Table of Contents
- 1.1. V12.13
- 1.1.1. Feature selection V12.13
- 1.1.1.1. ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit
- 1.1.1.2. Dashboard
- 1.1.1.3. eCATALOG 3Dfindit
- 1.1.1.3.1. PARTdesigner
- 1.1.1.3.1.1. "Part properties" dialog: Warnings and error messages
- 1.1.1.3.1.2. Properties of the condition: Warnings and error messages
- 1.1.1.3.1.3. "Rule properties" dialog: Input fields with expressions / Notes on errors
- 1.1.1.3.1.4. Dialog "Assignment of value range variables": Icon for data type / automatic setting / notes on errors
- 1.1.1.3.1.5. Own setting for the visibility of connection points in PARTdesigner
- 1.1.1.3.1.6. Dimensions in the isometric view
- 1.1.1.3.1.7. Assembly properties of the rule: Filter for positioning
- 1.1.1.3.1.8. Keyboard shortcut for moving the timeline in the 3D history
- 1.1.1.3.1.9. Variable manager: Filter function in characteristics table
- 1.1.1.3.1.10. Context menu on a surface: Align camera to surface
- 1.1.1.3.1.11. Overview of surface attributes of an entire component
- 1.1.1.3.1.12. 3D comparison: 3db <-> STEP file
- 1.1.1.3.1.13. 3D history: Display/delete unused layers
- 1.1.1.3.1.14. 3D history: Display/delete deactivated features
- 1.1.1.3.1.15. Sketcher: Insert polygon Revision
- 1.1.1.3.1.16. Sketcher: Circle tangential to 3 elements (circle/line/arc)
- 1.1.1.3.1.17. Sketcher: Circle through center point and tangential element
- 1.1.1.3.1.18. Sketcher: Thread type is remembered when deleting
- 1.1.1.3.2. PARTproject
- 1.1.1.3.2.1. Determine start project in Settings
- 1.1.1.3.2.2. Configuration files under CADENAS_SETUP encrypted
- 1.1.1.3.2.3. EOL (End of Life): Various new statuses
- 1.1.1.3.2.4. TestMeta: New error message for color control variables with wrong location
- 1.1.1.3.2.5. TestMeta: Marking of mandatory information
- 1.1.1.3.2.6. TestMeta: Severity visible in QA check
- 1.1.1.3.2.7. Classifications: Error in condition
- 1.1.1.3.2.8. Variable management
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.1. Variable management: Transposed rows / columns in table export
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.2. Variable management: Filter for projects based on their visibility
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.3. Variable management: Option to display link projects
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.4. Variable management: Option to display variables in vertical tables without selection menu
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.5. Variable management: Deleting variables
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.6. Variable management: Report for algorithm import
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.7. Variable management: Visual changes
- 1.1.1.3.2.8.8. Variable management: General changes
- 1.1.1.3.2.9. Search function within catalogs and projects
- 1.1.1.3.2.10. SVN operations: Automatic retries in the event of connection problems
- 1.1.1.3.2.11. Check for updates to classifications and thread tables
- 1.1.1.3.2.12. Batch run classification with templates: Transferring classifications to hidden projects
- 1.1.1.3.2.13. Classifications: Import/export of translations
- 1.1.1.3.2.14. Versioning system: Selection status
- 1.1.1.3.2.15. Filter in the context menu
- 1.1.1.3.2.16. Notification of new classifications and thread files
- 1.1.1.3.3. PARTtemplateDesigner
- 1.1.2. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.1.3. Discontinued formats and programs
- 1.2. V12.12
- 1.2.1. Features Selection V12.12
- 1.2.1.1. ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit
- 1.2.1.2. eCATALOG 3Dfindit
- 1.2.1.2.1. PARTproject
- 1.2.1.2.1.1. Deeplink & table export available in XSLX format
- 1.2.1.2.1.2. New functionality in the "Project dependencies" dialog box
- 1.2.1.2.1.3. Generation of preview images - Faster error message for missing index
- 1.2.1.2.1.4. Reduce QA status after check-out
- 1.2.1.2.1.5. Sorting within the "Variable groups" dialog box
- 1.2.1.2.1.6. QA Test: New buttons in the "Unused files" dialog box
- 1.2.1.2.1.7. Classification: New button to show and hide suggestions
- 1.2.1.2.1.8. Variable management: Algorithm import
- 1.2.1.2.1.9. New project" dialog box with preview function
- 1.2.1.2.1.10. Automatically load last project when starting PARTproject
- 1.2.1.2.1.11. Correct incorrect project assembly paths manually
- 1.2.1.2.2. PARTdesigner
- 1.2.1.2.2.1. Extrude / rotate solid - skip the input dialog with CTRL
- 1.2.1.2.2.2. Insert rectangle over center point
- 1.2.1.2.2.3. "Plane at a distance" with rotation
- 1.2.1.2.2.4. New keyboard shortcuts for adding connection points
- 1.2.1.2.2.5. Language selection in the table
- 1.2.1.2.2.6. Display specific calculation status
- 1.2.1.2.2.7. New property "Tool body" of assembly components
- 1.2.1.2.2.8. New key combination to define a line as rotation axis
- 1.2.1.2.2.9. New key combination in the "Feature algorithm" window
- 1.2.1.2.2.10. New quick selection button for the "Rename. .." function
- 1.2.1.2.2.11. Sketcher: New "Reverse direction" button for arcs
- 1.2.1.2.2.12. Variable management: Algorithm import with comma as separator
- 1.2.1.2.2.13. Variable management: Coloring in the "Characteristic algorithm" window
- 1.2.1.2.2.14. Sketch history: Blue symbol for dimension point
- 1.2.1.2.2.15. Variable releases: Edit button more visible
- 1.2.1.2.2.16. Blend bevel feature: Warning when 3 bevels meet
- 1.2.1.2.2.17. Keyboard shortcut "i" for isometric view
- 1.2.1.2.2.18. Release of Breaking Features
- 1.2.1.2.2.18.1. Insert slotted hole
- 1.2.1.2.2.18.2. Sketcher: Variable positioning with "Horizontal by point" or "Vertical by point"
- 1.2.1.2.2.18.3. Feature with connections to multiple 3D history elements allowed
- 1.2.1.2.2.18.4. Sketcher: New function "Bevel centered on 2 lines over 2 feed lengths"
- 1.2.1.2.2.18.5. Chamfer on the outside
- 1.2.1.2.2.18.6. Sketcher: "Insert hexagon" function simplified
- 1.2.1.2.2.18.7. Sketcher: Contour offset supported in sketches
- 1.2.1.3. PARTdataCenter
- 1.2.1.4. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.3. V12.11
- 1.3.1. Feature selection V12.11
- 1.3.1.1. General
- 1.3.1.2. eCATALOG 3Dfindit
- 1.3.1.2.1. PARTdesigner
- 1.3.1.2.1.1. Variable manager: Color contrast
- 1.3.1.2.1.2. Specification of the error position in feature algorithms
- 1.3.1.2.1.3. DXF Import - New option "Apply line style"
- 1.3.1.2.1.4. Variable release - New column "Data type"
- 1.3.1.2.1.5. Release variables - Automatic filling of the "Release name" column
- 1.3.1.2.2. PARTproject
- 1.3.1.2.2.1. Edit automatic class mapping: Overwrite duplicates
- 1.3.1.2.2.2. New type "LIB - Library Format" under "Additional export formats"
- 1.3.1.2.2.3. "Add to translation suggestions" button
- 1.3.1.2.2.4. Add projects to classification: Delete classification + Additional filter options
- 1.3.1.2.2.5. New Media Variable Editor
- 1.3.1.2.2.6. Visible&hidden variables in the "Variable groups" dialog
- 1.3.1.2.2.7. Hint/Check on license.txt when using the CNSLICENSE variable
- 1.3.1.2.2.8. Plugin Manager in PARTproject
- 1.3.1.2.2.9. Variable management: Upload icon and own group keys
- 1.3.1.2.2.10. Variable management: New column "Status"
- 1.3.1.2.2.11. Variable management: New navigation aid
- 1.3.1.2.2.12. Variable management: Write-protected mode
- 1.3.1.2.2.13. Variable management: Groups of variables Changes
- 1.3.1.2.2.14. Tabbed page General: Renaming of the function "Online visibility"
- 1.3.1.2.2.15. Variable management: new filter options
- 1.3.1.2.2.16. Changes to the table import / export
- 1.3.1.2.2.17. Texture Label: New error message for missing paths
- 1.3.1.2.2.18. Selectable logic expressions in the rows Table restriction & row suppression
- 1.3.1.2.2.19. Variable management: Changes to table export
- 1.3.1.2.2.20. TestMeta: New classification warnings
- 1.3.1.2.2.21. Variable management: New error message when moving the variable without geometry
- 1.3.1.2.2.22. 3D view: Display auxiliary geometries of assemblies
- 1.3.1.2.2.23. Add ERP mapping: Automatic loading of the last catalog status
- 1.3.1.3. PARTadmin
- 1.3.1.4. PARTapplicationServer Dashboard: UI revision
- 1.3.1.5. ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit
- 1.3.1.6. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.3.2. Release Notes V12.11
- 1.3.3. Discontinued formats and programs V12.11
- 1.4. V12.10
- 1.4.1. Feature selection V12.10
- 1.4.1.1. 3Dfindit
- 1.4.1.1.1. 3D info points
- 1.4.1.1.2. Photo search
- 1.4.1.1.3. New information message when exporting parts with hidden components
- 1.4.1.1.4. Connection points hidden in the 3D view
- 1.4.1.1.5. Favorites
- 1.4.1.1.6. Copy LINA of the selected part to the clipboard
- 1.4.1.1.7. Improvements to the zoom on mobile devices and in the 3D view
- 1.4.1.2. PARTdataManager
- 1.4.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
- 1.4.1.3.1. PARTproject
- 1.4.1.3.1.1. Visual update for the Order window
- 1.4.1.3.1.2. Revision of the "Create assembly table" window
- 1.4.1.3.1.3. Catalog download - Partial
- 1.4.1.3.1.4. "Variable management" dialog box - New "Decimal places" column
- 1.4.1.3.1.5. Variable management" dialog box - changes are displayed in bold type
- 1.4.1.3.1.6. Render material translations
- 1.4.1.3.1.7. Batch Mode - Decimal numbers field as list field
- 1.4.1.3.1.8. Render materials - tooltip shows translation / name with ID
- 1.4.1.3.1.9. Variable groups - function has been renamed
- 1.4.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
- 1.4.1.3.2.1. Texture labels can use a variable as a render material
- 1.4.1.3.2.2. Revision of the functionality of the "Insert sketch" window
- 1.4.1.3.2.3. Configurator - Context menu commands for "Conditions" and "Rules" renamed
- 1.4.1.3.2.4. Save table file in XLSX format
- 1.4.1.3.2.5. Import table file
- 1.4.1.3.2.6. Sketcher - New keyboard shortcuts
- 1.4.1.3.2.7. Sketcher - Delete buttons added
- 1.4.1.4. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.4.2. Release Notes V12.10
- 1.4.3. Discontinued formats and programs V12.10
- 1.5. V12.9
- 1.5.1. Feature Auswahl V12.9
- 1.5.1.1. General
- 1.5.1.2. 3Dfindit
- 1.5.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
- 1.5.1.3.1. PARTproject
- 1.5.1.3.1.1. Check out catalog
- 1.5.1.3.1.2. Set default sorting for new directories
- 1.5.1.3.1.3. Edit class system > Sort classes
- 1.5.1.3.1.4. Edit class system - Visibility of classes
- 1.5.1.3.1.5. Display variable dependencies
- 1.5.1.3.1.6. Variable management
- 1.5.1.3.1.7. General classifications for entire catalog
- 1.5.1.3.1.8. Variable assignment tab - revision of functionalities
- 1.5.1.3.1.9. Create XLSX files with translations / Evaluate XLSX files with translations
- 1.5.1.3.1.10. Connection points wizard
- 1.5.1.3.1.11. Catalog filter
- 1.5.1.3.1.12. Version management - standardization of the context menu
- 1.5.1.3.1.13. Change connection points with Revit classification to those with CNS classification
- 1.5.1.3.1.14. New setting for automatic assignment to variable groups
- 1.5.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
- 1.5.2. Release Notes V12.9
- 1.5.3. Announcement of discontinuation of products V12.9
- 1.6. V12.8
- 1.6.1. Feature selection V12.8
- 1.6.1.1. General
- 1.6.1.2. PARTdataManager / 3Dfindit
- 1.6.1.2.1. 3Dfindit: Full screen mode for table
- 1.6.1.2.2. 3Dfindit: Height of table rows can be changed
- 1.6.1.2.3. 3Dfindit: Add variant to link database
- 1.6.1.2.4. 3Dfindit: Edit/delete data set
- 1.6.1.2.5. Filter option for relevant parameters only
- 1.6.1.2.6. Topology features available for analysis export
- 1.6.1.2.7. Option für Export von Unterbaugruppen-Struktur
- 1.6.1.3. PARTadmin
- 1.6.1.4. eCATALOGsolutions
- 1.6.1.4.1. PARTproject
- 1.6.1.4.1.1. QA check: "Critical" TestMeta warning
- 1.6.1.4.1.2. Change root directory only via environment variable
- 1.6.1.4.1.3. New function "Update classification index "
- 1.6.1.4.1.4. Classification selection via list field
- 1.6.1.4.1.5. DeepLink Export: New option for shortnb and varset transfer
- 1.6.1.4.1.6. Set visible text variables automatically
- 1.6.1.4.1.7. Hide default column in translation table
- 1.6.1.4.1.8. PARTproject: Batch process generate deeplinks
- 1.6.1.4.1.9. New setting: Set value range assignments automatically when inserting part
- 1.6.1.4.1.10. Edit class system: New context menu commands
- 1.6.1.4.1.11. Class system Display mode: For "Whole" subclass ID independent of parent element
- 1.6.1.4.1.12. Execute template
- 1.6.1.4.1.13. Copy project data/Paste project data: Added filter for connection points
- 1.6.1.4.1.14. Multiple link projects possible in the same folder
- 1.6.1.4.1.15. Project dependencies - New search function
- 1.6.1.4.2. PARTdesigner
- 1.6.1.4.2.1. Compatibility notes
- 1.6.1.4.2.2. Test features V12.0 to V12.4 activated
- 1.6.1.4.2.3. Algorithms in tabular form
- 1.6.1.4.2.4. Insert slot ted hole
- 1.6.1.4.2.5. Chamfer on the outside
- 1.6.1.4.2.6. Variable manager - Dictionary can be used in the Description field
- 1.6.1.4.2.7. DW files per table row
- 1.6.1.5. 3Dfindit plugin installation automatically replaces (updates) PARTS4CAD
- 1.6.1.6. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.6.2. Release Notes V12.8
- 1.6.3. Announcement of discontinuation of products V12.8
- 1.7. V12.7
- 1.7.1. Feature Auswahl V12.7
- 1.7.1.1. PARTdataManager / 3Dfindit
- 1.7.1.2. PARTsolutions Admin
- 1.7.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
- 1.7.1.3.1. PARTproject
- 1.7.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
- 1.7.1.3.2.1. Warning for different data types in value range assignments
- 1.7.1.3.2.2. Automatic filling of "Condition 2"
- 1.7.1.3.2.3. Graphical Assembly Editor
- 1.7.1.3.2.4. Show current state of expressions
- 1.7.1.3.2.5. Distinction of permanently displayed planes
- 1.7.1.3.2.6. Sketcher: Variable positioning with "Horizontal by point " or "Vertical by point "
- 1.7.1.3.2.7. Sketcher: Turn on "Snap to grid" temporarily
- 1.7.1.3.2.8. Sketcher: Disable snap to intersection point
- 1.7.1.4. Sales OfflineCD
- 1.7.1.5. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.7.2. Release Notes V12.7
- 1.8. V12.6
- 1.8.1. Features selection V12.6
- 1.8.1.1. General
- 1.8.1.2. eCATALOGsolutions
- 1.8.1.2.1. PARTproject
- 1.8.1.2.1.1. Extension for plugin "Create class system for filters "
- 1.8.1.2.1.2. Manage fonts
- 1.8.1.2.1.3. Automated translation with DeepL
- 1.8.1.2.1.4. Edit class system - Automatically generated ID as a suggestion
- 1.8.1.2.1.5. PARTproject QA: Abbreviate TestMeta run
- 1.8.1.2.1.6. PARTproject QA: Get notified after finished test run
- 1.8.1.2.1.7. PARTproject QA: Test CAD formats - alphabetical list
- 1.8.1.2.2. PARTdesigner
- 1.8.1.2.2.1. Display control limits - Visual display of the min-max translation/rotation
- 1.8.1.2.2.2. Quick access to functions from history tree
- 1.8.1.2.2.3. Preview for connection point and point
- 1.8.1.2.2.4. Analyze and reduce sketch
- 1.8.1.2.2.5. Select all faces of "Grp Pattern"
- 1.8.1.2.2.6. Render material selection with preview colors
- 1.8.1.2.3. Configurator: Dummy part marked with icon in listings
- 1.8.1.3. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.8.2. Release Notes V12.6
- 1.9. V12.0 SP5
- 1.10. V12.0 SP4
- 1.10.1. Features selection V12.0 SP4
- 1.10.1.1. 3Dfindit.com Enterprise
- 1.10.1.2. eCATALOGsolutions
- 1.10.1.2.1. Method for determination of search variables changed
- 1.10.1.2.2. Revit: Automated creation of specific rfa files by means of a filter
- 1.10.1.2.3. Reverse search - resolution check (automatic): New option
- 1.10.1.2.4. Visualisation of diverse auxiliary geometry (spaces) generated from classification data in color
- 1.10.1.2.5. Disable list field for the vertical table (PARTdataManager)
- 1.10.1.2.6. Rotation of plane on freely specified axis
- 1.10.1.3. PARTwarehouse
- 1.10.1.4. More features
- 1.10.2. Release Notes V12.0 SP4
- 1.11. V12.0 SP3
- 1.12. V12.0 SP2
- 1.13. V12.0 SP0/SP1
- 1.13.1. Features selection V12.0 SP0/SP1
- 1.13.1.1. PARTsolutions
- 1.13.1.1.1. New Filter Assistant (Facets)
- 1.13.1.1.2. Full-text search
- 1.13.1.1.2.1. Enhanced search index
- 1.13.1.1.2.2. Full-text search: Automatic splitting of search terms
- 1.13.1.1.2.3. Full text search (ranking)
- 1.13.1.1.2.4. Full text search: Search for negative values
- 1.13.1.1.2.5. Full text search: Find order numbers with spaces and special characters
- 1.13.1.1.2.6. Full text search: Extraction of numbers and zeros from search terms
- 1.13.1.1.2.7. Strict search!
- 1.13.1.1.2.8. Exact search {}
- 1.13.1.1.2.9. Phrase search "" (specific order of terms)
- 1.13.1.1.2.10. Filter search results - Display operators
- 1.13.1.1.2.11. Search for values of value range fields
- 1.13.1.1.2.12. Full text search: Number search with units (explicit and implicit)
- 1.13.1.1.2.13. Full text search: Indexing of PDF and other documents
- 1.13.1.1.2.14. Full-text search: Better visibility of the search term in search results
- 1.13.1.1.2.15. Full text search: wildcard search possible at any position
- 1.13.1.1.2.16. Full text search: AND and OR - bracket replacement
- 1.13.1.1.2.17. Language of ERP fields can be configured
- 1.13.1.1.3. Geometric search (3D): Find geometric variants
- 1.13.1.1.4. TypeCode/order number search - ignore spaces
- 1.13.1.1.5. Partial search based on toroidal and spherical surfaces
- 1.13.1.1.6. 3D view: " Show auxiliary geometry " button
- 1.13.1.1.7. Rework Partial, Topology, Color Search Index
- 1.13.1.2. PARTsolutions Admin
- 1.13.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
- 1.13.1.3.1. PARTproject
- 1.13.1.3.1.1. Update full-text search index inside PARTproject
- 1.13.1.3.1.2. Arrange tabs via drag & drop
- 1.13.1.3.1.3. Create own templates for projects
- 1.13.1.3.1.4. Multiple selection for context menu commands "Delete project " and "Hide project "
- 1.13.1.3.1.5. Copy/move multiple projects
- 1.13.1.3.1.6. Publication status - New tooltips
- 1.13.1.3.1.7. Context menu command "Open with PARTdesigner "
- 1.13.1.3.1.8. Export XLIFF for translation
- 1.13.1.3.1.9. Connection points highlighted and name in tooltip
- 1.13.1.3.1.10. Edit tables in batch run: Insert sketch
- 1.13.1.3.1.11. Add keywords in project file
- 1.13.1.3.1.12. PARTproject: Different display and check-in modes for files in the directory tree
- 1.13.1.3.1.13. Automatically generated release notes
- 1.13.1.3.1.14. Fast data copy from one project to another
- 1.13.1.3.1.15. Rolling bearings: Several technical views
- 1.13.1.3.1.16. Automatic warning if order number and type code are classified identically
- 1.13.1.3.1.17. Enhanced sorting options of classes and subclasses
- 1.13.1.3.1.18. Separate tab page for classification
- 1.13.1.3.1.19. Classifying: Use of templates and plugins
- 1.13.1.3.1.20. Classify connection points on assembly level
- 1.13.1.3.1.21. Classify attachment point: Instance and condition
- 1.13.1.3.1.22. Map class systems
- 1.13.1.3.1.23. Verify ECAD classification
- 1.13.1.3.1.24. Visualization of collision-spaces / working spaces generated from classification data
- 1.13.1.3.1.25. Classifying characteristic curves
- 1.13.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
- 1.13.1.3.2.1. Area attributes: Live selection
- 1.13.1.3.2.2. Handling improved for many functions
- 1.13.1.3.2.3. 3D history: Create course... (piping)
- 1.13.1.3.2.4. 3D history: Wizard for the creation of patterns
- 1.13.1.3.2.5. 3D History: Sweeps
- 1.13.1.3.2.6. 3D history: Blend feature: Live selection of surfaces and edges
- 1.13.1.3.2.7. 3D history: Copy elements to another layer
- 1.13.1.3.2.8. 3D History: Filter
- 1.13.1.3.2.9. 3D History: Condition
- 1.13.1.3.2.10. 3D view: Tangential plane on round surface
- 1.13.1.3.2.11. Sketch history: Add radii
- 1.13.1.3.2.12. Sketcher: Docking window "Edit element "
- 1.13.1.3.2.13. Sketcher: Tools grouped
- 1.13.1.3.2.14. Sketcher: Undo/redo function
- 1.13.1.3.2.15. Sketcher: Quick settings
- 1.13.1.3.2.16. Sketcher: Display of the scale
- 1.13.1.3.2.17. Sketcher: Line through 2 points
- 1.13.1.3.2.18. Sketcher: Group elements into a spline
- 1.13.1.3.2.19. Sketcher: Circle tangential to 3 circles
- 1.13.1.3.2.20. Sketcher: Ellipses supported in sketches
- 1.13.1.3.2.21. Sketcher: Contour offset supported in sketches
- 1.13.1.3.2.22. Sketcher: Rotate connection points
- 1.13.1.3.2.23. Sketch history: Icon for rotation axis, pattern and user comments
- 1.13.1.3.2.24. Marking of circular dependencies in the " Variable structure " graph
- 1.13.1.3.2.25. Texture labels
- 1.13.1.3.2.26. Dimensions: New setting option "Always visible " in 3D
- 1.13.1.3.2.27. Configurator integrated in PARTdesigner
- 1.13.1.3.2.28. Configurator: Finding variable dependencies in assemblies
- 1.13.1.3.2.29. Configurator or surface-mounted docking window: Open part for editing
- 1.13.1.3.3. PARTproject QA
- 1.13.1.3.4. PARTtemplateDesigner
- 1.13.1.4. PARTwarehouse
- 1.13.1.5. New Installer
- 1.13.1.6. 3DFind.it
- 1.13.1.7. More features
- 1.13.1.8. Formats
- 1.13.1.9. CAD / PDM / PLM
- 1.13.2. Release Notes V12.00 SP0/SP1
- 1.13.3. Announcement of discontinuation of products