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1 Transferring Symbol Libraries from EPLAN 21..........................................3

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Assigning Function Definitions (Loading data from EPLAN 21) ..............5

3 Editing the Connection Point Assignments (Loading data from EPLAN21)...................................................................................................................8

4 Transferring Mounting Panel Symbols from EPLAN 21 ..........................11

5 Transferring Plug Symbols from EPLAN 21 .............................................13

6 Transferring Plot Frames from EPLAN 21 ................................................17

7 Transferring Forms from EPLAN 21..........................................................19

8 Transferring Parts Data from EPLAN 21 ...................................................21

9 Exporting Parts Data to EPLAN 21 ............................................................23

10 Transferring Language Entries from EPLAN 21.......................................25

11 Exporting Language Entries to EPLAN 21................................................28

12 Transferring Macro Data from EPLAN 21 .................................................31

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Specifying a Symbol Library Assignment for the EPLAN 21 MacroTransfer .......................................................................................................33

14 Transferring Projects from EPLAN 21.......................................................35

15 Transferring Projects in Default Mode from EPLAN 21: Specify SymbolLibrary Assignments ..................................................................................38

This functionality is only available for certain module packages. Info

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1 Transferring Symbol Libraries from EPLAN 21

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 beimported. Multiple selection is not possible here.

3. Click on [Open].

4. Select the Transfer from schematic symbols option and specify theassignment table in the Original library drop-down list.Or select the Transfer of mounting panel symbols option.

5. Click [...] in the Target field.

6. Specify in the Browse For Folder dialog where the new symbol library shouldbe 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 thecorresponding symbols. Symbols generated or changed by the user, on theother hand, are saved in a new symbol library and any problems are stored asproperties in this symbol library.

The Function definition assignment - dialog opensand 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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the EPLAN 21-specific properties "Coils / contact function " and"Device class " as well as the number of connection points in order toassign the correct function definitions to the symbols in the new symbol library.It is then checked as to whether the respective function definition matches. Ifthe function definition was only allocated based on the device class, or it did

not match, a property is saved for the symbol, which helps to select inaccuratefunction definitions. In this case a function definition was assigned by thesystem that was determined from the separate assignment "EPLAN 21properties for function definitions". These are only partially correct (NOcontacts, but never delayed NO contacts).

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. Theproperties are then placed on the corresponding layers and docked next to oneanother in the sequence they were shown in EPLAN 21. The text sizes for theproperties are set to From layer.


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2 Assigning Function Definitions (Loading datafrom EPLAN 21)

The Function definition assignment - dialog is automaticallyopened after the symbol library import, but it can be manually called up via Utilities >Master data> Symbol library > Function definition assignment. This dialogdisplays the symbols and their assigned function definitions in a list, and the list canbe sorted (click the column heading to sort the contents). For every selected symbol,the graphic of the imported basic symbol and the corresponding associated basicsymbol are shown in the lower portion of the dialog so you can quickly recognizewhat type of problem you have.

Any problems that occurred during the data transfer are shown in the upper rightportion of the dialog. One click on a property will select the corresponding symbol inthe list. If the problem is solved, the property can be manually set to "Completed".

The symbols should be revised as follows:

Precondition:

You have selected an EPLAN 21 symbol library for transfer and defined theappropriate entries in the EPLAN 21 symbol library import dialog.

1. Click a problem message in the upper right portion of the dialog.

The corresponding symbol will be selected in the list.Or click the symbol in the list that you would like to revise.

2. Click [...] in the Function definition field of the Symbol data group box (rightportion of the dialog).

3. Select a project from the Opened projects list in the Project selection dialog.

4. Click [OK].

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5. Select the appropriate function definition in the Function definitions dialog.

The corresponding data will be transferred to the Attributes andConnection point data tabs.

6. Click [OK].

7. If necessary, click [Extras] > Basic symbol library in order to select adifferent basic symbol library.

8. If necessary, click [Extras] > Symbol variant assignment in order to assignother connection points.

9. In the Completed column select the check box to indicate that the problemhas been "solved".

10. Proceed in the same way for all other symbols you would like to revise.

11. Click [Close].

The modified settings are adopted.

Note:

Default for the basic symbol library is Base_DIC if "DIC", "DIN", or "IEC" occur in thesymbol 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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3 Editing the Connection Point Assignments(Loading data from EPLAN 21)

The sequence of connection points is important for correctly assigning the functiondefinition connection points to the symbol so that every function definition matchesthe connection point assignment of every variant of a symbol without changes. Afterthe transfer of a symbol library, the symbols are assigned function definitions. Inorder to avoid problems associated with having to revise the sequence of connectionpoints, the sequence of connection points can be defined for individual symbolvariants to where they match the function definition: The individual symbol variantconnection points are each assigned to a function definition connection point.

Because most variants are just rotations and mirrors of the template variant (one ofeight default variants), they are analyzed during the symbol transfer, and eachidentified with one of the A-H variants. Some of them can be securely assigned whileothers do not allow a secure assignment. Because the Function definitionassignment - dialog displays all of the variants of every symbolas well as the basic symbol with its four associated variants, and the connection pointnumbers are displayed in the symbol preview, you can recognize in one glancewhether the transferred symbol variants are different from the basic symbol variants.If a difference is found, proceed as follows:

Preconditions:

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You have selected an EPLAN 21 symbol library for transfer and defined theappropriate entries in the EPLAN 21 symbol library import dialog.

• You have started the transfer.

• The Function definition assignment - dialog is open.

• The function definition matches the first variants for the symbol.

• The rotation direction of the variants is clockwise.

• The 1, 2, 3, and 4 variants have a rotation angle of 0°, 90°, 180°and 270°.

1. Select [Extras] > Symbol variant assignment.

2. In the Symbol variant assignment dialog you assign a basic symbol variantto the variants of the imported symbol.

The variant number of the basic symbol (A-H) is saved as the variantnumber on the imported symbol and the connection points from the basic

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symbol variant are written to the variants of the imported symbol. In addition,the P8 variant (A-H) to which the previous EPLAN 21 variants 0-3 wereassigned are saved with the symbol. This information is necessary forcorrectly assigning the connection point designations to the function in a laterproject or macro transfers.

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 theconnection 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 PEconnection point should be on the left and not on the right. In this case, you alsohave to switch the variant C connection points in the symbol editor to solve this

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4 Transferring Mounting Panel Symbols fromEPLAN 21

Connections on mounting plate pages are not supported by the program. Symbolstransferred in the normal way can therefore not be used for mounting panels. InEPLAN 21 this type of symbol is independent of the page type and the symbol itselfdoes not indicate whether it was created especially for mounting panels. You have todefine 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 beimported that contains the mounting panel symbols. Multiple selection is not possible here.

3. Click on [Open].

4. Select the Transfer of mounting panel symbols option.

5. From the Original library drop-down list select the table to be used forassigning old and new symbols. Based on an internal comparison the programsuggests 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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7. Specify in the Browse For Folder dialog where the new symbol library shouldbe generated.

8. Click [OK].

In the default macro directory, a folder is created that adopts the name ofthe symbol library and generates macros from the symbols. Only graphics andnot connection points are transferred. Use the graphic dimensions to generatethe special "Parts placement " symbol and exchange the placed propertieswith property placements.

The macro name is automatically generated according to the following rule:

_

Possible problems are stored as properties in the macro. Because macrosdo not contain functions, the Function definition assignment - does not open.



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5 Transferring Plug Symbols from EPLAN 21

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 "Deviceclass " = "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

• Number of plug contacts

• Connection point designations

•

Potential types• Function texts

• Symbol references.

Taken altogether, this data provides the graphic for the symbols and their deviceinformation.

Note:

The symbol references are references to other symbol libraries, for exampleDIC_WUP.SYM

, or customer-specific symbol libraries. The function definitions aretherefore taken from them. It is recommended that you transfer the symbols for plugsbefore transferring the plug types. If a symbol library with symbol references hasalready 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 ofthe following function definitions:

• Plug / male and female pin

• PE plug / male and female pin• N plug / male and female pin.

If you select one of the two options Update existing data for the data transfer, onlythe 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 partsmanagement in order to add it to parts with just sales data.

The part number is automatically generated from the EPLAN 21 symbol librarynames 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 partsdatabase as plug numbering schemes, a separate menu item is available here for thedata 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 forplugs to be imported. plugs.sym is the default symbol library. Multipleselection is impossible here.

3. Click on [Open].


5. In the Select parts database dialog select the parts database to which theplug symbols are to be transferred.

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6. Click on [Open].

7. In the Import group box select one of the options for handling existing / newparts 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, newparts are created, in which the following fields will be filled in:

• EPLAN 21 "Symbol name" : becomes "Part number"

• EPLAN 21 "Symbol description" :becomes "Designation 1"

• EPLAN 21 "Supplementary text field 01" to "10": becomes"Supplementary text 1" to "10"

• EPLAN 21 "Plug: Connection point designation" :becomes "Createnew function template"

• EPLAN 21 "Symbol reference": is not transferred. One symbol can be storedfor each function in the project.

• EPLAN 21 "Device identifier" :is not transferred

• EPLAN 21 "Symbol graphic": becomes "Technical data, graphic macro"

• EPLAN 21 "Plug contact": becomes "Color / no."

• EPLAN 21 "Potential": becomes "Potential".

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 alsoconverted to plug numbering schemes i.e., plug schemes are generated from theEPLAN 21 symbols. The scheme automatically contains the symbol name; thesymbol description is saved in the scheme description; and the contact designation issaved in the designations.

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Note:

Instead of the transferred symbol, a macro is saved in parts management for thepanel layout. This is necessary because the graphics for the symbols may not bescaled. In order to use EPLAN 21 symbols for the panel layout, you must transfer the

symbol library with theplug

symbols one more time via the option Transfer frommounting panel symbols. The graphic is only saved as a macro with partplacement once that is done.


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6 Transferring Plot Frames from EPLAN 21

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 beimported. 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 thisthe 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. Theplot frame name is generated automatically from the original file name and thefile type is assigned automatically based on the P8 format options. Possibleproblems are saved as properties in the plot frame and, if necessary, can beviewed under Utilities > System messages.

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7 Transferring Forms from EPLAN 21

EPLAN 21 forms can be transferred individually (single files) or in multiple selections.

EPLAN 21 properties that cannot be assigned are recorded in messagemanagement.

Note:

Most EPLAN 21 forms are not exactly DIN A3 size, but a bit smaller. They aretransferred as they are, i.e. they are not exactly DIN A3 size in P8.

Proceed as follows in order to transfer EPLAN 21 forms:

Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Form

1. In the EPLAN 21 form import dialog, click [...] in the Source field.

2. In the Select form dialog select the EPLAN 21 forms to be imported. You canselect multiple files here.

3. Click on [Open].


5. Specify in the Find folder dialog where the files should be saved. In doing thisthe 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 isassigned automatically based on the P8 format options. Possible problems are

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saved as properties in the form and, if necessary, can be viewed underUtilities > System Messages.


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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8 Transferring Parts Data from EPLAN 21

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 filledout to the extent possible. This data transfer must therefore be started before thetransfer 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 panelsymbols (option in the EPLAN 21 symbol library import) before the parts transferbecause the EPLAN 21 symbols for the mounting panel is converted to macros andthe 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.

2. In the Parts database dialog select the EPLAN 21 parts database to be

imported. You cannot select multiple files here.

3. Click on [Open].


5. In the Select parts database dialog, select the parts database to which thedata is to be imported. You cannot select multiple files here.

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6. Click on [Open].

7. In the Import group box select one of the options for handling existing andnew parts records.

8. Click [OK].

The parts data is transferred and a progress bar shows the process.


Notes:

• During the import, the function definitions are set up as effectively as possible(e.g., "Terminal", but not "PE terminal 4").

• The EPLAN 21-specific contactor and cable data are created as a part withequal value.

• The EPLAN 21 parts property "CAD no. " uses newly generated macroscreated according to the following rules instead of the using the previoussymbol references:$(EPLAN)\Macros\\\_.

• Almost 100 attributes can be defined for a part in EPLAN 21. For customers who

want to transfer this type of parts data, there is a configurable assignmenttable for EPLAN 21 attributes for P8-specific "free properties". Contact supportfor any questions.

• The EPLAN 21 attributes "Multilingual supplementary text field 01-05" - are transferred to the free properties 1-5 of the parts database and theEPLAN 21 attributes "Supplementary text field 01-17" aretransferred to fields 10 - 26.


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9 Exporting Parts Data to EPLAN 21

Utilities > Parts > Management

Parts can be exported directly from EPLAN 21 into the parts database. Proceed asfollows:

1. In P8 , in the Parts management dialog, select the menu items [Extras] >Export.

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 inthe 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 tobe generated.

6. In the Part type group box select the part type to be considered during exportby selecting / deselecting the corresponding check boxes.

7. In the Trade group box select the trades to be considered during export byselecting / deselecting the corresponding check boxes.

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8. Click [OK].

The file is generated under the name provided in the specified directory.

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.

13. Click on [Open].

14. From the Mode drop-down list select one of the options for handling existingand new parts records.

15. Click [OK].

The data is imported to EPLAN 21. Please note here that only data thatEPLAN 21 can save will be transferred and P8-specific information is lost.


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10 Transferring Language Entries from EPLAN 21

When importing language entries, new entries are attached to existing entries in the

dictionary. If identical language entries already exist, you will be prompted whetherthe old entries should be overwritten or not. To enable this comparison you have toselect a reference language that is available in the dictionary as well as in the importfile.

The program also informs you if unassigned languages are found in the dictionariesto be imported. You can specify the missing assignment in the Languages tab underOptions > 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 thisformat can be easily interpreted. If the format does not fulfill this specification (if, forexample, you selected the ANSI_tab.ff format or another format), a message willappear 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 byeither expanding or reducing the entries in the Selected languages list withthe copy button.

3. Click [...] if the entry in the Format file field is not unicode_tab.ff.

4. In the File format dialog select the file format unicode_tab.ff.

5. Click on [Open].

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6. Click [...] in the Export file field.

7. In the Export file dialog specify the save location and the name of the exportfile to be generated.

8. Click [Save].

9. Select the Only export missing entries check box if only the languageentries to be written to the export file are those that still have missingtranslation texts in at least one language.

10. Click [Apply].

The data is exported under the specified file name to the specifieddirectory.

An automatic language assignment takes place when importing: The availabledouble-digit "language identifiers" from EPLAN 21 are assigned to the associatedfive-digit P8 language codes.

After you have exported the language entries in Unicode Tab format from EPLAN 21,proceed as follows for the import:

Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Dictionary

1. In the Import dictionary dialog select the previously exported file containingthe EPLAN 21 language entries.

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2. Click [Open].

The import of the EPLAN 21 dictionary begins.

3. In the Selection of reference language dialog select the language to be usedas a basis for comparing the language entries. (All languages that are in boththe EPLAN 21 dictionary and in the import file are offered here.)

4. Click [OK].

5. If one of the languages to be imported is not yet in the dictionary, you mustspecify whether this language should be created and the language entriesshould 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 aretransferred to the dictionary. The progress bar shows the progress of thetransfer.


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11 Exporting Language Entries to EPLAN 21

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 - 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 fortranslation files under Options > Settings > User > Management >Directories).

4. Click [Save].

5. If the current dictionary contains multiple languages, select the one that youwould like to export in the Select languages dialog. Multiple selection ispossible 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 onelanguage in EPLAN 21 (PT) is not possible. In this case the export is interrupted with

an error message.

In EPLAN 21 proceed as follows:

1. In the browser select the menu items Utilities > Translation module >Import.

2. Click [...] if the entry in the Format file field of the Import language entries dialog is not unicode_tab.ff.

3. In the Format file dialog select the file format unicode_tab.ff.

4. Click [Open].

5. Click [...] in the Import file field.

6. In the Import file dialog, select the file you previously exported.

7. Click on [Open].

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8. Click [Apply].

The language entries are imported and a progress bar shows the process.

9. Click [Close].


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12 Transferring Macro Data from EPLAN 21

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 arepossible for *.mac files but not for *.ez files because the symbol libraries stored inthe 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 ifnecessary, must be revised so that the function definitions can be correctly set up inthe macros.

Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Macro

1. In the EPLAN 21 macro import wizard, click [Settings] in the Macros tab toview and possibly edit the settings for directories, languages, and generalparameters.

2. Click [OK].

3. Click [...] in the Source field.

4. In the Select macro dialog, specify in the Files of type drop-down list whetheryou 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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6. Click on [Open].


8. In the Select target project dialog, specify where and under what filenamethe macro project should be saved. In the directory selected, an additionalsubdirectory will be created with the name of the macro project, and themacros 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, butrather you must enter a new project.

9. Click [Save].

10. Click [Next].

The EPLAN 21 macros are analyzed and the Symbols tab displays thesymbol libraries used in them. You can accept these or replace them withexisting symbol libraries.


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13 Specifying a Symbol Library Assignment forthe EPLAN 21 Macro Transfer

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 usingrevised symbol libraries. For this reason, the EPLAN 21 macros selected for thetransfer are analyzed after you click [Next]. The Symbols tab then displays therecorded symbol data together with the assignment list data. The [Finish] buttonremains grayed out until all EPLAN 21 symbol libraries have been assigned a P8reference.

The symbols are stored in the macro project during the transfer and a reference tothe 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 theEPLAN 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 symbollibrary 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 isthen predefined with "Symbol library (*.slk)". (Multiple selection isn't possiblehere).

4. Click on [Open].

5. Proceed in a similar way for all additional symbol libraries.

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6. Or click [Convert].

7. In the EPLAN 21 symbol library import dialog proceed as you would whentransferring symbol libraries.

8. Click [Finish]. This button is active once all of the EPLAN 21 symbol librarieshave been assigned a P8 reference.

The macros are imported, the newly created macro project is opened, anda status bar displays the progress of the transfer.

Note:

Forms are not used in EPLAN 21 macros, and plot frames are taken from thespecified EPLAN 21 plot frame directory and stored in the macro project. Parts aretransferred exactly like a project.


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14 Transferring Projects from EPLAN 21

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 notmean that projects with errors can't be transferred. They just won't be error-free andwill 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 transfermodes:

• Default mode

• One-button mode

Proceed as follows in order to transfer EPLAN 21 projects:

Precondition:

The symbol libraries used in EPLAN 21 projects have already been transferred, andmust, if necessary, be revised so the function definitions can be correctly set up.

Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Project

1. In the EPLAN 21 project import wizard, click [Settings] in the Projects tabin order to view and possibly edit the settings for directories, languages, andgeneral parameters.

2. Click [OK].

3. Click [...] in the Source field.

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4. In the Select project dialog, specify in the File type drop-down list whetheryou want to transfer an EPLAN 21 archive file (*.ez), individual projects(*.prj), or project templates (*.tpl).

5. Select the files to be imported. Multiple selection is possible for projects andtemplates .

6. Click on [Open].


8. Specify in the Find folder dialog where the files should be saved. In doing thisthe default path specified for projects in the settings is used (Options >Settings > User > Management > Directories). (Project names and thedirectory 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 theso-called Default mode .)Or click [Finish] if you have already specified the symbol library assignmentsor 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 ofcertain data.

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Notes:

• It is not possible to transfer all projects in a directory as well as all of thesubdirectories at the same time.

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When transferring archive files (*.ez) it can happen that differently named databackups contain projects with the same names. Therefore, during the transferan additional folder with the name of the archive file is created for everyarchive file.


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15 Transferring Projects in Default Mode fromEPLAN 21: Specify Symbol Library

AssignmentsIn this tab, specify the assignments of symbols to EPLAN 21 symbol libraries to beused in the selected projects. If the program knows the origin of the symbol library,the assignment is automatic and this is indicated under Status with a check mark.Already transferred symbol libraries and their assignments are saved in the settingsas recommendations for the next transfer and displayed in this table where thefollowing data is taken into consideration:

• Name: File name of the EPLAN 21 symbol library, write-protected

• Path: Full path of the EPLAN 21 symbol library, write-protected

• Modification date: Change date of the EPLAN 21 symbol library, write-protected

• Edited by: Last user to edit the EPLAN 21 symbol library, write-protected

• Created from: Assignment table that was identified as suitable for the originalfile; 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;automatically adjusted to the setting in the Created from drop-down list.

• Target file: File name of the symbol library where the symbols are to be saved.This can be changed by clicking [...].

The directory and filename of the unpacked EZ file are displayed for symbol librariessaved in an *.EZ file.

Proceed as follows to specify the settings in this tab:

Project > EPLAN 21 data import > Project

1. In the Projects tab of the EPLAN 21 project import wizard dialog, select theEPLAN 21 projects and the target project to be imported and click [Next].

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2. In the Symbols tab click [...] in the Target file field of an EPLAN 21 symbollibrary 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 ispredefined with "Symbol library (*.slk)". (Multiple selection isn't possible here.)

4. Click [Open].

The status symbol changes to a check mark.

5. Proceed in a similar way for all additional symbol libraries.

6. Or click [Convert] if a Created from cell is selected.

7. In the EPLAN 21 symbol library import dialog proceed as you would whentransferring symbol libraries.

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8. Click [Finish].

The program checks whether symbol assignments are still missing. If thatis the case, a message will appear and you can decide if you would like toproceed. Otherwise, the transfer is started and a progress bar shows you the

status of the transfer.

If the transfer is completed, a message will appear informing you of thenumber of transferred / not transferred projects. If necessary, this transfer logcan be found under Utilities > System messages.

The message management for each project (Project data > Messages >Management) contains additional detailed information on the individualprojects.

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