Main features of the integration

The PLM integration for AutoCAD includes the following main features:
  • AutoCAD drawings can be vaulted from within the AutoCAD environment.
  • Automatic update of engineering BOMs according to the sub-assembly structure.
  • Direct transfer of product configurations from AutoCAD into ERP LN via PLM.
  • Document link management.
  • Unique file names for all new AutoCAD models.
  • Foolproof authorization maintains security of AutoCAD files.
  • Files can be automatically saved to PLM in neutral formats.
  • Legacy files prepared outside the PLM environment can be imported with automatic updates of links, reflecting the relationships between all models and files.
  • Automatic attribute mapping.
  • Graphic representation of product trees.
  • Built-in file viewer.
Product structure management
PLM provides product structure management for tight control over complex product structures. PLM assists the engineer in managing the product structure information, as well as the relationship between the product and the describing documents, thus creating the product definition.
Document management and file management

PLM enables users to manage all the enterprise’s design, manufacturing and other engineering-related documents and files in a secure environment. PLM enables the user to control complex relationships between documents, items and related changes.

All documents can be linked to one or multiple PLM objects, such as other documents, items and files.

Revision control
PLM’s advanced revision control ensures that only the correct product information is accessed, and that design changes are only entered to production after they are approved. Previous revisions are securely stored for future access.
Assigning IDs manually
There are two ways of assigning an ID, either automatically, according to the mask defined in PLM, or manually. Manual IDs can be entered for both documents and items or for each separately. Similarly, object revisions can also be specified manually or can be generated automatically according to the mask.
Neutral file formats
Data and files that have been vaulted with the original model can be exported in neutral formats, to be used in popular viewers and other CAD applications.