Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) - An integrated information suite for product lifecycle management and regulatory framework ERP on the platform. 1C:Enterprise 8.3 The solution is designed for effective management of the entire enterprise as a single complex, created on the basis of deep knowledge of the subject area and many years of experience in the development and implementation of CAD various/CAM///- CAPPPDMPLM systems, allow you to include design and technological divisions in a single information space of the enterprise, with a single, for database the quick start of effective return from the ERP system in the field of planning and production management.

2024: Appius-PLM UZHCI 2024.01

On February 14, 2024, APPIUS announced the release of an updated version of the 2024 Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management system. This version is synchronized with the 1C:ERP system. Particular attention is paid to the development of the reconciliation business process, the product configuration module, the design interface, the expansion of the ability to configure and prepare data for exchange with the accounting system, as well as adaptation for use in retail companies as the main tool for managing the lifecycle of goods.

According to the company, an updated version of the translation of elements from the original to the target state "In development - In development" has been added to version 2024. With the selected negotiation option and the "Assign Group Policy on Negotiation" setting disabled, the "Agree On" group policy is not assigned, which allows intermediate approvals to be made with the possibility of changing documents during the negotiation process without creating revisions. In addition, as part of the creation of the Reconciliation Business Process (BP), settings have appeared that allow you to include/exclude all objects of horizontal links (picking, auxiliary and basic materials, etc.), and if all objects of horizontal links are excluded, include only documents added by horizontal link. This is relevant for technological documents when coordinating the manufacturing technology.

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The Status tab of the started BP adds the ability to use various filters, which allows you to reduce the displayed information in the context of the required sorting conditions. When creating a BP, the functionality of selecting elements according to various criteria is implemented, such as: current state, target state, etc., which allows checking before the start of the process.

The updated feature added to the configuration is designed to create "By Model" elements using all the capabilities of the product models developed by the configurator tools. This optimizes the creation of features with a large number of parameters, including auto-filling them according to different conditions. Model-generated features are also available for opening and editing through the model card.

To optimize and reduce the time to create product models, it became possible to use properties as model variables and, accordingly, use all those available for properties as available value types.

The Document and File tab adds the Compare PDF Files feature. This tool allows you to compare two versions of a file or revision of a document, displaying change information in a separate color for visual difference.

Within the Product Structure Management interface, secondary view images are displayed. Images of a fixed size are generated automatically based on those loaded from CAD systems or manually added. A similar option can be used in the design and technological reference book (CTS). In addition, it is possible to create different column settings, which allows you to view information in a table with a different set of properties for one type of element.

The configuration adds the ability to select, within the access descriptor, as the subject of the Properties right. This allows you to organize a role-based security policy for both items and settings.

If an element has a parameter of value type "Users," and permissions/inhibitions are assigned to this parameter within the descriptor, the check is carried out by the corresponding parameter value, that is, by the user who performs the actions.

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• Possibility of multiple selection of parameter values from the directory and formation of a line of presentation through the specified separator with subsequent possibility of editing is realized.
• Properties can specify a fixed access descriptor and apply this descriptor to previously created properties within elements. This will solve the problem of automatically assigning access rights to certain parameters, previously implemented only using events.
• In the Search window, when you select Search Among, the list of item views is based on which item views exist in the database, which optimizes the process of setting up search criteria.
• Delegation information is available to everyone in the Business Processes and Tasks section of the dedicated delegation register.
• A constant has been added that allows you to disable a number of modules related to the Production Process Preparation. This allows you to hide unnecessary configuration objects if your company is not manufacturing
• A preference has been implemented to hide Project milestones and milestones in Explorer. This will reduce the project tree if the Project is also used as an object filled with additional elements.
• Changes and additional settings have been made to design and process reports.
• An extension for exchange with 1C:ERP has been developed, as well as exchange rules. After updating to version 2024.01, it is mandatory to replace the extension and exchange rules.

The update to the version Appius-PLM UZHCI 2024.01 is possible from the version Appius-PLM UZHCI 2023.01 and higher for 1C:ERP and is provided as part of the current technical support.

2023

Adding a set of cards for organization of labor standardization of fitter and fitter-assembly operations

APPIUS on May 30, 2023 announced the release of a set of cards for organizing labor standardization of locksmithing and locksmithing operations. The digital version of the cards corresponds to the reference book "General Machine-Building Standards for the Machining of Parts and Assembly and Assembly of Machines for Small-Scale and Single-Unit Production, developed by the Central Bureau of Industrial Labor Standards, Publishing House" Machine Building "1974

The determination of time limits is carried out by the technologist in the process of describing the manufacturing technology using templates of technological operations associated with the corresponding normalization cards through the new Smart Rationing functionality.

The kit includes 140 cards for calculating the time of such operations as: Grinding, Marking, Cutting, Threaded Cutting, Cutting, Editing, Bending, Assembly, Installation, Locking, etc. It is possible to load a selective list in accordance with the types of process operations used in production.

Smart rationing. The principle of operation of the tool consists in the use of templates of technological operations, which are associated with normalization charts presented in the form of specialized calculation models. Operation templates can contain all necessary information on transitions, equipment and auxiliary materials. At the same time, the labor standards are automatically indicated in accordance with the selected conditions of the operation, which makes it possible to completely exclude the possibility of an erroneous result of the choice of the labor norm.

The set is purchased separately, for the use of cards you need a license "Smart Labor Rationing." In the future, it is planned to release new sets of cards for automating labor standardization of processes such as Turning, Welding, Heat Treatment, etc. It is possible to develop individual cards for labor rationing.

Appius-PLM UZHCI 2023

On March 22, 2023, APPIUS announced the release of an updated version of Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management. Particular attention was paid to the development of the Appius-PLM version of the UZHCI 2023, the development of the electronic signature documentation (EP) functionality, the automatic generation and output of stamps, seals and QR codes for PDF files, the adaptation of the Smart Rationing module, the expansion of the functionality of the ERP component when preparing data and transferring them to the accounting system, as well as the addition of the integration functionality with CAD/ECAD systems.

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According to the company, now, in order to agree on the developed structures, users can install the display after setting up the list of approvers by the initiator. The function also applies to the installation of display for a set of documentation files. In addition, there is a check for the fulfillment of the signing obligation. You will not be able to complete the workflow without the display.

In the Appius-PLM version of the UZHCI 2023 , additional functionality has appeared that provides tools for forming stamps on electronic PDF documents. The Adding Stamps to PDF Files process is responsible for applying a custom stamp, which is available in three forms: image, QR code, and vector.

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The extension responsible for sharing with is 1C:ERP now adapted to work on Linux-. servers In addition, an option is provided that allows automatic registration of changes for exchange on the accounting system side.

In the updated version of Appius-PLM, you can use reference tables as tool for automatically creating calculation models. This applies as for organizing smart rationing, and for creating configurable models products. In addition, the function of uploading and loading templates has been developed process operations together with calculation models. This will allow you to transfer from one database to another configurator models, as well as technological templates operations used when working with the Smart Rationing module.

Appius-PLM UHCI 2023

A variant tool has been implemented for the PLM component to Altium Designer, which will allow you to link all project variants by revision. You can work with any EDF settings and update them when you change them, as well as download all associated project files. The PLM component of SolidWorks has received an add-on that will allow you to create elements directly in the database with the assignment of basic parameters and check for uniqueness before saving the file in Appius-PLM.

In the PLM component, you can now choose to KOMPAS-3D PDF drawings based on the original formats.

Update to Appius-PLM version 2023 for ERP is possible from Appius-PLM version LCD 2022.01 and higher, provided within the framework of the current technical support.

2022

Upgrade PLM Component for KOMPAS-3D

On December 19, 2022, APPIUS released updates to the PLM component for KOMPAS-3D in Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management.

The updated version has expanded the functionality of automatic generation of drawings in the format. PDF Created files documents can be placed either within the active drawing document or within a separate document that is associated with an active horizontal Original document. The setup is administrative and assigned via local constants.

In addition, the PLM component implements component work for assembly units. This allows you to organize the processing of design phantoms by obtaining the required expanded composition with the components of the assembly unit, while loading all files and elements into the database. As a result, such an assembly unit can be used as a full-fledged object and as a design phantom with the feature "Components."

The update is available as part of current technical support. The Appius-PLM configuration must be upgraded to 2022.62/63 for the component to work.

PLM Component for Altium Designer

A specialized component integration of the Product AppiusPLM Lifecycle Management system allows instrument-making enterprises to Altium Designer configure end-to-end project exchange data and organize safe a single interaction between storage designers and developers when using a computer-aided design system. Appius announced this on July 26, 2022.

Integration will greatly simplify the workflow and allow you to control the transfer of data to the PLM system during the design stage of production. When working with projects in Altium Designer, specialists do not need to additionally upload updated information to Appius-PLM of the LCD, after installing the integration component, all files are loaded automatically. In this case, the CAD system remains the main working tool of the designer, and the responsibility for storing, accessing and making changes is completely delegated to Appius-PLM.

When configuring integration in the PLM component, you must map the properties of Altium Designer elements and Appius-PLM properties to load data. The integration component interface is a preview of the list of elements of the structure being loaded.

When the project is saved, Appius-PLM creates an electronic product structure that is subject to all processes in the system, be it coordination and approval, application of the list of elements in the product, generation of reports on GOST forms, organized storage of projects within the electronic archive of the enterprise, use of information in preparing data for the accounting system, etc. You can also use the component to open and retrieve a project (complete set of documents) from the database for editing.

"Appius-PLM UHCI 2022"

On July 13, 2022, APPIUS released an update for version 2022 of Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management.

"Appius-PLM UHCI 2022"

According to the company, the focus of the updates is the emergence of an updated functionality for blocking the ability to edit elements during collective work, the implementation of the option of working without creating Production Roadmaps applicable for versions 1C:ERP above 2.5.7, expanding the functionality of the Properties tab with the ability to copy the navigation link of elements, as well as changes aimed at the ability to work with an additional integration component for Altium Designer.

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The updated system includes the following components:

• Lock editing. The function of editing the ESI with parallel blocking of collective work is implemented, both with constructive and technological ESI, even if the sharing of the corresponding rights is allowed.
• Prepare data for ERP. The configuration adds the constant "Disable creation of process operations," which is responsible for creating production stages without Operations. The principle of operation of the constant "Disable the creation of roadmaps" has been changed. When the flag is set, the process operations are directly associated with the production stages.
• Roadmaps are not created. Relevant for versions: 1CERP above 2.5.7. Additionally, exchange rules have been developed for versions 1C:ERP 2.5.7 and higher. The rules take into account the option of work without creating Roadmaps within the production stages.
• Integration with Altium Designer. To work with the Altium Designer component, an updated Altium Designer Active Document (Schema) view has been added and has been renamed Altium Designer Active Document (Project). This component will also soon be available for download as part of the current technical support.
• Navigation reference to objects. As part of the "Properties" tab, the explorer has added updated functionality for copying the Navigation link. There are two options for links, the insert is available in any html editor.

Recently, updates have affected several areas at once, including working with ESI, integration solutions with third-party programs, reports and many others.

The update of the Appius-PLM UZHCI 2022 system for 1C:ERP is available to users within the framework of existing technical support.

Update for Compass 3D and SolidWorks

On June 15, 2022, APPIUS released updated versions of PLM components for KOMPAS-3D and SolidWorks.

According to the company, the automatic creation of a structural product structure is possible from a 3D model generated by the designer in the CAD system. The basic part of this model is automatically placed in Appius-PLM PLM using the appropriate PLM component. It parses all available configurations and creates an electronic product structure based on them, automatically placing all associated files in Appius-PLM. After placing the model in the system, all further work with the model, including collective, is carried out from the Appius-PLM base. PLM components provide access to Appius-PLM data directly from the CAD system interface.

PLM component to KOMPAS-3D:

• The updated version adds the ability to work with the Cable Channels library. The updated functionality allows you to get ESIs based on 3D models, which include cable channels and harnesses. The system loads the material dimensions in the appropriate units according to the BOM.

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• For the convenience of users, the Appius-PLM function menu located on the KOMPAS-3D action bar is available.
• Work with the "Pipelines" library is implemented. The use of elements from the library in 3D models allows you to create a full-fledged ESI according to the specification.

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• You can work with assembly layouts that automatically load a file within a single active document. This feature is available for KOMPAS-3D v.19 and above.
• There is a setting responsible for using authentication from the operating system, which allows you to simplify the process and save the user time in entering the password.
• In the updated version, you can change the appearance of the item for library standard products. This is the responsibility of the BOM Section property and the corresponding value equal to the element view ID.
• For drawings, the "Inventory Number" and "Document Code" properties are loaded.
• The information received from the object stored in Appius-PLM, which applies to both the active document and the element, has been expanded.
• Models developed in KOMPAS-3D v.20 use the method of constructing an assembly structure based on BOM objects. In this case, if the construction material has a specific quantity and unit of measure, these values are automatically loaded within the ESI.
• PLM component operation is provided with KOMPAS-3D v.15-20.

PLM component to SolidWorks:

• Implemented work with the version of SolidWorks 2022.
• Enhanced PLM operations protocol functionality.
• The PLM component has been available since SolidWorks 2015.

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All registered users with valid technical support can obtain a free version of the PLM component on the company website, including components for T-FLEX CAD, Altium Designer, Solid Edge, Inventor, and EPLAN.

Appius-PLM UHDI 2022 with dynamic structure generation module

On March 1, 2022, Appius, the Russian developer of PLM solutions on the 1C:Enterprise 8 platform, announced the release of the next version of the Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management 2022 system, which allows you to manage the entire enterprise as a single complex.

The focus of updates is the development of the functionality of automatic classification of elements by the value of their properties. In particular, this version of the system has added a module for generating dynamic structures, expanded functionality for working with the EDS, implemented the technological system "Smart Rationing," optimized integration with CAD/ECAD systems, set up a mechanism for temporarily superimposing priority rights "Access Folder."

• Dynamic structure. A mechanism is the automatic construction of an element hierarchy according to a template. Allows you to set up a schedule for the automatic distribution of classified items. For example, to automatically distribute the elements of the design and technological reference book when they are created in the database or documents by groups in accordance with their state change to monitor the data under negotiation.
• Smart rationing. The principle of operation of the tool consists in the use of templates of technological operations, which are associated with normalization charts presented in the form of specialized calculation models. Operation templates can contain all necessary information on transitions, equipment and auxiliary materials. At the same time, the labor standards are automatically indicated in accordance with the selected conditions of the operation, which makes it possible to completely exclude the possibility of an erroneous result of the choice of the labor norm.
• Access folder. Creating another type of Access Folder element within an electronic archive and assigning a separate access descriptor to it with permission to view priority will allow the appropriate subjects to view the contents of the documents included in it. The method is useful for distributing rights to view documentation to individual groups, departments, or organizations that have access to the database.
• Electronic digital signature. The configuration is adapted to use a qualified EDS. Signed documents are uploaded together with signature files.
• PLM components. Added common settings tool for PLM components Compass-3D"" Inventor and Appius-PLM dashboard in CAD interface. Added functionality for automatic generation of drawings in the format. PDF For all CAD systems within the PLM component, the protocol format has changed, which has become more informative, with the automatic storage of the protocol file.

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• The reconciliation business process has added the function of calculating planned reconciliation dates taking into account the duration and parallelism of the stages (according to the production calendar/work schedule).
• Added the ability to specify the Subdivision as the subject of the right in the descriptor.
• Setup ( constant) was added within the framework of the production and technological ESI (ERP component) formation. According to the setting, the bill of materials produced in the process for which production is planned is populated .
• A setting (constant) has been added within the ERP component, according to which a one-stage resource specification is created when generating a flow chart from a multi-stage process route.
• An editor has been added to the Change Notices form that allows you to work with tables, use pictures in the contents of the notice, edit text, use special characters, etc.
• The ability to search for unrelated elements of a certain type in the Administration interface has been added.
• Added the ability to customize the displayed properties in the Document Completeness processing window.
• Added role to work with "Personal Folder." The absence of a role prevents the user from having a "Personal Folder," the user is supposed to work with the sharing section.
• Added processing "Group processing of users." With its help, you can set roles for selected users, as well as apply basic settings.
• The report "Graphical diagram of the product" was developed.

The presented version of the system "Appius-PLM UZHCI" 2022 for "1C:ERP" is available to users within the framework of existing technical support. It is planned to release a version for working with 1C: Manufacturing Enterprise Management system.

2021: Instant access to drawings and models for production workers

On July 29, 2021, the company Appius announced the availability in the Appius system of PLM the ability to view a files set of technological documentation from the nomenclature card. 1C

Extended functionality within the framework of enterprise digitalization is available to users of the latest versions of Appius-PLM Product Lifecycle Management and Appius-PLM Design and Estimate Management.