VPM-CBP Synchronization V6R2013x

This White Paper attempts to explore the common ways of data synchronization between ENOVIA and CATIA that can be performed.
Data synchronization is the process of founding uniformity among data held by two different locations/sites or applications and from a single data storage system. It is a continuous process of data harmonization over time. In this context, synchronization is about achieving coherence between data across various ENOVIA applications.
You will find synchronization of Product Structure from CATIA to ENOVIA Engineering Central and vice-versa.
Synchronization can be achieved with or without transfer of control and which in turn governs the edit-ability of data at any given application. The need of synchronization arises due to difference in data models, prevailing at native applications, from CATIA to web applications like ENOVIA.
During product lifecycle, its corresponding structure is used by various applications and changes incorporated by an application need to be populated for use across complete suite of applications. This is achieved through synchronization.
There is also explanation on how to map the objects on both CBP and VPM data models to achieve desired synchronization across both sides. This would help users for mapping customized objects. Also find details on how the Variant Configuration Management objects are synchronized to VPM Data Model with some sample use cases.
You will also find key criteria for data synchronization between Library central and Catalogs in CATIA allowing uniform data across both data models. Along with this, you will find troubleshooting techniques of common issues seen during synchronization process and known workarounds as well as how to collect mandatory logs and traces needed to seek DS support.
Targeted audiences for this White Paper are End Users of VPM V5 synchronization process as well as PLM Administrators.