When calling EPLAN from the command line, you have the option of using some automatic actions. Using these standard actions, you can execute complete program functions without needing to interact as a user.
The following automatic actions are available in EPLAN:
Action name |
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Backs a project or master data up. |
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Changes the graphical properties of layers. |
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Checks pages or the entire project. |
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Compresses a project. |
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Imports, exports, or deletes a device list. |
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Opens a page or a project. |
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Loads and registers an API module. |
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Combines identical connection definition points. |
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Runs a script. |
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Exports pages or projects in different formats. |
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Exports layout spaces into the STEP format. |
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Exports NC data for the machine formats of Steinhauer, Rittal - Perforex / Secarex, DXF and the drilling template. |
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Exports wire fabrication data into different formats. |
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Exports pages or projects in graphic format (TIF, GIF, PNG, JPG). |
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Generates connections or cables. |
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Imports / exports layers. |
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Imports projects, macros, or drawings. |
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Generates the export of the manufacturing data / the labeling for a project. |
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Opens an existing workspace. |
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Imports or exports a bill of materials. |
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Imports or exports PLC data by means of the specified configuration program. |
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Prints a page or the whole project. |
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Runs an action for a project and closes the project after this. |
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Loads a file with project information into the project management. |
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Opens a project. |
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Registers a script. |
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Carries out renumbering. |
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Generates project reports. |
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Restores a project or master data from backup. |
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Saves the current user interface settings as workspace. |
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Searches for objects (devices, properties, texts, etc.) in a project. |
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Retrieves values (name, path, file extension) from selected pages or a selected project. |
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Determines display languages for editable and read-only projects. |
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Synchronizes project data. |
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Translates a project, deletes the translation from the project, or exports a missing word list. |
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Unregisters a script. |
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Exports user-defined properties into a file. |
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Imports user-defined properties from a file. |
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Inserts a device. |
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Updates macros. |
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Imports a data configuration file of external editing into an existing EPLAN project. |
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Removes from selected macros a representation type and saves these macros in a directory. |
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Exports the connection properties of a project for external editing. |
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Exports the function properties of a project for external editing. |
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Exports the page properties of a project for external editing. |
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Opens or closes a page or macro preview window. |
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Imports user, workstation and company settings. |
If the parameter for the project name (/PROJECTNAME) is not given for an automatic action, the last project opened will be used.
See also