Database-driven library system
Key-Benefits of CADSTAR 12.1 Characteristics of database-driven library system KEY-BENEFITS Increased speed when searching for parts You can edit/save a single part (instead of having to edit/save the whole Parts Library) No Parts index required Easier integration with other PLM systems And much more Database requirements The database, used to store the CADSTAR Parts Library data, can be any ODBC compliant database which provides the following capabilities: SQL: 1999 Transactions A suitable OLE ODBC drive being available Examples of suitable Database Management Systems (DBMS) are: Microsoft Access 2007 (MDB file) Microsoft SQL Server 2005 MySQL 5.1 2
Key-Features Targeted for CADSTAR 12.1 Integration with PLM / Corporate Databases Zuken does not provide any functionality to allow the integration of the CADSTAR Parts Library database with other PLM systems or corporate databases as part of the standard CADSTAR product Any such integration may use the standard features available with the chosen DBMS to populate the CADSTAR database (in correct structure as defined by schema) from any other source required. It is the responsibility of the user to organise and implement this However, such integrations as this may be the subject of a specific consultancy project, at a cost to be determined in each individual case A database schema is provided as an SQL file with the CADSTAR 12.1 install for users to be able to create a suitable empty database and providing the information you need in order to be able to create or edit this data from an external source (i.e. another database) 3
Only the set up of all components ensures superior results Full HD TV HDMI cable Blue ray player Blue ray disc Brillant full HD picture + + + = CADSTAR ODBC interface MRP-Link Database High Performance PCB - evelopment + + + = NEW: CADSTAR 12.1 4
ODBC An overview ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) is an interface for the database access is used primarily under Windows is the most important manufacturer independent standard serves the communication of database systems makes DBMS independent data banking connections possible uses SQL query language Page 5
Why to use ODBC for CADSTAR? If the library contents has to be updated very often, a database management system (DBMS) should be used to maintain the data. In favour of which database scheme the editor finally decides, all concepts have different simple information storage systems, where each has its own advantages. So the application developer doesn't have to take care of the physical storage of the data any longer. Over recent years there has been significant progress in database technology, which opened up opportunities for increased quality and efficiency etc. Recognising the shift in the market to this approach Zuken is in the process of creating an ODBC interface for CADSTAR that will enable access to CADSTAR library Part data that can be stored in databases like MS - SQLServer, Oracle etc. By allowing all this data to be stored in a database rather than on a disk, the whole data flow process becomes much quicker and is more versatile. The currently used file based system will still be available for CADSTAR. Page 6
Is ODBC an advantage for CADSTAR? Currently: CADSTAR is a combination of using simple binary files and a series of flat text files. Advantage: CADSTAR is total ownership of the structure and the contains of the data and even the whole maintaining is controlled itself. Disadvantage: CADSTAR needs a lot of developer resources, because basic function like: Storing, Access and consistent routines. The amount of necessary data is continually growing up. Today, the user needs normally only less than 3000 parts. Attention: Behind 10.000 parts the overall performance breaks more and more down, which occurs using PLM-, MRP- or SAP-Systems. Page 7
The ODBC architecture has four components Application Application - Spreadsheet, Word processor, Data Access & CADSTAR development language etc. Performs processing by passing SQL Statements and receiving results from the ODBC Driver Manager. Driver Manger Driver Driver Driver Data Source Data Source Data Source Excel Access SQL-Server Page 8 Driver Manager - a Dynamic Link Library, loads drivers on behalf of an application. Driver: A Dynamic Link Library, that processes ODBC function calls received from the Driver Manager. submitting the resultant SQL requests to a specific data source and returns results to the application. If necessary, the driver modifies an application's request so that the request conforms to syntax supported by the associated DBMS. Data source: Consists of a DBMS, the operating system the DBMS runs on and the network (if any) used to access the DBMS. The Driver Manager and Driver appear to an application as one unit to process ODBC function calls.
File- or DBMS-Based Drivers File-based drivers are used with data sources such as ACCESS, which do not provide a stand-alone database engine for the driver to use. These drivers access the physical data directly and must implement a database engine to process SQL statements. As a standard practice, the database engines in file-based drivers implement the subset of ODBC SQL defined by the minimum SQL conformance level. Driver writers have to be aware that the driver architecture could affect whether an application can use the DBMS-specific SQL. DBMS-based drivers are used with data sources such as Oracle or SQL Server to provide a stand-alone database engine for the driver to use. These drivers access the physical data through the stand-alone engine; that is, they submit SQL statements to and retrieve results from the engine. DBMS-based drivers act as the client in a client/server configuration, where the data source acts as the server. In most cases, the client (driver) and server (data source) reside on different machines. Although both could reside on the same machine running a multitasking operating system. A third possibility is a gateway, which is placed between the driver and data source. A gateway is a piece of software that causes one DBMS to look like another. For example, applications written to use SQL Server can also access DB2 data through the MRP-Link Gateway; this product causes DB2 to look like SQL Server. Page 9
Single-Tier Configuration In a single-tier implementation the database is processed directly by the driver. The driver processes SQL statements and retrieves information from the database. The following diagram shows two types of single-tier configurations like CADSTAR: one stand alone one that uses a network - Application - Driver Manager - Driver includes data access software - Data Storage - Application - Driver Manager - Driver includes data access software - Data Storage In a single tier driver network environment data access software resides on the PC. This implies query resolution intelligence resides on the client. Page 10
Multiple-Tier Configuration In a multiple-tier configuration, the driver sends SQL requests to a server that processes SQL requests. The application, driver, and Driver Manager reside on one system, typically called the client like CADSTAR. The database and the software that controls access to the database normally reside on another system and is typically called the server. From the perspective of an application the following configurations are identical. - Application - Driver Manager - Driver - Data access software - Data Storage A variant of the multiple-tier configuration is a gateway architecture, where the driver passes SQL requests to a gateway process. The gateway process sends the requests to the data source. The gateway in this scenario can be a piece of hardware or data access software in the form of a low level interface to foreign databases provided by the RDBMS vendor. - Application - Driver Manager - Driver - Gateway Software - Data access software - Data Storage This implies that query resolution intelligence resides on the server. Page 11
Multiple-Tier with Middleware The application, driver and Driver Manager reside on one system, typically called the CADTSTAR client Between client and server we could have more powerful query builder like MRP-Link This part optimizes, controls and manages the client request to one or several database systems. It collaborates the results in a single answer to the clients. - Application - Driver Manager - Driver - Middleware Server - Data access software - Data Storage The database and the software, which controls access to the database reside on another system, is typically called the database-server. This implies query resolution intelligence resides on the middleware server. Page 12
One Server and several databases A relational DBMS can manage more databases parallel. It is working parallel to our application CADSTAR and ensures the table structures for the relational database. The normalization process, which takes care that no redundant data storage is carried out and that inconsistencies in the data stock are avoided, supports the relational database design. At the outline of a table you decide, which data may contain the individual columns whether additional plausibility checks shall take place at the storage and which column as a key field obviously identifies a data set. 13
Inside CADSTAR ODBC schema This diagram shows the simple database schema for CADSTAR. A lot of tables arrange around the Parts Table as central element. The Part definition s table is of particular interest for the integration with all other PLM/MRP or ERP systems. 14
Typical Enterprise Company Installation Enterprise Database 10.000 20.000 parts Location Database 2.000-5.000 parts Project Database 3-10 parts Binary files Binary files Binary files SQL-based Access-based File-based 15
Setup enterprise company installation The required setup in CADSTAR to get access to different Library sources. It is only necessary to know the location of each library. Enterprise Database Internet local lane Location Database Project Database Depending on the database type we distinguish a single source pointer. Parts, SCM, PCB and Documentations Symbol are collected in a single directory. Each ODBC Database has two references, on to the Parts and a second on to the binary file which includes the SCM, PCB and Documentations Symbol. 16
Set up the references to the Library location of the SQL-Server Instead browsing through a directory, the browse is through the SQL Sever List. 17
Set up the reference to the library location at Microsoft Access For a Access based library which is a file based library. Locate with the browser the MDB file. The Microsoft Jet 4.0 OLE Provider is to chose. 18
CADSTAR: Parts import function Transfer CADSTAR Parts Library contents to a new database library 19
CADSTAR: Find components easily Find components easily & quickly. Without any additional effort or cost. In combination with an ODBC-compliant data source CADSTAR 12.1 provides a strong and fast customizable search engine allowing the user to quickly find a specific component. Filter on attributes or wild-carded component names (e.g. *diode*) to limit search results 20
Comparison of local search times Within local environments, the usage of MRP-Link could already save most of the search time Enterprise Database Location Database Project Database Binary files Binary files Binary files 14.766 parts Reference dataset provided within Zuken CADSTAR 12.1 Search time [sec] 2.576 parts Reference dataset provided within Zuken CADSTAR Express 12.1 Search time [sec] 4 parts Reference dataset provided by CSK Search time [sec] 20,5 13,4 14,8 0,4 Text-file Access SQL MRP-Link 14,5 6,2 8,3 0,4 Text-file Access SQL MRP-Link 0,3 0,4 0,6 0,2 Text-file Access SQL MRP-Link Hardware: DELL M4300, 4GB RAM, Windows 7 64 Bit & CADSTAR 12.1 P1 21
Comparison of global search times when looking for parts globally in all implemented databases, MRP-Link could save up to 99% of search time Enterprise Database 14.766 parts Location Database 2.576 parts Project Database 4 parts Search time [sec] -98,5% 30,4 17,7 27,8 0,9 Text-file Access SQL MRP-Link Hardware: DELL M4300, 4GB RAM, Windows 7 64 Bit, & CADSTAR 12.1 P1 all database running on the same machine 22
MRP-Link will communicate via the SQL-native language directly The open structure is the foundation for any integration with PLM / Corporate Databases. SQL- Native language MRP-Link OLE-Commands Each middleware software has now the chance to use and introduce the best fit techniques depending on the current situation. This Multiple-Tier implementation with the Middleware MRP-Link demonstrate this technique perfect. ODBC Interface Native SQL language direct on an SQL-Sever combined with direct online OLEcommunication forward to CADSTAR results in a unique performance. Enterprise Database SQL-based Location Database Access-based Project Database File-based It is well-known that ODBC interfaces are limiting the performance of data bases and thus of CADSTAR as well Binary files Binary files Binary files 23
Each software will need its individual interface to work with CADSTAR???????? Enterprise Database Location Database Project Database For each external System a complex Software interface is necessary which follow the data schema from CADSTAR. In the real world are the CAD relevant information distributed in different software programs and storages. 24
MRP-Link will ensure this connectivity MRP-Link Enterprise Database Location Database Project Database 25
MRP-Link could be used as central element of the whole material planning process MRP-Link, the component list and BOM management system, comprises several powerful CAD manufacturer-neutral modules. An SQL database is used as the central element that ensures maximum flexibility for optimised and rapid integration into ERP/PLM systems BOM management helps to identify part uses and component changes and therefore makes pre-planning the execution of redesigns or design changes easier. The component selection enables you to quickly find components using technical features. These can then be inserted directly into the design thanks to "drag and drop". As a result, an impressive selection of components is available via attributes such as releases, usability and alternative components. 26
MRP-Link information's flow Other Data System Part Information Upgraded BOM s, Parts Information ERP / MRP Access Excel Data System Parts Upgraded BOM s, Parts Information MRP-Link Libraries and BOM s Upgraded Libraries, Parts EDA System BOM s Upgraded BOM s, Parts Information Other CAD System 27
Key benefits of the MRP-Link In view of its modular expansion options, the MRP-Link is flexible and versatile in use Processing rules can be custom-controlled with the Constraint Manager and the user's execution rights. Cross-site data replication safeguards data consistency The Parts Stock, the central element, can be expanded on a customised basis with further modules The CADSTAR Attribute synchronising minimizes errors when creating designs The usage of CSV-files ensures connectivity with almost all used business applications The automatic column name translation systematic enables unlimited communication 28
CADSTAR Attribute synchronising The technical features from a managing ERP or PLM system are transferred with the MRP-Link system directly into the CADSTAR libraries This minimizes errors when creating designs. The availability of alternative and preferred components safeguards the use of the best components from both a technical and commercial point of view 29
MRP-Link column name translation systematic CSV Based ERP / MRP Systems Alternative Database MRP-Link Translation External Source Naming B A BOM Management BOM Parts Stock Internal Naming M - CAD System E - CAD System B External Destination Naming A Library Searcher CADSTAR SCM / PCB BOM X XML RTF CSV 30
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