Understanding EPLAN Location Designation

In this lesson of the EPLAN P8 Free Training series, we focus on one of the most important concepts in electrical design: EPLAN Location Designation. You will learn how to define and manage installation locations to keep your project organized, structured, and easy to understand. Proper location assignment ensures that every device is linked to its real physical position, whether inside the control panel or installed in the field.

We begin by working with Structure Identifiers and learning how to register units, junction boxes, and external components in a clear hierarchy. Using the EPLAN Structure Box, you will practice representing devices such as motors or heaters that are mounted outside the main enclosure, while still keeping them correctly referenced in the schematic.

EPLAN Cross-Page Referencing & Interruption Points

Next, we introduce EPLAN Cross-Page Referencing, allowing you to maintain logical connections between circuit elements across multiple pages. You will learn how to use interruption points to link symbols, keep the signal flow readable, and ensure that navigation between related circuits remains simple and consistent.

We also cover the process of replacing an existing symbol with a new one while preserving attributes and connections, helping you update the design efficiently.

Symbol Text Positioning & Navigation

The lesson continues with practical tools for adjusting symbol descriptions and text positions, either through coordinate editing or using shortcuts such as Ctrl + B. You will also learn how to move quickly through your project using Page Up and Page Down, and how to jump directly between referenced pages using Ctrl + click for fast navigation.

EPLAN Terminal Jumper & Productivity Tips

Finally, we explore the EPLAN Terminal Jumper tool, which allows you to link terminals and create jumper connections accurately in your circuit. We then review several workflow tips such as copy/paste techniques to speed up drawing and improve productivity during schematic creation.

This session completes another step in the beginner section of the course. In the upcoming lessons, we will move toward more advanced topics in electrical design, panel layout, and power circuit schematics.

✅ This free course includes the first 20 sessions of our full 90-session Complete EPLAN P8 Program.
If you want to continue and access the full professional training, the remaining sessions are available in the complete package.

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