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Learn how to create new symbols in EPLAN P8 and add them to your custom symbol library. This lesson also shows how to edit existing symbols, define connection points, and ensure compliance with project standards.
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How to Create New Symbol in EPLAN P8
In this lesson, you will learn how to create new symbols for different components and save them in your EPLAN custom symbol library for future projects. You will design a new symbol step by step, starting with a three-phase heater as an example.
Master Data Environment Overview
First, we explore the Master Data environment in EPLAN. Understanding this environment helps you manage symbols efficiently and prepare them for use in schematics.
Editing and Customizing Symbols
Learn how to select existing symbols from the library and perform graphical edits to adapt them to your project needs. This includes adjusting shapes, lines, and terminal connections for accurate schematics.
Creating and Managing Your Custom Symbol Library
You will see different methods to create new symbols directly in schematics. Once a symbol is created, you can add it to your EPLAN custom symbol library, ensuring easy reuse in future projects.
Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance
A critical point in this lesson is adjusting terminal spacing to enable automatic connections in schematics. Editing symbols according to standards ensures your designs are precise and professional.
Next Steps
This lesson builds the foundation for advanced techniques. In upcoming sessions, you will explore more complex workflows, such as using black boxes and integrating custom symbols into larger automated projects.
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