The Formtek EDM Connector is a component
of Formtek’s Engineering Data Management
(EDM) Solution for Alfresco that provides for
flexible yet secure management of engineering
documents, drawings and CAD files.
The EDM Connector works in conjunction
with the Formtek EDM Module to provide
synchronized access to Alfresco content
services directly from within AutoCAD. With
use of the EDM Connector, CAD users can
upload a new drawing or revision to the
Alfresco repository from AutoCAD, store
the drawing properties and block attributes
as repository properties, and lock or unlock
drawings in the repository.
Similarly, CAD users can browse or search
the Alfresco repository to download and
open a drawing in AutoCAD, view or edit the
drawing’s properties, and view the drawing’s
revision history within Alfresco.
The EDM Connector also maintains the
integrity of referenced drawings (XRefs), as
well as other types of referenced files (DGN,
PDF, raster, etc.), by automatically associating
them to the drawing within Alfresco. When
a drawing is checked-in or checked-out from
AutoCAD, the EDM Connector presents the
user with a list of all associated files, which
can then be selected for check-in or check-
out in association with the current drawing.
F O R M T E K E D M C O N N E C T O R
I N T E G R AT I O N B E T W E E N A L F R E S C O
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A N D A U T O C A D
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Contact [email protected] or visit our website at www.formtek.com for more information.
H I G H L I G H T S
Provides synchronized
interaction between
AutoCAD and Alfresco
Upload a new AutoCAD
drawing or revision to
Alfresco, and store the
drawing attributes as
repository properties, per
a configurable mapping
Maintain the integrity
of a drawing’s external
references (XRefs), which
can include DWG, DWF,
DGN, PDF, or Image file
Browse or search the
repository to download
and open a drawing in
AutoCAD
View or edit a drawing’s
repository properties
View a drawing’s revision
history in the repository
Lock or unlock a drawing
in the repository
Utilize the pre-defined
Formtek EDM drawing
content type, or a custom
content type
The EDM Connector for AutoCAD integrates directly with Alfresco Content Services
• AnintegratedsolutionforEngineeringData
Management,includingcreation,management,
output,anddistribution
• Pre-configuredEngineeringDrawingandDocument
contenttypes,oruseacustomcontenttype
• SupportforAutoCADformatsDWG,DXFandDWF,
MicroStationDGN,IFC2x3andIFC4
• AutomaticallygeneratedThumbnailandPDF
previewsofAutoCAD,MicroStation,andIFCfiles
• On-DemandAutoCADfileconversiontoPDF
• Allowauthorizedusersspecificprivilegesto
designateddata
• Leveragestheextensivecollaboration,reviewand
approval,andworkflowcapabilitiesofAlfresco
• FormtekAuditingtracksallactionsthatare
performedonadocument,withfullaudittrail
Key benefits of using the Formtek EDM Solution for Alfresco
ABOUT FORMTEK
®
Formtek,Inc.providessecureandscalableenterprisecontentmanagement(ECM)anddocument
managementsoftwareandimplementationservicestoworldwidecustomersandpartnersinthe
manufacturing,aerospace,defense,telecommunication,utility,government,andothermarkets.
WebuildsolutionsonsoftwaretechnologyplatformsthatareopenandadaptabletocomplexIT
environments,includingFormtek|OrionContentRepositoryServicesandtheAlfrescoDigitalBusiness
Platform.
©2022Formtek,Inc.Allrightsreserved.FormtekisaregisteredtrademarkofFormtek,Inc.
AlfrescoandAutoCADareregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectiveownersintheUSandothercountries.
Formtek, Inc.
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Walnut Creek, CA 94598
+1.925.482.0632
The Formtek EDM Connector for AutoCAD
configuration, pricing, and support
• SupportsAutoCAD2013through2021
• Easilyinstalledandconfiguredasaplug-inonthe
AutoCADclient
• WorksinconjunctionwiththeFormtekEDM
ModuleandAlfrescov5.xorv6.x
• ConnectorusestheCMISprotocoltointeract
withtheAlfrescorepository
• SupportforSAMLSingleSign-On
• Canbecustomconfiguredand/orexpandedto
meetspecificrequirements
• Availableoneitheraperpetuallicenseorannual
subscriptionbasis
• Fullsupport,includingongoingproduct
maintenanceandupdates,providedbyFormtek
Formtek EDM Connector for AutoCAD referenced file handling
Formtek EDM Connector for AutoCAD configurable metadata model
Contact [email protected] or visit our website at www.formtek.com for more information.