Once the CPU is placed, you need to add the I/O cards.
This is where you save hours of manual typing. You will map an external list to these cards.
Prepare your Excel/CSV file: Your file should ideally have these columns:
The Import Process:
Let’s get practical. How do you actually use a "new" macro downloaded from PLC4me in your project?
The PLC4me community has traditionally relied on shared Google Drive links and torrents. However, the "new" era is about legitimate, structured learning and legal access to student versions. Here is what modern learners are doing:
Older versions treated electrical, fluid, and process engineering separately. The "new" Eplan P8 introduces a unified project structure. You can now design a pneumatic actuator, its solenoid valve, and the PLC digital output in a single, cross-linked project. This is a game-changer for mechatronics engineers.
The Data Portal is the cloud library where manufacturers upload official data.
If you cannot find your specific PLC in the Data Portal (or if "PLC4ME" refers to a custom library you possess), you may need to create the data manually.
Run the Report Generation (Tools → Reports → Generate). The new dynamic reporting will list every I/O point, including the "PLC4me" source data, ensuring documentation is audit-ready.