Project data > Connections > Import > Routing connections
In this dialog, you execute the import of data from external programs (other CAE systems, ERP systems, Excel, etc.) into an EPLAN project in order to create a complete panel layout including routing connections on the basis of such data. Wiring lists with the file extensions TXT and CSV as well as text files with the file extension ASC are imported.
Overview of the main dialog elements:
The following file types are available from the drop-down list:
- Text (*.txt, comma-delimited Unicode file (*.csv), ASCII file (*.asc))
- MS Excel (*.xls, *.xlsx, *.xlsb, *.xlsm).
This field displays the file name of the wiring lists to be imported.
Here you select the import scheme for the data to be imported. A scheme by the name "Default" has been predefined. Click [...] to open the Field assignment dialog. This dialog allows the assignment of an external data field from the data source to an EPLAN property.
Designation text assigned at the import to the Internal property of terminals (default: "Internal") that specifies that the wire connection is to be carried out on the internal side of the terminal.
Designation text assigned at the import to the External property of terminals (default: "External") that specifies that the wire connection is to be carried out on the external side of the terminal.
From within the Data source field you can open a popup menu that makes the following menu items available:
See also
Dialog Field assignment (importing devices / routing connections) / Dialog Settings: Import