Functional description
Library for electronic files
PDXpert PLM can:
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Attach a virtually unlimited number of files to any document, part, change or organization
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Associate a file with either a document or part generally, or to a specific revision
of that item
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Control critical design files internally, or refer to uncontrolled "background"
external information via URL (e.g., vendor website)
The PDXpert PLM repository for electronic
data can contain any Windows file, including CAD files, budget spreadsheets, text
specifications, presentations, PDFs, and graphic images. Once a file has been checked
into the library, it may be checked out for modification, copied as the basis for
a new design, or simply viewed with any third-party viewer application.
Any number of electronic file attachments may be associated with any item (document,
part, change). Each file can be assigned to an item master, or a specific revision
of an item. Item master files can be managed within the library or may be located
in an outside location (such as supplier or customer website). Revision-level files
restrict access after the revision has been formally released.
Library files are maintained separately from the database tables, which increases
performance while significantly reducing the risk of file loss due to operating
system, hardware, or database errors. Files are assigned unique aliases on
check-in, eliminating naming conflicts.
Users view copies of the checked-in file, while the original file remains securely
in the library.
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