Correctly creating an EPLAN project: base projects and settings explained

Опубликовано: 20 Май 2026
на канале: EPLAN with Chris
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Master EPLAN from scratch! In this first video of our "EPLAN Done Right" series, we are laying the foundation. Many beginners make mistakes when setting up their very first project, mistakes that cause headaches later on. We’re going to do it right from the start.

In this video, we explore how to create a new project in EPLAN Electric P8, the logic behind Base Projects (.zw9), and which templates you actually need for professional electrical engineering.

What you will learn in this video:

✅ Step-by-step: Creating your first project.

✅ Essential project properties

✅ File locations and best practices for beginners.

This tutorial is perfect for students, apprentices, and electrical engineers looking for a clean, professional workflow from minute one.

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Chapters:

00:00 Start
00:33 Choosing the right basic project
02:06 Update and information
02:34 Project properties and
important overviews
04:16 DIN EN 81346 // EN ICE 81346-1/2
04:58 Your first created project

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