EPLAN Electric P8 2026 — Pages Property Categories
EPLAN Electric P8 2026 — Pages Property Categories
Software: EPLAN Electric P8 / Eplan Platform 2026 Topic: All placeholder property categories, most-used expert properties, and which forms they appear in Level: Intermediate — Expert Reference Note: EPLAN Platform 2026 introduced 400+ new properties. Categories marked are new or significantly expanded in v2026.
Overview
The Placeholder texts browser in the Form Editor groups all available properties into categories. Selecting a category filters the property list so you can quickly locate what you need. This document covers:
- Every category available in EPLAN Platform 2026
- What each category contains
- The most commonly used properties per category
- Which form types (
.f??) each property is used in - When and why experts use each property
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All categories
├── Archive data
├── Cable data
├── Category
├── Certification
├── Connection
├── Customer
├── Data
├── Data for reports
├── Devices
├── Documents
├── Editing
├── End customer
├── Formats
├── Function data
├── General
├── Macro
├── Messages
├── Mounting data
├── Parts
├── PLC data
├── Pre-planning 1
├── Pre-planning 2
├── Pre-planning 3
├── Pre-planning 4
├── Pre-planning 5
├── Pre-planning 6
├── Pre-planning 7
├── Pre-planning 8
├── Prices
├── Pro Panel 🆕 expanded in 2026
├── Revision 🆕 enhanced in 2026
├── Safety 🆕 new in 2026
├── Supplementary fields
├── Topology 🆕 new in 2026
└── Wiring 🆕 new in 2026
Category Reference with Most-Used Properties
1. All Categories
What it is: Unfiltered view — shows every property from all categories in one list.
When to use: When you don’t know which category a property belongs to, or when searching by keyword using the search box.
Expert tip: Never browse “All categories” without the search box — the list contains thousands of properties in EPLAN 2026.
2. Archive Data
What it contains: Document archiving metadata — DMS references, document numbers, archive status, storage locations.
When to use: Projects that integrate with a Document Management System (DMS) or require formal document control registration.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document number | <10141> | Formal drawing/document number | .f00 .f01 |
| Archive status | <10161> | DMS status (draft, released, archived) | .f00 |
| Storage location | <10171> | DMS path or cabinet reference | .f00 |
| External document number | <10181> | Client’s own document reference number | .f00 |
3. Cable Data ⭐ Most Used
What it contains: All properties related to cables — physical dimensions, electrical ratings, routing, shielding, reel data.
When to use: Cable diagram (.f04) and cable overview forms. Also used in connection lists where cable identity is needed.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable designation | <32001> | Cable ID (W1, W2…) | .f04 .f17 | Always the first column in cable tables |
| Cable type | <32011> | Cable type string (NYCWY 3×1.5mm²) | .f04 | Procurement and installation reference |
| Cable length, max. | <32021> | Planned/manual length | .f04 | Specified by engineer during design |
| Cable length, routed | <32031> | Actual routed length from routing engine | .f04 | Compare with manual length for accuracy check |
| Cable: Cross-section | <32071> | Conductor cross-section (mm²) | .f04 .f17 | Used in procurement and voltage drop calc |
| Cable: Voltage level | <32081> | Rated voltage (e.g. 0.6/1 kV) | .f04 | Safety and compliance documentation |
| Cable jacket: Color | <32101> | Outer jacket color | .f04 | Cable identification on site |
| Cable outer diameter | <32111> | OD in mm | .f04 | Cable gland and conduit sizing |
| Cables included | <32061> | Number of conductors | .f04 | Harness / bundle documentation |
| Cable reel | <32121> | Reel/drum reference number | .f04 | Warehouse and logistics |
| Shielded | <32091> | Yes/No shielding flag | .f04 | Use with conditional area for ATEX/EMC notes |
| Blower available | <32201> | Forced cooling flag | .f04 | High-power cable documentation |
| CO2 emission | <32211> | Environmental data | .f04 | Sustainability reporting |
| Cable entry available | <32221> | Cable entry fitting assigned | .f04 | Panel builder reference |
| ATEX identifier | <32131> | Explosion protection class | .f04 | Hazardous area projects |
4. Category
What it contains: Device classification codes — ECLASS, product group, device category assignments from parts management.
When to use: BOM reports where classification codes (ECLASS) are required for ERP/SAP integration or procurement systems.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product group | <20701> | Product group from parts management | .f05 .f06 |
| ECLASS | <20711> | ECLASS code for ERP integration | .f05 |
| Category (device) | <20721> | Internal EPLAN device category | .f06 |
5. Certification ⭐ Commonly Used
What it contains: Compliance and certification data — ATEX, CE, VDE, UL, RoHS, REACH.
When to use: Projects with regulatory compliance requirements — hazardous areas, export to North America (UL), European CE marking.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certification: ATEX identifier | <20751> | ATEX explosion protection class | .f05 .f06 | Mandatory for Zone 0/1/2 projects |
| Certification: CE | <20761> | CE conformity flag | .f05 | EU machine directive compliance |
| Certification: VDE | <20771> | VDE standard compliance | .f05 | German market projects |
| Certification: UL Category Control Number | <20781> | UL category listing number | .f05 | North American projects |
| Certification: UL File Number | <20791> | UL file reference | .f05 | North American projects |
| Certification: General | <20741> | Free text certification notes | .f05 .f06 | Custom compliance notes |
6. Connection ⭐ Most Used
What it contains: All wire and conductor properties — color, cross-section, potential, signal name, terminal references, topology routing.
When to use: Terminal diagrams (.f11), terminal-strip overviews (.f10), and connection lists (.f17). The most important category for wiring documentation.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal designation | <31001> | Full terminal ID (X1:5) | .f10 .f11 | Primary key for all terminal tables |
| Terminal strip name | <31011> | Strip ID only (X1) | .f10 .f11 | Group headers in terminal forms |
| Terminal number | <31021> | Pin number only (5) | .f10 .f11 | Sequential ordering |
| Connection (internal) | <31031> | Source device:pin inside panel | .f11 .f17 | Full from-path for wiring |
| Connection (external) | <31041> | Destination device:pin outside panel | .f11 .f17 | Full to-path for wiring |
| Wire color | <31051> | Conductor color (BK, BU, RD…) | .f10 .f11 .f17 | IEC 60757 color coding |
| Wire cross-section | <31061> | Cross-section in mm² | .f10 .f11 .f17 | Safety and current rating |
| Potential / signal name | <31071> | Electrical potential (L1, 24VDC, GND) | .f10 .f11 .f17 | Grouping by potential |
| Cable name (external) | <31101> | Cable identifier for external connection | .f11 .f17 | Links terminal to cable drawing |
| Conductor number | <31111> | Core/conductor number within cable | .f11 | Termination reference |
| Connection direction | <31121> | Incoming or outgoing | .f11 | Junction box wiring clarity |
| Jumper / bridge group | <31091> | Bridge group designation | .f10 | Multi-wire bridges in terminal strips |
| Terminal type | <31081> | Article type of terminal | .f10 | Panel builder parts reference |
| Topology: Routing track | <31119> 🆕 | Routing path specification | .f17 .f11 | Cable routing in EPLAN topology module |
7. Customer
What it contains: Customer-specific project fields — name, address, contact, project reference on customer side.
When to use: Title blocks and cover sheets that need customer identification data.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer name | <10021> | Customer / client name | .f00 .f01 |
| Customer address | <10022> | Customer postal address | .f00 |
| Customer contact | <10023> | Customer contact person | .f00 |
| Customer order number | <10031> | Customer’s own PO number | .f00 |
| Customer project number | <10032> | Customer’s internal project number | .f00 |
8. Data
What it contains: General data fields that don’t belong to a specific engineering category — free text fields, supplementary data, custom project fields.
When to use: When standard properties don’t cover a specific data requirement. Common for custom fields in project templates.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary field 1–10 | <20901>–<20910> | Free custom text fields | .f05 .f06 .f11 |
| Project supplementary 1–5 | <10901>–<10905> | Free project-level custom fields | .f00 .f01 |
9. Data for Reports ⭐ Expert Category
What it contains: Properties specifically designed for use in generated reports — calculated values, formatted outputs, report-specific fields that are not used in schematics.
When to use: Advanced form design where calculated or formatted values are needed that differ from raw schematic properties.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page count (report) | <11031> | Dynamically calculated total pages | .f00 .f01 | “Page X of Y” in title blocks |
| Item number | <20851> | Auto-incremented row number in report | .f05 .f06 | Sequential BOM numbering |
| Continuation text | <11091> | “Continued on next page” text | .f01 .f10 | Multi-page table management |
| Column header repeat | <11101> | Repeat column headers on each page | .f05 .f10 | Long multi-page reports |
10. Devices ⭐ Most Used
What it contains: Core device and component identification properties — the device tag system, function texts, cross-references.
When to use: Device tag lists (.f06), parts lists (.f05), table of contents (.f01), and any report that identifies individual devices.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device tag (full) | <20001> | Complete tag: =GB1+ET1-K1 | .f05 .f06 .f01 | Primary device identifier in all reports |
| Function text | <20011> | Device description text | .f05 .f06 .f11 | What the device does |
| Higher-level assignment (=) | <20031> | Functional assignment block | .f05 .f06 .f08 | Grouping and filtering in reports |
| Installation location (+) | <20041> | Physical location block | .f05 .f06 .f10 | Cabinet/panel identification |
| Device tag (short) | <20051> | Short tag: -K1 | .f06 .f11 .f10 | Space-saving in narrow columns |
| Cross-reference | <20061> | Page/column reference to schematic | .f06 | Navigation back to source page |
| Type designation | <20071> | Device type code | .f06 .f05 | Technical type identification |
| Function definition | <20021> | IEC function definition | .f06 | Standard function classification |
| Mounting location desc. | <20042> | Text description of location | .f08 .f06 | Human-readable location |
| Function assignment desc. | <20032> | Text description of function | .f08 | Human-readable function |
11. Documents
What it contains: References to documents linked to devices or parts — datasheets, instruction manuals, CAD files, 3D models.
When to use: When output documentation should include hyperlinks or references to manufacturer datasheets or project documents.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document: Datasheet | <20971> | URL or path to datasheet | .f05 .f06 |
| Document: Manual | <20972> | URL or path to instruction manual | .f05 |
| Document: 3D model | <20973> | Path to 3D model file | .f05 |
| Document: Certification doc | <20974> | Path to certification document | .f05 |
12. Editing
What it contains: Metadata about who created, modified, or approved data and when — audit trail properties.
When to use: Title blocks requiring creator/modifier information and formal revision control.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Created by | <10081> | Username who created the project | .f00 .f01 | Standard title block field |
| Creation date | <10091> | Date project was first created | .f00 .f01 | Formal document date |
| Last editor | <10082> | Username of last person to edit | .f00 | Revision tracking |
| Modification date | <10092> | Date of last modification | .f00 | Revision tracking |
| Approved by | <10083> | Approval authority name | .f00 | Formal sign-off in title block |
| Approval date | <10093> | Date of formal approval | .f00 | Document release control |
13. End Customer
What it contains: End-customer specific fields, separate from the direct customer (integrator/OEM distinction).
When to use: Projects delivered by a systems integrator to a final end client — two levels of customer data needed.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| End customer name | <10041> | Final end-user/operator name | .f00 |
| End customer project no. | <10042> | End customer internal reference | .f00 |
| End customer address | <10043> | End customer site address | .f00 |
| Plant / site name | <10044> | Name of installation site/plant | .f00 .f01 |
14. Formats
What it contains: Number and date formatting settings, unit systems, decimal separators, display format rules.
When to use: When properties need to be displayed in a specific format — e.g. dates as DD.MM.YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY, numbers with/without units.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date format | <18001> | Date display format setting | .f00 .f01 |
| Decimal separator | <18002> | Period vs comma for decimals | .f05 |
| Unit system | <18003> | Metric / Imperial switch | .f04 .f05 |
15. Function Data
What it contains: IEC function classification data — function definitions, function codes, subfunctions, hierarchical function structures.
When to use: P&ID forms, device tag lists, and any report requiring IEC 81346-based function classification.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Function definition | <20021> | IEC function category | .f06 .f30 | Standardized device classification |
| Function code | <20022> | IEC function short code | .f06 | Compact classification in tables |
| Subfunction | <20023> | Sub-level function definition | .f06 | Detailed IEC hierarchy |
| Symbol description | <20024> | Description of schematic symbol | .f06 | Symbol library reference |
16. General ⭐ Most Used
What it contains: Core project and page metadata — the most fundamental properties used in every title block.
When to use: Header area of every form type. These are the baseline properties every form needs.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project name | <10011> | Full project name | .f00 .f01 all | Always in title block |
| Project description | <10013> | Short project description | .f00 .f01 | Subtitle in cover sheet |
| Order number | <10031> | Internal order/job number | .f00 | Project tracking |
| Revision index | <10151> | Current revision (Rev.03) | .f00 .f01 .f02 | Version control |
| Drawing number | <10141> | Formal drawing number | .f00 | Document control |
| Page name | <11001> | Full page designator | .f01 .f00 | TOC and navigation |
| Page description | <11011> | Human-readable page description | .f01 .f00 | TOC content |
| Page number | <11021> | Current page number | .f00 .f01 all | “Page X” in footer |
| Total page count | <11031> | Total pages in report set | .f00 .f01 | “of Y” in footer |
| Higher-level assignment | <11061> | Page-level = structure | .f01 | TOC grouping |
| Installation location (page) | <11071> | Page-level + structure | .f01 | TOC grouping |
| Scale | <11081> | Drawing scale | .f00 | Standard title block field |
| Page type | <11051> | Page type string | .f01 | TOC type column |
17. Macro
What it contains: Properties related to window macros and schematic macros — macro name, variant, description, application.
When to use: Forms that document macro usage in the project — macro overviews, template documentation.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macro name | <21001> | Name of the macro | .f06 |
| Macro variant | <21002> | Variant letter/number | .f06 |
| Macro description | <21003> | Description of macro function | .f06 |
| Schematic macro path | <21004> | File path of macro | .f06 |
18. Messages
What it contains: Check run validation message data — error codes, message classes, affected objects, status flags.
When to use: Internal quality reports and check run result forms. Rarely used in standard project documentation.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Message class | <25001> | EPLAN check run class number | Internal |
| Message text | <25002> | Human-readable error description | Internal |
| Message status | <25003> | Open / resolved / ignored | Internal |
19. Mounting Data ⭐ Commonly Used
What it contains: Physical mounting and installation properties — mounting location, rail position, height in cabinet, DIN rail data.
When to use: Pro Panel 3D layout reports, device tag lists with physical location data, and assembly documentation.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting location | <20651> | Where device is physically mounted | .f05 .f06 | Cross-reference to cabinet layout |
| Mounting position | <20652> | Slot/rail position number | .f05 .f06 | Assembly sequence |
| Clip-on height | <20653> | Height of clip-on component (mm) | .f05 | Space planning |
| DIN rail name | <20654> | Name of mounting rail | .f05 .f06 | Cabinet assembly reference |
| Mounting panel | <20655> | Mounting panel designation | .f05 .f06 | Links to Pro Panel layout |
| Installation space | <20656> | Cabinet/enclosure reference | .f05 .f06 | Physical cabinet identification |
20. Parts ⭐ Most Used
What it contains: Parts management data — the article database fields for BOM generation and procurement.
When to use: Summarized parts list (.f05), device tag list (.f06). The most critical category for procurement output.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part number (article) | <20601> | Manufacturer part/article number | .f05 .f06 | Primary BOM identifier |
| Manufacturer | <20611> | Manufacturer name | .f05 .f06 | Procurement contact |
| Order number | <20621> | Ordering/catalog number | .f05 | Purchasing reference |
| Description 1 | <20631> | Short description line 1 | .f05 .f06 | Main BOM description |
| Description 2 | <20632> | Detail description line 2 | .f05 .f06 | Variant/option detail |
| Quantity | <20801> | Total count of identical parts | .f05 | Core BOM column |
| Unit | <20811> | Unit of measure (pcs, m, kg) | .f05 | BOM unit column |
| EAN / barcode | <20641> | European Article Number | .f05 | Warehouse scanning |
| Supplier | <20612> | Preferred supplier name | .f05 | Procurement workflow |
| Supplier part number | <20613> | Supplier catalog number | .f05 | Alternative ordering reference |
| Supplementary field: Text | <20501> | Free additional text field | .f05 .f06 | Custom BOM field |
| Weight | <20661> | Part weight (kg) | .f05 | Shipping/logistics |
| Technical characteristics | <20671> | Free tech spec text | .f05 .f06 | Detailed spec in BOM |
21. PLC Data ⭐ Most Used
What it contains: All PLC hardware and software assignment properties — addresses, signal names, card data, CPU assignments, symbolic names.
When to use: PLC connection diagrams (.f22) exclusively. Also referenced in connection lists for signal documentation.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC address | <40001> | Hardware address (I0.0, Q1.3) | .f22 .f17 | Primary PLC identifier |
| Signal name | <40011> | Process signal name | .f22 .f17 | Control narrative reference |
| I/O type | <40021> | DI / DO / AI / AO | .f22 | Signal type column |
| Card designation | <40031> | I/O card type string | .f22 | Hardware configuration |
| Slot number | <40041> | Rack slot number | .f22 | Hardware config reference |
| Channel number | <40051> | Channel on card | .f22 | Wiring pin reference |
| CPU designation | <40061> | CPU type/name | .f22 | System identification |
| Rack number | <40071> | Rack/chassis number | .f22 | Multi-rack systems |
| Symbolic address | <40091> | TIA Portal / STEP 7 tag | .f22 | PLC programming reference |
| Data type | <40101> | BOOL, INT, REAL, WORD… | .f22 | Programming data type |
| Comment | <40111> | Engineer’s note on signal | .f22 | Context for programmer |
| Bus address | <40081> | PROFIBUS/PROFINET address | .f22 | Network configuration |
| UDT name | <40121> 🆕 | User Defined Type name for TIA | .f22 | Advanced TIA Portal export |
| Assignment list | <40131> 🆕 | Tag table name for export | .f22 | TIA Portal TagTable export |
22. Pre-planning 1 — 8
What it contains: Eight levels of pre-planning properties supporting top-down engineering in EPLAN Preplanning. Each level corresponds to a planning hierarchy tier.
When to use: Process automation projects using EPLAN Preplanning module — loop diagrams, PCT objects, substance documentation, pipe classes.
| Level | Typical Use | Key Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-planning 1 | PCT loops, instrument tags, signal types | .f33 .f32 |
| Pre-planning 2 | Pipe classes, fluid specifications | .f31 |
| Pre-planning 3 | Substances/media, ATEX zones, P&T data | .f34 |
| Pre-planning 4 | Cable planning objects, cable placeholders | .f32 |
| Pre-planning 5 | Planning structure assignments | .f32 |
| Pre-planning 6 | Function group planning | .f32 |
| Pre-planning 7 | Vendor/package unit planning | .f32 |
| Pre-planning 8 | Custom project-specific planning level | .f32 |
Most used Pre-planning properties:
| Property | ID | Category | Description | Used in Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning object designation | <50001> | Pre-planning 1 | Loop/object tag (TIC-101) | .f32 .f33 |
| Planning object description | <50011> | Pre-planning 1 | Loop description | .f32 .f33 |
| Loop number | <50021> | Pre-planning 1 | Instrument loop number | .f33 |
| Instrument tag | <50031> | Pre-planning 1 | Field device tag (TT-101) | .f33 |
| Signal type | <50091> | Pre-planning 1 | 4-20mA, HART, 24VDC | .f33 |
| Pipe class | <50041> | Pre-planning 2 | Pipe spec class (A1B) | .f31 |
| Pipe material | <50042> | Pre-planning 2 | Carbon steel, SS316 | .f31 |
| Pressure rating | <50043> | Pre-planning 2 | PN40, Class 300 | .f31 |
| Substance name | <50051> | Pre-planning 3 | Process medium name | .f34 |
| Operating pressure | <50061> | Pre-planning 3 | Bar / psi | .f34 |
| Operating temperature | <50071> | Pre-planning 3 | °C / °F range | .f34 |
| ATEX zone | <50081> | Pre-planning 3 | Zone 0/1/2, Zone 20/21/22 | .f34 |
| Hazard class | <50082> | Pre-planning 3 | II A/B/C, T1-T6 | .f34 |
23. Prices
What it contains: Cost and pricing data from the parts management database — unit prices, total prices, currency, discount information.
When to use: Cost estimation reports and BOM forms where financial data is required.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (unit) | <20821> | Unit price from parts management | .f05 | Cost estimation |
| Price (total) | <20831> | Quantity × unit price | .f05 | BOM cost rollup |
| Currency | <20841> | Currency code (EUR, USD…) | .f05 | Multi-currency projects |
| Discount % | <20851> | Applied discount percentage | .f05 | Negotiated pricing |
| Net price | <20861> | Price after discount | .f05 | Final procurement cost |
24. Pro Panel 🆕 Expanded in 2026
What it contains: 3D cabinet layout properties from EPLAN Pro Panel — enclosure dimensions, mounting panel references, rail positions, layout space data.
When to use: Projects using EPLAN Pro Panel for 3D cabinet design. Links schematic devices to their physical 3D placement.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclosure designation | <26001> | Cabinet/enclosure ID | .f05 .f06 | Links BOM to 3D layout |
| Layout space | <26011> | 3D layout space name | .f05 .f06 | Pro Panel space reference |
| Mounting panel designation | <26021> | Mounting panel ID | .f05 .f06 | Panel assembly reference |
| X/Y/Z position | <26031> | 3D coordinates in cabinet | .f06 | Assembly positioning |
| Enclosure width/height/depth | <26041> | Cabinet external dimensions | .f05 | Logistics/installation |
| Rail designation | <26051> | DIN rail ID in layout | .f05 .f06 | Assembly sequence |
| View (front/rear/side) | <26061> 🆕 | Which view the device appears in | .f06 | Multi-view Pro Panel 2026 feature |
25. Revision 🆕 Enhanced in 2026
What it contains: Full revision tracking data — revision index, change descriptions, dates, authors across all revision levels.
When to use: Formal revision history tables on cover sheets and title blocks. Especially important for regulated industries (machinery directive, ATEX).
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revision index | <10151> | Current revision (A, B, 01…) | .f00 .f01 .f02 | Title block revision field |
| Revision: Description | <10152> | What changed in this revision | .f00 .f02 | Change description column |
| Revision: Date | <10153> | Date of this revision | .f00 .f02 | Revision history date column |
| Revision: Author | <10154> | Who made this revision | .f00 .f02 | Accountability tracking |
| Revision: Approval | <10155> | Who approved this revision | .f00 .f02 | Formal sign-off |
| Revision: Status | <10156> 🆕 | Draft / For review / Released | .f00 .f02 | Document lifecycle state |
26. Safety 🆕 New in 2026
What it contains: Safety-related properties supporting functional safety documentation — SIL levels, safety function descriptions, ATEX references, safety integrity data.
When to use: Machinery safety projects (ISO 13849, IEC 62061), SIL-rated systems (IEC 61511), ATEX documentation.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety function | <27001> 🆕 | Safety function description | .f06 .f22 | Functional safety documentation |
| SIL level | <27002> 🆕 | Safety Integrity Level (SIL 1-4) | .f06 .f22 | IEC 61508/61511 compliance |
| Performance level | <27003> 🆕 | PL a-e (ISO 13849) | .f06 | Machinery safety compliance |
| Safety category | <27004> 🆕 | Category B/1/2/3/4 (ISO 13849) | .f06 | Safety architecture |
| ATEX category | <27005> 🆕 | Equipment category 1G/2G/3G/1D/2D/3D | .f06 .f04 | Hazardous area classification |
| Safe state | <27006> 🆕 | Defined safe state of device | .f06 | SIL documentation |
27. Supplementary Fields
What it contains: Free-text and numeric user-definable fields at both project and device level — up to 10 slots at device level, 5 at project level.
When to use: Any project-specific data that doesn’t fit into standard EPLAN properties. Commonly used for custom client fields, internal tracking codes, asset tags.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device supplementary 1–10 | <20901>–<20910> | Free device-level text | .f05 .f06 .f11 | Custom BOM columns |
| Project supplementary 1–5 | <10901>–<10905> | Free project-level text | .f00 .f01 | Custom title block fields |
| Part supp. field: Text | <20501> | Free part reference text | .f05 .f06 | Part-level custom field |
28. Topology 🆕 New in 2026
What it contains: Cable routing topology properties — routing paths, routing tracks, topology network data for automated cable routing.
When to use: Projects using EPLAN’s Topology module for automated cable length calculation and routing path documentation.
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routing track specification | <31119> 🆕 | Assigned routing track name | .f17 .f04 | Topology routing reference |
| Routing path name | <31120> 🆕 | Named routing path designation | .f04 | Cable routing documentation |
| Topology: Network | <31121> 🆕 | Topology network assignment | .f04 | Network-based routing |
| Routed cable length | <32031> | Calculated routed length | .f04 | Compare vs manual length |
29. Wiring 🆕 New in 2026
What it contains: Properties from the new EPLAN Wiring Manager — wiring sequences, wire assignments, automated wiring data for smart wiring machines.
When to use: Projects connected to EPLAN Smart Wiring or automated wiring machine export (Rittal Wire Terminal WT, Komax, Schleuniger).
| Property | ID | Description | Used in Form | Expert Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiring sequence | <35001> 🆕 | Order of wiring operations | .f17 | Manufacturing sequence |
| Wire bundle | <35002> 🆕 | Bundle/harness assignment | .f17 .f04 | Smart wiring machine data |
| Wiring side | <35003> 🆕 | Front / rear panel wiring side | .f17 | Panel assembly instruction |
| Wire cut length | <35004> 🆕 | Pre-cut wire length for machine | .f17 | Automated wire prep |
| Wiring machine export status | <35005> 🆕 | Ready / exported / confirmed | .f17 | Manufacturing workflow |
Category × Form Type Quick Matrix
Which categories are relevant to which form types:
| Category | .f00 | .f01 | .f04 | .f05 | .f06 | .f10 | .f11 | .f17 | .f22 | .f31–.f34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Editing | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Customer | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| End customer | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Archive data | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Revision | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Devices | — | ✅ | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — |
| Function data | — | — | — | — | ✅ | — | — | — | — | ✅ |
| Parts | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | — |
| Prices | — | — | — | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | — | ✅ |
| Connection | — | — | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | — | — |
| Cable data | — | — | ✅ | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | — | — |
| PLC data | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | — |
| Mounting data | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pro Panel | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pre-planning 1–3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✅ |
| Topology 🆕 | — | — | ✅ | — | — | — | — | ✅ | — | — |
| Wiring 🆕 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✅ | — | — |
| Safety 🆕 | — | — | — | — | ✅ | — | — | — | ✅ | — |
| Data for reports | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Supplementary fields | ✅ | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | — | ✅ | — | — | — |
Top 20 Properties Every EPLAN Expert Uses
Regardless of project type, these properties appear in virtually every professional EPLAN project:
| # | Property | ID | Category | Why Every Expert Uses It | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project name | <10011> | General | Title block — mandatory on every page | All |
| 2 | Page number | <11021> | General | “Page X of Y” — always in footer | All |
| 3 | Total page count | <11031> | General | “of Y” complement to page number | All |
| 4 | Device tag (full) | <20001> | Devices | Primary device identifier in all reports | .f05 .f06 |
| 5 | Function text | <20011> | Devices | What the device does — most readable field | .f05 .f06 .f11 |
| 6 | Part number | <20601> | Parts | BOM article number — procurement core | .f05 .f06 |
| 7 | Manufacturer | <20611> | Parts | Supplier identification — procurement core | .f05 .f06 |
| 8 | Quantity | <20801> | Parts | BOM count — procurement core | .f05 |
| 9 | Description 1 | <20631> | Parts | Human-readable part description | .f05 .f06 |
| 10 | Wire color | <31051> | Connection | IEC color coding — wiring technician essential | .f10 .f11 .f17 |
| 11 | Wire cross-section | <31061> | Connection | Safety-critical wiring spec | .f10 .f11 .f17 |
| 12 | Terminal designation | <31001> | Connection | Primary terminal identifier | .f10 .f11 |
| 13 | Connection (internal) | <31031> | Connection | Full from-path for technician | .f11 .f17 |
| 14 | Connection (external) | <31041> | Connection | Full to-path for technician | .f11 .f17 |
| 15 | Cable designation | <32001> | Cable data | Cable ID in all cable reports | .f04 .f17 |
| 16 | Cable type | <32011> | Cable data | Procurement and installation spec | .f04 |
| 17 | PLC address | <40001> | PLC data | Hardware I/O address | .f22 .f17 |
| 18 | Signal name | <40011> | PLC data | Process signal identity | .f22 .f17 |
| 19 | Revision index | <10151> | Revision | Document version control | .f00 .f01 |
| 20 | Mounting location | <20651> | Mounting data | Physical location in cabinet | .f05 .f06 |
Related Files
| File | Description |
|---|---|
eplan_p8_project_structure.json | Full metadata for all 16 project report folders |
README.md | General project structure reference |
README_Interactive_vs_AutoGenerated.md | Interactive vs. auto-generated page types |
README_Form_Components.md | Form file anatomy and placeholder syntax |
README_Placeholder_Properties.md | Placeholder text dialog — elements and categories |
README_Expert_Properties.md | Expert property reference with form mapping |
README_Form_Layout_and_Types.md | Form layout areas and .f00–.f34 types |
README_All_Categories_2026.md | This file |
EPLAN Electric P8 / Eplan Platform 2026 — Engineering Reference Documentation Property IDs shown are standard EPLAN IDs. IDs marked 🆕 are new or significantly changed in Platform 2026. Always verify IDs in the Placeholder texts browser for your specific installation version.