Release notes for Eplan Engineering Configuration

Installation via batch file

As of Version 2026 EEC can be installed via batch files.

The following command line parameters are supported:

• /SILENT: Installation without user interface of the Setup Wizard.
• /VERYSILENT: Installation without user interface of the Setup Wizard and without display of a progress bar.
• /LANG: Installation language.
• /DIR: Target directory for the installation.
• /SAVEINF: Saves the installation settings in a file with the extension .inf.
• /LOADINF: Loads the settings from a file with the extension .inf , to use them during an installation.

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Windows environment variables in the initialization file

As of Version 2026 the application of Windows environment variables is supported in the initialization file (ec.ini).

Environment variables are enclosed by percentage signs, e.g. %WINDIR%. %% masks a percentage sign and can be used as part of a path specification.

Environment variables that cannot be broken up are listed in the ec.log file and EEC exits.

Installation with FastObjects database for data maintenance no longer possible

As of Version 2026 the installation does not contain any connection of FastObjects databases for data storage. If a FastObjects database is specified in an existing initialization file (ec.ini) for data storage, the installation cannot be started anymore.

Installation without MS Redistributables

As of Version 2026 no MS Redistributable is required anymore for the installation.

Update to Eclipse 2024-09

EEC is now based on the Eclipse Version 2024-09.

Updated Microsoft JDBC Driver for Microsoft SQL Server

The default setting for encryption of the updated Microsoft JDBC driver for Microsoft SQL Server has changed. If the encryption option has not been used since then, the URL must be supplemented with encrypt=false.

EEC requires Java Runtime Environment of Version 17.0.15

As of Version 2.8 EEC requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Version 17.0.15. The current JRE installation file is part of all installation variants.

The model variable Access database file is no longer available

Access databases are not supported anymore since Version 2022. The model variable Access database is now no longer available. An EOX file that supports this model variable can still be loaded or imported without errors. However, the functionality cannot be used.

Target for Web EEC is updated

The Web EEC uses the current RAP Target.

Long formula results are displayed completely in the Result tab

Very long formula results are displayed completely in the Result tab. In contrast to the tooltip, the Result tab offers the possibility to scroll through the formula result.

Controlling the Link with editor function via shortcut key

To link a catalog with the editors you can use the button or the shortcut key [Alt] + [V].

Insert parameters at specific position

In the parameter editor, one or more parameters can be inserted at the selected position in the table via the popup menu.

PX import into project with new name

A new name for the resulting project can be specified for the PX import. If the specified project already exists, the input field is colored red and an error message is output.

The Content Assist displays content in English again in the en-US language.

The formula inspector shows iterations and their values for formulas with the intoInject() method

To better examine formulas that contain the intoInject() method, all iterations and their values can now be displayed in the formula inspector.

Restart Job Server Worker via Job Server

As of Version 2026 a Job Server Worker can be restarted via the user interface of the Job Server via the [Restart]. This feature is not available for installations from a Job Server with Job Server Worker.

Managing Job Definitions via the Job Server

As of Version 2026 a changed job definition can be distributed to all Job Server Workers that have a job definition of the same name.

A changed job definition can be transferred to a specific Job Server Worker via the [Upload] button.

If several Job Server Workers have a job definition of the same name, the changed job definition can be uploaded to the Job Server with the [Replace JMX] button and transferred from the Job Server to all connected Job Server Workers.

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The query of a job returns the execution time

As of Version 2026 a GET call for a job additionally returns the execution time in milliseconds.

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Retention of executed jobs increased to 365 days

As of Version 2026 the retention of jobs already executed can be extended from a maximum of 90 days to a maximum of 365 days.

Job overview shows the execution times of the jobs in the new column Duration

As of Version 2026 the entire execution time of jobs is displayed in the new Duration column.

Specify priority of jobs in the job definition

The priority for the execution can be specified optionally in job definitions. The priority is specified with the following syntax in the <jobdefinition> tag:

<jobdefinition name="XXX" model="YYY.eox"> // no priority, default

<jobdefinition name="XXX" model="YYY.eox" priority="lowPriorityJob">

<jobdefinition name="XXX" model="YYY.eox" priority="highPriorityJob">

<jobdefinition name="XXX" model="YYY.eox" priority="highestPriorityJob">

Exclude existing macros from Create Model From Resources

The Create Model From Resources wizard shows in the new Existing column which macros with the displayed absolute path are already used as resources of discipline components. The macros already used can be selected and excluded from further processing.

Set page properties

Page properties can be set even it the a page macro is not prepared for this via the placeholder. The parameter that is specified for the model variable prefix for Eplan Electric P8 properties can be used to set or change page properties.

The specified parameter can be created as a type Map and thus allows several properties to be set as key-value pairs. The number of the property is specified as the key and the property itself as the value.

Error message when synchronizing ECAD macros contains the affected component

If an error occurs during the synchronization of ECAD macros, the error message also specifies the affected component.

Inserting a 3D macro with several enclosures into the layout space

A 3D macro that contains several enclosures can be defined as an enclosure in EEC and inserted automatically into a layout space. To this purpose both a 3D macro and a part that contains a reference to the 3D macro can be specified.

When placing devices on mounting rails, all specifications of the MateMap parameter are supported

The MateMap parameter with all the supported specifications is used to place devices on a mounting rail.

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Adjoining devices on busbar system without gaps to holders

In order to line up devices, for example adapters, without gaps to a holder, the holder has to be modeled as a component. The device is attached with its handle G1 to the mounting point M2 of the holder. Further devices are also attached with the handle G1 to the mounting point M2 of the predecessor.

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Insert a new instance with specified name on a placeholder via scripting

As of Version 2025 Update 2 an instance with a given name can be installed on a placeholder or extension. In the process a check is carried out which class the specified placeholder or extension expects and the instance with this class is generated. If several classes are possible, an exception is thrown. Components with interface or abstract class can also be instantiated.

The handle G1 is also taken into consideration when placing devices on a mounting rail.

The query of logically linked values returns the correct value.

Externalize internal resources

File > Externalize Internal Resources allows all resources of discipline components below the selected component, unit or library to be externalized to the resource folder of the discipline. All externalized resources are subsequently linked as external resources with the discipline components.

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When generating a model from resources, only relevant resources are listed

Only files that correspond to a valid discipline resource are listed in the dialog Create Model From Resources.

Projects are initially not selected during the EOX import

When an EOX file is imported, the libraries and projects it contains are listed. As of Version 2025 Update 1 the projects are no longer marked in advance.

Display full formula of inherited parameter

A long formula of a parameter that is inherited from a superclass may not be displayed completely in the table of parameters in the Default column. The full formula can be displayed in the Standard formula view dialog box via the popup menu > Show standard formula. Because it is an inherited formula, it cannot be changed in the dialog box.

Improved error message at recursions

If a recursion occurs in the model, the error message now indicates the error sources involved in the form of links.

Improved message texts with links to components in the console

Absolute names of components are displayed in the console as links that allow navigation directly to the component.

Results table of the search for unused objects shows whether parameters are installed

The table of the search result for unused objects has been extended with the column Installed. In the table column, Yes identifies unused parameters that are installed in components, and No identifies unused parameters that are not installed in components.

Inserting an enclosure as a 3D macro into the layout space

Enclosures can now also be inserted into a layout space as a 3D macro. This way you can also insert pre-configured enclosures into a layout space.

Paths in the settings for the ECAD discipline are reused

In the settings of the discipline ECAD the navigation to the resources, to the executable file and the macro project template starts at existing paths.

Navigate from the Synchronization view to the ECAD discipline component in the library

If an external resource is synchronized for an ECAD discipline component, the Synchronization view opens. The absolute name of the discipline component to be synchronized is displayed in the Name field. To navigate to the discipline component, the absolute name has to be copied into the Clipboard and inserted into the library catalog. In the library catalog the tree is opened to the discipline component and the searched discipline component is marked.

Specify macro variants numerically or alphabetically

The default for the specification of a macro variant is alphanumeric from A to I. To be able to use a macro variant in a formula more easily, the numerical values 0 to 8 can now also be used.

Improved error message when placing several macros on the same position

During the attempt to place several macros on the identical position, the improved error message now names which macro cannot be placed on a named page because of a collision.

The bColor attribute can also be used for the <action> element

The background color can now also be set for the element <action> by the attribute bColor.

Improvement of the Code Editor for Groovy Scripts

The code editor for Groovy scripts is extended by the syntax highlighting feature.

Comments in the initialization file (ec.ini) do not begin with a number sign (#) anymore

As of Version 2025 comments in the initialization file (ec.ini) no longer begin with a number sign #, but with a semicolon ;.

Action required!

To reuse existing initialization files, all number signs must be replaced with semicolons.

Runtime options for mail settings do not apply for the Job Server

The following arguments in the initialization file (ec.ini) are not used for the Job Server, but only for the Engineering.SendMailCommand:

de.eplan.eec.mail.port

de.eplan.eec.mail.host

EEC updated on Eclipse 2023-12

EEC is now based on the Eclipse Version 2023-12.

EEC requires Java Runtime Environment of Version 17.0.9

As of Version 2.8 EEC requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Version 17.0.9. The current JRE installation file is part of all installation variants.

Installation on PC with Windows 11 23H2 is possible

The installation of EEC 2025 on PCs with the operating system Windows 11 Update 23H2 is possible in general.

Usage of data management per database is only possible with a corresponding license

As of Version 2025 a license is required in order to use the data management per database. The data mangement per database should not be used for new projects.

The installation wizard has to be called up with an argument to also install the administration tool for databases.

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The log4j.properties file is no longer installed in the Workspace

The log4j.properties file is no longer installed in the Workspace. A log4j.properties file stored there is neither read nor taken into account by EEC.

Improvement of error messages when accessing databases

The error messages when accessing databases have been improved for error analysis:

• if the URL to the database is not specified correctly,
• if the login data is not specified correctly,
• if the database cannot be reached due to a timeout.

Improvement of the resource selection for discipline components

If an existing resource assignment for a discipline component is to be changed, the navigation always begins at the file path of the existing resource.

Improvement of error messages when using SQL queries in formulas

Error messages for SQL queries are output in both the message log and the console.

Improvement when moving several parameters of a library component

As of Version 2025 several consecutive parameters of a library component can be marked and moved as a block to a new position.

The repeated application of the Undo function in the Formula editor view does not delete any previously existing code.

File selection for discipline resources improved

As of Version 2025 the file selection dialog for a discipline resource no longer starts with the directory of the last file selection action, but with the default resource directory for the appropriate discipline for new discipline components and with the directory of the previously specified resource for existing discipline components.

Search and Replace in objects of the search results list

As of Version 2025, you can search the objects found in a search and start a replacement for all objects in the search results list. You can search selected objects or all objects in the search results list forward or backward. In addition, the following options are available: Case sensitive, Whole word, Regular expressions, Wrap search and Incremental.

Additional representation of parameter values in a new view Result

As of Version 2025 the value of a selected parameter is additionally displayed in the new view Result. The new view is arranged by default next to the tab of the Formula editor view.

Display of parameter values as tooltip is limited

Parameter values with a length of more than 1024 characters are no longer displayed as a tooltip so that the tooltip cannot occupy the entire screen area.

Editing a macro with several variants or representation types

As of Version 2025 a macro with several variants or representation types can be edited in the Macro editor of an ECAD discipline component. In case of these macros, the variant and/or the representation type has to be selected in a selection dialog before the editor is opened.

Macro description is imported as a comment

In EPLAN Electric P8 a description (P8 property 11057) can be assigned to a macro. When importing the macro into a discipline component, the macro description is adopted as a comment. The macro description is written to an identified area of the comment field so that other comments are retained. When the macro is synchronized, the macro description in the comment field is also updated. The Synchronize view contains an additional field for the comparison with the previous macro description. If the updated macro no longer contains a description, the text in the comment field is also removed.

Multilingual texts for the project description

The project description (P8 property 10011) can now also be specified in several languages. The parameter of the type String must have the name PropId_10011. The multilingual text must conform to the following syntax:

='<language code>@<project description text>;<language code>@<project description text>;'

Example:

='de_DE@Projektbeschreibung;en_US@Project description;'

Improved error message when setting incorrect macro project template

If a P8 basic project with the setting Type of project: Schematic is specified in the settings for macro project template, instead of with the setting Type of project: Macro project, an error message is output which indicates this incorrect setting.

Job definition is deactivated if P8 connection is missing

If a schematic or Pro Panel layout is to be generated during the job processing, the Job Server Worker must be able to establish a connection to P8. If the connection cannot be established, an error is triggered and the job is marked as faulty. Furthermore, this specific error deactivates this job definition on this Job Server Worker in order to prevent the subsequent jobs with identical error cause from failing.

Individual keyword for the JSON structure to be transferred

In a job definition (*.jmx) the new tag <jsonAlias> exists below the tag <webserviceTrigger>. The value attribute can be used to specify an individual keyword. A JSON structure is then not transferred with the default keyword json, but with the alias.

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Placing devices on preconfigured mounting rails

To place devices (parts or 3D macro) on mounting rails that are pre-mounted on a mounting surface, specify the ID of the respective mounting rail.

Placing devices as a part or 3D macro with several macros

Devices can be placed both as a part and as a 3D macro. If several macros are available, the device is placed with all 3D macros.

Extension of the basic functions for the code editor

As of Version 2025 the code editor for script methods has an extended functional scope:

• Line numbers
• Find/Replace
• Multi-line indenting to the right and left
• Undo/Redo

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Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2025 the installation of Apache Tomcat versions 9.0.89, 10.1.11 and 10.1.24 are approved.

Installation on PC with Windows 11 23H2 is possible

The installation of EEC 2024 Update 3 on PCs with the operating system Windows 11 Update 23H2 is possible in general.

Check project data with formula cache enabled

The formula cache remains switched on during the check of the project data. This may require customizing the initialization file (*.ini) for the memory (-xmx).

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Behavior of Disabled field with very long formulas changed

If a disabler formula is longer than 40,000 characters, the behavior of the Disabled field changes:

• The field switches to the "read only" state.
• Only the Open formula editor function can still be accessed via the popup menu.
• Only the first 40,000 characters can be copied to the Clipboard by using the shortcut key [CTRL] + [C].

Extension for model variable Parameter Name For The Sequence Of Function Designations

You can now also fill the fields <1007> Structure description 2, <1008> Structure description 3 and <1009> Structure description supplementary field [Index] with the model variables Parameter Name For The Sequence Of Function Designations.

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Visual C++ Redistributable updated

The support for the Visual C++ Redistributable of the previously used versions 2005 to 2012 expires.

As of Version 2024 update 2 the Visual C++ Redistributable versions 2013 to 2022 are installed by the EEC installation routine.

In the initialization file (ec.ini) you can enter the global resource path as a UNC path in upper-lower case letters. In a corresponding discipline component the path to the resource is shortened as usual.

The mixing of model data is only possible after complete reading in of the data

The [Finish] button cannot be clicked until the data for mixing have been read in completely.

• For adding or overwriting only after the source has been read in completely.
• For 3-way mixing only after the source and the base have been read in completely.

If the option Autofit columns on opening tables is activated in the Preferences, this does not result in an error message when you add a parameter in the parameter editor.

In the Form UI editor you can delete the selected texts in the Source tab by using the [Del] key.

Support of STARTTLS and SSL/TLS for SMTP servers

As of Version 2024 Update 1 EEC supports the encryption settings STARTTLS and SSL/TLS for the e-mail delivery.

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Formula editor improvements

As of Version 2024 Update 1 you can increase the line indent of any number of lines in the formula editor by means of the [Tab] key and reduce it by using the [Shift] + [Tab] key combination.

You can also use the new popup menu to perform the Search/Replace, Undo and Redo functions.

It is now also possible to insert web links in formulas.

Update of the used HTTP Server Eclipse Jetty

As of Version 2024 EEC uses the Jetty Version 10.0.12 with which a critical vulnerability is closed (see https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2048).

New model variables to save macro parameter structures

In order to save the macro parameter structure in a parameter the model variables Write Macro Parameter Structure In Parameter and Parameter Name For The Macro Parameter Structure under Disciplines > ECAD > EPLAN Electric P8 are contained as of Version 2024.

The specified parameter of the List type has to be added to the discipline components that are to store the structure of the macro parameters. To activate the storage of the macro-parameter structure the value of the model variable Write Macro Parameter Structure In Parameter has to be set to true.

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Support for Beta customers

As of Version 2024 the participation in the tests of the beta versions is made easier. The beta versions can be used with existing validation for tests.

German translation of "Benutzervorgaben" changed to "Einstellungen" in version 2024

By changing the language packages in the Eclipse development environment the german translation of preferences changed from Benutzervorgaben to Einstellungen as of EEC Version 2024.

The input field for a Disabler formula always shows the maximum possible first characters of the formula. You can open the formula editor to create very long Disabler formulas. There is no length limit for a Disabler formula.

Form-UI editor always shows row numbers

The display of row numbers in the Form-UI editor can no longer be deselected in the settings. The Form-UI editor now always shows row numbers.

Find/replace in Form-UI-Editor

The Form UI editor now allows the Find and Replace function.

The string expressions "true" and "yes" in a parameter of the Boolean type are interpreted as true. This corresponds to the behavior of the <String>.asBoolean method. Any combination of upper- and lower-case letters is possible.

Job Server supports HTTPS

The Job Server now supports the HTTPS protocol for a secure connection within the internal network. Specifications for the keystore, which contains the certificate for the backed up connection, are added to the settings. In addition specifications in the initialization file (ec.ini) have to be added.

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Do not use size() method without brackets

As of Version 2024 you must use the size() method with brackets in Groovy scripts. You can enter the following Java VM arguments in the initialization file (*.ini) so that you can continue to use existing Groovy scripts:

-vmargs

--add-opens=java.base/java.lang=ALL-UNNAMED

--add-opens=java.base/java.util=ALL-UNNAMED

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC Version 2024 the Apache Tomcat Version 10.1.11 is also approved in addition to the installation of Apache Tomcat Version 9.0.78.

New SelectionAction GetPartsDataAction allows access to parts data

The new SelectionAction GetPartsDataAction can be used to store the parts data of specific parts in a parameter. The SelectionAction is contained in the new PartsData_Customizing library. The library can be imported via the file <Installation path>\install\partsdata\PartsData_Customizing.eox.

The SelectionAction expects two parameters in the project component that have to be added manually:

partsDataFilter: Provides a map with filter criteria for the selection of the parts.

partsData: Subsequently contains a map of the determined parts data.

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New Command GetPartsDataCommand allows access to parts data

The new Command GetPartsDataCommand can be used to store the parts data of specific parts in a parameter. The SelectionAction is contained in the new PartsData_Customizing library. The library can be imported via the file <Installation path>\install\partsdata\PartsData_Customizing.eox.

The Command expects two parameters in the project component that have to be added manually:

partsDataFilter: Provides a map with filter criteria for the selection of the parts.

partsData: Subsequently contains a map of the determined parts data.

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Support of macros with placeholders that contain the same variables

EEC can import EPLAN macros that contain several placeholders with variables of the same name. The data of macros already imported, which now contain several placeholders with variables of the same name, can be updated by the synchronization.

EPLAN URL Registration during Installation

During the installation of the EPLAN Platform the EPLAN URL registration is started automatically in order to set the ports for the communication with EEC. The services for EEC receive a prefix of the form EPLAN_EEC<Text>, which makes them easy to identify.

Creating a new parameter in the parameters finder

You can create a new parameter in the parameters finder by means of the new Add new parameter button. You can specify the name, type and unit to the new parameter. After confirming all entries with [OK] the new parameter is listed in the parameter editor of the current component.

The support of page macros has been improved. When assigning a page macro to an ECAD component, the contained data is transferred to the model.

Place mounting rails and wire ducts in relation to the mounting point

When placing mounting rails and wire ducts, the global coordinate system of the installation space or mounting plate is used as standard.

On a mounting plate, however, mounting points with a different coordinate alignment can be created.

When placing mounting rails and wire ducts, an additional boolean argument in a MateMap can now be used to decide whether the 3D coordinates system or that of the mounting point is applied. If the argument is not specified, the 3D coordinates system is applied. Existing models do not have to be adapted.

The MateMap is extended by the argument <useDestCS> (use destination coordinates system). Examples:

=List{<source-Mate>,<destination-Mate>,<angle>,<dx>,<dy>,<dz>,<useDestCS>}

=List{<source-Mate>,<destination-Mate>,<angleX>,<angleY>,<angleZ>,<dx>,<dy>,<dz>,<useDestCS>}

Query global resource path

In a native Java script, the global resource path can be obtained using the getGlobalResourcePath() method of the IUtilAPI library.

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Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2023 Update 2 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 9.0.64 is approved.

Support of macros with QR code

EEC supports P8 macros which directly contain a QR code and those which contain a QR code in a placeholder object variable. The support includes either creating and synchronizing a discipline component with a resource containing a QR code.

Sorting of parameters while creating an ECAD discipline component

When assigning a macro to an ECAD discipline component all determined parameters are inserted in the parameters editor in alphanumerical order. The alphanumerical order is also used by the functions Synchronize... and Create Model From Resource.

Newer menu items below previous ones

Newer menu items are now listed below the previous menu items. This allows you to use familiar selection patterns again.

The path details in log entries of the job server are now Windows-compatible and can be transferred to File Explorer via the clipboard.

Signature for setup application

During setup, an antivirus program can query the signature. EPLAN GmbH &amp; Co. KG is then specified as the trusted publisher of the setup program.

Complete device tag is inherited by enclosure sub-components in a layout space

The complete device tag can be inherited to all subordinate enclosure components in the layout space.

The default values for the model variables Parameter Name For Location Designation List and Parameter Name For The Sequence Of Function Designations do not contain end-space characters. The structure identifier mangament can be affected again.

Updated driver for PostgreSQL databases

The updated driver version 14.3 is now available for connections to PostgreSQL databases.

Formula language for border, cellPadding and cellSpacing attribute of <table>

The integer values of border, cellPadding and cellSpacing attributes can now also be calculated by formulas.

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Check database connection

The [Check Connection] button is added to the editor for data sources of the database data source type. Click the [Check connection] button to check the connection to the specified database.

Dialog for importing project data allows all file extensions

The All files (*.*) filter is added to the dialog for importing project data.

The Navigator view is removed

The Navigator view is no longer available as of version 2023. From now on, you control generated documents with the Project explorer view or applications of the current operating system, e.g. Explorer.

Groovy language updated

The Groovy script editor now supports version 4. Among other things, the application of final variables has changed. Existing Groovy scripts should be checked for the use of global final variables and adjusted if necessary.

Jobs prioritization extended

Jobs can now be prioritized with highest priority, high priority and lowest priority in the list of jobs.

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Die Benutzeroberflächen für Worker, Protokolle und Jobs werden regelmäßig im Abstand von 5 Sekunden aktualisiert.

Logging clean-up

The log contains less information that is not immediately necassary for the user. This makes the log file easier to read and the log file is smaller.

User Interface with new design

The complete design of the user interface of the Job Server is updated.

Support for TLS version 1.2 for SQL database access

Database access to SQL databases now supports TLS 1.2.

Microsoft Redistributables installation

To ensure full functionality, Microsoft Redistributables installation is checked at startup. If the Microsoft Redistributables are not installed, a warning will be stored in the message log. In case of a Job Server installation an additionally message is stored in the system log.

Discontinuation

The optional EEC Remote API Add-On function will be removed for version 2024. The functionality can be replaced by using the Job Server.

EEC updated on Eclipse 09/2021

EEC is now based on the Eclipse Version 09/2021.

After the failed execution of a C# script, the generated schematic files are no longer locked by EPLAN P8.

Usage of macro variants

When placing parts, the specified macro variants will be taken into account again.

Improved usage of the EPLAN P8 feature Number...

By means of a C# script a renumbering of device tags of a schematic can be executed. If no devices for a renumbering are available, this will no longer lead to an error while executing the C# script.

Improved placing of parts with several 3D macros

The placing of parts which consist of more than one 3D macro behaves like manual placing.

Improved error messages for invalid MateMap arguments

If a MateMap contains invalid arguments, they are described in more detail in the resulting error messages.

Improved updating of job definitions

After rebooting a separate Job Server Worker or a combined Job Server with Job Server Worker, the job definitions are updated in a shorter period of time.

Product enhancements

The version 2022 Update 2 contains general product enhancements to increase the user experience.

Communication with the platform only via channels with name part "EPLAN"

Only channels with "EPLAN" in the name are used to communicate with the platform. This is not case-sensitive. You create a suitable communication channel by means of the EplanUrlActivator application that is included in the scope of delivery of the platform.

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Information on installed optional features is unified

Manufacturer, copyright, and license agreement information is unified for all optional features.

The entry for creating a new fragment is now called "Fragment" again.

Calling the command OpenTextDisciplineComponentsWithOSCommand opens the text discipline file with an external editor.

Calling the command OpenTextDisciplineWithEclipseCommand does not result in a NullPointerException and an error message is displayed.

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2022 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 9.0.48 is approved.

New layout of the help system

The layout of the help system has been customized. The help has been designed more reader friendly by using a larger font size and uniform formatting of elements such as notes and tips.

The navigation area with the tabs "Contents", "Index" and "Glossary" has been changed to a side navigation bar. You can expand and collapse the subordinate help topics by using the arrow buttons displayed next to the entries. As part of this modification the search via the index and the separate display of the glossary have been removed.

EEC 2022 to replace a previous version

The new version 2022 must not overwrite an existing previous version. It's a completely new installation to create.

Installation of EEC 2022 when using Optional Features

If an existing installation of EEC, for which Optional Features are post-installed, is to be replaced by version 2022.0, a new installation of the Optional Features is required.

Runtime option com.mind8.global.resourcePath replaced by de.eplan.eec.global.resourcePath

The runtime option for the Java VM com.mind8.global.resourcePath should no longer be used for future projects! The name of the runtime option is replaced by de.eplan.eec.global.resourcePath.

The new argument for the Java VM de.eplan.eec.enableStartStopFormulaCalculation enables button in mechatronic project components

The new button in the Parameters editor of mechatronic project components can be used to stop and restart the calculation of the formulas. This button is enabled by the entry of the argument -Dde.eplan.eec.enableStartStopFormulaCalculation=true in the initialization file (ec.ini).

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The default value of model variable Disciplines > Media sources > Manage Resources Internally is now false

The default value of model variable Disciplines > Media sources > Manage Resources Internally has changed from true to false.

Change of the default values for model variables of the Office Word discipline

The default values of the following model variables of the Office Word discipline are set to the value true:

• Create Parameters on Demand
• Create Parameter Types on Demand
• Create Parameter Units on Demand

Information about the plugins and features are improved

The information about the plugins and features in the installation details of the Info dialog has been improved and standardized.

The validate option for the org.foederal.sn.connectionURL argument of the Java VM is deprecated

Die validate option for the org.foederal.sn.connectionURL Java VM argument is deprecated and can be omitted in a future version.

Change of default value for org.foederal.sn.connectionURL argument of the Java-VM

For the Java VM argument org.foederal.sn.connectionURL the default values for mode and validate have been changed.

Default values are now:

mode=r

validate=false

Preference for displaying inactive objects

The preferences in General > Appearance > Colors and Fonts allow you to define the colors and fonts with which inactive objects are to be displayed in the project catalog. This allows inactive objects to be identified even if the corresponding filter setting is not activated.

Preferences for favorites

User preferences in Favorites specify which system libraries are selected by default when you create a new library in the Library Wizard. You can enable and disable this feature using the Use Favorite System Libraries option.

Preferences for EOX import

By default, the EOX import also imports the projects. By means of the Select contained projects option in the General > Wizards > EOX Import preferences you can define whether projects are imported by default or whether the projects to be imported should be selected.

Preferences for keybord shortcuts

You can now set the key usage in the preferences under General > buttons. The table of keyboard shortcuts is sortable by column, filters can be applied to the settings, and lists conflicts by double assignment.

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Setting up the Open component in EEC action

The action to open the corresponding component of a schematic macro can also be installed for EPLAN Electric P8 version 2022.

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Project templates in EPT format can no longer be selected

Project templates no longer support the *.ept file type. The *.ept file type cannot be selected by the All Known Files file filter. Only project templates of *.zw1 and *.zw9 file types are still supported.

Synchronization view extended to list value sets of placeholder objects

If changes are made to the value sets of a placeholder object and the changes are synchronized in EEC, the synchronization view displays the names of the value sets in a new column.

Extended support of placeholder objekts with value sets

Basically EEC supports macros with placeholder objects. For this purpose a parameter specification of the form #<Parameter name> is inserted in the name field of the placeholder object. In the variables table for the value sets, a line is to be inserted which contains the same parameter name in the Variable column. When importing the macro, a parameter with the same name is created which contains the values of the value set as selection values.

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Device tags changed

These changes have been made for the device tags:

Higher-level Function changed to Function designation.

Location changed to Location designation.

The following model variables are adapted to this:

Parameter Name For The Function Designation.

Parameter Name For The Location Designation.

Parameter Name For Function Designation List.

Parameter Name For Location Designation List.

In order to prevent errors in existing models, a check for the version is performed when a model is updated. The former values of the model variables are retained if the following conditions are met:

1. The value of the model variable is not set, so the default value is used.
2. A parameter with the name of the corresponding default value is used by an ECAD component in the model.

If the model is saved with the new version, this check no longer takes place.

Model variables for structure identifier management are renamed

In Model Variables under Disciplines > ECAD > EPLAN Electric P8 > Structure identifier management the following model variables are renamed:

• SKEinbauort has changed to SKOrtskennzeichen
• SKAnlage has changed to SKFunktionskennzeichen

Extended support of macro variants

Basically EEC supports macros with variants. When importing a macro with variants, a parameter is created which contains the existing variants as selection values.

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Support of project-specific user supplemantary fields

The new Parameter name for project-specific user supplementary fields model variable of type Map provides the possibility to write values to project-specific user supplementary fields. To do this, you must specify the name of a parameter, for example userSupplementaryMap and its value as key-value-pairs.

Example of UserSupplementaryField[2]: =Map{Pair{'EPLAN.Project.UserSupplementaryField2','230/400VAC'}}

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A schematic can be created without errors even when the project has been removed from the workspace.

Released Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2022 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 9.0.48 is approved.

Support of XSLT 2.0

EEC 2022 supports XSLT 2.0. Templates with the version attribute version="1.0" can be used as well.

Insert external images into Word Document

External images are now inserted into a Word document by means of the new ImageInfo parameter type. The parameter value has to be given as a Map of key-value pairs.

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Form-Data-Post redirect supports the aliasURL

Since the Job Server does not support the HTTPS protocol, a proxy can be used. This passes the HTTPS requests of a client as HTTP requests to the Job Server. Conversely, the Job Server sends its response to the proxy via HTTP and the proxy returns it to the client via HTTPS.

Additional informations to port settings

For the application of a reverse proxy, the port information is extended.

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The Job Server supports the transmission of data structures via the REST interface

The REST interface now also supports the transmission of data structures, for example JSON data. The data structures are converted into a map with key-value pairs and stored in a parameter.

The button [Update jobdefinitions is working normally again.

The Command ImportPXComand supports updating existing projects

The Command ImportPXComand has been extended by another signature and thus also supports the updating of existing projects. In the new signature the Boolean parameter updateExisting has been added.

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New commands create a parameter value from a JSON structure as a Map

With the new command SetParameterValueFromJsonCommand, the JSON structure transmitted to the Job Server via POST data can be stored in a parameter as a Map with key-value pairs.

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Likewise, with the new Command SetParameterValueFromJsonFileCommand, a JSON file can be passed to the Job Server via FileTrigger in order to store the JSON structure contained therein as a map with key-value pairs in a parameter.

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New command creates a P8 project from a typical file

The new Commands GenerateEcadProjectFromTypicalFileCommand can be used to create a new P8 project based on an existing Typical file.

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Method ceil() supports Integer values

The ceil() method can be used to determine the next-largest integer of an integer value.

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Method floor() supports Integer values

The floor() method can be used to determine the next-lower integer of an integer value.

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Variables are transferred to ST module

When you insert code into CoDeSys ST blocks, all variables are matched and applied to the resulting block.

If the following entry is present in the initialization file (ec.ini), a specific Form-UI is opened in the Form-UI perspective at startup.

-perspective

com.mind8.mechatronic.ui.formperspective

These runtime options are taken into account:

• -Dcom.mind8.formui.perspective.editor
• -Dcom.mind8.formui.perspective.object
• -Dcom.mind8.formui.perspective.form-id

Formula language for colSpan and rowSpan attribute of <td>

The integer values of colSpan and rowSpan attributes can now also be calculated by formulas.

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Keyboard shortcuts for creating parameters, units and mechatronic components

The creation of new parameters, units and mechatronic components can now be abbreviated with the following keyboard shortcuts:

• [Alt] + [E] followed by [M] creates a mechatronic component
• [Alt] + [E] followed by [P] creates a parameter
• [Alt] + [E] followed by [U] creates a unit

The keyboard shortcuts can be found and adjusted in the preferences under General > Keys as required.

Stop/start calculation of formulas in mechatronic project components

The button in the Parametereditor of mechatronic project components can be used to stop and restart the calculation of the formulas. If the formula calculation is turned off, the recalculation of all parameters in the editor is not performed when editing a formula. For the calculation of the edited formula, the already calculated results are used.

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Menu items Placeholder and Category removed

Both the Placeholder and Categories menu items are removed from the New > Engineering menu.

Create Model From Resources wizard improved

To specify a regular expression, the association of the entries in the Regular expression drop-down list with the column headings has been improved.

Save Editor during synchronization

Saving changes in an editor is also possible if, for example, the changes to an ECAD macro are synchronized with the component at the same time.

The Parameter finder shows the absolute names of units

The search result for parameters now displays the absolute name of the unit in the Unit column in order to obtain a better differentiation for parameters of the same name.

The Parameter finder shows already inserted parameters in search result

The finder for parameters displays all parameters in the search result that correspond to the search query. All parameters that match the query but are already inserted into the component are displayed in gray.

The editors contain only required editor pages

In all editors, the number of editor pages has been reduced to the actual number required to create an object.

The system libraries can be displayed with decorators

You can enable the display of system object indicators in the preferences under General > Appearance > Label Decorations.

The library wizard has the same layout as the project wizard

The library wizard offers on the first page directly the selection of the libraries to be imported, so that a new library can be created with few manual steps. Libraries to be imported again and again can be defined as favorites in the preferences.

The Project Wizard allows you to create a project faster

On the first page, the project wizard provides direct selection of the libraries to be imported so that a new project can be created with fewer manual steps.

Library wizard completion requires library selection

The library wizard can only be completed if at least one library is selected.

The appearance and selection of libraries is identical in all wizards

The wizards for creating new libraries or projects and for importing/exporting models (*.eox) or project changes (*.px) have a standardized presentation and selection of libraries and projects.

Cef-Sharp browser

The Eclipse internal browser has now been replaced by the Cef-Sharp browser in EEC. This is primarily applied to the Job Server.

Sorting parameters in component editor accelerated

If the editor contains several parameters for a mechatronic component, this results in an alphabetical sorting of the parameters. Accelerated sorting now improves the appearance of the editor if it contains a lot of parameters.

The Engineering.Util.getAllLibraryNames method returns a List

The getAllLibraryNames returns all library names as Strings in a parameter of type List.

Editor Parameter in project component offers new features

The development of formulas directly in the project component offers the advantage of being able to control the result directly. Various functions are available in the context menu to insert the successfully created formula into the appropriate library component.

• If the project component is an instance of a non-pre-instantiated library component, the formula is transferred to the library component via Move Formula to Library Component.
• If the project component is an instance of a pre-instantiated library component, the formula is transferred to the superordinary library component via Move Formula to Superordinary Library Component. In this case, the formula is not only moved, but also an interface formula (typically =mc.$<parameter name>) is inserted into the pre-instantiated library component.
• If the project component is an instance of a pre-instantiated library component, the formula is transferred to the pre-instantiated library component via Move Formula to pre-instantiated Library Component.

New column Unit in parameter finder

In the Parameter Finder, the absolute path to the parameter is shown in the new column Unit in the list of found parameters. This makes it possible to distinguish between pool parameters and specific parameters for parameters with the same name.

Checking selection values in project data

Under Project Data > Check Project Data you can check the set selections for parameters, disablers and extension points to see if they correspond to the actual possible selections. The check can be performed for the entire workspace or the selected objects.

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The "Create model from resource" wizard supports the selection of individual abstract discipline components

Before the discipline components are created for a model, you can change the superclass default for each discipline component. From version 2.10 onwards, you can also select your own, abstract discipline components.

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Parts consisting of two macros placed

As of Version 2.9 SP1 Update 9 you can place items that consist of two macros.

If the option Extension point is selected for a placeholder, the Selection formula and Disabled fields are enabled.

Job ID for use in job name and action

The current Job ID is returned by the trigger.currentJobId function.

For a job definition, the name can be extended with the current Job ID.

Example:

<jobdefinition name="='test'+ trigger.currentJobId" model="models\model.eox" xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude">
	…
</jobdefinition>

The current Job ID can also be used for actions.

Example:

<action name="T_Mechatronic_ModularSystem.Action.SendMailOnEndCommand"
arguments="List{trigger.outputFolder,trigger.failedFolder,trigger.jobName,trigger.currentJobId}" />

Improved error messages for incorrect data for MateMap

The improved error messages indicate incorrect use of keys and data types.

Released versions of Apache Tomcat

As of EEC version 2.9.SP1 Update 6 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 9.0.48 is approved.

Hostnames with underscore are allowed for Job Server Worker

Starting with version 2.9 SP1 Update 5, Job Server Workers whose host names contain an underscore can also be registered on the Job Server (e.g. DE_345).

If any editor in which a change is made is opened in parallel to the Form-UI view, the Form-UI view will no longer assume the "dirty" state.

If parameters are inserted into the Parameters editor between existing parameters by drag & drop, the the order of the inserted parameters is preserved. If a sorting ist set for the Parameters editor, the inserted parameters are sorted accordingly.

The Navigator view is always synchronized with the referenced Windows folder when it is opened, so that only existing project files can be opened and no exception is thrown.

A project can be exported without errors even without a mechatronic structure.

When a sequence of commands containing a command that executes a file selection dialog (for example, importing a PX file) is called in a fileSelectionForm, the SaveActiveEditor command can then save any changes that have occurred.

If actions are called multiple times, including on a network socket on which the reference is placed, an improved message is issued.

The order in which the PLC code is generated has been improved. Prior to generation, all existing actions and methods are removed from the program module and only added at the end of the generation. This prevents interactions of the block code with the code of the actions and methods.

In order to mark the inputs and outputs of logic blocks as a socket, it is no longer necessary to repeat them elsewhere in the resource and mark them there as type Socket. It is sufficient if the corresponding EEC parameter has the type Socket and the VarType REPLACE.

Built-in components can be moved error-free within the Component Editor using drag-and-drop.

An EOX model with a modified formula can be imported into an existing model without error, even if an editor is still open for resolving a conflict. This applies to both 2-way mixing and 3-way mixing.

A formula can be copied to the Value field in the Parameter editor of a project component while the formula inspector is active.

If the optional Remote API feature is installed, the P8 communication runs without errors.

For the Web EEC, parameters can be transferred error-free using the URL.

Neue Java VM-Argumente für Form-UI

To start EEC directly with a Form-UI page, it is now also possible to specify separately the project component containing the Form-UI page and the ID of the Form-UI page:

-Dcom.mind8.formui.perspective.object=<absolute path to object holding the Form-UI>

-Dcom.mind8.formui.perspective.form-id=<ID of Form-UI page to open at start>

If there is an entry in the initialization file (ec.ini) to start EEC with the Form-UI perspective and directly display a Form-UI, this does not lead to an exception error at the first start due to lack of a workspace. Instead, EEC is started with the Engineering perspective.

The type of an EPLAN Electric P8 project can be switched without errors by calling a C# script. This requires the use of EPLAN Platform Version 2.9 SP1 Update 3.

Before copying and pasting ECAD components, a check for dependencies to other libraries is now performed. If there are only dependencies to visible libraries, the ECAD components are duplicated directly. If there are dependencies on libraries that are not visible, these are first imported and then the insertion process for the ECAD components is executed.

If the Content Assistant is started in a value field of a project, pressing the [Tab] key no longer quits the application, but exits the Content Assistant.

The UNC path to the EOX file as backend is displayed correctly in the title bar.

The Form-UI editor supports comments features

In the Form UI Editor, selected lines can be marked individually as comments using Source > Toggle Comment. Conversely, comment lines can be returned to normal code lines. With Source > Add Block Comment several marked lines can be marked as block comments and with Source > Remove Block Comment they can be undone.

The <open> tag supports links to secure internet connections

The ref attribute of the <open> tag permits secure connections, for example <open ref="https://www.eplan.help/de-de/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_home.htm" >EPLAN Information Portal</open>.

Formula language for numberRangeValidator attributes startValue and endValue

For the check of input values any formulas can be specified instead of fixed values for the attributes startValue and endValue. The evaluation of the formulas takes place when loading the Form-UI page.

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If an error occurs with an SQL query, it is no longer necessary to manually append the database query to the EPLAN support request. The database request is automatically included in the EPLAN support request, only the contents of the results folder should still be added manually.

When EEC and P8 are started together, the HTTP error 503 no longer occurs.

Navigation to object in Formula Inspector improved

In the Formula Inspector it is still possible to navigate to an object, even if the view or the editor has been switched in between.

The folder <Installation path>\install\htmlTemplates\JobMonitorTemplate provides the example HTML file JobMonitor.html. This HTML file is written in AngularJS. The page delivers a listing of all Jobs and contains the columns Status, Job Name, Job Definition and Worker. The table displays 20 jobs per page, a pagination is not supported. Navigation between the pages is provided. The data is polled cyclically.

When searching for a particular expression in formulas, selection formulas are also considered. This provides the option of searching for an expression in selection formulas as well and to replace it therein by using Search/Replace....

The search for certain expressions in formulas additionally provides the disabler and selection formulas of placeholders and extension points.

The search is extended by Search failed formula results. The search for failed formula results can be further limited by means of the options Parameter, Disabler and Extension points. No deactivated project components are taken into account and no extension points are updated. The formula cache is activated during the calculation of the formulas. All faulty formulas are listed as search results. The list of search results for formulas with errors has been extended by the column Original error message.

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In the formula inspector, both the execution times and the computation times are specified with units (ms/s/min/h/d).

When searching for an error in a formula, the error path can be expanded in the formula inspector.

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In the preferences under Formulas > Formula Inspector, it is possible to specify an integer value for Maximum depth of expandable levels for a formula in the Formula Inspector. The specified value is used both for expanding the entire formula and for expanding the error path.

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By means of the defaultJobName parameter within the POST Request a job name is sent in advance. As long als the job is queued, it can be identified in the list of jobs by this name. After commissioning the job it is checked whether the name can last or has to be replaced by a job name which is probably generated by a formula.

The Create new library object dialog now contains all objects in alphabetical order.

Parts with locked areas don't lead to error messages anymore while generating Pro Panel data.

Errors which occur while moving generated data are now logged in detail.

Different upper/lower case writing of the file extension does no longer lead to an error message while importing CSV files.

The logging is no longer interrupted if the preferences for logging are opened.

The entry for the Java runtime option -clean no longer exists in the standard initialization file (ec.ini).

The option can still be used normally.

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2.9.0 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 9.0.27 is approved.

If the formula inspector detects a recursion within a formula, an error message is thrown.

Job Server Workers are offered in packages of 4 licenses. This allows the number of available Job Server Workers to be increased by 4 additional instances. A maximum of 40 Job Server Workers can be managed by one Job Server.

The whole application was migrated to use the Java VM implementation of OpenJDK.

For the installation of EEC variants it is no longer necessary to unpack certain plugins and copy them into the /dropins folder. Instead, after the stand-alone installation you have to install optional features via Help > Install New Software....

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The optional Remote API Feature function no longer has references to other plug-ins. This means that this option can now be installed independently of other optional functions. In addition, a separate port can be agreed for this function so that simultaneous use of the Web EEC installation variant is possible.

The Info dialog now also lists all installed third-party libraries.

To speed up the creation of a new engineering object, the New context menu in a mechatronic library has been changed. The change gives the modular system developer faster access to the engineering objects MechatronicComponent, DisciplineComponent, Unit, Parameter, Interface, Placeholder, SelectionAction, SequenceSelectionAction, and Category.

If a write-protected EOX file is specified as back end, the changes made up to that point are not saved when EEC is closed or the back end is changed. In order not to lose the changes, the model must first be exported to a (new) EOX file. In order to inform the user of the possible loss of data when closing EEC or changing the back end, a dialog is now available.

The wizard for importing EOX files is now more logical and easier to understand.

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The wizard for importing EOX files is now more logical and easier to understand.

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If the resource of a discipline component is internalized, another (changed) resource can only be reassigned if the existing resource was previously externalized. Only external resources can be synchronized.

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Since in Form-UIs with the tag <browser> only the browser MS Internet Explorer is supported, the attribute type is omitted.

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With the introduction of a new license model for Job Server/Job Server Worker, the number of existing and in use Worker licenses is displayed in the List of Workers of the Job Server Monitor.

With the help of a batch file, several Job Server Workers can be started in parallel. Each Job Server Worker uses its own web service for communication with EPLAN Electric P8 to generate schematics.

Several users can use the same Job Server in parallel to simultaneously generate schematics with EPLAN Electric P8.

Several Job Server Workers can be operated on one Job Server, who generate schematics in parallel with EPLAN Electric P8.

The list of jobs can be filtered for the following categories in the Status column:

• Show all jobs
• Show queued jobs
• Show running jobs
• Show finished jobs
• Show jobs with error

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The new job table display now offers the possibility to enter a filter term for the Job Name, Job Definition and Worker columns. The list of jobs is then restricted to those jobs that correspond to the filter characteristics entered.

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With the new table view of jobs, the filter criteria Today's jobs and All jobs are omitted.

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As of version 2.9, the list of jobs is displayed in a new table view. The jobs are also listed with a number, their current status, the job name, the job definition, the executing worker and possible actions.

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The EEC runtime option de.eplan.eec.jobserver.cleanup.days can be used to define the number of days after which log entries are deleted. Possible values range from 1 to 99 days. If this runtime option is not specified, log entries are removed after 30 days.

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Deleting a file trigger job from the list of jobs also deletes the trigger file.

For method calls, it is no longer necessary to pass input/output variables as parameters.

The editor for POUs now contains the new editor page PLC Methods. The new editor page lists all methods contained in the POU.

If the result contains new actions or methods when synchronizing CoDeSys components, these and their parameters are created.

Code snippets can be inserted into the code of methods using the plug socket strategy and control structures. The variables are synchronized automatically.

Discipline components of type Method can be implemented both in programs and in function blocks.

Replace parameters can also be used in discipline components of type method.

For each method contained in a POU, a corresponding disciplinary component of type Method is automatically created when the POU is imported.

The system library CoDeSys has been extended by the Engineering Object Method. The extension of the system library requires a model update. The update is performed automatically when the model is opened with the new version. After the model update, the model can no longer be edited with an earlier version of EEC.

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New disciplinary components for Pro Panel are now created via New > ECAD > ECAD3D instead of via New > ECAD3D.

If the optional function P8 Integration Service Feature is installed, information on the status of the communication server for the connection between EEC and P8 appears in the user settings under Disciplines > ECAD > EPLAN Electric P8.

By removing the dependencies of the plugin com.mind8.remote.api to other plugins, it is now possible to use the com.mind8.remote.api feature independently of the Web EEC service.

The initialization file (ec.ini) no longer contains any entries that are necessary for the standard execution of EEC, for example -Dde.eplan.eec.headless=false.

By default, the initialization file (ec.ini) contains examples for using EOX files for data storage as comments. In this way, the initialization file can be converted to a different type of data storage without having to look at the documentation.

By default, the title bar of the EEC window displays the access mode followed by the absolute path to the back-end file. The display is controlled by the Show used back-end in window title preference option.

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During the installation procedure the default resource folders for each discipline are created.

ECAD = <EEC installation folder>\resources\ECAD

Data sources = <EEC installation folder>\resources\DataSources

Media sources = <EEC installation folder>\resources\MediaSources

Office Word = <EEC installation folder>\resources\Office\Word

PLC-AutomationWorX = <EEC installation folder>\resources\PLC

PLC-CoDeSys = <EEC installation folder>\resources\PLC

PLC-Step7 = <EEC installation folder>\resources\PLC

The resource folders of the disciplines are adjusted in the preferences. Underneath the input field the absolute path to the resource folder is displayed.

In the initialization file (ec.ini) it is now possible to specify a relative path to an EOX file for the runtime option org.foederal.sn.connectionURL.

If the result of a formula is to be checked with .ifError('...'), no error message is generated if the result is NULL.

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The method ceil() can be used to determine the next-larger integer of a double value.

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You can use the min() method to determine the smallest value from a collection.

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You can use the max() method to determine the largest value from a collection.

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The parameter.name method can now be used to access the name of the parameter containing the formula within a formula.

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Formulas, which should navigate over a discipline structure, which actually does not exist, will no longer produce error logs. In these cases instead of the determined parameter value still a message is displayed in front of a yellowish background color.

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The first() and last() methods now both return <<null>> for empty lists.

Formulas that perform calculations on the discipline structure no longer lead to an error message. Instead, a note text is displayed in the result field.

As of version 2.9.0, you can use the Formula Inspector to examine the formula result of enhancement points. The Formula Inspector is called from the context menu of the input field.

By means of a P8 action you can move from a marked macro within a generated schematic to the corresponding disciplin component in EEC.

EEC no longer supports the generation of PLC code for CoDeSys V2.

The Command UpdateWordFieldsCommand is included in the WORD system library as of version 2.9. To use the command, it is no longer necessary to import the file <EEC installation folder>/install/Tutorial/Word/Word_Ui.EOX.

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To set up the communication between Job Server and Job Server Worker, only the runtime option de.eplan.eec.jobserver.private.aliasurl has to be specified in the initialization file.

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When placing 3D macros of the EnclosurePart, MountingPanel and Device types, rotation around the x-, y- and z-axis is supported.

When creating a 3D assembly setup, the orientation of an article or 3D macro to the mounting point is identical to manual placement.

If the job list in the browser is open for longer than one day and the filter is set to Today´s jobs, it is no longer necessary to update the browser content (e.g. by [F5]).

When placing parts of the EnclosurePart, MountingPanel and Device types, rotation around the x-, y- and z-axis is supported.

EEC also accepts P8 macros with very short file names (length< 3 characters) while creating schematics.

When pasting contents from the clipboard, only allowed contents are accepted and not allowed contents are ignored.

For a support request, the selected data is exported even if a support request of the same name already exists. This ensures that the data stored in the workspace directory is not exported if it is stored below the global resource folder.

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To line-up devices with mounting parts the list of parameters has the following syntax: =List{'M4','M2',<dx>}.

Variables declarations with comments in the same line are completely copied into the code of the inserting component. This also applies to block comments that begin in the same line of the variable declaration.

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The preferences for a worker cannot be changed during operation. All running jobs must first be completed and the worker stopped. An improved message now informs the user of these conditions.

The EOX files generated during a Web EEC session are stored in a specified folder. The folder for storing the session models is specified in the initialization file (e.g. ec.ini) by the following entry:

-Dcom.mind8.remote.server.repository.file=<absolute path to session models folder>.

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The Pro Panel tutorial uses parts data that may not be available in the user's parts database. In order to be able to compile the tutorial nevertheless, both the exchange of the (MDB) parts database and the import of EDZ files are described. The required files are provided in the folder /install/Tutorial/ProPanel.

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2.8.0 the installation of Apache Tomcat versions 7.0.81 and 7.0.91 is approved.

As of Version 2.8.0 a new license management is used. This means that in addition to the EEC installation a new license client is installed as well. There is no need for the user to act.

As of Version 2.8 of the EPLAN platform, we are providing the new EPLAN Information Portal on the Internet that has all the technical information on all EPLAN products. The web-based full text search positioned in the upper area of the Portal page allows you to specifically search information and find it quickly. During the search all EPLAN help systems as well as stored technical publications are considered.

You can reach the EPLAN Information Portal in the following ways:

• Directly in any browser under: https://www.eplan.help/en-US/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_home.htm
• In each EPLAN help system via the new button .
• In each EPLAN product via the menu item Help > EPLAN Information Portal.

The PartsFromSystemToProject argument for the Java VM is only applied if it is entered in the initialization file (for example ec.ini). If the argument is not entered in the initialization file, no synchronization is performed with the parts database during the parts placement.

The file name of the installation file has now been extended by the third position of the version identification. This way setup_EEC_2_8_20181101-0905.exe becomes the new name setup_EEC_2_8_0_20181101-0905.exe.

All installation variants of the EEC are only performed as 64-bit applications. The variants of the 32-64-bit hybrid installations are no longer required.

As of Version 2.8 EEC requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Version 8. The current JRE installation file is part of all installation variants.

Model variables with changed default value

The following model variables have changed default values:

• Instance Name Parameter For Discipline Structures: Disciplinename
• File System Name Check: Warning

The names of the model variables have been standardized in a way that makes it immediately clear whether a value or the name of a parameter has to be entered or selected for the model variable. The descriptions have been standardized or corrected accordingly. A description is now available in the help for all model variables only.

The Enable inspection of non-evaluated conditional branches in the formula inspector option is now no longer activated by default in the user specifications. If non-evaluated conditional branches are to be calculated, the option must be consciously activated.

The entries in the initialization file (for example ec.ini) for the maximum memory value of the VM have been increased to the following values:

• For Stand-Alone and Worker installation: -Xmx1536m
• For Job Server installation: -Xmx1792m

As of Version 2.9 EEC no longer supports the generation of PLC code for CoDeSys V2.

Changing Job Server URL subsequently

If the Job Server has been installed on a different server, the new URL has to be entered in the initialization files of the workers. As soon as the Job Server runs again, the workers can automatically register. Jobs running during the installation process are set to the "Error" status by the Job Server.

After updating to Job Server of the Version 2.8, the Job Server files cannot be used with the Job Server Version 2.7 anymore.

The entry of a problem description has now been significantly improved with a larger entry field.

All plugins that are located in the <EEC-Installation folder>/dropins folder can now be attached to a support request as well. To do this, the new option has to be marked after launching the assistant for an EPLAN Support request. The files are added with the ZIP file after finishing the wizard with [Finish].

The required resource files can now be attached for a support request. To do this, the new Add resources option has to be marked after launching the wizard for an EPLAN Support request. The files are added with the ZIP file after finishing the wizard with [Finish].

To create a support request you can now use the new Create EPLAN support request... menu item in the Help menu. This starts the same assistant as in the past to formulate the support request and enrich it with data.

Instead of Other/Quality Feedback Report, the assistant for the export of a support request is now started under EPLAN Support/EPLAN Support request in the Export dialog.

Through an improved error handing the formula inspector can now show the error source, if the calculation of a formula fails that uses rmos() to determine all components (of a certain type) below the root node.

In the model variable view the clicking of the header of the model variable table does not lead to an exception error and with that a crash of the application anymore.

Four EPLAN instances for generating schematics or 3D graphics can be used on one computer with one Job Server and four Workers. One license is required per EPLAN instance.

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The installation variants Job Server with Worker and Worker are now documented in separate sections.

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Contents of the model variable "Window Macro Representation type Mapping List" extended

The assignment list of the window macro representation types has been extended so that EEC can support all representation types of window macros:

MultiLine, SingleLine, PairCrossReference, Overview, Graphic, Panel_layout, PIFlowChart, MultiLine_Fluid, Topology, Functional, Preplanning, Function_overview_fluid_power

EEC as of Version 2.8 supports all representation types of window macros:

• MultiLine(1)
• SingleLine(2)
• PairCrossReference(3)
• Overview(4)
• Graphics(5)
• Panel layout(6)
• P&I diagram(7)
• MultiLine_Fluid(8)
• Topology(9)
• Functional(11)
• Pre-planning(12)
• FunctionOverview_fluid_power(13);

Plug-Socket errors do not occur anymore when EEC initiates two P8 instances on a machine at the same time to generate schematics.

If an EEC is terminated immediately after the execution of the command this does not lead to another start and finish of EPLAN Electric P8 anymore.

After a schematic has been generated, a C# script can be executed in P8. If an error occurs in the process, this can also be reported to the EEC and logged.

The database required to operate the Job Server has been updated. There is no need for the user to act.

The modified concept for the Worker registration requires that both the Job Server and the Worker have to be updated to Version 2.8. Mixed operation of different versions is not possible.

If Job Server temporarily fails during operation or cannot be reached anymore, the active Worker can immediately log on the Job Server as soon as it can be reached again. The execution of existing Jobs is not influenced by this.

Through the mandatory specification of de.eplan.jobserver.private.aliasurl in the initialization file of each Worker this is registered automatically at the Job Server. This means that the button for adding a Worker is no longer required.

It is now mandatory that the initialization file set the value for the argument of the Java VM de.eplan.jobserver.private.aliasurl.

This entry is required so that the Worker can sample the Job Server actively for pending Jobs.

Any devices can be placed on a busbar system.

The initialization file no longer requires the following entries:

-startup
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.3.0.v20120522-1813.jar
--launcher.library
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.200.v20120913-144807
-product
de.eplan.engineeringcenter.product

These entries are no longer part of the default initialization file (ec.ini).

If access to a file is blocked during job processing, a log entry is created. The log entry contains both the name of the locked file and the name of the process that prevented access.

If a Worker is able to log on to the Job Server after the restart but is not able to perform the pending Job, this is now logged into a log file.

The functions Categories, Add interface parameters and automatic column width setting are now also available for the editor page Parameter of Pro Panel components.

Since storage procedures have an effect on an existing configuration, a deletion procedure for a configuration always has to wait for the completion of the storing procedure.

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2.7.4 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 7.0.81 is approved.

The Release Notes can be filtered as of Version 2.8. Filter values can be selected from a dropdown list for the range and the validity. In the "Feature" column the content can be filtered for any term. The filters of all the columns are combined (AND operation). Columns for which a filter is set are identified by a red background color in the header.

All the filters can be reset together by using the icon.

For operation without user interface, for example as a Windows service, the specification of a license default setting file is mandatory. This specification is entered as a VM argument in the initialization file.

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The logging function can emit a message itself during logging without this resulting in a standstill of a Worker.

When the Pro Panel data is generated, the complete DTs are also transferred for mounting panels, enclosure parts and subordinate parts of busbar systems (for example holders).

Only permissible devices are still placed on a busbar system. The placement of components of a different type on a busbar system results in an error message during the generation of the discipline structure.

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A mounting panel can be placed both with specification of the part numbers and with specification of the 3D macro.

As of Version 2.7.3 the MCAD Inventor discipline is no longer available.

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2.7.3 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 7.0.81 is approved.

A part that is referenced as a 3D macro can now be rotated simultaneously during placement.

If the host name for a connection cannot be resolved, only a helpful error message is output.

If an error occurs during the generation of a schematic, this normally leads to the cancellation of the process and an error is written into the log file. To find all errors and have a C# script executed during the generation of a schematic, the cancellation can be prevented with the Continue P8 creation in case of an error preference.

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If the filter Hiding all assemblies which were not directly imported is activated, both the indirectly imported assemblies as well as their connection lines are hidden.

The Pro Panel Tutorial requires parts data that are not necessarily available in the installed EPLAN version. These parts data are provided in a parts database. In the preparatory steps the system now switches to this parts database, instead of importing the missing parts as EDZ files.

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The paths to the resources of the individual disciplines can be indicated as absolute paths or they are compiled from two components:

1. Runtime option for the resource path.
2. Preferences for the respective discipline.

The descriptions of the preferences are enriched with examples for every single discipline, which illustrate the behavior.

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The import of project modifications (PX files) has been optimized. The optimization has an effect both on the selection of the project modifications to be imported and on the importing of the project modifications.

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2.7.2 the installation of Apache Tomcat version 7.0.81 is approved.

After undocking from the library and project catalog you can once again select the Show in... menu item in the popup menu.

Instead of displaying the state of a process, the status of the Worker is now displayed correctly.

Level components that allow themselves as subordinate components may not be renamed or used as soon as they are installed library components. In this case the entry field for the name has a red background.

In Form UIs not all documented attributes and their combinations could be used anymore. The documentation now only describes the attributes actually possible and their components.

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The Pro Panel Tutorial requires parts data that are not necessarily available in the installed EPLAN version. These parts data are provided as EDZ files and imported into the parts database in advance.

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The placement of a part on a mounting surface can now be determined with additional parameters on the Y- and Z-axis. The placement is either defined with a Type Mate parameter or MateMap.

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Because of an error the names for the PX updates had to begin with a number instead of the letter V. Now the behavior follows the rules as before.

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The URLs for the download of generated files now does not include invalid characters anymore.

If the user switches to another P8 version a note on the update of the project template is displayed. The user always has to provide the project template corresponding to the currently used P8 version.

Approved Apache Tomcat versions

As of EEC version 2.7.1 and previous the installation of Apache Tomcat version 7.0.69 and 7.0.70 is approved.

If parameter values are required in macros, for example for calculations, the parameter name at the beginning must be expanded by "hidden_" (for example hidden_Order).

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The user preferences now include the option Delete placeholders after generation. If this option is selected, all placeholders that include ECC parameters in the generated schematics are removed. To do this the placeholder must include at least one parameter, even if this is a non-visible parameter.

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If user preferences for P8 are not set correctly, this is displayed by messages that include a note on troubleshooting.

The URL of the help topic can be copied simply to the Clipboard with the button interface that can be found in the help toolbar next to the language switching function. To this purpose the URL is shortened to the part actually required.

Inserting a line break between the mounting location and device tag in the Displayed DT field (for example +EC¶-X1865XB) does not show any quotation marks in the results of the test run anymore.

If the path of an ECAD macro is not valid anymore, an error message instead of a macro preview is shown and the path to the resource is displayed with a yellow background to mark it as invalid.

If the ECAD structure only includes a component of the WiringDiagram type, it is not necessary to provide the pages with plug parameters since they cannot be installed anywhere else in the schematic. This application case does not result in a warning message anymore while the schematic is being generated.

Renaming or deleting of the folder for restore files does not lead to an exception error anymore. This can happen either during the operation of the Worker as well as at the stopped Worker.

Blanks which are included in parameter values are no longer lost in the generated Word documents.

If a project already includes an instance of a GRAPH2D discipline component, it is not possible anymore to remove the GRAPH2D library from the modular system. This prevents assemblies from becoming invalid.

The numbering of Jobs now always starts with 1 and runs without any gaps to the highest number. This behavior is always the same, regardless of whether a filter is set or which filter is set.

The deleteInstance method for PX updates has been expanded by the additional argument deleteAllInstances. If the Boolean argument is set to true, all project components of a given name are deleted. If the argument is set to false, only the specified project components are deleted.

As of version 2.8 only the installation of 64-bit applications is supported. The installation of a 32-bit application through the 32-/64-bit hybrid version is no longer supported.

Starting the ECC via the command line is no longer supported. The arguments for the Eclipse and the Java VM are only passed by the initialization file, for example ec.ini.

The Job Server includes a new symbol that includes a link to a Job-specific record page. Therefore the previous record page only includes general information. This is in contrast to the Job-specific record page which only includes information on specific Jobs.

EEC now supports the placement of drilling patterns. The placement of drilling patterns is specified by a Coordinate parameter of the List type and additional information by a parameter of the SupplementaryMap type.

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Pro Panel parts can include drilling pattern variants, which are identifiable by their name. To state the variant a parameter of the DrillingPatternVariant needs to be created. A discipline component which includes a part with drilling pattern variants also has to include this parameter. The value of the parameter specifies the name of the drilling pattern variant.

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The placement of Pro Panel components can be specified with angles in the units degrees or radians. The unit is specified with the model variable Unit for angle. The new model variable is located in the new path Disciplines > ECAD > EPLAN Pro Panel. The unit is selected via a Dropdown list.

Switching the language is now facilitated by a dropdown list in the help toolbar.

Search results are limited to a certain area by clicking Search in... on the right-hand side of the search field. This opens the dropdown list with available areas to reduce the search results.

For the installation of EEC a Help system can be called up. This can be accessed as part of the complete Help online.

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As of Version 2.7 the Help for EEC is only still accessible online. The Help is available under the URL http://www.eplan.help/2.7/en-US/EPLAN_help.htm.

Existing DatabaseDataSource configurations can be overwritten through entries in the initialization file.

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The correct values for the 'correct values' model variable for the model variable Name of the parameter for the I/O assignment are free, IO combined and IO separate.

With version 2.7 command line parameters are no longer supported.

After an EEC Server has been terminated, no background process remains. This means that an error message due to an occupied port is no longer generated after a restart.

If the same Web EEC page was opened in several tabs of a browser and the first tab was closed, several error messages were shown. This behavior could be traced back to an old version of RAP as target. Since RAP 2.3 used by Web EEC, tabs can be closed without error messages.

If ec.exe is started via a command line call, the parameter -data can be used to transfer the specification of the workspace folder.

The plugins of the SAP interfaces are up-to-date to suit version 2.6.

The [Yes] and [No] buttons of Form-UI dialogs are always displayed in German. By switching the language to en-US, the texts of the buttons are also shown in English.

The automatic registration of Worker at a Job Server functions again.

Jobs and records are removed after 30 days.

The Macro Folder model variable is now transferred to P8. A new version of P8 is also required.

If user preferences that require a restart of EEC are changed, this is automatically carried out.

It can happen that the connection to P8 is lost. In this case EEC tries to start P8 again.

If EEC is terminated, all P8 instances that were started by this EEC instance are now closed again.

Only those model variables that are necessary for the EDZ generation should be displayed in the table of the model variables. Therefore the model variables EEC_RES and EEC_MASTERDATA have been removed.

In case errors appear during the generation of P8 schematics or Pro Panel, these are recorded and generation is continued. In case of an error P8 or Pro Panel are not opened. If the generation of P8 schematics or Pro Panel was called by a Job Server, in case of an error the Job is marked with "failed".

Formulas that are saved in parameters, are now also taken into consideration for Search And Replace.

The standard names of handles for enclosures have changed. In the past the handles had the names CUB1, CUB2 etc. The new default names have been expanded by "C_" in the beginning, so that the names are now C_CUB1, C_CUB2, etc. All occurrences in the documentation have been changed accordingly.

The comments for the P8 model variables Image_Folder and Macro_Folder result in incorrect specifications. The comments and the documentation for these model variables have been corrected.

The LOB Server user interface is displayed by every browser. To this purpose scripting has to be allowed by the browser. If the browser rejects scripting, a corresponding error message is displayed.

Device tags that contain a line feed do not generate an error message during the generation of the EPLAN Electric P8 schematics.

The names of shields are now transferred during the generation to EPLAN Electric P8.

The status display for Jobs has been improved so that incorrect states are no longer displayed.

A command line call for the ec.ini now supports the -data parameter to transfer the workspace folder. A corresponding entry in the initialization file (for example ec.ini) is overridden by the command line parameter.

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If a customer-specific sequenceSelectionAction is used to delete a GRAPH2D diagram and to create a new one with the same name in the same editor, this no longer returns an exception error message.

Generated files that are older than 30 days are now deleted in accordance with the specification.

Every action has to ensure that its result is consistent. When objects are deleted, a renewed validation checks that no references to the deleted objects exist. Otherwise the deleting process is aborted and an error message is displayed.

A documentation for the MCAD discipline is available.

In order to structure discipline components Sockets are now favored against the Names of the discipline components. If both the Socket as well as the Name of a discipline component are valid, the Socket is always used.

Note: In rare cases this can result in other discipline structures than before if both Sockets and Names come into question as possible higher-level components for placement.

Components of the EnclosurePart and MountingRail types can now also be placed in the direction of the Z-axis. In the past the value for the Z-axis was ignored.

Now both macro variants and part variants for a 3D graphical macro can also be set by means of a parameter for all the Pro Panel components.

An angle can now also be specified in the parameter of the Dimension type for cut-outs.

In addition to the part for a component of the Plane type, a 3D graphical macro can also be used via the macroName parameter.

The new EEC installation routine supports 64-bit Windows systems and can no longer be executed in 32-bit Windows environments. The 64-bit version of EEC is now started with the ec.exe. Installation of a 32-bit version of EEC is made possible by the 32/64-bit hybrid version. In this case the 32-bit version is started with ec32.exe. Take into account that the folder for the configurations was renamed to /configuration for the 64-bit version or respectively /conf32 for the 32-bit version.

Within a Job definition the <action> tag can point to a static class method with the following syntax:

<action name="<class name>:<static method name>" 
arguments="List{<argument1>, <argument2>}" />

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The help system has been changed to a HTML5 authoring system.

EEC as Job Server can be started with a Worker or only as a Worker. Multiple Workers can register at a Job Server to be able to edit multiple or different job definitions.

A progress monitoring service and a web user interface is provided for every performed job of the Job Server.

Job definitions can define a File or WebService Trigger. File triggers monitor a central input folder. In contrast to this, WebService Triggers listen at a port and can be requested by other services or web applications.

To minimize memory usage, the Job Server deletes job data (files, records, meta data) after a certain amount of time (by default 30 days).

The Job Server user interface has been improved when it comes to scalability and user-friendliness. The user interface can now be reached both with any web browser as well as within the EEC. Filter options help reduce the long list of relevant entries.

After the installation and the first start of the Job Server, the local Worker automatically registers with the Job Server. Workers can register themselves after the start automatically at the Job Server in order to reduce the administrative work. Additional Workers can also be registered manually.

The installation routine has been changed. The Job Server is now always installed with a Worker, but a Worker can also be installed without Job Server.

The user interface of Job Server through a central log now offers a central overview of the activities of the Job Server and the Worker. Log messages are grouped according to date (today, last 7 days and older) and sorted by time (newest on top). Log messages can have different severity levels. Additional filter options can restrict information, warnings, errors and any combination from the list.

Additional information on Job monitoring, for example customer-specific results data such as texts, can be added with EEC Commands. Temporary results are displayed during the execution of the Job. This is helpful if customer-specific results are to be displayed as a final result during or at the end of the execution.

The Pro Panel Tutorial shows how formulas for the determination of device tags in the mechatronic structure avoid error messages.

The EEC preferences are adapted to a different project template file IEC_bas001.zw9.

The EOX file with the sample solution has been improved through the changes mentioned above.

The administration chapter describes how the data back end is switched from FastObjects to EOX file.

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Formulas can be used for the values of arguments for actions. For example the name of a project component can be determined though the formula absRef('<absolute name of component>').name.

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The new command ForcefulEOXImportCommand imports an EOX file and in the process overwrites all the components existing in the existing project. The command is made available with the EOX file Customizing_Engineering.EOX in the folder <Installation directory>\install\other\model. After the EOX file has been imported, the command is contained in the Customizing_Engineering library.

Devices may be placed on all surfaces within the layout space. The configuration is not restricted to placements on mounting panels or enclosures anymore.

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Mounting rails can be placed either by using coordinates on a component of the Plane type or via the mounting point on a component of the MountingPanel type.

Discipline components of the EnclosurePart type might be placed directly below discipline components of the LayoutSpace type.

The cells of tables and the texts contained in them are no longer displayed in different sizes in Web EEC and Desktop EEC. If deviations nevertheless occur, the Form-UI can be adapted as follows:

• In the <table> element specify fixed values for cellSpacing and cellPadding.

• For <pureTable> in the <column> element specify fixed values for hSizeMinPx and hSizeMaxPx.

Clicking empty cells in a table of the pureTable type does not cause exception errors anymore.

Hidden and locked files in the incoming folder of the Job Server are ignored and not processed. Locked files are for example DOCX files that are currently opened in Word. The file is processed as soon as locking is rescinded.

In IMX format the mroot attribute has been added to the <project> tag so that any name can be specified for the mechatronic root node.

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By means of IMX files you can import several parameter values into a mechatronic object. The project or object into which the parameter values are imported do not have to be part of the IMX file and can be specified for the Command or the Action.

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During automatic creation of Action components the parameters existing in the Action code are created. If no value exists for the created parameters within the Action, the default value references the parameter of the superordinate component in the discipline structure. During the generation of the code the parameters of the Action itself are used and not, as in the past, the parameters of the superordinate component.

The following symbols have been added to the icon collection in the install/icon_collection folder: arrow_down.png, arrow_up.png, icon_delete.png, icon _ok.png, square_blue.png, square_brown.png, square_green.png, square_grey.png, square_lightblue.png, square_lightgreen.png, square_orange.png, square_purple.png, square_red.png

Emails which are sent via SendMailCommand, can now have any number of attachments.

Displayed device tags with line breaks no longer lead to errors in error checking of EPLAN Electric P8.

The assigned font size is processed in the same manner for Web EEC and Desktop EEC. It is recommended to always assign the font, style and size, to avoid different displaying.

Activating the message record filter no longer leads to memory overflow.

The file filter for importing Excel files is expanded by the *.xlsm file extension, to make it possible to import Excel files with macro functions.

By means of the ImportCSVCommand command the content of any csv file is imported to generate project content.

Within an IMX file the <xi:include> tag is used to assign e.g., a mapping file as a relative or absolute URI.

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To get access to the data folder in case of success and in case of error as well as the name of the current job, the job-definition-file can contain the trigger variables outputFolder, failedFolder and jobName.

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A Web UI is available for the Job control and administration of the Job Server.

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A job definition can define a trigger with the <webserviceTrigger> tag to start a job via the webservice interface.

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During the synchronization of CoDeSys resources the values of pool parameters are no longer taken into consideration. This means that the differing standard values of pool parameters and resource parameters are no longer displayed during synchronization.

While synchronizing CoDeSys resources the default value is taken into account.

In order to build actions into any components without having to insert the required parameters into the components, the actions contain the required parameters themselves.

Groovy scripts now provide the methods getParameter(String parameterName) and getCalculatedValue() in order to get access to parameters and their values.

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The library Customizing_Engineering contains the class UtilAPI with the methods getOutputDirectoryForProjectName and getOutputDirectoryForProject. They calculate the absolute path to the output folder of the given project name, resp. of the given project.

An EOX file which overwrites the already existing assemblies can be imported by means of the new Customizing_Engineering.ForcefulEOXImportCommand command.

The Tutorial STEP 7 shows the use of the IO generator to assign the input and output addresses. Another section shows how a symbol table is generated from the mechatronic configuration. The last section shows how interrupt messages are inserted into mechatronic configurations and considered in the generation of STEP 7 code.

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A bug-fix prevents that using the isAvailable() method suspends a database connection.

A bug-fix focuses the [Cancel] button instead of the [OK] button in popup windows to prevent unintentional confirmation.

A bug-fix enables the import of an IMX file including the <xi:include> tag.

The input files for the Job Server are processed in chronological order. The point of time when the file is inserted into the input folder applies.

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PDF files are generated by the WORD discipline without displaying any user interface. Additionally, Word-tasks will be closed correctly.

A bug-fix fits the networks of child components on a Socket and updates the IDs of all referenced Elements correctly.

An already declared variable is not written again, independently of the declaration section (e.g. VAR_INPUT) in which it is situated or of which data type the variable in both components is.

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The perform() method can also be used in scripts of instances.

A bug-fix enables the use of the <mailTo> tag in Form-UIs for Web EEC applications.

The <fileSelectionForm> tag creates a new type of window to support uploading of the selected file.

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Any figures which have been embedded as OLE objects are inserted into the documentation as PNG image references.

The words mechatronic engineering and functional engineering are replaced by mechatronic configuration and functional configuration.

The product name Engineering Center is switched to Engineering Configuration.

The translation of the Model menu in the GUI is corrected.

The documentation describes the application of the OpenCommand command in the Web EEC context.

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The CopyFileCommand command copies a file or a folder to the assigned destination.

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The path to the generated data of the Job Server is determined by means of the getOutputDirectory() method directly.

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The settings for the Job Server can be set in user preferences.

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As of version 2.4.1, the specification of the value is no longer interpreted as a value, but as a default value.

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A bug-fix allows the optional use of struct nodes for user-defined data types.

By means of the Plug-Socket concept fragments are placed as subcomponents of components of the User-defined data type type.

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Reference components are created which are used as references to actions.

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The negation of output signals is executed correctly.

Actions in resources are created as discrete subcomponents and are a reference to the action, which is situated in the resource of the parent discipline-component.

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Reference components are created which are used as references to POUs.

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Abstract POUs are created without assigning a resource. A corollary is that any subsequent change to abstract or from abstract back to non-abstract is no longer possible.

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