Re: EPDM to CAD interface

I developed an interface between our Pro/E system and EPDM, but it actually
worked out to be more trouble than it was worth.  What we found was that
our Engineers were able to maintain records faster using Browser/EPDM than
they were able to do with running the extract, file builds, and CAD
interface load, then checking the audit.

Also, we had a problem with decimal point precision between Pro/E and EPDM,
and also handling of uncontrolled floor stock (fasteners and such) - most
people don't put them on blueprints (we don't).  That meant we either had
extra maintenance on the drawing end or on EPDM.

After significant effort (and unfortunately expenses), we decided to dump
the interface.

However, that was for our situation - obviously it works for others.....

Dale Gindlesperger
Fleetwood Folding Trailers, Inc.



                                                                                
                                                        
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Have anyone out there been successful in using the EPDM CAD interface to
import
a Bill of materials into mapics?

I'm wondering if My PC Support Upload parameters are incorrect, or if it is
not
compatible with AutoCad Version 12?

Below is a sample of part of my autocad DXX File...

***********************
 0
INSERT
  5
DC8B
100
AcDbEntity
  8
900
 66
     1
100
AcDbBlockReference
  2
RES_0603
 10
9.15
 20
-7.205
 30
0.0
 41
-1.0
  0
ATTRIB
  5
DC8C
100
AcDbEntity
  8
PACKAGE_GEOMET_SILKSCREEN_BOTT
100
AcDbAttribute
  1
R221
  2
refdes
 70
     0
  0
SEQEND
  5
DC8D
100
AcDbEntity
  8
LAYER_NOT_FOUND
100
AcDbSequenceEnd
  0
INSERT
  5
DA5F
100
AcDbEntity
  8
VIA_CLASS_BOTTOM
 66
     1
100
AcDbBlockReference
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Lloyd H. Degnon
I. S. Manager
Ampro Computers Inc.
5215 Hellyer Ave
San Jose, CA 95138
408.360.4365
Ldegnon@xxxxxxxxx
http://www.ampro.com
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