SOLIDWORKS PDM Business Central Integration

Smarter Workflows, Faster Time to Market

SOLIDWORKS PDM Business Central Integration

Seamless Data Flow Between Design and ERP

At PLM CAD UTILITIES AS, we know that your design and engineering teams want to stay focused on what matters most—innovating—not wrestling with data transfers. Our solution bridges SOLIDWORKS PDM and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Dynamics NAV) in a way that’s easy, reliable, and intuitive.

Reduce Data Transfer Time
  • Automates the creation of ERP Items and BOMs.
  • Minimizes manual effort, letting engineers focus on design.
  • Eliminates unforced errors, improving overall efficiency.
Lower Rework Costs
  • Error-free data integration reduces costly corrections.
  • Real-time item checks in ERP ensure accuracy from the start.
Accelerate Time-to-Market
  • Immediate availability of items in ERP speeds up production.
  • Faster workflows boost responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
Improve Sales and Operations
  • Access real-time ERP data without leaving SOLIDWORKS PDM.
  • Identify whether an item already exists in ERP before creating duplicates.

Watch the Demo

Experience how our SOLIDWORKS PDM to Dynamics Business Central integration works in real time. In this short demo, you will see how design data flows effortlessly between your engineering and ERP systems. Watch how automatic data transfers, BOM comparisons, and real-time ERP previews happen right inside SOLIDWORKS PDM — no manual updates or double entries required.

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Why Choose Our SOLIDWORKS PDM Business Central Integration?

Because Your Design-to-ERP Workflow Deserves Accuracy, Speed, and Simplicity

  • Seamless Data Transfer
  • Intelligent BOM Management
  • Complete ERP Data Visibility
  • Advanced Productivity Tools
  • Business Impact You Can See
  • Robust Tracking & Reporting
SOLIDWORKS PDM Business Central Integration
Key Capabilities
  • Automatic data transfer from SOLIDWORKS PDM to Dynamics Business Central or Navision using right click, button click, or during workflow approval
  • Two way data flow to retrieve ERP data from Dynamics and view it inside SOLIDWORKS PDM
  • BOM comparison between SOLIDWORKS PDM and Dynamics including older versions when using Production BOMs
  • Custom data processing using scripts before sending information to ERP
  • Integrated view of item details and ERP BOM information inside SOLIDWORKS PDM tabs
  • Flexible BOM creation for Production BOMs or Assembly BOMs directly in Dynamics from PDM
  • Support for documents with multiple configurations without complexity
  • PDM2ERP reporting tool to track and report all data transfers including user activities and timelines
  • SOLIDWORKS add in to transfer data, create ERP documents, and manage customer or vendor details directly from SOLIDWORKS or PDM
  • Real time ERP preview of item properties and BOMs inside SOLIDWORKS PDM
  • Attachment management to add files to items, sales, and purchase entities directly from SOLIDWORKS or PDM
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Key Features of PDM2NAV Integration

Preview Dynamics Business Central Item Properties in SOLIDWORKS PDM

  • View real time ERP item data directly inside SOLIDWORKS PDM
  • Quickly check if an item exists in Dynamics Business Central or Dynamics Navision
  • Customize which item properties appear in the preview
  • Save preview settings for future use without repeated adjustments
Preview Dynamics Business Central

Dynamics Business Central BOM in SOLIDWORKS PDM

  • View old Bills of Materials when BOM versions are in use
  • Select and preview specific configurations as needed
  • Save column settings for quick access in future sessions
Dynamics Business Central BOM

Compare Dynamics NAV or Business Central BOM with SOLIDWORKS PDM BOM

  • Compare PDM BOM with older ERP BOM when BOM versions are available in Dynamics
  • View differences in item properties for first level children
  • Identify changes made in PDM since the last data transfer to ERP
Compare Dynamics NAV

Track and Analyse Data Transfers

  • Monitor all data sent from PDM to ERP
  • View the number of items created or updated in a selected time period.
  • Identify which user has created or updated specific items
  • Export detailed reports to Excel for further analysis
  • Access old logs for error investigation through the log viewer
  • Review process history and details inside the process list
Track and Analyse Data Transfers
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