To share your configured parts library with a colleague using EPLAN 2021:
This is the proper workflow for bulk imports.
Step 1: Open the Import Dialog
Step 2: Select the File
Step 3: Configure Import Options You will see several checkboxes. Here is how to set them for a standard 2021 workflow: eplan edz files 2021
Step 4: Execute
For proprietary or legacy components not on the portal: To share your configured parts library with a
If you work with EPLAN Electric P8 or EPLAN Pro Panel, you have likely encountered the .edz file format. In 2021, as component manufacturers increasingly adopted digital twins, the EDZ file became the gold standard for importing and exporting macros, parts, and 3D geometry. However, many users still struggle with errors, version mismatches, and data loss.
This article explains what EDZ files are, how to use them correctly in EPLAN 2021, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Step 2: Select the File
An EDZ file (EPLAN Data Package ZIP) is a compressed archive specifically designed for EPLAN platforms. Unlike generic ZIP or RAR files, an EDZ file contains a structured hierarchy of XML data, images, macros, and parts database entries.