When people think about PLM systems like 3DEXPERIENCE, they often assume everything starts with a CAD model. But in reality, many essential items in your product structure don’t originate in CAD at all — things like raw materials, fasteners, packaging components, and purchased parts.
That’s exactly why we built the Non-CAD Import Tool.
This tool was designed to make it easier to bring non-CAD engineering items into 3DEXPERIENCE, classify them properly, and associate them with relevant documents—all within the Product Engineering Release (XEN) or Product Architect (PAU) apps.
Whether you’re onboarding legacy product data or integrating information from a supplier, the Non-CAD Import Tool helps you do it faster and more accurately.
What the Non-CAD Import Tool Does
The Non-CAD Import Tool gives you an intuitive interface to:
- Import non-CAD items (physical products)
- Build and release Bill of Materials (BOMs) in XEN
- Import raw materials and add them to BOMs
- Set or bump revisions
- Assign classifications and custom attributes
- Associate existing documents as attachments or specifications
- Update document attributes during import
- Log import activity for traceability
It’s ideal for companies that work in mixed environments where not everything originates in a design system, or for teams that frequently receive product data in spreadsheets and need a reliable way to get it into 3DEXPERIENCE without starting from scratch.
Why It Matters
The PLM data model should reflect the full product — not just what’s in CAD. The Non-CAD Import Tool helps bridge the gap between engineering and enterprise data by enabling broader teams to contribute directly to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform without relying on CAD files or manual data entry.
This makes it easier to:
- Standardize product structures across your organization
- Improve accuracy in classification and documentation
- Bring legacy or supplier data into your system quickly
- Reduce dependency on engineering teams for data entry
Built for the Way You Work
This is just one of several custom tools we’ve built to make 3DEXPERIENCE work better for our customers.
Explore more from xLM Solutions:
3DEXPERIENCE to Microsoft SharePoint Integration Tool
Seamlessly link engineering data with your SharePoint document libraries.
Easily import product structures and metadata into the 3DEXPERIENCE Public Cloud.
3DEXPERIENCE Batch Processing/PDF Creation Tool
Automate PDF generation and batch processing tasks in a single streamlined workflow.
Ready to Improve the Way You Work in 3DEXPERIENCE?
Whether you’re importing non-CAD items, connecting SharePoint, streamlining cloud migrations, or automating batch tasks, xLM Solutions has the tools and expertise to help. Our team specializes in building custom solutions that align with your processes — on-premise or in the cloud.
Contact us today to schedule a demo, explore pricing, or discuss your specific integration, migration, or customization needs.
