The same product models that might be used to provide commercial data for
customer facing web configurators can provide complex engineering data that is
useful for engineering tools. Applications that assist in creating
sub-assemblies of multiple products to complete a panel layout all share the
same framework of product models and programming interfaces.
Examples of engineering applications that are using ProdLogix today
include: a bus bar starter configurator which ensures that all starters on the
system are compatible with that system's requirements; a CAD drawing assistant
that can provide a layout drawing inside of AutoCAD; and a terminal block
assembly tool that ensures all appropriate end barriers, end anchors, and
jumpers have been selected.
Because of ProdLogix's extensibility, applications are easily enhanced. For
instance, the terminal block assembly tool, mentioned above, has been modified
to include user-defined devices and DIN rail mountable relays.
