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SolidWorks and Business Central Integration Made Easy
Connect Your Engineering and Business Workflows Seamlessly
Managing product design data and business processes in different systems often leads to miscommunication, delays, and duplicated effort. With our SolidWorks to Dynamics 365 Business Central (SW2NAV) integration solution, you can bridge that gap and keep your teams aligned every step of the way.
This powerful integration connects your CAD environment with your ERP system, enabling real-time data flow between SolidWorks and Business Central. The result? Faster decision-making, better collaboration, and higher efficiency across departments.
What Is SW2NAV?
One Platform for Product and Business Data
SW2NAV is a smart, secure, and customizable solution that allows you to synchronize key product design data from SolidWorks directly with Dynamics 365 Business Central. Whether it's item creation, BOM updates, or engineering change orders, everything stays in sync without manual re-entry.
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Why Choose Our SOLIDWORKS to Business Central Integration?
- Simple setup, powerful performance
- Real-time data exchange between systems
- Custom script-based control for advanced scenarios
- Designed for both standard and complex use cases
- Built-in support for SOLIDWORKS PDM workflows
Key Features of SW2NAV Integration
Preview ERP BOM within SOLIDWORKS PDM
- Instantly view the Dynamics Navision (Business Central) Bill of Materials (BOM) inside SOLIDWORKS PDM.
- Access both current and historical BOM versions if version management is active in the ERP.
- Select and preview different product configurations based on ERP data.
- Customize which ERP BOM columns are displayed in SOLIDWORKS; column display settings can be saved for future sessions.
Preview ERP Item Properties in SOLIDWORKS
- Real-time access to item properties from Dynamics Business Central directly within SOLIDWORKS.
- Check whether specific items exist in the ERP system.
- Tailor property columns shown; save preferred display settings for future use.
BOM Comparison Between SOLIDWORKS & ERP
- Compare the SOLIDWORKS BOM with ERP BOM—including historical versions when needed.
- Identify and display differences in item properties for all top-level BOM children.
- Easily track changes made in SOLIDWORKS since the last data transfer to ERP.
PDM2ERP Data Tracking
- Monitor which items have been created or updated during defined periods.
- View user-specific statistics on item creation and updating activities.
- Export transaction and activity reports to Excel for further analysis.
Error and Process Logs
- Review historical logs to analyze errors and process details.
- Access a detailed process list for tracking past data transfer events.
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Ready to Transform Your Workflow?
Schedule a live demo or consultation today to experience SW2NAV firsthand. Let’s simplify how your design and ERP systems work together.
Who Should Use It
Ideal For Manufacturing and Engineering Teams
This solution is perfect for any company using SolidWorks (with or without PDM) alongside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Navision. It is particularly useful in industries like:
- Industrial machinery and equipment
- Automotive and components manufacturing
- Electronics and consumer goods
- Contract engineering services
Implementation and Support
Expert-Led from Setup to Scaling
Our team offers consultation, configuration support, and training tailored to fit your environment. Whether you're just starting or looking to optimize existing processes, we help ensure SW2NAV is effective from day one.
