EPLAN Electric P8: The Standard in ECAD Engineering

EPLAN Electric P8 is a powerful, integrated engineering system that goes beyond just creating schematics. It enables you to efficiently plan and design electrical engineering for machines and plant systems, supporting various engineering methods—from manual design to standardized, template-based approaches.

With EPLAN Electric P8, data entered into a schematic becomes the cornerstone for automating machine and plant system documentation, providing unmatched accuracy and efficiency. It’s more than software—it’s your gateway to streamlined engineering.


Key Benefits and Features

  • Online Data Portal: Access over 2 million parts from 450+ suppliers for fast, accurate component selection.
  • Macro & Placeholder Technology:
    • Save up to 26 variants of typical circuits or systems for each representation type.
    • Utilize placeholders with value sets (e.g., kW sizes) for design flexibility.
  • Comprehensive Symbol Library: Includes extensive symbols for multi-line and single-line diagrams.
  • Automated Design Features:
    • Automatic device numbering when inserting symbols or devices.
    • Automatic wire numbering and PLC addressing with customizable schemes.
  • Export Flexibility: Generate PDFs, DWG files, BOMs, cable schedules, wire numbers, and device tags—all exportable to Excel.
  • Smart Panel Layouts: Drag and drop parts to create 2D or 3D panel layouts effortlessly.
  • eView PDF Integration: Edit, annotate, and import changes via the EPLAN Cloud for seamless collaboration.
  • Standards Compliance: Supports global standards like IEC, NFPA, GOST, and GB.
  • API Add-In Functionality: Integrate custom APIs to expand software capabilities.
  • Multi-Language Support: Simplify projects across borders with built-in translations.

More Than Just Schematics

EPLAN Electric P8 combines innovation, precision, and efficiency to deliver much more than traditional ECAD solutions. It’s the ultimate tool for creating, automating, and optimizing your electrical engineering workflows.

Contact us to explore how EPLAN Electric P8 can transform your design process.

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