We tested against its predecessor (Version 28 SP1) on identical hardware (Intel i9-13900K, 64GB RAM, NVMe SSD).
: Users can generate and embed QR codes in documentation, allowing field technicians to scan and instantly access online documentation or external hyperlinks. Enhanced Layer Management
. This integration provides high-quality device data directly from manufacturers, facilitating faster part selection and more accurate bill of materials (BOM) generation. Multilingual Support
| User Profile | Recommendation | |--------------|----------------| | New installations on Windows 10/11 64-bit | ✅ Yes – start directly with Update 4 | | Users on Eplan 2.9 SP1 (older updates) | ✅ Yes – Update 4 is stable and recommended | | Users on 2.9 base (no SP1) | ⚠️ Update to SP1 first, then Update 4 | | Users on 32-bit Windows or older CPUs | ❌ No – hardware must support x64 | | Users on Eplan 2.7 or 2.8 | ⚠️ Plan migration carefully – project format changes |
: Supports Windows 10 (Pro and Enterprise) and early builds of Windows 11.