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2. In the Select symbol library dialog select the EPLAN 21 symbol library to be
imported. Multiple selection is not possible here.
3. Click on [Open].
4. Select the Transfer from schematic symbols option and specify the
assignment table in the Original library drop-down list.
Or select the Transfer of mounting panel symbols option.
6. Specify in the Browse For Folder dialog where the new symbol library should
be generated.
7. Click [OK].
The symbols are transferred and a progress bar shows the process.
Original EPLAN 21 symbols are not converted, but rather assigned to the
corresponding symbols. Symbols generated or changed by the user, on the
other hand, are saved in a new symbol library and any problems are stored as
properties in this symbol library.
The Function definition assignment - <Symbol library> dialog opens
and displays the symbols of the newly generated symbol library. The program
uses the information from the assignment table or for unknown symbols
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8. Click [Close].
9. Click [OK] in the window that informs you about the status of the data transfer.
Note:
All properties that are also activated in EPLAN 21 are placed on the symbols. The
properties are then placed on the corresponding layers and docked next to one
another in the sequence they were shown in EPLAN 21. The text sizes for the
properties are set to From layer.
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2. Click [...] in the Function definition field of the Symbol data group box (right
portion of the dialog).
3. Select a project from the Opened projects list in the Project selection dialog.
4. Click [OK].
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6. Click [OK].
9. In the Completed column select the check box to indicate that the problem
has been "solved".
10. Proceed in the same way for all other symbols you would like to revise.
Note:
Default for the basic symbol library is Base_DIC if "DIC", "DIN", or "IEC" occur in the
symbol library names. If the symbol library name contains the character string "JIC",
the Base_JIC basic symbol library is set. The same process applies to "MSR"
(Base_MSR), "Single" (Base_Single) and "PNE" (Base_Pneumatic).
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The sequence of connection points is important for correctly assigning the function
definition connection points to the symbol so that every function definition matches
the connection point assignment of every variant of a symbol without changes. After
the transfer of a symbol library, the symbols are assigned function definitions. In
order to avoid problems associated with having to revise the sequence of connection
points, the sequence of connection points can be defined for individual symbol
variants to where they match the function definition: The individual symbol variant
connection points are each assigned to a function definition connection point.
Because most variants are just rotations and mirrors of the template variant (one of
eight default variants), they are analyzed during the symbol transfer, and each
identified with one of the A-H variants. Some of them can be securely assigned while
others do not allow a secure assignment. Because the Function definition
assignment - <Symbol library> dialog displays all of the variants of every symbol
as well as the basic symbol with its four associated variants, and the connection point
numbers are displayed in the symbol preview, you can recognize in one glance
whether the transferred symbol variants are different from the basic symbol variants.
If a difference is found, proceed as follows:
Preconditions:
You have selected an EPLAN 21 symbol library for transfer and defined the
2. In the Symbol variant assignment dialog you assign a basic symbol variant
to the variants of the imported symbol.
The variant number of the basic symbol (A-H) is saved as the variant
number on the imported symbol and the connection points from the basic
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3. Click [OK].
4. Proceed in a similar manner for all other problems that may occur.
Symbols that have been edited in EPLAN 21, where P8 cannot identify the
connection points during the transfer, must be revised in the symbol editor.
Example:
In this case the program cannot recognize that "X3" is also mirrored. The PE
connection point should be on the left and not on the right. In this case, you also
have to switch the variant C connection points in the symbol editor to solve this
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Connections on mounting plate pages are not supported by the program. Symbols
transferred in the normal way can therefore not be used for mounting panels. In
EPLAN 21 this type of symbol is independent of the page type and the symbol itself
does not indicate whether it was created especially for mounting panels. You have to
define the symbol transfer yourself:
Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Symbol library
1. In the EPLAN 21 symbol library import dialog, click [...] in the Source field.
2. In the Select symbol library dialog select the EPLAN 21 symbol library to be
imported that contains the mounting panel symbols. Multiple selection is not
possible here.
3. Click on [Open].
5. From the Original library drop-down list select the table to be used for
assigning old and new symbols. Based on an internal comparison the program
suggests an assignment table here. If no suitable table can be found, the
drop-down list remains empty and you can select the table manually.
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8. Click [OK].
In the default macro directory, a folder is created that adopts the name of
the symbol library and generates macros from the symbols. Only graphics and
not connection points are transferred. Use the graphic dimensions to generate
the special "Parts placement " symbol and exchange the placed properties
with property placements.
The macro name is automatically generated according to the following rule:
<Symbol name>_<Variant as number>
9. Click [OK] in the window that informs you about the status of the data transfer.
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A part is generated in the parts management for every plug name defined in EPLAN
21. To do this the EPLAN 21 symbol libraries are searched internally for the "Device
class <4003>" = "Plug" property, and other symbols are ignored.
The following information can be stored in the EPLAN 21 symbol library plugs.sym:
Plug graphic
Symbol description
Potential types
Function texts
Symbol references.
Taken altogether, this data provides the graphic for the symbols and their device
information.
Note:
The symbol references are references to other symbol libraries, for example
DIC_WUP.SYM, or customer-specific symbol libraries. The function definitions are
therefore taken from them. It is recommended that you transfer the symbols for plugs
before transferring the plug types. If a symbol library with symbol references has
already been transferred, the function definitions are taken from the P8 library.
The plug contacts defined in the symbol library plugs.sym are each assigned one of
the following function definitions:
If you select one of the two options Update existing data for the data transfer, only
the following data will be updated for existing part numbers:
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Function template
Color / no.
Potential.
With this type of imported data you can then copy the "technical data" into parts
management in order to add it to parts with just sales data.
The part number is automatically generated from the EPLAN 21 symbol library
names and the symbol names.
Example:
Plugs_Harting 16+PE" for the symbol "Harting 16+PE" from the plugs symbol library
Because the plug functions in EPLAN 21 must also be transferred to the parts
database as plug numbering schemes, a separate menu item is available here for the
data transfer. Proceed as follows:
Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Plug data
1. Click [...] in the Source field of the EPLAN 21 plug data import dialog.
2. In the Select symbol library dialog select the EPLAN 21 symbol library for
plugs to be imported. plugs.sym is the default symbol library. Multiple
selection is impossible here.
3. Click on [Open].
5. In the Select parts database dialog select the parts database to which the
plug symbols are to be transferred.
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7. In the Import group box select one of the options for handling existing / new
parts records.
8. Click [OK].
The data is transferred and a progress bar shows the process.
If the parts database does not have a part with one of the numbers defined here, new
parts are created, in which the following fields will be filled in:
EPLAN 21 "Symbol name" <5>: becomes "Part number"
EPLAN 21 "Symbol description" <6>:becomes "Designation 1"
EPLAN 21 "Supplementary text field 01" <100> to "10": becomes
The save location for macros is the default macro directory. Because this is known,
the graphic macro can be predefined for the new part. The plugs symbols are also
converted to plug numbering schemes i.e., plug schemes are generated from the
EPLAN 21 symbols. The scheme automatically contains the symbol name; the
symbol description is saved in the scheme description; and the contact designation is
saved in the designations.
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EPLAN 21 plot frames are transferred and support all new functions. EPLAN 21
properties that cannot be assigned in P8 are recorded in message management.
Proceed as follows to transfer EPLAN 21 plot frames:
Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Plot frame
1. In the EPLAN 21 plot frame import dialog, click [...] in the Source field.
2. In the Select plot frame dialog select the EPLAN 21 plot frames to be
imported. You can select multiple files here.
3. Click on [Open].
5. Specify in the Find folder dialog where the files should be saved. In doing this
the default path specified in the settings will be given (Options > Settings >
User > Management > Directories).
6. Click [OK].
The plot frames are transferred and a progress bar shows the process. The
plot frame name is generated automatically from the original file name and the
file type is assigned automatically based on the P8 format options. Possible
problems are saved as properties in the plot frame and, if necessary, can be
viewed under Utilities > System messages.
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2. In the Select form dialog select the EPLAN 21 forms to be imported. You can
select multiple files here.
3. Click on [Open].
5. Specify in the Find folder dialog where the files should be saved. In doing this
the default path specified in the settings will be given (Options > Settings >
User > Management > Directories).
6. Click [OK].
The forms are transferred and a progress bar shows the process. The form
name is generated automatically from the original filename and the file type is
assigned automatically based on the P8 format options. Possible problems are
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7. Click [OK] in the window that informs you about the status of the data transfer.
Warning:
"Text view" type EPLAN 21 forms are transferred as undefined forms (file type
*.efa) and can thus no longer be used.
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The EPLAN 21 parts data is transferred 1:1. (Plugs are an exception.) The data is
automatically expanded with the necessary fields for functions, for example, and filled
out to the extent possible. This data transfer must therefore be started before the
transfer of projects. You may have to revise them to enable device assignments.
Note:
It makes sense (but is not required) to start the Transfer from mounting panel
symbols (option in the EPLAN 21 symbol library import) before the parts transfer
because the EPLAN 21 symbols for the mounting panel is converted to macros and
the panel layout is only functional once this takes place.
Proceed as follows:
Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Parts data
1. In the EPLAN 21 parts import dialog, click [...] in the Source field.
3. Click on [Open].
5. In the Select parts database dialog, select the parts database to which the
data is to be imported. You cannot select multiple files here.
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7. In the Import group box select one of the options for handling existing and
new parts records.
8. Click [OK].
The parts data is transferred and a progress bar shows the process.
9. Click [OK] in the window that informs you about the status of the data transfer.
Notes:
During the import, the function definitions are set up as effectively as possible
equal value.
The EPLAN 21 parts property "CAD no. <8014>" uses newly generated macros
created according to the following rules instead of the using the previous
symbol references:
$(EPLAN)\Macros\<Customer code>\<Symbol library name>\<Symbol
name>_<Variant as number>.
Almost 100 attributes can be defined for a part in EPLAN 21. For customers who
<214> are transferred to the free properties 1-5 of the parts database and the
EPLAN 21 attributes "Supplementary text field 01-17" <100 - 116> are
transferred to fields 10 - 26.
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2. In the Export records dialog, click [...] in the File name field.
3. In the Open dialog, enter a recognizable name for the file to be generated in
the Filename field and select the path where you want to save the file.
4. Click on [Open].
5. From the File type drop-down list, select the "Text" export format for the file to
be generated.
6. In the Part type group box select the part type to be considered during export
by selecting / deselecting the corresponding check boxes.
7. In the Trade group box select the trades to be considered during export by
selecting / deselecting the corresponding check boxes.
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9. In EPLAN 21 browser select the menu items Utilities > Parts management >
Parts management.
10. In EPLAN 21 parts management dialog select the menu items File > Import.
11. In the Import from file dialog, click [...] in the Source field.
12. In the Open file dialog, select the file you previously exported.
14. From the Mode drop-down list select one of the options for handling existing
and new parts records.
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When importing language entries, new entries are attached to existing entries in the
dictionary. If identical language entries already exist, you will be prompted whether
the old entries should be overwritten or not. To enable this comparison you have to
select a reference language that is available in the dictionary as well as in the import
file.
The program also informs you if unassigned languages are found in the dictionaries
to be imported. You can specify the missing assignment in the Languages tab under
Options > Settings > User > Interfaces > EPLAN 21 data import.
Proceed as follows in order to transfer language entries:
Precondition:
In EPLAN 21, you must export language entries in Unicode Tab format because this
format can be easily interpreted. If the format does not fulfill this specification (if, for
example, you selected the ANSI_tab.ff format or another format), a message will
appear and the transfer will be interrupted.
1. In EPLAN 21 browser select the menu items Utilities > Translation module
> Export.
2. In the Export language entries dialog specify the scope of the export by
either expanding or reducing the entries in the Selected languages list with
the copy button.
3. Click [...] if the entry in the Format file field is not unicode_tab.ff.
5. Click on [Open].
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7. In the Export file dialog specify the save location and the name of the export
file to be generated.
8. Click [Save].
9. Select the Only export missing entries check box if only the language
entries to be written to the export file are those that still have missing
translation texts in at least one language.
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4. Click [OK].
5. If one of the languages to be imported is not yet in the dictionary, you must
specify whether this language should be created and the language entries
should be imported.
6. Depending on the settings regarding how identical data sets are to be treated,
you still have to confirm or decline the overwrite of certain translations.
The language entries are imported, i.e. the texts from EPLAN 21 are
transferred to the dictionary. The progress bar shows the progress of the
transfer.
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The P8-specific dictionary can also be exported and then (e.g.) imported into EPLAN
21. Proceed as follows:
Utilities > Translation > Edit dictionary
1. In the Management tab in the Dictionary - <Foreign language database>
dialog select [Extras] > Export.
2. In the Export dictionary dialog, select the File type "EPLAN 21 tab-delimited
Unicode file (*.txt)" from the drop-down list.
3. In the File name dialog specify the name of the export file and, if necessary,
select a different directory (the default here is the directory specified for
translation files under Options > Settings > User > Management >
Directories).
4. Click [Save].
5. If the current dictionary contains multiple languages, select the one that you
would like to export in the Select languages dialog. Multiple selection is
possible here.
6. Click [OK].
The language entries are exported and a progress bar shows the process.
7. Click [Close].
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Warning:
An export with two different languages (pt_PT and pt_BR) that would result in one
language in EPLAN 21 (PT) is not possible. In this case the export is interrupted with
an error message.
2. Click [...] if the entry in the Format file field of the Import language entries
dialog is not unicode_tab.ff.
4. Click [Open].
6. In the Import file dialog, select the file you previously exported.
7. Click on [Open].
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9. Click [Close].
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There is a very helpful assistant available for transferring macro data from EPLAN
21. The source files can be *.mac and *.ez files here. Multiple selections are
possible for *.mac files but not for *.ez files because the symbol libraries stored in
the different *.ez files can be from differing versions.
Proceed as follows in order to transfer EPLAN 21 macros:
Precondition:
The symbol libraries used in EPLAN 21 macros have already been transferred, and if
necessary, must be revised so that the function definitions can be correctly set up in
the macros.
Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Macro
1. In the EPLAN 21 macro import wizard, click [Settings] in the Macros tab to
view and possibly edit the settings for directories, languages, and general
parameters.
2. Click [OK].
4. In the Select macro dialog, specify in the Files of type drop-down list whether
you want to transfer an EPLAN 21 archive file (*.ez) or individual macros
(*.mac).
5. Select the files to be imported. Multiple selection is possible for macro files.
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8. In the Select target project dialog, specify where and under what filename
the macro project should be saved. In the directory selected, an additional
subdirectory will be created with the name of the macro project, and the
macros stored there.
All macros, selected in Source are transferred to this project.
It is not possible here to select an existing project and thus expand it, but
rather you must enter a new project.
9. Click [Save].
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The symbol libraries used in EPLAN 21 macros must already have been transferred,
because the function definitions in the macros can only be correctly defined using
revised symbol libraries. For this reason, the EPLAN 21 macros selected for the
transfer are analyzed after you click [Next]. The Symbols tab then displays the
recorded symbol data together with the assignment list data. The [Finish] button
remains grayed out until all EPLAN 21 symbol libraries have been assigned a P8
reference.
The symbols are stored in the macro project during the transfer and a reference to
the symbol is saved in the individual file macros.
Proceed as follows to specify the settings in this tab:
Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Macro
1. In the Macros tab of the EPLAN 21 macro import wizard dialog, select the
EPLAN 21 macros and the target project to be imported and click [Next].
2. In the Symbols tab click [...] in the Target file field of an EPLAN 21 symbol
library whose status symbol shows that no assignment has yet been specified.
3. Select a symbol library in the Select symbol library dialog. The file type is
then predefined with "Symbol library (*.slk)". (Multiple selection isn't possible
here).
4. Click on [Open].
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7. In the EPLAN 21 symbol library import dialog proceed as you would when
transferring symbol libraries.
8. Click [Finish]. This button is active once all of the EPLAN 21 symbol libraries
have been assigned a P8 reference.
The macros are imported, the newly created macro project is opened, and
a status bar displays the progress of the transfer.
Note:
Forms are not used in EPLAN 21 macros, and plot frames are taken from the
specified EPLAN 21 plot frame directory and stored in the macro project. Parts are
transferred exactly like a project.
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The program can transfer projects from EPLAN 21, but it cannot generate any
projects for EPLAN 21. The data transfer is a one-way street in this case.
Warning:
Please note that only error-free projects can be correctly transferred. This does not
mean that projects with errors can't be transferred. They just won't be error-free and
will need revisions.
ObjectStore databases cannot be imported, but P8 can read the project data in
EASY format.
A wizard is available for project transfers and it is supported in the following transfer
modes:
Default mode
One-button mode
2. Click [OK].
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5. Select the files to be imported. Multiple selection is possible for projects and
templates.
6. Click on [Open].
8. Specify in the Find folder dialog where the files should be saved. In doing this
the default path specified for projects in the settings is used (Options >
Settings > User > Management > Directories). (Project names and the
directory structure of EPLAN 21 source projects are automatically taken on).
9. Click [OK].
10. Click [Next] if you want to specify the symbol library assignments. (This is the
so-called Default mode.)
Or click [Finish] if you have already specified the symbol library assignments
or want to accept the default settings. (This is the so-called One-button mode.)
The project is analyzed regarding symbol libraries.
11. Depending on the settings you still have to confirm or decline the overwrite of
certain data.
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backups contain projects with the same names. Therefore, during the transfer
an additional folder with the name of the archive file is created for every
archive file.
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Edited by: Last user to edit the EPLAN 21 symbol library, write-protected
Created from: Assignment table that was identified as suitable for the original
file; drop-down list where a different table can be selected. If you select the
"empty entry" here, the assignment function for the symbols is deactivated. In
this case the symbol library is transferred 1:1.
Default: Default target library defined in the assignment table, write-protected;
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3. Select a symbol library in the Select symbol library dialog. The file type is
predefined with "Symbol library (*.slk)". (Multiple selection isn't possible here.)
4. Click [Open].
The status symbol changes to a check mark.
7. In the EPLAN 21 symbol library import dialog proceed as you would when
transferring symbol libraries.
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