For optimal performance on a client machine, EPLAN recommends a high-speed computer with fewer, faster cores rather than many slower cores. Processor:
Intel Atom, Celeron, Pentium, or low-voltage U-series processors (e.g., i7-1260U).
EPLAN Electric P8 operates exclusively on 64-bit Windows environments. Up-to-date operating systems are required to ensure data security and software stability. Pro and Enterprise editions.
| Environment | Support Status | Requirements | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Supported | 3D acceleration enabled, sufficient vRAM. | | Microsoft Hyper-V | Supported | RemoteFX or Discrete Device Assignment (DDA) for GPU. | | Citrix / RDS | Limited | Only for single-user mode; multi-user editing not supported. | | Parallels Desktop (Mac) | Not supported | May function but no technical support. |
(If using shared project management) 2019 CU16 or 2017 CU30.
Running EPLAN inside a virtual machine (VMware/Hyper-V) adds 4-8 GB overhead.
| Specification | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | | Recommended | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) or 3840 x 2160 (4K) | | Multi-monitor | Fully supported. Highly recommended for productivity (schematic on one, navigator/reports on another). | | Scaling | Windows scaling up to 125% is safe. Above 150% may cause toolbar icon blurring. |
While the software will run on minimum specifications, large-scale automation projects require upgraded hardware to prevent lagging during cross-referencing and automatic report generation. Minimum Specification Recommended Specification (High Performance) Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 (2.5 GHz or higher)