The LinkDB creates the link between the geometry data of the digital libraries and ERP data from different systems and databases. This link must be created once, as identical parts are managed with different designations in the systems involved. For example, once as M8x12 and once as M08x012.

PARTdataCenter can be used to identify parts - even with different designations. See Section 1.1, “ Article assignment (initial filling of the LinkDB) ” in PARTwarehouse Manual.

With standard parts, a part with Standard number and declaration of characteristics is definitely identified.

This would be an example: ISO 4762 and M5x25

Parts that have been identified are saved in the LinkDB with the link material master no. + geometry parameter.

Because of this linkage, PARTdataManager now displays any further Attributes information from the ERP system. If the relevant part is known in other systems with the number as well, then all other attributes can be attached as well.

In addition, geometric variants are saved in the LinkDB and not in the original tables. This means that catalog updates can be carried out easily without the risk of data loss.

The advantage of the LinkDB recapitulate therein, that data exchange and communication between different systems is possible without damaging the integrity of the involved systems.

All information can then be displayed in a single interface.