Overview of the components
Our components are based on the latest (web) technologies, are scalable and modular and use open interfaces and standards – usable online and offline.
Ensure safe access!
Central user and security management
Access to a web application must be secured in such a way that only authorized users have access to the information and functions that are relevant and approved for them.
SpareParts365 manages this for you via a central user and access management system. Users log in with a user name and password. If desired, this can be extended by a so-called “2-factor authentication”, as we know it today from numerous web applications.
The connection to existing access control systems enables “single sign-on”.
Ensure safe access!
Central user and security management
Access to a web application must be secured in such a way that only authorized users have access to the information and functions that are relevant and approved for them.
SpareParts365 manages this for you via a central user and access management system. Users log in with a user name and password. If desired, this can be extended by a so-called “2-factor authentication”, as we know it today from numerous web applications.
The connection to existing access control systems enables “single sign-on”.
Ensure easy access!
Access all relevant functions via a portal
Users have access to the SpareParts365 functions via the web portal. They log in to the portal via a standard browser, where they have role-defined authorizations to access the various functions and data.
Research and ordering
- Service employees or customers are authorized to view the catalog, search for and order spare parts.
Editorial and administration
- Editors are authorized to create and publish catalogs (catalog publication).
Administrators are authorized to adapt the catalog design to the corporate identity.
Research and ordering
- Service employees or customers are authorized to view the catalog, search for and order spare parts.
Editorial and administration
- Editors are authorized to create and publish catalogs (catalog publication).
Administrators are authorized to adapt the catalog design to the corporate identity.
Maximum results
Create your catalogs in the online editorial environment
The online editorial environment is the catalog creator’s working place – for importing data and for creating, testing, approving and publishing catalogs.
Importing and creating catalogs
- Create catalog projects and configure catalogs – including user-defined database, display and sorting fields
- Trigger data imports (master data, drawings, hierarchical parts lists) via drag & drop
- Generate hotspots and catalogs fully automatically
Release and update catalogs
- Updating catalogs with new data
- Edit, test and release catalogs in the development, test and production environment
- Publish catalogs – publicly accessible or for defined user groups
Importing and creating catalogs
- Create catalog projects and configure catalogs – including user-defined database, display and sorting fields
- Trigger data imports (master data, drawings, hierarchical parts lists) via drag & drop
- Generate hotspots and catalogs fully automatically
Release and update catalogs
- Updating catalogs with new data
- Edit, test and release catalogs in the development, test and production environment
- Publish catalogs – publicly accessible or for defined user groups
Provide clarity
Online catalog
Customers and service employees can call up the required spare parts information in the online catalog via a web browser. The parts or assemblies can be found via the drawing or parts list.
Select catalogs
- Catalog selection – e.g. via serial number or product type
- Catalog display – with drawings, hierarchical parts lists, additional documents, notes
- Display of 2D drawings (PNG, TIFF, JPEG, SVG) and 3D representations (from STEP or JT)
- Convenient search and navigation functions
- Shopping cart
- Print function
Find components and documents
- Search by material number, name or attributes
- Use of “wildcards”
- Full text search in documents
- Where-used list of components and documents
Select catalogs
- Catalog selection – e.g. via serial number or product type
- Catalog display – with drawings, hierarchical parts lists, additional documents, notes
- Display of 2D drawings (PNG, TIFF, JPEG, SVG) and 3D representations (from STEP or JT)
- Convenient search and navigation functions
- Shopping cart
- Print function
Find components and documents
- Search by material number, name or attributes
- Use of “wildcards
- Full text search in documents
- Where-used list of components and documents
When time is of the essence!
Web shop for spare parts
With the shop component, the catalog user can order the required spare parts directly: From the shopping cart compiled in the online catalog, the order is generated “at the touch of a button”. It couldn’t be easier! The order is sent as an e-mail to the manufacturer or dealer – on request also via web services, an SAP® interface or another interface. Connection to an existing shop is possible.
When time is of the essence!
Web shop for spare parts
With the shop component, the catalog user can order the required spare parts directly: From the shopping cart compiled in the online catalog, the order is generated “at the touch of a button”. It couldn’t be easier! The order is sent as an e-mail to the manufacturer or dealer – on request also via web services, an SAP® interface or another interface. Connection to an existing shop is possible.
Additionals as required
Do your requirements go beyond the existing standard functions? No problem! Our integrated plug-in engine makes it easy to implement connections to other applications, such as ERP, CRM or shop systems. Are you already using a service portal or a shop system, but you are missing the component for spare parts identification? SpareParts365 can be embedded in it as an “iframe”, for example. Other customer or project-specific additional requirements can also be seamlessly integrated.
OCRHotspot
OCRHotspot is a desktop application for the fully automatic or automated generation of hotspots for 2D pixel graphics: A link to the parts list is created for each part of an assembly drawing via the position number and saved in an attribute file including the coordinates.
- OCR character recognition including font size recognition – fully automatic or interactive
- Possibility to exclude areas (e.g. drawing frames)
- Powerful checking functions
- Recognition and storage of relative coordinates – therefore independent of the resolution of the drawing
- Generation of the attribute file with the hotspot data in several formats, including XML
OCRHotspot
OCRHotspot is a desktop application for the fully automatic or automated generation of hotspots for 2D pixel graphics: A link to the parts list is created for each part of an assembly drawing via the position number and saved in an attribute file including the coordinates.
- OCR character recognition including font size recognition – fully automatic or interactive
- Possibility to exclude areas (e.g. drawing frames)
- Powerful checking functions
- Recognition and storage of relative coordinates – therefore independent of the resolution of the drawing
- Generation of the attribute file with the hotspot data in several formats, including XML
Why should I care about data formats!
Individual pre-processors
Like any comparable system, SpareParts365 has import interfaces for filling with data. It is not always easy to provide the data from the existing source systems (e.g. CRM, PLM, PDM, ERP) in a suitable form.
For such cases, we offer the creation of customized pre-processors or converters. All you then have to do is provide data from your source systems, which you can export easily. The pre-processor then takes over all further steps, e.g:
- Importing the source data
- Linking of information (e.g. parts list, drawings, documents)
- Automated generation of hotspots
- Automated breakdown of a 3D model into the individual assemblies
- Cleaning up data according to defined rules
- Generation of valid import files
- Automatic uploading of data with subsequent release for publication
Why should I care about data formats!
Individual pre-processors
Like any comparable system, SpareParts365 has import interfaces for filling with data. It is not always easy to provide the data from the existing source systems (e.g. CRM, PLM, PDM, ERP) in a suitable form.
For such cases, we offer the creation of customized pre-processors or converters. All you then have to do is provide data from your source systems, which you can export easily. The pre-processor then takes over all further steps, e.g:
- Importing the source data
- Linking of information (e.g. parts list, drawings, documents)
- Automated generation of hotspots
- Automated breakdown of a 3D model into the individual assemblies
- Cleaning up data according to defined rules
- Generation of valid import files
- Automatic uploading of data with subsequent release for publication
3D spare parts catalog
The direct use of 3D data in the spare parts catalog offers several advantages:
Reduced effort for catalog creation: the creation of 2D derivations, e.g. in the form of exploded views, is no longer required.
Easy recognition and allocation of parts within an assembly by clearly identifying the installation position.
No item numbers in 2D drawings with subsequent hotspot generation, but direct linking of elements in the model with the corresponding parts list items.
SpareParts365 uses the common export formats from CAD systems – STEP and JT – and integrates them directly into the spare parts catalogs using FinalMesh technology (https://www.finalmesh.com).
3D spare parts catalog
The direct use of 3D data in the spare parts catalog offers several advantages:
Reduced effort for catalog creation: the creation of 2D derivations, e.g. in the form of exploded views, is no longer required.
Easy recognition and allocation of parts within an assembly by clearly identifying the installation position.
No item numbers in 2D drawings with subsequent hotspot generation, but direct linking of elements in the model with the corresponding parts list items.
SpareParts365 uses the common export formats from CAD systems – STEP and JT – and integrates them directly into the spare parts catalogs using FinalMesh technology (https://www.finalmesh.com).
Frequently asked questions
Why has the OCRHotspot application not been integrated?
OCRHotspot is a standalone solution that is also used for use cases outside SpareParts365
Can the portal be customized to my needs?
In addition to the existing configuration options, SpareParts365 can be adapted to your needs, e.g. by integrating or connecting to existing applications or extending specific functionalities.
Is SpareParts365 suitable for sales organizations?
Sales or dealer organizations also benefit from SpareParts365 by having access to the latest information from manufacturers around the clock and around the world
For which industries is SpareParts365 suitable?
SpareParts365 is suitable for manufacturers of high-quality and durable industrial products, in principle from all sectors. Industries for which our solution is particularly relevant are, for example, mechanical engineering, vehicle construction, agricultural engineering, medical technology and plant engineering.