The document discusses various types of packaged integration connectors available for connecting Aras Innovator to external systems such as CAD software, PDM/ALM systems, Microsoft Office applications, and ERP systems. It provides information on direct connectors to CAD systems as well as PDM connectors. It also describes how the different connector types work to integrate data and processes with Aras Innovator.

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Packaged Integration Connectors
Learn about the full suite of
connector options including MCAD,
EDA, Office, ERP & More

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Agenda
 Aras Integration Landscape
 Types of Packaged Connectors
 How each type works with Aras Innovator
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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
Integration Landscape
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Legacy ERP Systems
MCAD
EDA
Electrical
Software
Firmware
MS-Office
Desktop Publishing
Graphic Design
Simulation
CAM
CAPP
Digital Factory
Ideation
Requirements Mgt.
Aras Innovator
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
ERP
CRM
Legacy Systems
PLM / PDM
Sales Configurator
Collaboration
Costing
Compliance

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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
Types of Packaged Connectors
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Legacy ERP Systems
MCAD
EDA
Electrical
Software
Firmware
MS-Office
Desktop Publishing
Graphic Design
Simulation
CAM
CAPP
Digital Factory
Ideation
Requirements Mgt.
Aras Innovator
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
ERP
CRM
Legacy Systems
PLM / PDM
Sales Configurator
Collaboration
Costing
Compliance
CAD
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical
MS Office
PDM / ALM
PLM
ERP

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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
Office Connector for Aras
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Aras Innovator
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
MS Office Manage Docs

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Office Connector for Aras
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 Extends the PLM benefits of Aras to Microsoft Office
 Works directly within Office applications to manage:
 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents
 Outlook Emails
 Benefits provided include:
 Productivity
 Standardization
 Security & Compliance

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Powerful & Easy to Use
 No confusing options for
the end user, it just
works
 A great amount of
process flexibility is
supported
 All administrator
options are maintained
in Innovator
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Aras Ribbon
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Main Aras commands, designed for
similar usability as familiar Office
“New / Open / Save”
Shows key Aras
information with ability
to refresh
Version and Lock
information used to
control editing
Add or remove Item
Link
 The full Aras ribbon is available in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 A simplified Aras ribbon is available in Outlook

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Key Features
 Document Classification
 Behaviors are driven by Document Type
 Template Management
 Easy to manage and use templates, supporting process compliance
 Item Linking
 Link documents to related Aras items like Parts and Projects
 Property Mapping
 Bi-directional mapping and imbedding values inside document text
 Viewable Generation
 Auto-generate PDFs or other viewable formats
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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
CAD Connectors
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Aras Innovator
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
CAD
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical Update BOM
Manage Design
MS Office Manage Docs

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Aras CAD Data Management
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Aras CAD Data Management provides
optimized features, usability and
processes across a wide range of
popular authoring tools
Optimized for each CAD system
 Right UI, Right Features, Right for the CAD Designer
Complete CAD data management and change control
 Consistent data structure & processes across mechanical, electronic &
electrical, software & firmware
CAD data participates in all PLM processes with full security control
 Increased engineering efficiency for global coordination

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Key Business Processes
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CAD
System
CAD Data
MCAD
ECAD
Software
Part BOM
1
2
1 CAD data managed in Aras
2 Automated Part BOM updates from CAD
3 Enterprise change management includes CAD data
Aras Innovator
3

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CAD
System
CAD
Integration
Platform
Aras Innovator
ApplicationFramework
Database
File Vault
Solution
Solution
Solution
Aras Provides:
• Standard, documented CAD Integration
Platform
• Includes data model, APIs and methods
• Guidelines and samples
Partners Provide:
• Standard, documented CAD Connectors
• Specialized UI for specific CAD systems
• Configurable to meet customer
processes & requirements
Product Components

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Aras CAD Connector Landscape
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Mechanica
l
componen
ts
Circuit board
and
components
Wire
harness
components
Manually-
added
components
Electronic
CAD
Electrical CAD
Mechanical
CAD
Software
&
Firmware
Software / Firmware
ALM
Update BOMSubmit DesignManage Design
Aras CAD
Documents
Aras Part BOM
Mechanica
l
componen
ts
Update BOMSubmit DesignManage Design
Mechanical
PDM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM

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Direct CAD Connectors
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Mechanica
l
componen
ts
Circuit board
and
components
Wire
harness
components
Manually-
added
components
Electronic
CAD
Electrical CAD
Mechanical
CAD
Software
&
Firmware
Software / Firmware
ALM
Update BOMSubmit DesignManage Design
Aras CAD
Documents
Aras Part BOM
Mechanica
l
componen
ts
Update BOMSubmit DesignManage Design
Mechanical
PDM
Direct CAD Connectors
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM

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Mechanical
CAD
Mechanical
components
Direct CAD Connectors
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Electronic
CAD
Circuit board
and
components
Electrical CAD
Wire harness
components
Mechanical CAD Connector
Update BOMManage Design
Electronic CAD Connector
Update BOMManage Design
Electrical CAD Connector
Update BOMManage Design

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Aras CAD Connector Coverage
Mechanical Design CAD Connectors include:
 CATIA, NX, Creo-Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, AutoCAD
Electronic Circuit Board Design CAD Connectors include:
 Cadence: Allegro HDL, Allegro, OrCAD Capture CIS and OrCAD PCB Designer
 Mentor Graphics: DxDesigner, DxDatabook, Board Architect, Design Architect,
Board Station, Expedition, Expedition Capture, PADS PowerLogic, PADS Schematic,
and PADS Power PCB
 Altium: Designer, P-CAD Schematic, and P-CAD PCB
 Zuken: CADSTAR, CR5000/3000
Electrical Wire Harness Design CAD Connectors include:
 Autodesk: AutoCAD ecscad, AutoCAD Electrical
 AUCOTEC: Elcad, Engineering Base
 EPLAN: EPLAN Electric
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Mechanical
CAD
Mechanical
components
Librarian Connectors
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Electronic
CAD
Circuit board
and
components
Electrical CAD
Wire harness
components
Part Library
Manager
Part Library
Manager
Mechanical CAD Connector
Update BOMManage Design
Electronic CAD Connector
Update BOMManage Design
Electrical CAD Connector
Update BOMManage Design
Electronic Librarian Connector
Electrical Librarian Connector
• Librarian Connectors are NOT required to use
the Electronic or Electrical CAD Connectors
• Librarian Connectors provide additional process
capability by keeping all Part metadata in synch
• Librarian Connectors are available for all
systems which have ECAD Connectors
Synch Metadata
Synch Metadata
Aras Parts

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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
PDM / ALM Connectors
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Aras Innovator
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
CAD
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical
MS Office Manage Docs
Update BOM
Manage Design
PDM / ALM
Synch Lifecycle
Submit Design
& Update BOM

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Options for Enterprise CAD
Management
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• CAD WIP
• CAD BOM
• CAD Change
CAD PDM
MCAD
System
Integration
Enterprise
PLM
MCAD
System
Integration
• Enterprise Change
• Enterprise BOM
• Release to Mfg.
• CAD WIP
• CAD BOM
• CAD WIP
• CAD BOM
• Enterprise Change
• Enterprise BOM
• Release to Mfg.
CAD PDM
CAD PDM
Enterprise
PLM
MCAD
System
Integration
Integration
Data Process
Control
Direct Connector PDM Connector
• No Enterprise Processes
• No Release to Mfg.

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Direct vs. PDM
 Aras offers both Direct Connectors and PDM Connectors
 Both can co-exist within the same Aras Innovator installation
 Same CAD Document item with same relationship to Parts
 Same Enterprise Change process
 Packaged PDM Connectors include:
 SolidWorks EPDM
 Autodesk Vault
 ALM Connectors are functionally equivalent to PDM
Connectors, and are the best approach for Software /
Firmware
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Aras CAD Connector Landscape
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Mechanica
l
componen
ts
Circuit board
and
components
Wire
harness
components
Manually-
added
components
Electronic
CAD
Electrical CAD
Mechanical
CAD
Software
&
Firmware
Software / Firmware
ALM
Manage Design
Aras CAD
Documents
Aras Part BOM
Mechanica
l
componen
ts
Manage Design
Mechanical
PDM
Direct CAD Connectors
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
PDM / ALM Connectors
Update BOMSubmit Design
Update BOMSubmit Design

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Multi-CAD means…
 Standard CAD Integration Platform
 Full set of Connectors: Direct CAD and PDM/ALM
 Both Standard and Custom Connectors
 Enterprise CAD data access
 Clear data ownership by discipline
 BOM update process – automation from CAD, and manual
 Unified Part / CAD change process across disciplines
 Data exchange and digital mockup processes
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PRODUCT and PROCESS

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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
PLM Connectors
Slide 25
Aras Innovator
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
PLM
ManageData
ManageProcess
CAD
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical
MS Office Manage Docs
Update BOM
Manage Design
PDM / ALM
Synch Lifecycle
Submit Design
& Update BOM

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PLM Connections
 Connecting PLM functionality spans multiple use cases:
 Other PLM system used as a CAD PDM
 Other PLM system and Aras used in different departments or
divisions concurrently, and need to share data
 Other PLM system is legacy, being phased out gradually as Aras
replaces it
 Connect to Teamcenter, Enovia, SmartTeam, and Windchill
 Customer must have valid software licenses for all products involved
 These capabilities are based on partner integrations with
customers
 Configurable data and process mapping
 Can be extended to work with other PLMs and legacy systems
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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
ERP Connectors
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Aras Innovator
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
CAD
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical
MS Office
ERP
PLM
Manage Docs
Update BOM
Manage Design
ManageData
ManageProcess
Push Item/BOM
PDM / ALM
Synch Lifecycle
Submit Design
& Update BOM
Manage Data
Manage Process

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ERP Connections
 ERP Connector functionality includes:
 Push Item Master and BOM based on state trigger
 Bidirectional property mapping
 Document exchange
 Workflow synchronization
 Connect to SAP, Oracle & MS Dynamics
 Many ERP integrations have been built on a project basis by
Aras, customers and partners
 Sage X3, Navision, QAD MFG/PRO, Infor Point.Man, Syteline, Maxcim,
MANMAN, BPICS, etc.
 Aras is developing an ERP Integration Platform to speed the
development of more ERP connectors
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PLM Legacy /
Point Solutions
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring Systems
Aras Packaged Connectors can…
Slide 29
CAD
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical
MS Office
ERP
PLM
Manage Docs
Update BOM
Manage Design
ManageData
ManageProcess
Push Item/BOM
PDM / ALM
Synch Lifecycle
Submit Design
& Update BOM
Manage Data
Manage Process
Increase Productivity
Drive Process Standardization
Provide Security & Compliance
Link your Whole Enterprise
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Control
Plans
Process Flows
Document Mgt
File Vault
Contract
Deliverables
Sales
Configurator
Reports &
Dashboards
Manufacturing
Execution
Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Phase-Gate Program Management
Configuration Management
Compliance
Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPA
Corrective Actions
Manufacturing
PlanningAVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Deviations
&
Waivers
Authoring
Integ. Platform
Enterprise
Integ. Platform
Aras Innovator

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