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News Release from: CADnection | Subject: CADnection
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 March 2008
Software protects reference files and
saves time
CADnection combines the power of SharePoint's content management platform with an extended data structure specifically designed for treating AutoCAD reference files.
CADnection has added extended reference file management capabilities in its software The CADnection product forms a seamless integration between Autodesk's AutoCAD engineering and architectural drafting program and Microsoft SharePoint, a suite of server-based capabilities for data sharing, content management and business process acceleration
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Feb 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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This added integration enables users to ensure the data integrity of AutoCAD drawings and reference file relationships coupled with visibility into these relationships both in and out of the AutoCAD application.
"Making changes to reference files has been an age-old problem, since it may produce unforeseen consequences in other project files", says Richard Bourke, Principal Consultant, Bourke Consulting Associates.
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"CADnection leverages the power of SharePoint and allows users to quickly understand where a file is used as well as what a file is composed of at multiple indented levels".
"This becomes a huge time saver and productivity tool".
As users check drawings into SharePoint, CADnection automatically establishes or updates drawing and reference file relationships accordingly.
The new integration feature now shows the "where-used" and "composed-of" relationships for any given drawing through multiple levels.
In addition to managing the reference file relationships, CADnection ensures complete file integrity during the check-out and check-in processes.
During the check-out process, users have the option to copy reference files out with the primary file and set lock or unlock flags.
During the check-in process, CADnection analyses the drawing and updates the reference file relationships.
The information is immediately visible to other users in SharePoint.
"Companies have been telling us that managing reference files are one of their primary concerns", David Wolfe, CMO of CADnection says.
"As users work on drawings day in and day out, invariably someone returns a drawing to the wrong folder, misspells, or renames a file that ultimately breaks links".
"With CADnection, organisations are able to extend their SharePoint environment to AutoCAD and ensure the integrity of drawings and relationships with reference files".
Application of CADnection's reference file management and visibility capabilities also benefits nonCAD users.
In combination with SharePoint's collaboration capabilities, organisations can establish change-management processes that permit users to assess the impact of change without direct access to AutoCAD.
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