The 2009 version uses the older Access-based catalog database ( default_cat.mdb ). While less robust than SQLite, it is incredibly easy to edit. Power users can bulk-edit thousands of parts (PLC cards, relays, breakers) using raw Excel exports—a workflow that became clunkier in later versions.
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