The resulting .zw1 file can now be copied to a USB drive, sent via email, or uploaded to cloud storage.
: If you are starting a new mobile-ready project, using a template like "IEC_bas001.zw9" eplan p8 sample project portable
Here's a step-by-step guide to working with the ePlan P8 sample project portable: The resulting
Basic projects are more advanced than templates. They contain predefined user data, project page structures, standard pages, report templates, and custom definitions—but all actual schematic drawings have been removed. When you create a new project from a basic project, the page structure is fixed and cannot be modified. When you create a new project from a
We developed a sample project named “Demo_PumpControl” representing a small pump station with PLC I/O, motor starter, and HMI interface.
A manufacturing company has design engineers in three different cities. They need to collaborate on a control panel project. Using eManage, each engineer downloads the latest project version, works offline on their local machine, and uploads changes when complete. The .zw1 backup serves as an additional safety net.
Standard EPLAN projects split data across multiple local directories, making them difficult to share. A portable .zw1 file compresses the entire infrastructure. This allows you to open the project on any computer running a compatible version of EPLAN Electric P8 without losing part links or cross-references. Benefits of Using Sample Projects