The new EPLAN Platform 2.1 is synonymous with interdisciplinary engineering, driving standardization and automation.

EPLAN Platform 2.1: Engineering processes actively accelerated

The new EPLAN Platform 2.1 centers around standardization and automation – it will be presented at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES trade fair. Automatic macro updates, targeted use of test routines - these and further functions bring about rapid results and increased quality. Even larger projects can be managed easier with the "EPLAN Multiuser Management" module.

Standardization simplifies engineering processes, but what is the easiest way to implement it? Macros are now considered as a must, and they can be updated with just the push of a button. Plus EPLAN Platform 2.1 keeps users flexible in the process: The new "Update macros" function makes sure that all data is updated to the most current state, either individually or automatically. Partial circuits that have already been inserted can be updated effortlessly. Macro master data changes can easily be adopted into currently active specific projects. These high-quality templates guarantee consistent quality in the project and a standardized engineering process.

Multiuser Management
Large automation projects often will be worked on by very diverse project participants. How can one keep that amount of data transparent and compact? The new module ´EPLAN Multiuser Management´ provides the solution. It is able to divide projects into process areas, which can then be structured using identifier blocks. By the way, the structure is done based on the structure identifiers already existing in the project. Setting up process areas can optionally be designated to the user, or it can be centralized with the administrator. This method simplifies concentrating on the respective areas of responsibility. At the same time EPLAN Platform 2.1 ensures that all project information is globally synchronized. Helpful navigation functionalities are available as well. A clearer overview is created, system reaction time for the user speeds up, and it consequently leads to increased quality in project design.

Creating variants with "Rotating and Mirroring"
A new functionality has been developed especially for fluid power engineering; it gives a distinctive performance surge to project design, as well as master data creation. "Rotating and mirroring" contains its own logic and speeds up i.e. creation of schematics or fluid plans up to factor 2. Only one half of the plan is left to be designed by the user - the second half can be generated with the intelligent mirroring technique. In the case of symbols, the acceleration can be as high as factor 8, because the eight angle variants no longer need to be done manually. Creating one single variant suffices, and all other representations are delivered by the system with the respective automatic rotations and mirroring.

Automatic correction checks
Manual project checks can take up considerable time – it is therefore a real plus if the system can take over this work. The check type "Prevent errors" was already introduced with version 2.0; it actively prevents the user from entering incorrect data. The new version continues to pursue this path. The user can now apply check routines specifically to newly entered corrections during a project edit. The EPLAN check routines are concentrated specifically on the newly edited project sections, which leads to an even higher quality standard in machine and plant documentation. This clear focus facilitates specific testing of corrections and creates a sustained increase in project quality.

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