Circuit diagrams with EPLAN P8

How Long Does It Take to Redesign a Circuit Diagram in EPLAN P8?

The time required to redesign a circuit diagram in EPLAN Electric P8 strongly depends on the project scope and system complexity.
– Complex or large-scale systems may require several weeks of development.
– Simple circuit diagrams can often be completed within a few days.

What Affects the Duration of a Redesign in EPLAN P8?

Several factors influence the project timeline:

• System size: How many pages and components are needed? Larger systems naturally take more time.
• Existing documentation: Any preliminary material—such as sketches or legacy plans—can significantly speed up the design process.
• Standardization: Using templates and macros helps streamline workflows and reduce planning time.

Which Documents Do We Need from You for EPLAN P8 Design?

The more information you provide, the more efficiently and accurately we can execute your project. Particularly helpful are:

• Hand-drawn sketches or legacy circuit diagrams
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Functional specifications or requirement documents
• Photos of existing systems

If you already use EPLAN P8, the following also support the process:

• A basic or reference project
• Your company-specific article database

These resources help shorten project time, improve design quality, and ensure seamless integration with your existing documentation.

Can Existing Paper Schematics Be Digitized?

Yes! We digitize your existing circuit diagrams professionally and in accordance with relevant standards—whether they are handwritten sketches or printed plans. Your entire documentation is transferred to EPLAN Electric P8, including all revisions, modifications, and extensions.

This is especially beneficial in industrial settings such as plant construction, maintenance, or retrofit projects. We ensure future-ready, standards-compliant, and revision-proof electrical documentation.

How Long Does It Take to Digitize a Circuit Diagram in EPLAN P8?

The time required for digitization depends on the following:

• Scope of the documentation
• Legibility of the original drawings
• Repetition of circuits or schematic structures

On average:

• Approx. 30 minutes per page
• Repetitive circuits can be efficiently copied and adapted
• Poorly legible or heavily annotated plans may require more time

Which File Formats Will You Receive from Us?

We export your circuit diagrams and project data in all common formats:

• PDF – in color or black and white
• DWG / DXF – compatible with common CAD systems
• ZW1 – complete EPLAN project file
• ZW9 – EPLAN base project for future use
• EDZ – article data including macros (EPLAN format)

This ensures your documentation is flexible and ready to use across different departments and systems.

Do You Also Create Bills of Materials and Terminal Plans?

Yes! On request, we generate all relevant reports automatically, including:

• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Terminal plans
• Cable lists
• Additional EPLAN project data

You receive a complete, structured documentation set that supports your workflows in purchasing, production, assembly, and maintenance.

Do You Create EPLAN Macros?

Absolutely. We develop custom EPLAN macros for your macro library:

• For devices, circuit groups, or functional units
• Standards-compliant and immediately deployable
• Including all required symbols, variable sets, display types, and article data

Do You Create EPLAN Articles and Upload Them to the EPLAN Data Portal?

Yes! We create complete EPLAN articles with all required data:

• Macros
• Technical specifications
• Functional descriptions
• Graphical symbols
• Optional 3D processing
• Classified data according to ECLASS or IEC standards

On request, we also handle the entire submission process for publication in the EPLAN Data Portal, including validation according to the current EPLAN Data Standard.