Use with caution; overwrites existing matching part records. Step 5: Finalize Installation Click OK .
Pro Tip: Adjust your user settings to increase the timeout to 120 seconds for a more stable connection, especially with larger libraries. 2. Searching and Downloading Components Open a schematic project. Select the tab and click the Data Portal app.
If you are moving to a newer version like Eplan Platform 2025 , you may need to update your existing databases. Use the Eplan ERP/PDM Integration Suite for complex integrations or follow the Migration steps to move your old parts database to the new technology. For specialized needs, you can even create a new library using Microsoft SQL Server.
When downloading external libraries, you will primarily encounter three file extensions: eplan library download install
This is EPLAN’s native cloud platform. It connects directly inside your software. You will find over 1 million parts from brands like Siemens, Phoenix Contact, Wago, and ABB.
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Always check the imported parts in the Parts Management dialog to ensure required 3D footprints and macros are included. Use with caution; overwrites existing matching part records
For manufacturer-specific component data (macros, 3D graphics, and commercial data), use the Eplan Data Portal . This is a free-to-use central database where you can download parts data from hundreds of renowned manufacturers directly into your EPLAN Platform. 2. Installation Steps
: Downloaded software arrives as a .zip file. Unzip it and run the setup.exe file.
Search for "[Manufacturer Name] EPLAN library" (e.g., "Siemens EPLAN macro library," "Schneider Electric EPLAN library"). If you are moving to a newer version
Enter your and preferred measuring units (mm or inches). 2. Install Part Libraries via EPLAN Data Portal
Before starting, ensure your system meets these technical standards to avoid errors: EPLAN Help Operating System
Click the button to place it directly into a schematic, or click Import Part to save it straight to your master parts database. 4. How to Install and Import Local .edz and .xml Files
Before performing large imports, create a backup of your current master data to prevent loss of custom parts.