--- title: "Break Free from CAD Constraints: Unleash the Power of EPLAN Software" description: Break free from CAD constraints with EPLAN software! Save time, collaborate seamlessly, access global standards, and elevate your electrical design capabilities. Embrace the power of EPLAN today. image: https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/panel-building-journey-2566x1442.jpg --- [![Logo](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3337099/blog/images/Logo/Eplan.svg)](https://blog.eplan.co.uk?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Trends-eplan-2021-black.svg) trends](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/trends?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Projects-eplan-2021-black.svg) projects](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/projects?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Software-eplan-2021-black.svg) software](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/software?language=all) ![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/panel-building-journey-2566x1442.jpg) [Home](https://blog.eplan.co.uk) [Software](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/software) Break Free from CAD Constraints: Unleash the Power of EPLAN Software ## Author ![Simon Knibbs](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Simon%20Knibbs%20Headshot%20-%2008.jpg?length=68&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=Simon%20Knibbs%20Headshot%20-%2008.jpg) Simon Knibbs Simon has been working at EPLAN UK for 3 years as an EPLAN Applications Engineer. He started his career in building, services, and moved on to designing and programming early robotics. He then became involved in mechatronic design and PCB layout. Since joining the CAD industry he has always been at the forefront assisting customers. He is a great advocate of value for money and hates to see customers’ investments underutilised through lack of knowledge, configuration skills or investment. He is a firm believer that a consultant’s role is to aid the customer in doing things better, easier and faster. So automation, standardisation and integration into other workflows are his interests. [Knibbs.S@eplan.co.uk](mailto:Knibbs.S@eplan.co.uk) [Simon Knibbs auf LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonknibbs/) 3/07/23 # Break Free from CAD Constraints: Unleash the Power of EPLAN Software Author: Simon Knibbs Time to read: minute minutes Are you tired of feeling constrained by the limitations of your current CAD software? Do you find yourself weighed down by repetitive manual tasks that not only consume your time but also leave room for errors? As technology advances at a rapid pace, it has become increasingly evident that previous versions of CAD programs were primarily intended for draftsmen and mechanical engineers, leaving electrical design professionals longing for a more suitable and sophisticated platform. In response to this growing need, many businesses involved in electrical design are now seeking alternative solutions that offer a more appropriate and powerful platform to help them achieve their goals and objectives. It's time to break free from CAD constraints and explore the immense possibilities offered by advanced software like [EPLAN](http://www.eplan.co.uk). ### Significant Time Savings With EPLAN software, you can save valuable time by harnessing a range of automated features. The auto-connecting capabilities allow for instant connection of circuit symbols, while automated report generation simplifies the creation of terminal and wire diagrams. Additionally, functions like "Search and Replace" and "Edit in Excel" enable mass data editing, further streamlining your workflow. These time-saving features ensure that you can complete your projects on time, without sacrificing your work-life balance. ### Benefits for Downstream Processes EPLAN software facilitates seamless collaboration and information sharing across all project stakeholders. You can easily share circuit diagrams, schematics, and bills of materials, ensuring that everyone has access to the necessary information from a single source of truth. This streamlined communication and data exchange process reduce the number of queries and project changes, promoting smoother downstream processes and eliminating bottlenecks. ### Access to Readily Available Parts Data [EPLAN's Data Portal](https://www.eplan.co.uk/solutions/eplan-data-portal/)provides direct online access to high-quality and accurate component catalogues from prestigious manufacturers. This eliminates the need for subject matter experts (SMEs) and machine builders to spend countless hours creating parts data. With the Data Portal, you have access to an extensive library of components, saving you time and ensuring the accuracy of your designs. ### Always Ready for the Future One of the key advantages of EPLAN software is its continuous focus on research and development. The platform evolves with technology, staying ahead of other CAD software and putting electrical engineers at the forefront of every development decision. By leveraging EPLAN, you can always remain at the cutting edge of technology, ensuring that your design capabilities keep pace with industry advancements. ### Accurate Designs to Global Standards EPLAN software simplifies the selection and implementation of global electrical and mechatronic standards. With built-in formats, templates, and rules, you can easily work with standards such as IEC, NFPA, and JIC. This eliminates the need to start from scratch, allowing you to set up your documentation to meet global standards and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of your designs. ### Connect with Project Stakeholders EPLAN's cloud-based applications enable seamless connectivity with software solutions from various engineering disciplines. You can collaborate with all project stakeholders and create a standardised database that automates throughout the engineering process. This ensures that digital data flows seamlessly from one solution to another, enriching the information at each step and making your work more efficient. Don't let the limitations of your current CAD software hold you back. Embrace the power of EPLAN software and unleash your electrical design potential. With its time-saving features, seamless collaboration capabilities, readily available parts data, future-ready approach, adherence to global standards, and connectivity with project stakeholders, EPLAN empowers you to break free from CAD constraints and achieve outstanding results. It's time to elevate your electrical design capabilities and embrace the possibilities offered by EPLAN.   Is your **Panel Building** or **Machine Building** heading in the right direction? Let’s take this journey together! From quality data and standardisation, to digital twin technology, automated production and machine cabling, EPLAN can be there every step of your journey towards efficient electrical design. 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He then became involved in mechatronic design and PCB layout. Since joining the CAD industry he has always been at the forefront assisting customers. He is a great advocate of value for money and hates to see customers’ investments underutilised through lack of knowledge, configuration skills or investment. He is a firm believer that a consultant’s role is to aid the customer in doing things better, easier and faster. So automation, standardisation and integration into other workflows are his interests. 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