mouse click. Connected source elements In the nailboard or reporting environment users often require direct access to source objects in the 3D design. Nailboard prototypes and surface protection tables In adaptable nailboard prototypes users can recognize the difference between the various surface protection types at a glance.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. are listed) and the surface protection legend (legend for the used surface protection in the form of a simple table). the templates in EPLAN Harness proD 2. In EPLAN Harness proD 2.2014 Extended nailboard templates In order to simplify the work in the nailboard environment and to reduce repetitive procedures. width.4 have been extended by a number of new information items. In addition. An additional standardization of the drawing header.4 nailboard environment: The surface protection table (in which the surface protection used and the associated properties such as length. This will simplify working with these elements and make many adaptable options available to the users with which the final drawing can be created on the basis of company standards. surface protection tables and drawing grids. 4 Status: 30.06. The command furthermore provides a preview of the future component position.4 contains a new command in the 3D environment that not only allows the usual creation of prototypes. They make many manual steps superfluous and strongly reduce the errors resulting from the manual placement of objects. 240 .2014 New prototype command in Library and Studio Prototypes are very helpful in 3D design. but also future redefinition and editing of this prototype. EPLAN Harness proD 2.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. EPLAN Electric P8 Professional+. To use the new EPLAN API version to develop your own applications. 241 . EPLAN Fluid.NET Framework 4. you will require the Microsoft .2014 New Features in the "EPLAN API Extension" Extension Module Note: The "EPLAN API Extension" extension module is available as an option as part of our EPLAN Application Developer Network (EADN) as a developer's package for the following program variants: EPLAN Electric P8 Professional.4 Status: 30.06. EPLAN Pro Panel Professional. EPLAN PPE. visit the EPLAN web pages under the heading "Solutions > Integration > EPLAN API Developer Network". A unified. The following section provides information on the various new features of EPLAN API.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. EPLAN PPE Professional. EPLAN Electric P8 Ultimate. EPLAN Fluid Professional. Application Programming Interface) is available for EPLAN platform products.0. programming interface (API. This extension module – the EPLAN API – allows you to develop your own customized solutions in collaboration with EPLAN or other partners. For more information about EPLAN API and EADN. and especially high-performance. EPLAN Pro Panel Professional+. ) of the EPLAN Platform. In order to also file off or store subprojects by means of command line parameters.DataModel of the EPLAN API for the creation of user-defined properties. etc. 242 .4 Status: 30. planning objects.DataModel. New actions for subprojects In version 2.2014 Creating User-defined Properties In the user interface user-defined properties can now not only be created for the segments of pre-planning. but also for other objects (projects.EplApi.EplApi. PCT loops. pages.4 of the user interface of the EPLAN platform you now have the possibility to split exclusively opened projects into subprojects. per script. Extensions to the bus ports In the EPLAN Platform the bus configuration can now be determined on the basis of a single-line drawing with PLC bus ports (see Section "New Features in the "EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension" Extension Module" (starting on page "158")).06. New namespace for pre-planning The namespace Eplan. The new class UserDefinedPropertyDefinition is now also available in the namespace Eplan.Planning is now available for the segments of the pre-planning in the EPLAN API. or via the EPLAN API. etc. functions.) . we now provide the two new actions SpExportSubProject (File off) and SpImportSubProject (Store). This namespace contains corresponding classes for the various pre-planning segments (structure segments.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. the rights added via the EPLAN API are now stored in a separate user-defined file. The names of the categories in the rights management that EPLAN API uses to add rights have been changed. In these methods for exporting and importing addresses / assignment lists you have to specify the configuration project and the station name in addition to the CPU name. you can add your own rights to the rights management of the EPLAN platform and remove them again. In the course of this extension the two classes CommunicationEntity and CommunicationEntityContainer for communication units have been classified as outdated and may no longer be used by you. the rights defined via the EPLAN API cannot be directly stored in rights management any more.4 Status: 30. 243 . if necessary.06.EObjects class is now provided in the BusTerminal namespace. New methods for the PLC addresses / assignment lists In the course of restructuring the PLC objects the outdated methods ExportAssignmentList and ImportAssignmentList from the PlcService class have been replaced by new methods with the same name. Adding rights to rights management Using the two methods AddRight and DeleteRight (from class UserRights).EplApi.3. The new method ReadressTerminalsForCPU is now available for reassigning PLC addresses in an assignment list. Since this file is not deleted during an installation / deinstallation of an EPLAN program variant. any rights defined via the EPLAN API will be retained. In the new version.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.DataModel. Due to the introduction of a new file format for rights management for version 2.2014 To implement this concept a new Eplan. Please adapt your methods. Generate routing connections between defined connection points Because of the enhancement of method Create from class Connection3D you can now generate manual routing connections in the layout space. Because of the enhancement of method CreateDevice (from class DeviceService) you can now place the devices directly on a page just as in the user interface. For this reason.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. In the user interface of the EPLAN platform this corresponds to the Insert > Routing connection menu items. the two methods ImportData and ExportData for import and export of PLC data from class PLCService now use the PLC standard exchange format as default.06. 244 . Centering for property texts You can specify whether a block of property texts (i.e.2014 Removed PLC exchange format The "EPLAN Electric P8 Version X" PLC exchange format was removed from the user interface for the current version 2. main + docked properties) is to be centered by using the new property Centered from the PropertyPlacement class of EPLAN API. Insert devices directly on a page When inserting devices via EPLAN API.4 and is not supported any more. to date unplaced functions were first generated and then the page had to be specified where the devices should be placed. For this you have to determine both the corresponding 3D part placements (as source and target object of the connection) and the index of the connection point position.4 Status: 30. you can now modify the display and the position of the contact image at coils and motor overload switches.DataModel. the model view can then be updated automatically using the known Update method. A new ConttactImage class is now provided for this in the Eplan. you can now use the new property IsUpToDate from the ViewPlacement class. Using the new ContactImage property from class Function. you can query or determine the current settings of a contact image. a terminal strip with associated terminals). If required.g.Graphics namespace. Determining how up-to-date model views are In order to determined via EPLAN API whether a model view is up-to-date.4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.EplApi.2014 Rename entire device In the new version of the EPLAN API..06. Access to contact image With the help of the EPLAN API. 245 . the new method RenameDevice is now available in class NameService using which you can rename an entire device (e. however. These symbols do. the symbol properties and their positions. differ with regard to usage in the trades. New symbols that have the same symbol graphic are displayed together. GOST_symbol and GB_symbol. and GB standards New symbols have been added to the symbol libraries IEC_symbol. IEC.06. are available to you here: FTR_DU // 1274 FLTR_DU // 1275 FTR_DU3 // 1277 FLTR_DU3 // 1278 246 .2014 New Features in the Master Data Master Data: Symbols Notes: The following pages show a number of illustrations of new symbols from different symbol libraries. Several symbols dispose of the same symbol graphic. The following new symbols. The name and number of the symbol are shown underneath the symbol.4 Status: 30. among others.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. the function definitions. The illustrations show variant "A" of the respective symbols in multi-line or single-line representation. GOST. among others. GOST_single_symbol and GB_single_symbol. The following new symbols.4 Status: 30.06.2014 S_ZG_R // 1296 S_ZG_L // 1297 O_ZG_R // 1298 O_ZG_L // 1299 LSW1A // 1407 ZG_Z // 1300 LSW2A // 1408 LSW3A // 1409 New symbols have been added to the symbol libraries IEC_single_symbol. are available to you here: FTR_DU // 1274 FLTR_DU // 1275 FTR_DU3 // 1277 FLTR_DU3 // 1278 LSW1A // 1407 LSW2A // 1408 BS_CBOX // 1575 BS_CBOX_PLUG // 1576 BS_CBOX_PLUG_1 // 1577 LSW3A // 1409 247 .EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 2014 BS_CBOX_PLUG_ BS_CBOX_PLUG_ BS_CBOX_LEFT BS_CBOX_LEFT_ M // 1578 FEM // 1579 // 1580 PLUG // 1581 BS_CBOX_LEFT_ BS_CBOX_LEFT_ BS_CBOX_LEFT_ PLUG_1 // 1582 PLUG_M // 1583 PLUG_FEM // 1584 NFPA standard New symbols have been added to the symbol library NFPA_symbol. among others. The following new symbols.06. are available to you here: FTR_DU // 1274 FLTR_DU // 1275 FTR_DU3 // 1277 FLTR_DU3 // 1278 248 .4 Status: 30.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. among others.06. are available to you here: FTR_DU // 1274 FLTR_DU // 1275 FTR_DU3 // 1277 FLTR_DU3 // 1278 LSW1A // 1407 LSW2A // 1408 BS_CBOX // 1575 BS_CBOX_PLUG // 1576 BS_CBOX_PLUG_1 // 1577 LSW3A // 1409 249 . The following new symbols.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.4 Status: 30.2014 S_ZG_R // 1296 S_ZG_L // 1297 S_ZG_R // 1298 O_ZG_L // 1299 LSW1A // 1407 ZG_Z // 1300 LSW2A // 1408 LSW3A // 1409 New symbols have been added to the symbol library NFPA_single_symbol. 250 . Z14.2_09_1 // 1536.1.1.1.1.3_08 // 1533.2_08 // 1531.3_09_1 // 1538.1. Z14.06.4 Status: 30.1.2014 BS_CBOX_PLUG_ BS_CBOX_PLUG_ BS_CBOX_LEFT BS_CBOX_LEFT_ M // 1578 FEM // 1579 // 1580 PLUG // 1581 BS_CBOX_LEFT_ BS_CBOX_LEFT_ BS_CBOX_LEFT_ PLUG_1 // 1582 PLUG_M // 1583 PLUG_FEM // 1584 Fluid power Further adaptations in the symbol graphic have been carried out for the updated standard DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 in the symbol libraries HYD1ESS.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Z14. Z14. Z14.1.3_08_1 // 1537.3_09 // 1534.2_08_1 // 1535. In the process old symbols for piston rod connections were replaced by the following new symbols: Z14.2_09 // 1532. Z14. HYD2ESS and PNE1ESS.1. Z14. 2014 Example: Symbols Example usage in the graphic Old: Z14.06. 251 .4 Status: 30. FPF3 // 11 for the functional placement of general fluid-power devices. in part for use in GRAFCET diagrams).EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.3_09 // 1534 In the symbol library OS_SYM_ESS 6 new symbols with property arrangements are available for use in operational sequence sheets (without symbol graphic. These are the symbols FPB1 // 5. FPF2 // 10.3_09_a // 484 New: Z14.1.1. FPB3 // 7 for the functional placement of general devices and the symbols FPF1 // 9. FPB2 // 6. All in all. V_04 // 27. V_EV_05 // 1057. V_03 // 26. VTL_03 // 213. KL_STET_01 // 48. VD_13 // 203. VD_02 // 161. FABS_11 // 1116. At the same time. RFV_02 // 34.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. BEH_HK_07 // 101. RFV_04 // 36. VS_01 // 16. VD_15 // 172. V_4W_01 // 1054. KL_01 // 32. FABS_04 // 1108. VTL_02 // 212. FABS_02 // 1106. RUE_02 // 142. V_3W_02 // 246. ZUB_16 // 1086. V_3WS_01 // 19. FABS_07 // 1112. RFV_01 // 33. V_3W_05 // 29. F_06G // 1005.2014 Process engineering In the PID_ESS symbol library. F_03G // 1002. F_13G // 1012. VAS_01 // 17. F_15G // 1014. V_EV_03 // 24. VD_12 // 171. V_EV_01 // 22. the symbols were adjusted to the updated DIN ISO 10628-2:2012 standard. VD_14 // 204. F_07G // 1006. FP_05 // 150.06. VD_03 // 162. V_KHS_01 // 21. FP_10 // 155. V_EKH_03 // 25. FABS_06 // 1110. F_14G // 1013. V_3W_04 // 248. 252 . V_21 // 1055. BEH_04 // 81. RV_STET_02 // 46. V_EV_04 // 1056. VD_06 // 165. V_EKH_01 // 23. the symbol graphic was adjusted or corrected for the following 82 symbols: V_02 // 15. FP_04 // 149. V_3W_01 // 18. FP_03 // 148. V_KH_01 // 20. RUE_01 // 141. FP_06 // 151.4 Status: 30. WAA_03 // 210. RSKL_01 // 37. RV_01 // 38. VTL_01 // 211. FABS_13 // 1118. ZUB_09 // 1079. VS_STET_01 // 47. the symbol graphic was corrected for other symbols. Z_11 // 1147. T_10 // 1138. WT_16 // 196 WT_16_a // 117. WT_14 // 194 WT_14_a // 115. WT_18 // 198 WT_18_a // 119. WT_10 // 190 WT_10_a // 111. F_06 // 122 F_06_a // 127.4 Status: 30. and the respective symbols were locked. Symbols with new symbol graphic: 253 New symbol Replaced symbol New symbol Replaced symbol RL_02 // 9 RL_02_a // 11. Z_16 // 1208. 51 symbols were additionally replaced by new symbols with changed symbol graphic. WT_17 // 197 WT_17_a // 118. BEH_HK_05 // 96 BEH_HK_05_a // 99. T_08 // 1136. Z_06 // 1144. SZ_09 // 1126. T_09 // 1137. WT_09 // 189 WT_09_a // 110.2014 SZ_08 // 1125. These new symbols have "inherited" the names of already existing symbols. . WT_12 // 192 WT_12_a // 113. SZ_06G // 1195. T_06G // 1205. WT_04 // 184 WT_04_a // 105.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. WT_03 // 183 WT_03_a // 104. Z_02G // 1212. T_04G // 1203. ANT_11 // 1241.06. RL_03 // 10 RL_03_a // 12. BEH_HK_04 // 95 BEH_HK_04_a // 98. The old symbols received the ending "_a". WT_08 // 188 WT_08_a // 109. WT_06 // 186 WT_06_a // 107. WT_02 // 182 WT_02_a // 103. T_05G // 1204. BEH_E_01 // 83 BEH_E_01_a // 85. Z_14 // 1206. WT_11 // 191 WT_11_a // 112. BEH_E_02 // 84 BEH_E_02_a // 86. BEH_E_05 // 88 BEH_E_05_a // 89. WT_13 // 193 WT_13_a // 114. SZ_04G // 1193. In the PID_ESS symbol library. SZ_05G // 1194. WT_07 // 187 WT_07_a // 108. SZ_10 // 1127. WT_05 // 185 WT_05_a // 106. Z_05 // 1143. F_07 // 123 F_07_a // 128. BEH_HK_03 // 94 BEH_HK_03_a // 97. FABS_06G // 1164 FABS_06G_a // 1165. WT_26 // 227 WT_26_a // 226. for network / bus cable connections have been added to the SPECIAL symbol library for the planning of PLC data: NWBCP_OV // 227 NWBCPP_OV // 228 NWBCPPO_OV // 229 NWBCPPM_OV // 230 NWBCP // 236 NWBCPP // 237 NWBCPPO // 238 NWBCPPM // 239 254 . ABS_01 // 134 ABS_01_a // 135. Special symbol library The following new symbols. ABS_06 // 144 ABS_06_a // 140.2014 New symbol Replaced symbol New symbol Replaced symbol F_08 // 124 F_08_a // 129. ANT_02 // 1233 ANT_02_a // 1232. Z_08G // 1220 Z_08G_a // 1218.4 Status: 30.06. F_09 // 125 F_09_a // 130. ZUB_10 // 1069 ZUB_10_a // 1080. BEH_DR_01 // 1255 BEH_DR_01_a // 1251. ZUB_28 // 770 ZUB_28_a // 769. ABS_05 // 143 ABS_05_a // 139. FS_07G // 1158 FS_07G_a // 1156. ABS_03 // 136 ABS_03_a // 137. FS_04 // 1152 FS_04_a // 1103. WT_31 // 236 WT_31_a // 235. amongst others. WT_29 // 234 WT_29_a // 233. F_12G // 1010 F_12G_a // 1011. F_10 // 126 F_10_a // 131. Z_09G // 1221 Z_09G_a // 1219. WT_27 // 238 WT_27_a // 237.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. ZUB_26 // 1099 ZUB_26_a // 1096. FOE_01 // 207 FOE_01_a // 205. WT_25 // 225 WT_25_a // 224. ZUB_25 // 1098 ZUB_25_a // 1095. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06.2014 NWBCPPFEM_OV // NWBCPPJIC_OV // NWBCPPOJIC_OV // NWBCPPJICM_OV // 231 232 233 234 NWBCPPFEM // 240 NWBCPPJIC // 241 NWBCPPOJIC // 242 NWBCPPJICM // 243 NWBCPPJICFEM_O // 235 NWBCPPJICFEM // 244 6 new connection splicer / line connector symbols for electrical engineering have been added to the symbol library SPECIAL: TE // 321 255 TEND // 322 CRE // 329 LPE // 331 .4 Status: 30. 4 Status: 30.2014 LE // 332 COE // 335 Note: The symbols from the "Connection splicer / line connector" category exist for electrical engineering.06. The symbols from the various trades differ in their symbol names.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. function definitions and properties. In addition. These symbols allow boxes to be drawn as polygons in process engineering: 256 . a new symbol for the phase busbar definition is available in the symbol library SPECIAL: PHSDL // 81 A new symbol for black boxes has been created for the symbol library SPECIAL. fluid power and process engineering. f45 (Subform for the form F45_001_AB. Fluid power For the realization of the DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 standard.fn1.f03 (file type "Device tag list") F03_FT003.f01 (file type "Parts list".4 Status: 30.2014 DCPE2 // 55 Master Data: Forms and Plot Frames Four new forms have been created for form-based contact images: F45_001_AB.f45 (Distributed device list with symbol graphic) F45_001_C.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. the following plot frame was created: FN1_012.f45 (Subform for the form F45_002_AB.f45 (Distributed device list with text instead of symbol graphic) F45_002_C. 13 new forms were created: F01_FT006.f45) Within the framework of the extensions for the DIN EN 81346 standard.f03 (file type "Device tag list") F03_FT002.f03 (file type "Device tag list") 257 . for a lubrication / maintenance list) F03_FT001.f45) F45_002_AB.f01 (file type "Parts list") F01_FT007.06. fn1. for embedded reports) F18_FT006.f27 (file type "Connection list") F27_FT006. 258 .f18 (file type "Enclosure legend") F27_FT004.4 Status: 30. for standard-com- pliant display of hose lines).f18 (file type "Enclosure legend") F18_FT004.f01 (file type "Parts list". the following plot frame was created: FN1_FT007. for the output of hose lines in a parts list) F26_DIN_20066. Within the framework of the extensions for the DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 standard. Four new forms have been created for the hose line configurator (EPLAN Fluid Hose Configurator): F01_DIN_20066.f27 (file type "Connection list") F27_FT005. for the output of hose lines in a distributed device list) F46_DIN_20066.f45 (file type "Distributed device list".f27 (file type "Connection list"). for embedded reports) F18_FT005.f18 (file type "Enclosure legend") F18_FT002.f18 (file type "Enclosure legend".2014 F18_FT001.f46 (file type "Conduit / line plan".f26 (file type "Title page / cover sheet") F45_DIN_20066.f18 (file type "Enclosure legend".EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.06. 2014 Pre-planning Four new forms have been created for pre-planning: F40_004. 259 .f43 (File type "Pre-planning: Segment template overview"). In addition. In the page structure the object identifier is used for structuring.06. the product aspect for the device structure. Fluid power A new project template FL_1219-2_tpl001.ept has been created in the course of the extended support of the standard DIN EN 81346.ept and a new basic project FL_1219-2_bas001. for a PCT loop element overview) F40_VDI3814.f42 (File type "Pre-planning: Segment template overview") F43_001. Master Data: Projects and Templates The new project template IEC_tpl002.4 Status: 30.f40 (File type "Pre-planning: Planning object overview".zw9 have been created for fluid power as an implementation of the standard DIN ISO 1219-2:2012.f40 (File type "Pre-planning: Planning object overview". In this template the Extended reference identification setting and further settings for the product aspect are activated by default in the project properties. the following new form was created: F44_001. function lists for building automation) F42_001. In these templates the identification structure and the settings related to this standard are already preset.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.f44 (File type "Assembly/Module overview"). These changes were now also carried out for the symbols of Fluid power macros.3 and now again for version 2. In addition. several symbols in the Fluid power symbol libraries (HYD1ESS. the identifiers of the symbols in the macros were adjusted to the DIN EN 81346-2:2009 standard.ept (project template) and VDI3814_bas001. The two templates VDI3814_tpl001. Master Data: Macros Fluid power For version 2.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 260 .ept has been created for pre-planning. HYD2ESS.zw9 (basic project) have been created for the output of function lists for building automation. and PNE1ESS) were adapted to the updated DIN ISO 1219-2:2012 standard.4 Status: 30.4.2014 Pre-planning A new project template Preplanning_tpl001. 4 Status: 30. The knowledge database is expanded continuously. As soon as your inquiry is received.06. For the time being. In the future. A knowledge database has been integrated into this support system. This allows you to use the discussion platform directly. Settings once configured are stored automatically for future inquiries. we will localize the new support system for further EPLAN languages and install it on a global basis.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. Benefit: The EPLAN Solution Center is an optimized support system with improved service. the EPLAN Solution Center is only available on the German EPLAN webpages. Your inquiries are created and managed in the EPLAN Solution Center on the basis of simple. the knowledge database – the EPLAN Knowledge Center – automatically suggests initial solutions. ergonomic dialogs. You can view the processing status of your inquiry at any time. 261 .2014 Other New Features and Information EPLAN Solution Center – The New Support System Since the start of 2013. A link to the EPLAN form is also integrated into the EPLAN Solution Center. you have been able to access our new support system online – the EPLAN Solution Center. we can now process your individual support requests even more efficiently. provided the topic has already been dealt with before. which already contains a large number of answers to frequently asked questions. As a result. EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. You can reach the registration page. 262 . For this select the Create EPLAN support request menu item from the Help menu. Your Internet browser will then open on the page for logging into the EPLAN Solution Center. please register online with EPLAN Support. To access it. From within the EPLAN platform it is also possible to directly jump to the login page. for example.2014 Logging Into the EPLAN Solution Center Login to this support system is only possible for Software Service customers.4 Status: 30. by clicking the "EPLAN Solution Center" hyperlink from within our support section.06. 4 Status: 30. you will be prompted to change the password that was assigned to you. Enter the e-mail address that you have used so far also for communicating with EPLAN Support in the E-mail field. and then click [Send]. After the required data have been transmitted. Validation Code To use this new version of EPLAN. To log into the EPLAN Solution Center. You must register once before being able to use the EPLAN Solution Center.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. enter in the fields User name and Password the data that you received in a reply e-mail from EPLAN.2014 Note: Please note that you cannot use your login information that you use for logging into EPLAN Support. Retrieving the Validation Code Online EPLAN enables you to carry out the final installation step quickly and easily by allowing you to retrieve the validation code required for licensing via the internet. the validation code is automatically copied into the license dialog. 263 . you need a new validation code. This is provided on the delivery note sent with your storage medium. Then. In addition. Confirm your information by clicking [Login]. you have the option of retrieving the validation code via the internet (see the following section).06. the start page of the EPLAN Solution Center opens. The first time you log in. for example. E-mail address. Phone.).2014 Note: Please note that you must be connected to the internet to download the validation code. Click the new [Retrieve online] button. opens when you start the application for the first time after an installation. please activate the I would like to receive further information check box. Up-to-date information If you would like to receive information in the future (such as our eNewsletter). You cannot retrieve a validation code for network licenses or licenses without a dongle. The Enter validation code dialog has been enhanced to allow you the option of retrieving the validation code online. The Company name and Serial number are automatically entered into the open Set validation code online dialog. etc. This data is needed to retrieve the validation code successfully.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2. 264 . This dialog.06. EPLAN will then save your personal details (Name.4 Status: 30. If your details are already held by EPLAN and are valid. unless stated otherwise. you must enter the corresponding information on Address. Then start the application by clicking [OK].0 on your EPLAN storage medium. Further information and the current version of this Microsoft component are available for download from the Microsoft website.NET Framework 4.4.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.5 the EPLAN Platform will only be available in the 64-bit version.2014 Internet settings The settings for the existing internet connection are adopted by default. a validation code is created and sent to the license dialog. You will find . All release information refers to the 32-bit version of the products. General requirements The Microsoft . If this is the case.0\en_US 265 . Switch here to the following directory: cd-rom\Services\Net Framework 4.4 Status: 30.NET framework 4. etc. Port. Returning the validation code Click [Send] to send the encoded data to EPLAN. Please consult with your administrator about the settings in this area. As of Version 2. You can also use a proxy server as a network component via the [Settings] button and the dialog that then opens.06. Software Requirements and Approvals Note: The programs of the EPLAN Platform are available as a 32-bit version and as a 64-bit version in the current Version 2.0 is required to operate the EPLAN platform. The EPLAN platform has been cleared for the following operating systems: Workstation Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit) Professional. Enterprise Microsoft Windows 8.06.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.exe.4 Status: 30.NET Framework.2014 To install . Ultimate Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit) Pro.1 (64-bit) Pro. Enterprise Server Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64 bit) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Terminal Server with Citrix XenApp 6 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64 bit) Microsoft products Prerequisite for the generation of Microsoft Office file formats from EPLAN is an executable installation of an Office version approved by EPLAN. The installed EPLAN language must be supported by the operating system. Operating systems The EPLAN platform supports the 64-bit variants of the Microsoft operating systems Windows 7 and Windows 8. double-click the file DotNetFx40_Full_x86_ x64. Enterprise. Microsoft Office 2010 Microsoft Office 2013 (32 bit and 64 bit) Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 266 . 06.1 B&R Automation Studio 4.0 Beckhoff TwinCAT 2.4 Status: 30.2014 SQL server Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Microsoft SQL-Server 2012 Autodesk products AutoCAD 2014 (32 bit and 64 bit) AutoCAD 2015 (32 bit and 64 bit) Autodesk Productstream Professional 2011 Autodesk Vault 2013 Autodesk Vault 2014 PDF redlining Adobe Reader Version X Adobe Acrobat Version X Standard / Pro / Pro Extended Adobe Reader Version XI Adobe Acrobat Version XI Standard / Pro PLC systems (PLC & bus extension) ABB Automation Builder 1.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.11 3S Codesys Mitsubishi GX Works2 Rockwell RSLogix professional 20 Rockwell RSLogix professional 21 267 .10 Beckhoff TwinCAT 2. A changeover to SQL Server databases is not possible for EPLAN PPE. both the Microsoft operating system and the Microsoft Office applications (inter alia Microsoft Access) have to be installed completely in the 64-bit version.06. 268 . In order to use EPLAN PPE in the 64-bit version. observe the following special points: If you want to use Access databases for the parts management.5 64-bit version of the EPLAN Platform If you use the EPLAN Platform in the 64-bit version. the project management and the dictionary.0 Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 version 5.4 SP4 Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 version 5. the project management and the dictionary.2014 Schneider Unity Pro 7.0 Schneider Unity Pro 8.4 Status: 30. both the Microsoft operating system and the Microsoft Office applications (inter alia Microsoft Access) therefore have to be installed completely in the 64-bit version. you have to use SQL Server databases for the parts management. If you have installed the Microsoft Office applications in the 32-bit version.EPLAN NEWS for Version 2.