Stemming from requests for a graphical method of organising project information, without the need for databases and dedicated project management software, German CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme is introducing Graphical Project Management.
At the heart of the software lie the company's CAD/CAM package, Pictures by PC, and its Business Graphics module.
Simple but extremely powerful, the software enables all types of project documents such as job orders, design drawings, engineering change notes and product catalogues to be graphically linked to a project 'structure' graphic.
Providing an instant overview of a project and related documents, these 'structure' graphics can depict anything from a rough project plan to complete ISO 9000 procedures, with the graphic itself being automatically generated from simple checklists.
Then, with the easy transportation of project information in a neutral format being a firm requirement, Schott Systeme has developed what it describes as 'the world's first linked PDF format'. In short, the software will not only automatically find all the project documents that have been linked, but will, in addition, pack these into a single PDF document complete with the project structure graphics. Highly suitable for customer presentations and visits, the project structure can then be followed and the linked project documents found, all within the PDF itself.
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