1903 connection point designation and identifiers

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1 Updating Function Definitions.....................................................................3

1.1 Replace the function definition library .......................................................3

2 Creating Your Own Connection Point Designations and Descriptions ...4

2.1 Create connection point designations.......................................................4

2.2 Create connection point descriptions........................................................4

3 Creating Your Own Identifier Sets...............................................................6

3.1 Select identifier sets..................................................................................7

4 Exporting Your Own Sets of Identifiers, Connection Point Designations,and Connection Point Descriptions ............................................................8

4.1 Export identifier sets .................................................................................8

4.2 Export connection point designations and descriptions ............................9

5 Importing Your Own Sets of Identifiers, Connection Point Designations,and Connection Point Descriptions ..........................................................10

5.1 Import identifier sets................................................................................10

5.2 Import connection point designations and descriptions...........................10

This functionality is only available for certain module packages. Info


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1 Updating Function Definitions

The function definition library is managed and expanded by EPLAN Software &

Service. If a new function definition library is made available (online, for example),you have to integrate it into your system. You must take the following steps to do this:

• Export your own identifier sets, connection point designations, and connectionpoint descriptions (if you have created any)

• Replace the function definition library

• Import your own identifier sets, connection point designations, and connectionpoint descriptions (the EPLAN entries are overwritten during this import)

• Add your own identifier sets, connection point designations, and connectionpoint descriptions to the new function definitions.

1.1 Replace the function definition library

1. Copy the file FctDefLib.flk into the..\EPLAN\FunctionDefinition\EPLAN directory.



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2 Creating Your Own Connection PointDesignations and Descriptions

For each function definition, ten sets of connection designations and connectiondescriptions can be specified. These sets can then be selected later on from thefunction.

2.1 Create connection point designations

Utilities > Master data > Connection point designation / description

1. Select the Connection point designations tab.

The Connection point designations tab lists the function definitions withtheir connection points. One line is shown for each connection point.

2. In the fields 1 - 10, enter up to 10 different connection point designations perconnection point.

3. Click [OK].

2.2 Create connection point descriptions



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1. Select the Connection point descriptions tab.

The Connection point descriptions tab lists the function definitions withtheir connection points. One line is shown for each connection point.

2. In the fields 1 - 10, enter up to 10 different connection point descriptions perconnection point.

3. Click [OK].



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3 Creating Your Own Identifier Sets

In EPLAN you can create your own sets of identifiers taking into consideration

different standards, countries, and customers.

Utilities > Master data > Identifier

1. Select Popup menu > New.

2. In the New identifier set dialog specify the designation for the identifier setand click [OK].

A new column with the appropriate heading is displayed.

3. Enter the identifiers for the individual functions into the various cells. Identifierscan consist of multiple characters.


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4. Click [OK].

The identifiers entered are saved.

3.1 Select identifier sets

Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Devices > Numbering (online)

1. In the Current identifier set box select the desired identifier set from thedrop-down list.

2. Click [OK].

The corresponding identifier is used when creating a function.



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4 Exporting Your Own Sets of Identifiers,Connection Point Designations, and

Connection Point DescriptionsYour self-defined identifier sets, connection point designations, and connection pointdescriptions can be exported in XML files. This file can be used, for instance, as abackup for the exchange of data.

4.1 Export identifier sets


1. Select the columns with the identifier sets you want to export.

2. Select Popup menu > Export.

3. In the Export dialog, switch to the desired directory and enter a file name.

4. Click [Save].

The selected identifier sets are saved in an XML file.


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4.2 Export connection point designations anddescriptions


1. Select the Connection point designations or Connection pointdescriptions tab.

2. Select Popup menu > Export.

3. In the Export dialog, switch to the desired directory and enter a file name.

4. Click [Save].

All sets of connection point designations and descriptions are saved in anXML file.



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5 Importing Your Own Sets of Identifiers,Connection Point Designations, and

Connection Point DescriptionsYou can import sets of identifiers, connection point designations, and connectionpoint descriptions from an XML file and then use them for project planning in EPLAN.

5.1 Import identifier sets


1. Select Popup menu > Import.

2. In the Import dialog, switch to the desired directory and enter a file name.

3. Click [Open].

The identifier sets are transferred from the XML file into the dialog.

5.2 Import connection point designations anddescriptions



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1. Select Popup menu > Import.

2. In the Import dialog, switch to the desired directory and enter a file name.


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3. Click [Open].

All sets of connection point designations and descriptions are transferredform the XML file into the dialog.


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