How to Create a New Project and Fill Cover Letter Details in EPLAN | Step-by-Step Guide

 

If you're just starting out with EPLAN Electric P8, one of the first things you need to learn is how to create a new project and fill out the cover letter or title page. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process with helpful tips to make your electrical design workflow smoother.

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🔧 Step 1: Create a New Project in EPLAN

1. Open EPLAN.

2. Go to Project > New.

3. In the dialog box:

   • Choose a template (e.g., IEC_template or your custom template).

   • Enter a Project Name (e.g., Motor Control Panel).

   • Set your storage location.

4. Click OK, and your new project will be created.

💡 Tip: Templates help maintain consistency in symbol libraries, page structure, and project settings.

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📝 Step 2: Open and Edit the Cover Page

1. In the Page Navigator, find the Cover Page or Page 1.

2. Right-click on it and select Open Page.

3. You’ll see several text fields like:

   • Project Title

   • Author

   • Date

   • Client Information

4. Simply double-click on each field to edit the text.

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🧠 Step 3: Auto-Fill Details Using Project Properties

Instead of manually entering text, you can automate it with project properties:

1. Go to Project > Properties > General Properties.

2. Enter details such as:

   • Author Name

   • Company Name

   • Project Version

3. If your cover page uses property fields (not plain text), these values will automatically reflect on the page.

✅ Bonus Tip: Always use property fields in your cover sheet for automatic updates when project information changes.

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📽️ Watch the Full Tutorial on YouTube

For a complete visual guide, check out our video on the Easy Electra YouTube channel:
🔗 Watch Now: EPLAN Project Creation & Cover Letter Tutorial 

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💬 Final Words

Creating a structured and professional project in EPLAN starts with the basics—setting up the project correctly and filling out key details on the cover page. This not only keeps your work organized but also adds professionalism to your reports and drawings.

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