AutoCAD Connector

Why integrate?

Streamlined data management: Integration enables a unified data environment where all CAD design data are managed in a single system. This reduces the risk of data discrepancies, ensures that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date information and eliminates the need for manual data transfers between systems.

Improved collaboration and efficiency: Designers, engineers and other stakeholders can work on the same data set simultaneously, facilitating real-time updates and shortening the time to market for a product. This collaboration is particularly valuable in global companies where teams may be spread across different locations.

Increased efficiency and productivity: By automating workflows and reducing manual data processing, an integration between AutoCAD Mechanical and Aras Innovator streamlines the entire design and development process. Designers can focus more on innovation than administrative tasks, resulting in faster design cycles and shorter time-to-market.

The solution

The integration platform optimizes product development processes by improving data accuracy and collaboration, accelerating time-to-market, and ensuring compliance. This integration is vital for companies seeking a competitive edge.

Integration features

• Integration in native CAD UI: Control all integration functionalities from AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Document management: Manage all documents and structures of your design.
• Product clone: Interactively clone product structures including related drawings.
• Concurrent engineering: Get full traceability in Aras Innovator directly from AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Design data retrieval from Innovator: Search and load design data from Innovator for viewing or editing.
• Property exchange: Exchange meta information bi-directional between AutoCAD Mechanical and Aras Innovator.
• Automatic viewable generation: Select the outputs needed for exchange with other disciplines.

Bulkloader (optional)

The Bulkloader tool enables automated analysis and loading of CAD data into PLM systems – ideal for efficient migration and integration projects.

• Observer Mode: Automatically monitors a folder and triggers bulkload when new files appear.
• Command Line Execution: Launch bulkload via CLI with file or folder input for automation and scripting.
• Custom Filter & Token Mapping: Supports flexible data selection and mapping for structured import files.
• Structured Data Provisioning: Enables mass data import using predefined formats and SQL-exported datasets.

CAD Worker (optional)

The CAD Worker for Aras Innovator automates server-side conversion of native CAD files into neutral formats, enabling efficient and system-integrated delivery of technical documents.

• Automated Viewable Generation: Converts native CAD files into neutral formats like PDF, STEP, and IGES.
• Conversion Server Integration: Works with Aras Conversion Server for scheduled or event-driven processing.
• Permission-Aware Processing: Handles file access rights and ensures secure conversion workflows.