Trikker 2.0 for Mac: what the beta brings – and what PlanElec already does

Trikker 2.0 has been available as a beta since 30 September 2026 – for the first time on macOS as well. That is good news for electricians who work on a Mac. There is no need to wait for the final release: PlanElec already runs on the Mac today, with nothing to install, right in the browser. You then open the same project on the Windows PC in the office or on a tablet on site. And Trikker's new PDF export fits right in: from a Trikker PDF, PlanElec recognises the floor plan and turns it into an editable project.

Trikker information as of 2 October 2026, PlanElec information as of 3 October 2026. Trikker information comes from the beta announcement, the Trikker homepage and the Trikker FAQ.

What is new in Trikker 2.0?

Trikker 2.0 is above all a new technical foundation. According to the developer, it represents more than a year of work.

Trikker itself notes that the beta may still contain bugs. The developer gives no date for the final release.

Is Trikker now available for Mac?

Yes, as a beta. Since 30 September 2026, Trikker has offered a macOS download. Before moving live client projects over, test the beta on a non-critical project first. Also keep the licence in mind: according to the FAQ, a Trikker licence works on one computer at a time. Working in parallel on a Mac in the office and a laptop on site means two licences.

What about the browser, iPad or Android?

Trikker has announced a web version, but without a date. Until then, the FAQ says Trikker supports Windows tablets only.

PlanElec was built for the browser from day one. You sign in and get to work – on a Mac, on Windows, on Linux or on a tablet. No download, no update installer, no licence tied to a single computer. Your projects live in your account and are up to date on every device.

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src: /images/blog/trikker-2-0-mac/en-tablet.png alt: 'Situation plan of a detached house with colour-coded circuits in PlanElec, opened in the browser at tablet size' caption: 'The same situation plan in a tablet browser – no app to install.' width: 1180 height: 820

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Bring Trikker plans into PlanElec as PDFs

PlanElec does not read .trik files, but it does read a Trikker plan exported as a PDF. This is how you get from an existing plan to an editable floor plan:

1. Save the plan with Trikker 2.0's direct PDF export.
2. Add the PDF to the PlanElec project under Project files; scans and photos as PNG, JPEG or WebP work too.
3. In the project file preview, start Recognise floor plan. PlanElec reads vector PDFs directly from their vector data and scans or photos with AI image recognition.
4. Review the proposal: confirm the scale, compare rooms and areas and, in Correct draft, move corners or add and remove walls.
5. Use Import to transfer it into an empty floor. The original page stays as an underlay; ⌘Z / Ctrl+Z reverses the import completely.

PlanElec transfers walls, rooms with their area, doors and windows, supported device symbols (socket outlet, double socket outlet, splash-proof socket outlet, switch, light point) and the scale. Symbols PlanElec cannot assign with confidence are marked and not transferred. You then plan circuits and the single-line diagram in PlanElec, with automatic planning and the PlanElec assistant. Import and calibrate a floor plan.

What you can plan with PlanElec today

Mac support answers the platform question. In daily work, something else matters more: whether floor plan, circuits, distribution board and documents fit together without entering anything twice. That is exactly what PlanElec is built for. All images in this article come from a fictitious example project in the current version of PlanElec.

One project, every plan

You draw the floor plan or place an image, PDF or DXF underneath. Rooms can start with a suggested set of devices. Switching chains, circuits, cables, phases and cable routes are suggested automatically, and you fine-tune them. The situation plan and single-line diagram come from the same model: change a circuit and it changes everywhere. See how automatic planning works.

The PlanElec assistant carries out requests

Open the PlanElec assistant with ⌘J / Ctrl+J and write what you need, for example "Place three socket outlets in the kitchen". The assistant works across the whole project: floor plan, rooms, devices, circuits, cables, distribution board, PV strings and lighting control. After every change, PlanElec checks the project with the AREI/RGIE self-check and flags new findings; you reverse any change with one click on Undo. Risky actions only run after Confirm and run. Technical questions are answered with verified sources. The language model runs in the EU region; the AI provider does not store your requests or use them for training. Activity and the assistant in the studio.

Solar PV, properly documented

In PlanElec, a PV system is more than an inverter symbol. You record strings, MPPTs, module type and count, DC protection and the DC cable run with cable type, cross-section, installation method and length. All of it appears automatically on the single-line diagram and the situation plan. If something is missing, PlanElec flags it straight away.

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src: /images/blog/trikker-2-0-mac/en-pv.png alt: 'Single-line diagram in PlanElec with two PV strings on MPPT A and B and the inverter inspector open on the South roof string' caption: 'Two PV strings on the single-line diagram; on the right, the "South roof" string with MPPT, module type and DC cable run.' width: 1680 height: 1003

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The distribution board plans along

With Auto-Assign, you place protective devices on the DIN rails automatically, or drag them into position yourself. RCD groups, spare capacity and wiring stay visible, and PlanElec shows whether every circuit has been placed. The board becomes part of the design rather than a separate drawing. For existing installations, start from photos: under Cabinet photos, Detect modules recognises visible DIN modules with row, start position, width and type. You review the proposal and import it into an empty board; you complete the wiring, which a photo cannot show, in the planning.

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src: /images/blog/trikker-2-0-mac/en-schaltschrank.png alt: 'Distribution board editor in PlanElec with main switch, RCDs and circuit breakers on three DIN rails' caption: 'The main board with main switch, RCD groups and circuit breakers – every circuit is placed.' width: 1680 height: 1003

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From plan to complete dossier

Trikker 2.0 adds direct PDF export. PlanElec goes a step further: the single-line diagram, situation plan, distribution board and self-check report come together in one installation dossier with cover page, table of contents, page numbers, your company details and your logo. Before you generate it, PlanElec shows for each document what is still missing, so you can tell at a glance whether all information is complete. Every version is archived and gets a QR link. More about exports.

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src: /images/blog/trikker-2-0-mac/en-dossier.png alt: 'Export view in PlanElec with project data, document selection for the dossier and dossier overview with plan format and colour mode' caption: 'One data source for every document: before download, the dossier shows what is still open.' width: 1680 height: 1003

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To see the result, open our pilot dossier as a PDF – a fictitious example exported straight from the product.

Working together on one project

Share projects by e-mail invitation with colleagues, designers or clients. Roles decide who edits and who only views. Live sync keeps open sessions aligned, including your own on Mac and tablet. It is free during Early Access; once the paid plans start, inviting additional people is part of Pro.

Native app or browser – which suits you?

If you often work offline or have many ongoing Trikker dossiers, the installed application serves you well. If you switch devices between office, site and client, plan as a team, want to document PV systems properly or want AI to read in existing plans and cabinet photos, PlanElec is the better fit. The AI information on Trikker is based on its homepage and beta announcement, checked on 3 October 2026. For the detailed comparison including prices, see Trikker alternative PlanElec.

Frequently asked questions

Is Trikker 2.0 finished?

No. On 2 October 2026, Trikker 2.0 is a beta; the developer gives no date for the final release.

Can I open my Trikker projects in PlanElec?

PlanElec does not read .trik files. You bring the floor plan across via PDF: export it from Trikker as a PDF, start Recognise floor plan in PlanElec, review and import. Circuits and the diagram are then planned in PlanElec; finish ongoing dossiers in Trikker.

How much does PlanElec cost?

Nothing during Early Access, including the assistant and recognition; the AI features come with a personal allowance, and the user menu shows its use as a percentage. The planned plans are on the pricing page; the start date will be announced in advance.

Do I need a Mac or Windows?

Neither. PlanElec runs in any current browser on macOS, Windows and Linux. All you need is an internet connection.

Does PlanElec replace the official inspection?

No – the roles are clearly split. The AREI/RGIE self-check, which also checks every assistant change, shows you the gaps before hand-over; it is not a certificate of conformity. The official inspection is carried out by an accredited inspection body.

Try it on your Mac now

Create a small project: have a Trikker PDF recognised or draw the floor plan, place sockets and lighting or ask the assistant to do it, check circuits and the board, export the dossier. Your own project shows whether PlanElec fits the way you work – on the device in front of you. Start PlanElec for free.