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SmartDesignServer provides the generic communication pathway needed to develop integrated automation platforms and manages the data communication between the different integrated applications. Any third party interface allows sets of parameters to be calculated and stored in memory. After data transfer is initiated, Pro/ENGINEER is activated and the data passed to the generic models. All Pro/ENGINEER deliverables can be exported automatically (model files, Pro/ENGINEER drawings, DXF, etc.) and delivered to the user.
SmartDesignServer is the keystone to build a web-driven, Pro/ENGINEER-based, customized product configurator. It completely manages the data transfer between the client's application or browser and a server. It fully manages the Pro/ENGINEER interaction on that server and handles the reporting of the requested deliverables back to the client. The Java based platform and the underlying XML messaging layer allows a smooth integration with other major players in a company’s engineering system.
Fully automated product designs geared specifically to your customer’s needs
SmartDesignServer is the messenger in this automated environment. Automating the whole development cycle from quotation to production delivers complete intelligent model structures, bills of materials, and all order related documentation in seconds. This architecture is an extremely powerful way to gain maximum productivity. The open architecture of Pro/ENGINEER allows companies to write their own applications and connect with Pro/ENGINEER using SmartDesignServer.
SmartDesignServer brings the ability to modify complex parts to users who may not know how to create them. It allows users to edit dimensions and enables modifications without requiring complete knowledge of the design intent or geometry. A single Pro/ENGINEER user can manually create a generic model with related documentation and geometry that can be used to generate different versions of a product. Automated parts and assemblies make it possible to manage features and components to rebuild geometry. New users or even the sales team can make predefined changes to complex models without first having to sort through the entire design to find the correct feature or dimension to change. 
Key Features
Complete Design-to-Order system with integration of reports to Pro/ENGINEER, Microsoft applications and e-mail servers
Applies to any industry type and company size
Lightweight
Open: based on XML and compatible with all surrounding systems
Streamlined Application Framework
No need for Pro/ENGINEER API programming or complex client/server programming
Bi-directional communication between Microsoft and Pro/ENGINEER
One Pro/ENGINEER license serves multiple users
Fully automatic generation in Pro/ENGINEER
LAN/Internet driven
Deliverables are downloaded or delivered by e-mail
How It Works
Search for components graphically or by parameter info
A Customer, Sales Rep. or Purchasing Agent completes an online form with the different choices of a product configuration in a simple UI, such as a browser, a Product Configurator, a custom created application, MS Excel, MS Access, or any other data gathering method
SmartGateway client transports the data to the SmartDesignServer, which can be either local or remote (even a different continent)
The server compiles the necessary information using Pro/ENGINEER, MS Word, and/or any other user accessible application
The deliverables are sent to the client or to pre-defined locations
The deliverables can be a quote, Pro/ENGINEER Models or Drawings, PDF files, DXF files, NC Programs, shearing/cutting lists, BOM for ERP/pricing, 3D renderings, or any other type of information
What it Takes to Implement
A front-end GUI for data gathering is developed. A SmartGateway client component is provided as an executable, a JavaBean (application, jsp or applet), or an ActiveX Control (registered .dll)
Pro/ENGINEER models created with parameters, relations and Pro/Program
Communication is XML based (for broad compatibility)
Server side components are provided as Java Servlets
Client/Server communication only uses an HTTP protocol - this prevents conflicts with firewalls or proxy servers
Document templates are created in Pro/ENGINEER and MS Word
Key Benefits
Extremely short ROI to a complete Design-to-Order system
Easy to implement
Fast implementation timeline: no need for year-long development projects
No complex server installation, portals or databases
Open architecture allows for easily available talent for customization or for integration to existing infrastructure
Ready for future growth and upgrades - XML-based environment protects your investment in SmartDesignServer
Does not restrict the customization of the client UI
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