Get to Know Eplan eManage: Free Project Management Tool

What is Eplan eManage?

Eplan eManage is a cloud-based platform that allows users to upload, share, and manage Eplan projects, all in one central location. This is your one-stop shop for secure data storage and effortless collaboration.

eManage is a part of the larger Eplan Cloud ecosystem, which also includes tools like eView and eBuild.

With eManage, you can:

• Upload and store your Eplan projects in the cloud
• Share project data with colleagues, customers, and suppliers
• Synchronise engineering workflows
• Maintain version control with ease
  

And the best part? There’s a free version available, making it accessible to everyone looking to streamline their engineering projects.

How Does it Work?

To use various applications in the Eplan Cloud, all you need to do is register with Eplan ID and create an 'organisation'.

Sign in or register here. 

All Eplan Cloud users automatically have 10GB of free storage space available, shared across the organisation. If the full Eplan eManage is used, the capacity is increased by a further 10GB. The entire organisation benefits from the additional storage and a performance boost for the collaboration environment.

Eplan projects can be provided and shared as ZW1 files from various platform solutions such as Eplan Preplanning, Electric P8, Fluid and Pro Panel.

For seamless coordination with colleagues or business partners, a snapshot of the project can be published to Eplan eView and users can comment using the red and greenlining function.

Key Benefits of Using Eplan eManage

If you're still relying on manual file transfers or disconnected systems, here are five key reasons to give Eplan eManage a try:

1. Collaborate Across Departments and Locations

Projects can be shared with internal teams and external partners at the click of a button. This helps eliminate email back-and-forth, outdated file versions, and miscommunication. Everyone works from the same project file, guaranteeing no mistakes can slip through the net. 

2. Flexible Permission Control

Admin users have the ability to assign access rights to each user so that there is full control over who sees which part of a project. eManage also offers an exciting perspective for active, project-oriented collaboration within industrial automation ecosystems including control and switchgear manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators, as well as machine and plant operators.

3. Version Control Made Easy

With eManage, you can upload new versions of your project while still keeping track of older ones. You are able to track who changed what with exact time stamps. There is also the ability to restore previous versions when necessary.  

4. Seamless Integration with the Eplan Platform

eManage links directly with the Eplan Platform  from versions 2.9 and newer, meaning you can upload and download projects without leaving your workspace. This deep integration helps save time and ensures data consistency.

5. No Extra Costs

The free version of eManage offers a powerful set of features without requiring an upfront investment. If you need additional capabilities, like expanded storage or more detailed user permissions, you can upgrade to eManage Professional. 

Take a look at how the features compare across eManage Free and Professional:

Final Thoughts

Digital collaboration is more important than ever; Eplan eManage is all you need to share and collaborate on your projects. It's free, secure, and built to support the kind of agile workflows modern projects demand. Eplan eManage offers a simple yet powerful way to help you stay connected and organised, so you can focus on the more important aspects of your workflow.

Want to get to know more about what Eplan has to offer? You could read our latest blog post, Get to Know Eplan eView: Free Schematic Viewer. 

Still hungry for more knowledge? Check out our Eplan Cloud eLearning courses and take your workflow to the next level.