Cideon Conversion Engine

Cideon Conversion Engine

The Cideon Conversion Engine is an SAP solution for the automated conversion of CAD data into various neutral and exchange formats. For example, DWG files are easily converted into DXF or PDF. Discover all the functions and benefits as well as our consulting and implementation services now.

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Convert CAD Data Automatically

Converting CAD data made easy: With the Cideon Conversion Engine, you can convert your specific file formats automatically. The SAP Converter is a useful tool for creating the right file formats without manual intervention. You benefit from enormous time and quality gains.


CAD Converter: Automatic Creation of Neutral and Exchange Formats in SAP


The Cideon Conversion Engine enables the complete automation of the generation of neutral and exchange formats and, in addition to fast access and simple distribution, offers considerable time and license cost savings through company-wide access to important information - without the use of an original application.

Regardless of which data source or original format the data comes from, the product information is always processed by the Cideon Conversion Engine on an event-driven and rule-based basis. Many other formats can be automatically created from native CAD data, such as PDF, DXF or STEP.


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Product Features


The Cideon Conversion Engine is a useful application that automatically generates neutral and exchange formats from CAD data. Discover the functions of the CAD converter now.



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Creating Neutral, Exchange and Design Web Formats

Cideon Conversion Engine can be fully integrated into the SAP Document Management System (SAP DMS) and provides a wide range of functionalities for creating neutral formats (e.g. PDF, PDF/A, Jpg, TIFF, Postscript), exchange formats (e.g. DWF, DXF, JT, IGES, STEP, STL, RH) and design web formats (3D PDF, JT, DWF, Right Hemisphere).

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Making Conversion Processes Faster

The Conversion Engine Client's flexible interface enables conversion processes to be easily and quickly created and managed, for example, in AutoCAD, Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, Eplan and Microsoft Online.


Benefits


Cideon Conversion Engine always processes product information according to events and rules, regardless of the data source or the original format. Make the most of the benefits:


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Savings on Time and License Costs

Save time and money by providing company-wide access to important data and information.

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Secure Usage

Protection of expertise and compliance-safe for all information used, including original files.


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Quick Configuration

Configuration is simple and intuitive, and the options available for evaluation ensure high user acceptance when creating traceable conversion processes.

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Better Quality

Optimal quality of conversion results by using the relevant original application.


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Change of The Licence Models For The Cideon Conversion Engine


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The Cideon Conersion Engine is available as part of a purchase license with annual maintenance, depending on the respective CAD system and application. Depending on the CAD system and the application, there are also suitable connectors which are now available separately:

  • Cideon Conversion Engine Connector AutoCAD
  • Cideon Conversion Engine Connector Inventor
  • Cideon Conversion Engine Connector Solid Edge
  • Cideon Conversion Engine Connector SOLIDWORKS
  • Cideon Conversion Engine Connector Eplan
  • Cideon Conversion Engine Connector MS Office
  • Cideon Conversion Engine Converter TIFF Stempel
  • Cideon Conversion Engine Quick Start


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Error-free and Seamless Data Conversion


With the help of the Cideon Conversion Engine, BHS Corrugated was able to successfully integrate inventory data and create more data consistency. Read more in our success story.





FAQ about the Cideon Conversion Engine


The Cideon Conversion Engine is a tool for the automated conversion of CAD data into various neutral and exchange formats, such as DXF, PDF or STEP.

The Conversion Engine enables the creation of conversion jobs, intuitive configuration, automatic check-in and check-out in the content server, extensive archiving mechanisms, notification mechanisms, failure safety mechanisms, flexible scaling options and more.

The Cideon Conversion Engine offers complete SAP integration without modification, can be delivered as an SAP software component, can be adapted as required using APIs, BAPIs and BADIs, works as an automatic SAP background process, is fast, reliable and flexibly scalable, and enables time optimization by combining processing steps.

The conversion engine supports formats such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, Pro/Engineer (Creo), Siemens NX, CATIA V5, Eplan Electric P8 and others.

The Cideon Conversion Engine can convert or update the following formats, among others:

DXF, IGES, STL, STEP, ZW1 (incl. property update), TIF/G4, PDF, PDF-A, 3D-PDF, JPG, JT, DWF, Right Hemisphere

The automatic conversion by the Cideon Conversion Engine saves an enormous amount of time and quality. The SAP Converter creates the correct file formats without manual intervention.

The Cideon Conversion Engine processes product information from various data sources on an event-driven and rule-based basis. Formats such as PDF, DXF or STEP can be created automatically from CAD exchange formats.

Neutral formats (e.g. JPG of a 3D CAD model) enable quick access and easy distribution. Exchange formats (e.g. VDS, DWF, DXF) simplify technical communication in product development over the entire life cycle.

The Conversion Engine automatically creates conversion jobs when there is a defined status change in SAP DMS. The results are stored in the SAP document info record of the original or as a separate DIS for the neutral format.



Why Cideon?


Cideon empowers companies to streamline product development – from initial concept to production and service. Our promise: measurable value through smart engineering and digital transformation.


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Decades of Expertise

Leverage decades of hands-on experience in system integration and process consulting. We understand your digital challenges and deliver tailored solutions across your entire value chain.

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Customized Engineering

Get engineering solutions that fit your business like a glove – powerful, integrative, and built around your daily operations.

 

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End-to-End Process Consulting

Turn digital requirements into real business value. We simplify, digitize, and optimize your processes – across departments and throughout the entire product lifecycle.

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International Cooperation

Benefit from global strength with local commitment. As part of the Friedhelm Loh Group, Cideon stands for customer focus, sustainability, and long-term partnership.





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Take advantage of our expertise and achieve more within your business area. Discover our industry-specific solutions and products at a glance.


Machine Building

Make development more efficient. Realize production faster.

Plant Construction

Create data consistency. Simplify document and supplier management.

Manufacturing

Manage requirements efficiently. Realize individual solutions in series.

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Design Offices

Provide flexibility. Implement customer requirements quickly.


Metal Construction

Simplify construction tasks. Process changes more efficiently. Speed up logistics.

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Process Industry

Optimize production processes. Prioritize safety and sustainability. Counteract competitive pressure.

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Manage technical complexity. Enable innovation. Promote interdisciplinary cooperation.



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Cideon Support

Quality, speed, and reliability in engineering are critical to your success. Comprehensive services are just as important as dedicated specialists and powerful software solutions.

Cideon Support offers you fast and uncomplicated answers to your questions, detailed insights into products and solutions as well as helpful tips and tricks.

Go one step further with Managed Services: With this service, we monitor your CAD/PDM/PLM environment and ensure the long-term operational reliability of your software. This ensures that your systems are always up to date and ready for use, giving you the peace of mind that your software is consistently maintained and optimized.



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