CADnection unlocks the value of CAD models by providing access to nearly 95% of all CAD data formats available today. This includes metadata, “where used” and “composed of” information, thumbnail images, and 2D/3D viewables. All of this is achieved without the need of the original CAD authoring application.
Read MoreThis part of the blog series reviews the final step in assembling and submitting the CADnection data exchange file (CDE). The CDE is ingested by the target application such as a search engine, content management solution and/or custom application demanding CAD model data for complete product development analysis.
Read MoreFor static data sources, the synchronization challenge is a minimal concern. A good example is the relationship between the CAD model authoring application and its corresponding file extension. The name of the application names is typically not found in the CAD model. CADnection ships with such a “static” table and provides the option to “turn-on” the relationship between the CAD model file extension and the actual originating application.
Read MoreAs mentioned in a prior post, CAD models are like mini databases, and these CAD models represent just part of a bigger picture. There’s related data in other apps like product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise content management (ECM), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). For example, a part referenced in a CAD model might have pricing and vendor data in ERP, maintenance data in MRO and user manuals in an ECM environment. There are multiple connections, but rarely is this related data found and/or virtually connected. That’s where data enrichment can add significant value to the wealth of information CADnection extracts from CAD models.
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