SAP Tools

The SAP tools from Cideon extend the functional scope of your SAP system. Find out more about the features and benefits of our SAP add-ons and about our consulting and implementation services.

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SAP Add-Ons for More Performance

With Cideon SAP Tools, you can improve the performance of your SAP system and expand it with numerous practical functions. These include, for example, the re-import of externally edited CAD files and a CAD migrator for SAP.

Expand Your SAP ERP/PLM Infrastructure with Cideon SAP Tools

Do you already use SAP and want to further optimize your product development process? In addition to comprehensive interfaces, consulting and support, we offer you powerful SAP tools that expand your system, efficiently link departments and improve daily workflows.

Our Cideon SAP add-ons build on your existing SAP infrastructure (on-premise or private cloud) and can be integrated with minimal modification. These tools, including our proven solutions for SAP ECTR, optimize efficiency, quality and access control in SAP data management.

Our SAP tools are based on best-practice solutions from numerous customer projects, which we offer in a standardized form. They help you to realize sustainable savings potential in development and project times and to significantly improve your processes. Of course, we are happy to adapt the SAP tools to your individual requirements.

Overall, our SAP tools contribute to significant improvements along the entire value chain. Find out more about our add-ons on this page and feel free to contact us.

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SAP Tools Overview

The Cideon SAP tools are built on your existing SAP ERP/PLM infrastructure and enhance it with valuable, practice-oriented functionalities. Discover selected tools and their functions at a glance below:

Cideon Import PDM

The flexible Cideon project solution Import PDM/PLM enables the convenient SAP import of legacy data as well as the re-import of externally processed CAD files, models or drawings.

Cideon CAD Release Migrator

With the Cideon CAD Release Migrator, the recalculation of all parts, assemblies, drawings and standard parts stored in the SAP document management system is controlled fully automatically when the CAD release is changed.

Cideon Document Creation Wizard

The Cideon Document Creation Wizard (DCW) offers great functionality as an alternative for users without SAP Engineering Control Center - combinable with other Cideon products and solutions, such as the Output Management, the Conversion Engine or the View Manager.

Cideon Naming Catalog

The Cideon Naming Catalog stands for automatic naming based on catalog default values. This makes it easy to ensure the correct and unique naming of your CAD and non-CAD documents.

Cideon Title Block Change History

Use the Cideon Title Block Change History Add-On to customize the data of drawing title blocks (e.g. change date, change number, descriptions, etc.).

Cideon DMS Log

Ensure data security and traceability with the Cideon DMS Log. The add-on logs all accesses within your SAP system and is used in particular where compliance-conforming product development processes are prescribed.

Cideon Status Change Assistant

The Cideon Status Change Assistant, which can also be integrated into the SAP Engineering Control Center, supports you when changing the status of complete CAD structures.

Cideon Mini BOM Module

The Cideon Mini BOM module provides functions for the handling of raw dimensions in the context of SAP BOMs (creation/update) and the creation of individual BOMs.

Material Master Management Framework

With the Material Master (MM) Management Framework, we provide standardized modules for a variety of use cases to make SAP material master management easier for your departments.

Advantages of SAP Tools

Our SAP add-ons offer a range of useful functions that make it easier for you to work with your SAP system (on-premise or private cloud). The following advantages arise through the use of SAP tools:

Optimal Process Control

The SAP add-ons help you to control processes optimally and create more transparency in your daily work.

Manage Data Objects Consistently

Our SAP tools enable you to manage relevant data objects consistently. Efficiency, quality and access control in SAP data management are optimized.

Improvement in the Value Chain

SAP tool functions accompany you along the entire value chain and ensure optimized processes for all common work steps in SAP document, material, BOM and change management.

Saving Resources

With SAP tools, you can reduce your costs while increasing quality. Thanks to better processes, sources of error are eliminated and you save time in product development.

Improve Collaboration

The SAP tools contribute to improved integration of all departments involved in product development. This leads to enormous simplifications in the daily workflow.

SAP ECTR Add-Ons Overview

Expand your existing SAP ERP/PLM infrastructure with the powerful Cideon SAP ECTR add-ons. Our tools not only improve acceptance by users, but also increase the quality of your data and processes in the long term. Benefit from seamless integration, modification-free implementation and a company-wide increase in efficiency.

Cideon SAP ECTR Enhancement Suite

Extension of the SAP ECTR Object Browser with individually customizable tabs to optimize working and checking routines and increase the efficiency of your workflows.

Cideon Part Name Rules Add-On

Flexible file naming according to customer-specific rules to ensure consistent and structured file management.

Cideon SAP ECTR Data Enrichment Toolsets

Enrichment of CAD data with additional information to support extended SAP ECTR functions, such as the management of master and non-master drawings.

Cideon CDESK2ECTR Parallel Operation Toolset

Enables flexible parallel operation of SAP CAD Desktop and SAP ECTR to ensure a smooth transition and coexistence of both systems.

FAQ about the SAP Tools

In the following section you will find the answers to frequently asked questions about our SAP tools.

The SAP tools from Cideon are add-ons that extend the functionality of your SAP system and improve performance. They offer practical solutions for data management, process optimization and integration of different departments.

The SAP tools offer the following advantages:

Optimize processes: Process optimization along the entire value chain, creating more transparency
Manage data consistently: Optimizing efficiency, quality and access control in SAP data management
Conserve resources: Reducing costs while increasing quality at the same time
Improve collaboration: Facilitate integration and collaboration between departments

The SAP tools are a collection of small add-ons that make your daily tasks easier. These include:

Cideon Import PDM: Import and re-import of externally processed CAD files
Cideon CAD Release Migrator: Automated recalculation when changing CAD releases
Cideon View Manager Solution: Individual document customization and display via standard viewer
Cideon Document Creation Wizard: Alternative to SAP Engineering Control Center, expandable with other Cideon products
Cideon Naming Catalog: Automatic naming of CAD and non-CAD documents
Cideon Title Block Change History: Customization of drawing headers
Cideon DMS Log: Logging and data security in compliance-compliant processes
Cideon Mini BOM module: Management of raw dimensions and individual parts lists
Cideon Status Change Assistant: Support for changing the status of CAD structures

The SAP tools are integrated into your existing SAP ERP/PLM system without modification and are based on best-practice solutions from numerous customer projects.

The SAP tools are suitable for companies that use SAP ERP/PLM and want to optimize their product creation processes, improve collaboration and increase the efficiency of their data management.

The SAP tools are currently only available for SAP ECTR. We are currently in the process of expanding the add-ons for SAP PLM (BTP).

SAP CAD Integrations

Seamlessly connect your engineering data to SAP with our SAP CAD integrations. The interfaces connect popular CAD systems with your SAP system. Find out more about the functions and benefits of the integrations now.

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Schenck Process Group (SPG)

Succes Story Schenck Process

Process-oriented complete plant engineering solution

At Schenck Process Group (SPG), order management was standardized with the help of SAP PLM. SAP ECTR and SAP PPG also played a central role here.

Hochland Natec GmbH

Success Story Hochland Natec

Efficient Data Migration Meets Seamless System Integration

The new SAP S/4HANA ERP system was introduced at Hochland Natec. This also included an extensive data migration and an update of SAP ECTR.

Flottweg SE

Success Story Flottweg

Cideon and Flottweg: With ECTR in the top 3

Together with Cideon, the Flottweg group of companies converted the 3D CAD system and initially successfully established the SAP Engineering Control Center (ECTR). In this way, the engineering data could be integrated into the SAP-based follow-up process.

Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Success Story AERZEN

Integrated SAP ERP/PLM solution

Cideon integrated the existing CAD systems at Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH into a newly implemented SAP PLM. The result: Improved data consistency and process consistency.

Hawe Hydraulik SE

Success Story Hawe

Hydraulic planning with Autodesk CAx/PDM

With support from Cideon, Hawe Hydraulik SE put its PLM solution on a new platform with a seamless SAP interface and updated CAD equipment. Tools used successfully: Cideon Vault Professional Integration to SAP and Cideon Toolbox for Vault.

KHD Humboldt Wedag AG

Success Story KHD

Intelligent workflow with SAP PLM

To build a process-integrated PLM/ERP solution, KHD Humboldt Wedag AG relied on Cideon's many years of certified SAP and Autodesk expertise.

Neumann & Esser Group

Success Story NEA

SAP ERP/PLM system for shorter lead times

The Neumann & Esser Group has renewed its IT landscape with Cideon. By using SAP ERP and SAP PLM, plant engineering know-how becomes more accessible worldwide and order processing is accelerated.

Implementations

Cideon Implementation: Complete implementation of new solutions – perfectly integrated into your existing system landscape. You can rely on our decades of experience in implementing everything from product software to complex data management solutions, as well as our proven cooperation with our system partners.

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Our Business Areas

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.

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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Building Technology

Manage technical complexity. Enable innovation. Promote interdisciplinary cooperation.

Why Cideon?

Cideon advises and supports companies in optimizing their product development processes - from conception and engineering to production and service. We stand for:

Decades of Expertise

Rely on decades of practical experience in system integration and process consulting. Cideon understands your business challenges in digital transformation and supports you with unique solutions along the entire value chain.

Customized Engineering

Benefit from customized solutions with Cideon software and interfaces. Integrative, powerful and perfectly tailored to your individual daily business needs.

End-to-End Process Consulting

Transform your digital requirements into corporate (added) value. We simplify your processes, map them digitally and make them economically viable - across functions and divisions throughout the entire product development process.

International Cooperation

Trust in a strong group of companies. Cideon is part of the family-owned, globally active Friedhelm Loh Group and is based on the principles of customer-oriented and sustainable corporate management.

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.

Cideon Locations

Cideon Headquarter

CIDEON Software & Services GmbH & Co. KG
Lochhamer Schlag 11, 82166 Gräfelfing (Germany)

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