ENOVIA Story
Chapter 7
Protect Designs by Working under Change with ENOVIA
ENOVIA ensures changes to CAD objects are made with full authorization and under controlled conditions.
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform offers a comprehensive solution for managing these changes while maintaining control and traceability.
Watch the video and read on to discover how you can work under change with ENOVIA to ensure your revisions are carried out efficiently and accurately.
What 3DEXPERIENCE Roles Do I Need?
Start by Creating and Assigning Change Actions
The process begins with the creation of a change action, where affected items (such as CAD objects or drawings) are identified. Specific reasons for the change are recorded, along with the desired outcome once the change is approved, such as releasing the updated items. By setting up the approval workflow, you ensure that only authorized personnel are notified and empowered to review the changes.
Access Items Directly in SOLIDWORKS
Once the change action is set up, you can open the affected items directly from the ENOVIA platform into SOLIDWORKS. This seamless integration allows for easy access to the items you need to modify while keeping everything connected to the change action.
Working Under Authorization
Before making any edits, it’s essential to ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify these items. In ENOVIA, this is indicated by the hardhat icon, which signifies that you are working under the authority of a change action. You can select the relevant change action from a list and proceed with your updates. This step helps ensure that only authorized modifications are made.
Making and Saving Changes
After opening the CAD items in SOLIDWORKS, the necessary changes can be made—whether it’s modifying a part dimension, as in the case of adjusting sheet metal thickness, or updating associated drawings. Once the changes are complete, save them back to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, ensuring they are stored under the active change action.
Freezing Items Before Approval
Before the change action can be moved into the approval stage, the impacted items must be “frozen.” This step locks the items in their modified state, ensuring no further changes are made before the approval process begins.
Approval Workflow
The change action is then ready for approval. Approvers, who are notified via the platform, can review the changes, comment, and either approve or reject them based on the submitted documentation. This workflow ensures that all stakeholders are involved and that each step is properly validated before moving forward.
Completing the Change Action
After all approvals are in place, the change action can be marked as complete, triggering notifications to relevant teams such as manufacturing and quality control. The items affected by the change are then released, making the revised versions officially available for production or further work.
Traceability and Full History
One of the key benefits of ENOVIA is the full traceability it offers. After the change action is completed, the platform provides a detailed history under the change tab, showing who approved the changes, when they were approved, and any comments made during the review process. This level of transparency ensures that every modification is well-documented, aiding in compliance and future reference.
The process may seem intricate, but ENOVIA simplifies change management by providing a controlled and organized approach, making it easier for engineering teams to collaborate and manage revisions effectively. To see the steps in action and understand the finer details of working under change, we highly encourage you to watch the full video for a clearer demonstration of how ENOVIA can enhance your change management processes.
Your ENOVIA Story Continues…
This clear and structured process ensures that changes are handled with precision, keeping your engineering teams aligned.
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