E3.series 2016 contains new usability and productivity features, plus automatic connect and auto-route functions said to significantly reduce design time and effort. Real-time, global design collaboration is possible with a true multi-user environment without sheet check-outs.

Tabular editing functionality has been extended to permit terminal strips for a whole project to be managed from within a table in a single window. Users may make changes to terminal connections directly from within the table. Placement column shows the current placement in panel layout using colors. Global search may be carried out to filter and search for terminal connections. Terminals, connectors and any devices can now be placed inside a block making blocks functional. Hierarchy within a block maximizes design reuse. Other features include automatic placement optimization when inserting, changing or deleting components; placing complete preconfigured terminal strips; and sorting terminal blocks according to customer criteria, as well as defining cabinet layout models for block components in the library. This enhances rack-based cabinet layout with predefined slots. Enhanced multi-user, real-time environment allows simultaneous work on one sheet. All objects can now be accessed online and concurrent design is achieved without needing to book out sheets.

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