SolidWorks to SAP interface
SolidWorks to SAP interface
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Does anyone have experience with SolidWorks/SAP interface particulary using a standard interface from a German company called Gedas.
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RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
Try this:
- In SW create properties (in a part or assembly) for all data you want to exchange
- create an excel file with cells linked to fields of the external database of SAP(via ODBC)
- in this excel file create a macro to perform data exchange between SW properties and SAP database
Regards
RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
We have some issues to resolve, mostly they are process oriented and we have to decide on how to proceed.
Overall, so far we are satisfied with the integration. We are a company that is big on SAP and SolidWorks is our standard for solid modeling. This was a nice fit for us.
I was the team lead on the project from the MIS integration side. Sharing experiences on this with other users would certainly be a benefit.
RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
when you use the OSS way via SAP you have to pass first, secound and third level support. Why don't you use SAP-SOLIDWORKS-SUPPORT@gedas.de ? We normally anwer customers questions within 2 days if they are not always consulting questions only. For those customers we recommend to buy some consulting.
best regards, and hope to hear of you via sap-solidworks-support@gedas.de, your gedas support team.
RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
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RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
yes, you can use edrawings for direct viewing the models and drawings in SAP's contentserver (KPRO), you don't need create third party file formats. On SAP's servicemarketplace (service.sap.com/plm) you can find some avi's regarding this. Or just write an email to sap-solidworks-support@gedas.de, we will send you an avi.
RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
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RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
The program shows the ERP data on the right side of the screen, and you can have a SW assembly on the left. When you Open the SW assembly, it shows you the feature tree of parts, like SW would. You get a visual idea immediately if there is a part or assembly in your CAD file, that does not exist in the ERP system. If you want it added, it is a click away.
You can take the ERP data (you specify which fields) and send it to the SW model also. If there are multiple configs in the model, it will ask which config you want the data stuffed into.
The program will assign a JPG or eDrawing to the part in the ERP. You can also assign Word, Excel docs or even PDF's if you want, to have quick access to ECN's, ECO's or whatever. Oh, you can also embed websites to a part for such things as Vendor or Manufacturer. Makes it simple for anybody to find any relevant doc about the part.
You can save the work or assembly to WIP (Work In Progress), or release it to any PLM or ERP system. It also has 3 levels of access, so you can limit some folks to just viewing the data if you want.
In case you want more info, their website is www.aimasoft.com or you can ask me questions about it by sending them to "craig at okswug dot com"
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RE: SolidWorks to SAP interface
How much has your work time has changed if you can put a percentage? Can you tell top management "we are "x%" more efficient since the integration?
Any other input is appreciated.
Thanks