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SuiteFactory An Enterprise Solution

What is SuiteFactory?

SuiteFactoryTM is a suite of Secure Integrated Manufacturing Modules & Applications which range from simple DNC Communications to Sophisticated Production & Machine Tool Monitoring, Full Document Control, ISO9000 Solutions, etc!

SuiteFactory's Applications are designed to collect, control & manage all of your critical data & information including all of your Files, Documents, Projects, Users, ISO9000 Manufacturing whether on the Manufacturing Floor or in your Engineering Offices.

By using a modular design approach we were able to meet the basic requirements of small to medium size Manufacturing Organizations while allowing for an upgrade path that meets the requirements of Large International Manufacturing Organizations. In order to make the upgrade path seemless all of SuiteFactory's Modules are preinstalled so upgrades can be activated by simply installing a new License & Activation Key which is available over the Internet.

Note: SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) is a Rights based, Database Driven Suite of Applications which use Microsoft's AccessTM or SQL ServerTM Technologies. If you need Virtualization SuiteFactory supports Citrix which allows you to Access SuiteFactory from anywhere in the World using your Browser, Smart Phone or Tablet!

SuiteFactory Uses EventAware Technologies

EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html) Technologies are comprised of Real-Time Event Triggers, Data Collectors & Intra-Application Event & Data Exchange Routines that Capture, Record, Analyze and Continually Sync Users and SuiteFactory Applications of Critical Manufacturing Events.

Because of the Breadth of SuiteFactory's Shop Floor Applications & Optional Modules(14) and the amount of Data and Information SuiteFactory manages we developed a new Technology that continually keeps Users and Applications in Sync. This Technology Monitors all Events including Machine Monitoring that occur during the Manufacturing process and Repondes to, Captures, Stores, Anayalzes and Synchronizes all Users and Applications with up to date Data! This Technology also had to be flexible enough to allow Customers to select the Events they wanted to Capture!

Appropriately, we called this Technology EventAware and use it in all of our Modules. This remarkable Technology continually "Listens" for Manufacturing Events and Responds, Captures, Records, Analyzes and Syncs SuiteFactory Users & Applications in Real-Time resulting in a more informed User who can respond to the continually changing Manufacturing Environment making real-time decisions that will positively affect their Business!

Note: Not only does SuiteFactory provide EventAware Technologies but provides The Tools for Analyzing all of this collected Data in virtually any number of Customer Configurable Reports using SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteFactoryTM - A Suite of EventAware Offerings:

• Management Tools
• Virtural File Cabinets. SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html)
• Project, Operation & Traveler Module. SuitePacsTM(pdf) or (html)
• Create Searchable Fields for Locating Files, Documents & Packets. SuiteSearchTM(pdf) or (html)
• Integrate Third-Party Applications into SuiteFactory. SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM(pdf) or (html)
• Email from CNC. Email any SuiteFactory File, Document or Packet. SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html)
• International Customer Creatable Local Language Support. SuiteLanguageTM(pdf) or (html)
• DNC Management
• CNC Remote Request - (Request N/C Programs right from any Machine Tool). SuiteRequestTM(pdf) or (html)
• Full Machine Tool Communications supporting RS232, FTP & UNC. SuiteDNCTM(pdf) or (html)
• Manufacturing Document Control Management
• Manufacturing Document Control with Complete Document Change Histories. SuiteDocsTM(pdf) or (html)
• Event Management
• Real-Time Automatic Production & Machine Monitoring, Recording & Notification. SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html)
• Real-Time Manual Data Input. SuiteMDITM(pdf) or (html)
• Real-Time Manual CNC Monitoring.
• ISO Compliant
• Birth to Death Histories of Files & Documents
• Multi-Level ISO9000 Requirments for SignOff & Approval Fully Configurable & Notification. SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html)
• Intelligent Charting
• Real-Time Interactive Shop Floor Charting & Notification. SuiteChartsTM(pdf) or (html)
• History
• Real-Time Histories Capture & Recording: DNC Files; Documents; Packets.
• Configurable Event Triggers. SuiteTrackerTM(pdf) or (html)
• Flex-Reports.
• Real-Time Shop Floor Reports with Configurable Filters: Configurations; DNC Files; Documents; Packets. SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html)
• Configurable Security
• Secure "Rights" Based Data Managment. SuiteSecurityTM(pdf) or (html)
• Archiving
• Archive, Restore & Purge your Files SuiteFileArchiveTM(pdf) or (html) & Histories. SuiteHistoryArchiveTM(pdf) or (html)
• Customer Support
• Citrix Virtualization. SuiteCitrixTM(pdf) or (html)
• Citrix Fast Support - Over the Internet Real-Time Support
• Internet Upgrade generated by: SuiteLicenseTM(pdf) or (html)
• Real-Time Error Capture, Logging & Notification. SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html)
• More...

Note: Use EventAware Technologies to keep your Manufacturing Users & Applications in Sync, up to date and Informed!

Fully End-User Configurable

It is fully end-user configurable which is simple and intuitive. It is database driven for ease of control, security and reliability and supports ISO9000, 21CFR21 and DoD requirements. It has a full set of utilities for database configuration & maintenance. Create any number of Users & User Groups to meet your operational needs. It supports Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle in the near future.

Secure Rights Based Solution

SuiteFactory is a Rights Based Solution with over 100 selectable Rights allowing Administrators to Grant selected User Groups thus Users access to its various Functions & Features. It provides Shop Floor Security for the Manufacturing Environment

Anywhere Remote Administration

Because SuiteFactory is a Database System, Administrators & Users of SuiteFactoryTM can login in anywhere on the network and based on their "Rights" can securely perform all of their required tasks.

Deploy SuiteFactory on:

Windows7/WindowXP Pro/Server 2003/2005/2008, Local Area Networks and Enterprise Wide Networks using Wireless or Wired configurations.

Want to find out yourself? We can Install a DNC Demo or System right over the Net?

If you have a legacy System installed and you are looking to replace it or if you are looking to Install a DNC Demo why not do it over the Internet? No more Sale Representatives banging at the Proverbial Door just give us call and within minutes you will have SuiteFactoryTM Installed on your computer!

Note: When you become a Customer of CAD/CAM Integration, Help & Service is just a login away.! When you need help first Call us at 1-781-933-9500 then go to http://www.fastsupport.com and enter the key we gave you and within minutes we can diagnose any problems regarding SuiteFactory or other problems that effect SuiteFactory such as network issue, etc.

How do we do this? As part of SuiteFactory we include a module SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html) which automatically collects errors into a collection of Error Logs which we can diagnose! No guessing or finger pointing "Just the Facts Mam, Just the Facts"!

DNC Management Software

SuiteDNCTM an EventAware Enterprise Class Application

SuiteDNCTM is part of SuiteFactory's Enterpise Management System's Suite of Secure Integrated Manufacturing Software Applications built upon CAD/CAM Integration's Standard and Optional Modules. These Modules' included EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html) Technologies which Continually Listen & Capture all Events for processing so Manufacturing Users and Applications can be kept in Sync!

SuiteDNCTM(pdf) or (html) provides a full DNC Management User Interface; machine tool configuration; a complete protocol generator; serial, UNC & FTP communications; remote request generator; simple ISO9000 Document Control; simple event capture; reports; intelligent charts; virtualization; management tools: Database Management, Virtual File Cabinets, File & History Archiving and any number of upgrade options.

SuiteDNCTM User Login Security

• Administrators Create User Names
• Administrators Create User Passwords
• Administrators Create User Group Login/Logout Timeouts
• Administrators Select User Group Categories and Configures Categories' Rights
• Administrators Create any number of Users
• Administrators Create User Groups with Rights that Control User's Access
• Administrators control over 130 Rights
• Security: SuiteSecurityTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteDNCTM Basics

• Create & Manage any number of Roles using Users & User Groups
• Administrators
• Operators
• Supervisors
• Engineers
• More...
• Organize and Manage all of your DNC Files
• Archive, Restore & Purge all of your Files. SuiteFileArchiveTM(pdf) or (html)
• Archive, Restore & Purge all of your File Histories. SuiteHistoryArchiveTM(pdf) or (html)
• Organize and Manage all of your Machine Tools
• Configure and Manage all of your Distributed CNC Communication's Clients
• Group Machine Tools, Users, DNC Files & Packets Logically
• Use Sign-Off and Approval for all of your DNC Files(Options available). SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html)
• Use SuiteReportsTM for complete Up & Download Reports(Options available)
• Use SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html) for Complete Configuration Reports(Options available)
• Use SuiteChartsTM(pdf) or (html) for Real-Time Charting of Up & Downloads(Options available)
• Use SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html) to Manage Files, Packets, Projects, etc.(Options available)
• Optionally use SuitePacsTM(pdf) or (html) for Securely creating Operations & Travelers
• Optionally integrate SuiteDocsTM(pdf) or (html) for a Complete Manufacturing Management System
• Optionally use SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html) for Event Capture & Management
• Use SuiteMDITM(pdf) or (html) for Manually Data Inputing & Reporting of Events
• Use SuiteCitrixTM(pdf) or (html) for Virtualizing & Managing World Wide
• Connect to External Applications. SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM(pdf) or (html)

Universal Protocol Generator

• Generate virtually any UNC FTP RS232 DNC Communications Protocol.
• Support virtually any request(Download, Upload, Email, etc.) From the Machine Tool.
• Support any UNC Controller.
• Support any FTP Controller.
• Select From Many Binary Protocols such as Mazatrol.

SuiteRequestTM

• Allows Personal to Request their Files right from Their Machine Tools
• Generates the complete CNC Remote Request Set
• Intercepts Requests from the CNC Machine Tools
• Replies to the CNC Remote Requests from the CNC Machine Tool
• Records CNC Remote Request Results

SuiteHelpFilesTM

• Create "Generic Help Topics" without limits for use by any and all cnc machine tools.
• Create "Default Help Topic" for a specific machine tool
• Create "Specific Help Topics" for a specific machine tools

Note: These Help FilesSuiteHelpFilesTM(pdf) or (html) are stored in SuiteFactoryTM and can be accessed directly from any CNC by issuing simple CNC Remote Request Commands using SuiteFactory'sTM SuiteRequestTM(pdf) or (html) Feature.

SuiteReportsTM

• DNC File History All Files
• DNC File Download History by File, Time & Machine
• DNC File Download History by File, Machine & Time
• DNC File Download History by Machine, Date & File
• DNC File Upload History by File, Time & Machine
• DNC File Upload History by File, Machine & Time
• DNC File Upload History by Machine, Date & File
• More...

SuiteEMailTM

• Off Shift Emergencies
• Off Shift Production Updates
• Off Shift Personnel Updates
• Email SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html) DNC Files to Users
• Email DNC Files to Distribution Groups

SuiteFileCabinetsTM

• Create a Controllable Hierarchy using "Virtual File Cabinets"
• Create as many Secure "Virtual File Cabinets" as needed
• Create as many Secure: "Draws", "Folders" & "Sub-Folders" as your needs require
• Drag & Drop in your Files, Documents & Packets(CNC Travelers) into "Virtual File Cabinets"
• Automatically Import your Files, Documents & Packets(CNC Travelers) into "Virtual File Cabinets"
• Click on any File, Document or Packet(CNC Travelers) in a "Virtual File Cabinet" for an Instant View(s)

SuiteCitrixTM

• Load SuiteDNCTM on a Few Servers Deploy to Many Clients.
• Access SuiteDNCTM Securely Internet Wide
• Reduce Cost of Ownership since SuiteDNCTM is CitrixTM Compliant
• Access SuiteDNCTM using PCs, Smart Phones, Blackberries, etc.

SuiteErrorLogTM

• Software Bugs
• Hardware Problems
• Network Problems
• The what, where and when

Note: SuiteErrorLogTM Knows the What, Where & When it Happened and Intercepts, Records and Notifies you of all Errors.

Unique File Names

• Database Requires a Unique File Name & ID(Key Field)
• File Renaming creates a Reference Back to Original File Name
• File Copying creates another unique ID with Reference Back to Original ID
• Supports multiple File Versions using new ID Referenced Back to Original ID
• When deleting "Files" the ID associated with it is never used again
• SuiteFactory's unique File Naming allows Generation of Full Birth to Death Reports.

Note: "File Names" of DNC Files, Documents & Packets must be unique within their category. Whenever a new DNC File, Document or Packet is Created, Copied or Imported a Unique Name Check is performed and duplicates are not allowed.

SuiteArchiveTM

• Automatic Archiving of deleted DNC Files(Separate Database)
• Search Engine for Finding CNC Files & Manufacturing Documents
• File Viewing Capability
• Recover Function
• Permanent Purge Feature

Note: When the life cycle of your Files and Documents is at an end you can delete them from SuiteFactory'sTM(pdf) or (html) main database without concern as the are automatically Archived in the Archived secondary Database.

SuiteHistoryArchiveTM

• Archiving, Restoring & Purging of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Archiving, Restoring & Purging of Document History Files before "Date"
• Archiving, Restoring & Purging of Packet History Files before "Date"

Note: SuiteHistoryArchiveTM allows you to select Machine Event History, DNC File History, Document History or Packet History and set the date before which all the History Data will be Archived.

Manufacturing Document Management Software

SuiteDocsTM an EventAware Enterprise Class Module

SuiteDocsTM is part of SuiteFactory's Enterpise Management System's Suite of Secure Integrated Manufacturing Applications built upon CAD/CAM Integration's Standard and Optional Modules. These Modules' included EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html) Technologies which Continually Listen & Capture all Events for processing so Manufacturing Users and Applications can be kept in Sync!

SuiteDocsTM(pdf) or (html) provides a complete cnc traveler, operation & project organizer; document control; event capture; reports; virtualization; management tools: Database Management, Virtual File Cabinets, File & History Archiving & any number of upgrade options.

SuiteDocsTM User Login Security

• Administrators Creates User Names
• Administrators Creates User Passwords
• Administrators Creates User Group Login/Logout Timeouts
• Administrators Selects User Group Categories and Configures Categories' Rights
• Administrators Creates any number of Users
• Administrators Creates User Groups with Rights that Control User's Access
• Security: SuiteSecurityTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteDocsTM Basics

• Create & Manage any number of Roles using Users & User Groups
• Administrators
• Office Personnel
• Supervisors
• Engineers
• More...
• Organize and Manage all of your Documents
• Archive, Restore & Purge all of your CNC Files. SuiteFileArchiveTM(pdf) or (html)
• Archive, Restore & Purge all of your CNC File Histories. SuiteHistoryArchiveTM(pdf) or (html)
• Organize and Manage all of your Packets(CNC Travelers)
• Group File Cabinets, Users, Documents & Packets(CNC Travelers) Logically
• Use Sign-Off and Approval for all of your Documents(Options available). SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html)
• Use Sign-Off and Approval for all of your Packets(Options available)
• Use SuiteReportsTM for General Reports(Options available)
• Use SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html) for Complete Configuration Reports(Options available)
• Use SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html) to Manage Documents, Projects, etc.(Options available)
• Use SuitePacsTM(pdf) or (html) to better help Manage your Projects & Tasks
• Optionally integrate SuiteDNCTM(pdf) or (html) for a Complete Manufacturing Management System
• Use SuiteCitrixTM(pdf) or (html) for Virtualizing & Managing World Wide
• Connect to External Applications. SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM(pdf) or (html)

SuitePacsTM

• Associate All Manufacturing Documents & CNC Files into a Logical Entity
• Manually Import Packets(CNC Traveler) with Manufacturing Documents Into SuiteDocs'TM Secure Database
• Automatically Import Packet(s) with Manufacturing Documents Into SuiteDocs'TM Secure Database
• View any Packet's Manufacturing Documents/Files with a Native or Optional AutoVueTM Viewer

SuiteFileCabinetsTM

• Create a Controllable Hierarchy using "Virtual File Cabinets"
• Create as many Secure "Virtual File Cabinets" as needed
• Create as many Secure: "Draws", "Folders" & "Sub-Folders" as your needs require
• Drag & Drop in your Files, Documents & Packets into "Virtual File Cabinets"
• Automatically Import your Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets into "Virtual File Cabinets"
• Click on any File, Document or Packet in a "Virtual File Cabinet" for an Instant View(s)

SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM

• Create "Third-Party Gateway Configurations" for connecting to External Application(s)
• Copy And Open a SuiteDocs'TM Document or File using the External Application
• Securely Check-Out & Edit a SuiteDocs'TM Document using the External Application
• Securely Edit Check-Out a SuiteDocs'TM Document using the External Application
• Securely Check-In an Edited SuiteDocs'TM Document or File
• Securely Abandon Edits & Check-In a SuiteDocs'TM Document or File

Note: Once a File or Document is "Checked Out" it is no longer Editable by any User/Application until it is "Checked In". It is Secure!

SuiteSearchTM

• Create and Populate Keyword Fields
• Create and Populate Text Fields
• Create and Populate Pick-List Fields
• Create and Populate Date Fields
• Create and Populate Boolean Fields
• Create and Populate Note Fields
• Use SuiteEngine to Locate any Files, Documents or Packets

Note: The SuiteEngine can be quickly configured to search for any Files, Documents or Packets using the Meta Data Defined and Populated by you.

SuiteReportsTM

• Controlled Document File History sorted alphabetically, oldest to newest
• Controlled Document File History sorted alphabetically, newest to oldest
• Controlled Document File History sorted by id, oldest to newest
• Controlled Document File History sorted by id, newest to oldest
• Controlled Packet File History sorted alphabetically, oldest to newest
• Controlled Packet File History sorted alphabetically, newest to oldest
• Controlled Packet File History sorted by id, oldest to newest
• Controlled Packet File History sorted by id, newest to oldest

SuiteEMailTM

• EMail Packets to User (Converts to Folder Structure)
• EMail Packets to Distribution Group (Converts to Folder Structure)
• EMail Documents to Users
• EMail Documents to Distribution Groups

SuiteCitrixTM

• Load SuiteDocsTM on a Few Servers Deploy to Many Clients
• Access SuiteDocsTM Securely Internet Wide
• Reduce Cost of Ownership since SuiteDocsTM is Citrix Compliant
• Access SuiteDocsTM using PCs, Smart Phones, Blackberries, etc.

SuiteErrorLogTM

• Captures & Logs Software Bugs
• Captures & Logs Hardware Problems
• Captures & Logs Network Problems
• Captures & Logs The what, where and when

Note: SuiteErrorLog Knows the What, Where & When it Happened and Intercepts, Records and Notifies you of all Errors.

Unique File Names

• Database Requires a Unique File Name & ID(Key Field)
• File Renaming creates a Reference Back to Original File Name
• File Copying creates another unique ID with Reference Back to Original ID
• Supports multiple File Versions using new ID Referenced Back to Original ID
• When deleting "Files" the ID associated with it is never used again
• SuiteFactory's unique File Naming allows Generation of Full Birth to Death Reports.

Note: "File Names" of DNC Files, Documents & Packets must be unique within their category. Whenever a new DNC Files, Documents or Packet is Created, Copied or Imported a Unique Name Check is performed and duplicates are not allowed.

SuiteArchiveTM

• Automatic Archiving of deleted Documents(Separate Database)
• Search Engine for Finding Documents
• Document Viewing Capability(Requires SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM)
• Recover Function
• Permanent Purge Feature

Note: When the life cycle of your Files and Documents is at an end you can delete them from SuiteFactory's main database without concern as the are automatically Archived in the Archived secondary Database.

SuiteHistoryArchiveTM

• Archiving, Restoring & Purging of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Archiving, Restoring & Purging of Document History Files before "Date"
• Archiving, Restoring & Purging of Packet History Files before "Date"

Note: SuiteHistoryArchiveTM allows you to select Machine Event History, DNC File History, Document History or Packet History and set the date before which all the History Data will be Archived.

Event Management Software

SuiteMonitoringTM An EventAware Enterprise Class Module

SuiteMonitoringTM is the SuiteFactoryTM Component Module for Easily Creating, Managing, Collecting and Reporting Real-Time Machine Tool Production, Measurement, Maintenance, etc.

You can use SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html) to create virutally any type of a Shop Floor Event to Collect, Record, Manage & Generate Reports For: Cycle Counts, Cycle Times, Idle Times, Cycle Start, Cycle End, Probe Data, Tool Changes, Feed Rate Override, Machine Hold, etc.

You can insert the appropriate Events into DNC Files, Program them into Macros or Use SuiteFactory's Manual Data Input Application to Enter Events. Then whenever a Machine Tool executes program or CNC Macros execture an Event is generated and output to SuiteFactory where it is intercepted, parsed and Recorded. If you have Manual Machines or other types of Cost Centers where you would like to collect Events? Use SuiteMDITM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteMonitoring'sTM Basics

• EventAwareTM(pdf)or (html) Technologies(Real-Time Machine & Document Change Events)
• DPRNT And Macro B Support
• Programmable Logic Controller Support
• Configurable Machine Events
• Real-Time Machine Status Displayed
• Real-Time Intelligent Charting. SuiteChartsTM(pdf) or (html)
• Save Report Filtered Template For Single Click Reporting
• Configurable Report & Report Filters For All Reports (SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html))
• Archive, Restore & Purge all of your File Histories. SuiteHistoryArchiveTM(pdf) or (html)
• Haas Software & Hardware I/O Event Machine Monitoring Support

SuiteMonitoringTM using DPRNT(s) And Macro B(s) Supports:

• Inserting Start/End DPRNTs Events Directly into your N/C Programs
• Capturing of Embedded DPRNTs in N/C programs(start, end, tool changes, probe collection, etc.)
• Capturing DPRINTs generated by Macro B routines on controllers
• Processing these Machine/Production/Probe Events in real-time
• Storing these Events in SuiteFactory's database
• Generating Configurable Machine/Production/Probe Reports

SuiteMonitoring'sTM PLC (SuitePLCTM) Supports:

• Outputing Events in lieu of DPRNTS of if your controller doesn't support DPRNTs
• Outputing Events from Manual Machine Tools
• Picking up signals from the machine tools and Outputting Events to indicate such things as: Cycle Start, Cycle Stop, Tool Change, Feed-Hold, Feedrate Override, etc.

SuiteMonitoringTM Supports Configurable Reports so You Can:

• Generate Machine Event Reports
• Generate Session Activity Reports
• Generate Collected Data by Machine and Data Item Reports
• Generate Collected Data by Data Item and Machine Reports
• Generate Machine Utilization Chart Reports
• Generate & Display Real-Time Utilization 7-Day History Chart

Create Configurable Machine Events

• Create DPRNT Event Cycle Count Commands
• Create DPRNT Event Tool Change Commands
• Create DPRNT Event Probe Data Commands
• Create Virutally any DPRNT Event Commands

Note: These DPRNT commands can then be placed in the DNC File at the appropriate place to generate the Machine/Production/Probe/Ect. Events so you will always know how efficient your shop is!

Save Current Filtered & Report Template For Single Click Reporting

• Create Individual Event Report Templates
• Save Individual Event Report Templates as Shared with Your Report Name
• Save Individual Event Report Templates as Private with Your Report Name
• Copy, Modify and Save an Existing Template

Note: This allows you to choose a Template/Report by simply clicking your saved Template and automatically generating your reports. Configure once for Single Click Reporting!

Real-Time Machine Status Displayed At Any SuiteFactory Client

• Display the current Event being processed on selected Machine Tools in Real-Time
• Select the Displayed List of Monitored Machine Tools at Each Client
• Select a Different List of Monitored Machine Tools at Different Clients
• Display a Green Light if a Machine is Running
• Display a Red Light if a Machine is not Running

Note: This Real-Time Data Displayed can includes Machine Name, Last Event Command, DNC File, DNC File Version, Status, Run, Idle, Elapsed Time, Cycle Count, Start Time, Last Event Time, Exceptions, Tool Number, Probe Val, Tool Number, Spinde Load, etc.

Real-Time Intelligent Charting Displayed at Any SuiteFactory Client

• Select a Specific Machine Tool using its Events to display an Intelligent Chart(SuiteCharts)
• Displays: Machine Tool Name, Last Event Command, DNC File & Version, etc. Real-Time Charting
• Select a Different List of Monitored Machine Tools at Different Clients

Note: You can interactively click on the SuiteCharts' Display and retrieve collected data for that Event!

Haas Software & Hardware I/O Event Monitoring Support

• Collect Hardware I/O Events from Haas CNCs
• Collect Software I/O Events from Haas CNCs
• Collect Events from Haas DNC Files

Note: CAD/CAM Integration, Inc. worked with Haas & Tobyhanna Army Depot to develop and implement these Specifications. We will be continuing to support Haas's solutions for the latest industrial standards for collecting production and manufacturing data!

ISO Modules

ISO Approval: SuiteApproval an EventAware Enterprise Class Module

SuiteApproval Module provides your shop floor with ISO compliance for all of its CNC Files and Manufacturing Documents by Establishing an Approval Criteria Process which includes: Establishing Birth and Death Dates; Sign-Off & Approval for all Files, Documents & Packets; Controlled Check-Out/Check-In of All Files/Documents/Packets using SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) or a Third-Part Application; Automatic Archiving and Complete Histories of Active, Deleted and or old Files/Documents/Packets.

Third Party Connectivity: SuiteThirdPartyTools an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteThirdPartyTools supports Creation of Secure Third-Party Communication's Channel to External Applications allowing these Applications to select Files and or Documents from SuiteFactory'TMs Database so these Files can be: Viewed, Edited, Copied, Renamed, etc. with these Specialized Applications.

If these Third-Party External Applications are used to Modify the selected Files or Documents they can then be checked back into SuiteFactory'TMs Database providing the same control as Files & Documents stored within SuiteFactory.

Using SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM(pdf) or (html) in combination with SuiteFactory's ISO9000 Modules provides Revision Control, Approval Control, Event Capture and Creation of "Birth to Death Histories" of all Files & Documents.

Key Search Fields: SuiteSearch an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteSearch is a Composite Module consisting of a sophisticated Search Engine which is used to Interrogate SuiteFactory'sTM database for the data that is stored the Customer Created Search Fields locating any and all Files, Documents or Packets that match the Customer's Input Search Criteria.

The located Files/Documents/Packets can then be selected to perform any function that is allowed for this Individual User subject to their User Group Rights. I.e. Editing, Deleting, Copying, Exporting, View, etc.

Real-Time Reports: SuiteReports an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteReports consists of a Group of Tools which Empower you to Mine your Company's Data to Analyze how efficiently your Company's uses its Critical Resources and just as importantly if it is meeting its ISO9000 obligations to its customers!

Use SuiteReports with SuiteFiltersTM to Generate Reports that Analyze Data From:

• Documents
• Packets
• Approvals
• Document Changes (Who, What, When, Where, etc.
• System Configuration(s)
• Etc.

Real-Time Charts: SuiteChartsTM an Enterprise Class Solution

SuiteCharts Enhances SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html) by displaying your Company's Mined Data in SuiteCharts'TM Intelligent Interactive Charts.

SuiteChartsTM Data is Graphically Presented in Visually Distinct Data Elements as Charts are Continuously updated reflecting Real-Time Production Events. You can then Zoom, Select individual Elements, Click and View the Time Stamped Analyzed Data as Events Happen!

2D or 3D? If you are like most people and need a better perspective just Right-Click and select the 3D Semi-Transparent Chart Option. No matter what the view, 3D or 2D, you can view all of the underlining data of the Selected Chart Element.

Track Document Histories: SuiteTrackerTM an Enterprise Class Solution

SuiteTracker is a SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Module that has over 120 Events that can configured to capture almost any change to your DNC Files, Documents and Packets that require ISO9000 Documentation. If you're truly maintaining ISO9000 Traceability you are required to Capture & Record the Who, What, When, Where and Whys of all changes to any File and or Document.

SuiteTrackerTM not only provides these capabilities but also provides the ability to create any number of customer "Event Reasons" for these Events. You can then use SuiteTrackerTM to Associate particular Event Reasons with a Particuler Event. Now couple this with the ability of select only the Events you want to activate & capture and you have complete control over your ISO9000 Documention Requirements!

Language Module

Lanugage Modules: SuiteLanguage an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteLanguage is a database-driven module that allows you to Create, Modify, Save, Import or Export an existing or new Local Language of any Country or Dialect. You can even change only a few of SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Menus to suit your tastes and the Language Management Center allows you to make these minor changes to your local system or create a whole new local Language and send them back to CCI to inclusion into its future releases.

Publish Text & Menus

After entering new or modifying existing Text/Menus you can publish all user interface Text and Menu Files from this computer to the SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) database. This translation can then be exported back to CAD/CAM Integration for incorporation into future releases. Chose the Configure/Manage Language/Publish User Interface Text To SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Database and click on the Run Button and the latest translation will be saved to SuiteFactory'TM Database.

Update Text & Menus Locally

After Publishing the new or modifying existing Text/Menus you can update all User Interface Text and Menu on this computer. Chose the Configure/Manage Language/Update User Interface Text From SuiteFactory'TM Database, click on the Run Button and the latest translation will be installed and reflected in the Text/Menus.

Export Text & Menus

After Publishing the new or modifying existing Text/Menus you can Export all of modified User Interface Text and Menus back to CAD/CAM Integration. Simply chose the Configure/Manage Language/Export User Interfact Text and click on the Run Button and the latest translation is saved for sending to CAD/CAM Integration.

Import Text & Menus

After receiving the latest release of the Translation File from CAD/CAM Integration you can import the latest User Interface of Text & Menus. Simply chose the Configure/Manage Language/Import User Interfact Text and click on the Run Button and the latest translation is installed.

SuiteFactory - Keeping Businesses Informed & Secure

SuiteFactory a Suite of Integrated Applications

SuiteFactoryTM is a suite of Secure Integrated Manufacturing Modules & Applications which range from simple DNC Communications to Sophisticated Machine Tool Monitoring, Full Manufacturing Document Control, ISO9000 Solutions, etc!

SuiteFactory's Applications are designed to collect, control & manage all of your critical data & information including all of your CNC Files, Manufacturing Documents, Projects, Users, ISO9000 Requirements whether on the Manufacturing Floor or in your Engineering Offices.

By using a modular design approach we were able to meet the basic requirements of small to medium size Manufacturing Organizations while allowing for an upgrade path that meets the requirements of Large International Manufacturing Organizations. In order to make the upgrade path seemless all of SuiteFactory's Modules are preinstalled so upgrades can be activated by simply installing a new License & Activation Key which is available over the Internet.

Note: SuiteFactory is a Rights based, Database Driven Suite of Applications which use Microsoft's AccessTM or SQL ServerTM Technologies. If you need Virtualization SuiteFactory supports Citrix which allows you to Access SuiteFactory from anywhere in the World using your Browser, Smart Phone or Tablet!

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: SuiteFactoryTM Runtime automatically customizes its appearance based on what an Administrator set as the User Group's "Rights" so you never end up with Icons that can't be accessed by a particular User!

SuiteFactory Runtime becomes your Portal into the Manufacturing Shop Floor!

SuiteFactory'sTM "Runtime" Application is the Portal into the Applications, Features and Modules that Securely Drive your Manufacturing Shop Floor Efficiently.

Users Login into SuiteFactory with their own "Rights" accessing only those functions & data established by an Administrator and they only "View" the Menus, Icons & Buttons granted by the System Administrator.

Note: The present view above is what an Administrator would see if they had full "Rights".

SuiteFactory at a Glance!

SuiteFactory'sTM Integrated Executables

SuiteFactory is a Secure Client Server Database Driven Suite of Applications consists of eight Integrated Executables, including SuiteFactory Runtime, designed for Real-Time Intra Executable Messaging. This assures that all of your Data is update Real-Time allowing you to Manage and Control all of your Company's Data & Machine Tool Communications with Confidence. A Brief Explanation of these Executables Follows:

Communications Engine

The DNC Communications Server is responsible for provding the communications channel between SuiteFactory and All CNC Machine Tools. These can be Wireless, RS232, FTP & UNC. An important Feature of the DNC Communications Engine is it can have Multiple Instances simultaneously deployed on different computers connected to the Network on which SuiteFactory is executing. This Feature allows for off-loading heavy Communications Loads on any particular computer to any other less stressed computer. As an example if you were using one computer to communicate with 100 Machine Tools all doing high speed milling in Drip Feed Mode there is no way that this one computer could handle this load. So you could share this load with other computers!

This Feature also allows you to move SuiteFactory's DNC Communications Engine from this computer to other if this computer were to go off-line which would stop production. Not a good situation! The ability to deploy The DNC Communications Engine on any number of computers allows different departments to have their computers run The Communications Engine for supporting only their Machine Tools! The DNC Communications Engine is EventAware(this feature needs to be turned on) and will record all downloads & uploads in SuiteFactory's database for generating ISO Reports.

Maintenance Engine

Only one instance of The Maintenace Engine can be executing at one time but can be executing on any computer on the Network where SuiteFactory is executing. The Maintenance Engine has the responsibility for automatically importing all Files and Documents into SuiteFactory's database and associating these with the correct resources such as Virtual File Cabinets, Resoure Collections/Machine Tools and Packets. This feature can be used by Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Office, etc to easily import these Files/Documents/Packet and automatically associate these with the correct resources automatically. The Maintenace Engine is also responsible for picking up and sending messages from/to FTP & UNC Machine Tools so remote requests for non-RS232 can be serviced. The Maintenance Engine is EventAware(this feature needs to be turned on) and will record all imports & other transactions in SuiteFactory's database for generating ISO Reports.

DNC Editor

The DNC Editor is a specialized Editor designed for N/C Type Files. It provides the standard features, Cut, Copy, Paste, Find & Replace, etc. and special features that are needed when editing DNC File. Some of these are Resequence, Unsequence, Mirroring, Scaling, Translating, etc. The DNC Editor is also EventAware(this feature needs to be turned on) and will Interrogate you as to the changes you are making and will record this for generating ISO Reports.

Exchange Messages

SuiteFactory consists of a Suite of Mutli-User Multi-Tasking Integrated Applications which provide inter-program communications to maintain real-time Data and Event exchanges. The Exchange Messages Executable is responsible the message exchanges between the various applications so they all have access to the same Real-Time Data & Events.

Communications Helper

The Communications Helper is responsible for off-loading those task from the Communications Engine that would interfer with its abililty to respond to Real-Time Events from the Machine Tools. This could be the Saving of Files, Parsing Requests from the Machine Tool, Parsing of Events from the Machine Tool, etc.

Path & Serial Port Validator

The Path & Serial Port Validator is responsible for off-loading the tasks from SuiteFactory Runtime and the Communications Engine of checking to make sure that any established paths(folder locations network wide) are available and that the requested RS232 Ports are available to the The Communications Engine.

If the requested Paths and or Ports are not available this would interfer with SuiteFactory's Runtime Execution and the Communications Engine's ability to service other validated RS232 Ports. In order to not inhibit SuiteFactory this responsiblity is off-loaded to the Path & Serial Port Validator!

Trace Server

This is used by CCI to Trace For Specific type of Errors and should never by seen by a general User. This needs to be activated by using particular command line commands. If you see this running please call.

SuiteFactory various Executables & Components

For a brief Overview of SuiteFactory's various Executables & Components and modules click on any of menus to the Left.

Bi-Directional DNC Communications for RS-232, UNC & FTP Machine Tools

Overview

The DNC Communications Engine is a Flexible Integrated Application with build in load balancing capabilities so Administrators can simultaneously deploy it on multiple Workstations for on-the-fly load balancing. Each of these instances provides Full Communications To and From any number of unique Machine Tools.

These instances are responsible for passing any remote requests, emails, uploaded DNC Files and CNC Machine Events back to SuiteFactory where these are processed and checked by EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html) Technologies to assure that all of SuiteFactory's Users & Applications are continually in Sync.

The DNC Communications Engine also provides a detailed view of what is happening at each of the Machine Tools it is servicing such as uploads, downloads, remote requests, port availability, communication errors, general errors, etc.

SuiteFactory's DNC Communications Engine

Responsible for Sending & Capturing All Machine Events, Cycle Counts, Files, etc. to and from the CNC

The DNC Communications Engine is the Module that provides the RS232, FTP or UNC Communication's between SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) and all of the Machine Tools on your Shop Floor. It is also responsible for capturing any data output from the Machine Tool Controllers such as: DNC Files, CNC Remote Request Commands or CNC Machine Events and passing these on the DNC Communications Helper which parses , processes, determines & sends responses if needed and records all of the associated Events in SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html).

Status of Remote Requests, Queues, RS-232 Status on multiple PCs supporting Off-Loading of Heavy Communications

The DNC Communications Server provides a Global View of Each Machine Tool's: State(receiving, sending), Repeat, Load Mode, Bytes Received, Bytes Sent, remote requests, etc. This View is also a visual indication of all the Machine Tools being serviced by this Workstation. It should be noted that if the communications load is too great for this Workstation SuiteFactory allows you to run the DNC Communications Engine on multiple Workstations for load balancing. This feature is also a lifesaver should this Workstation fail during normal operations since it only takes a few minutes to reconfigure a new Communication's Workstation minimizing downtime so normal operations can continue.

Operates Independently of all of SuiteFactory's other Applications

The DNC Communications Server Application operates independently co-existing with SuiteFactory's RunTime, Maintenance Engine, Communications Helper, DNC Editor, etc. on any Workstation connected to the network so you can selectively operate these Applications on the Workstations best suited for your Operations!

Captures Errors and Records them in Errors Logs

It supports SuitFactory's Unique Error Capturing Feature, SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html), which Captures & Reports all Errors that are encounted such as Network Unavailability, DNC Communciations Port Unavailability, etc. and Logs it to the Error Log.

When an Error is captured a Greenie Face Icon is display on the Status Bar which allows you to click on this and view the Error visuals. When Errors happen, which they do, we don't shrug our shoulders say its not us we record the facts so we can help you our customer and ourselves by using these logs to locate bugs, network instabilities, etc. and produce a more stable SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html).

Communications Engine

Communications Engine's Status Bar

The Status Bar at the Bottom of the Communications Window provides information on this Workstation, date, time, errors and communications mode!

Maintenance Engine

Overview

The Maintenance Engine has four critial rolls that it plays and is the work horse for automatically importing all of your Files, Documents, Packets and UNC & FTP CNC Remote Requests so SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) can process these using EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html) Technologies for continually Syncing Users & Applications.

It's first roll:

Is to automatically import DNC Files into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html). This is accomplished by assigning a Window's Folder to an internal Resource within SuiteFactory called a "Resource Collection". Whenever Files are placed into this Window's Folder, lets say by an Engineer, and the Maintenance Engine is running these Files will automatically be imported into the associated Resource Collection(ISO9000 Compliant database). Any Users that have the "Rights" to this Resource Collection can access these DNC Files.

It's Second roll:

Is to automatically Import Engineering & Office Documents into SuiteFactory'sTM SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html). Like Resource Collections File Cabinets can associate a Window's Folder to an internal Resource within SuiteFactory called a "File Cabinet". These Documents can be of any type: Excel, Word, Power Point, MasterCam, etc. Once Imported into SuiteFactory they can be Securely Managed and controlled to ISO9000 Requirements such as Revision Control, Histories, the Who, What, When, Where & Whys, etc.

It's Third roll:

Is to automatically Import Packets(a predefined folder structure) into SuiteFactory'sTM SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html) and automatically create and populate these Packets with the DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Sub-Packets as contained within this folder structure. This flexability allows an Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, etc. to create a folder structure of Files & Documents outside of SuiteFactory and imported these into SuiteFactory which provides ISO Management & Control for all these Packets, Documents, Files & Projects.

It's Fourth roll:

Is to automatically Export SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) DNC File List to a predefined location on the network only if changes occur. This Report can be output in many different formats such as: Excel, Text, Access, etc.

Maintenance Engine

Note:

The Maintenance Engine can run one instance system wide on any Workstation where SuiteFactory is operating. It can co-exist with SuiteFactory's Runtime & DNC Communication's Engine.

Manage DNC Files

Overview

Securely Managing and Controlling all of your DNC Files enabling you to meet your Customer's Requirements and any of the ISO9000 Requirements!

SuiteFactory supports three different types of "Documents" which are regually used in Manufacturing. These include Generic DNC Files(Could be Macros Sub-Routines, etc.), Engineering Documents(Drawings, Quality Documents, CAM Files, etc.) and a special type of "Document" which we call a "Packet". A Packet is very sophisticated Container(Can hold Sub-Packets, DNC Files, Help Files & Manufacturing Documents) which is sometimes referred to as an "Operation", "Project", "Multi-Level Task", etc. For visuals on Packets and how they are uses within SuiteFactory see other sections within this Windows View.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Manage DNC Files Icon to access the complete Features and Functions used to Manage all of your DNC Files. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Manage DNC Files Window

Manage DNC Files

The "Manage DNC File" Window above provides all of the Tools needed to work with any DNC Files regardless if you are an Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Shop Supervisor, Shop Operator, etc. Some of these Tools allow you to: Create DNC Files, Create Help Files, Edit DNC Files, Compare DNC Files, Print DNC Files, View DNC Files, Sign-Off & Approval, Create Virtual File Cabinets, etc.

After selecting the DNC File you want to work with select the function you want to perform on this DNC File by clicking on the appropriate Icon on SuiteFactory Runtime or by right clicking the mouse over the selected DNC File and selecting from the various options displayed.

DNC Files Data Relation Views

In the Manage DNC Files Window above a specific "View" is displayed which a Programmer would find useful to control, manage & manipulate his or her Files. This "View" allows the Programmer to view his or her Files with a Data Relationship that involves Machine Tools, Resource Collections(Repository for DNC Files & Packets) & File Cabinets.

Note: By creating the appropriate File Cabinets, Resource Collections, User Groups, etc. and setting the appropriate "Rights" a User can control and manage all of the Files that are their responsibility.

Selecting a specific Data Relationship View

There are well over 213 x (number of different Approval States) Different possible Data Relationship Views that can easily be selected & set so Operators, Engineers, Administrators can view DNC Files within the context of their responsibilities. The User can set the options to create the "View" that best meets the present needs for Managing & Controlling his or her Files can be saved so the next time they login the same "View" will be displayed.

DNC Data File Relationships View Window

Selecting Views

You can select the best Data Relationship "View" that serves your needs by choosing from the various option settings as shown in the above Window.

Manage Documents(Manufacturing Document Control)

Overview

Securely Managing and Controlling all of your Documents enabling you to meet your Customer's Requirements and any of the ISO Standards!

SuiteFactory supports three different types of "Manufacturing Documents" which are regually used in Manufacturing. These include Generic DNC Files(Could be Macros Sub-Routines, etc.), Engineering Documents(Drawings, Quality Documents, CAM Files, etc.) and a special type of "Document" which we call a "Packet". A Packet is very sophisticated Container(Can hold Sub-Packets, DNC Files, Help Files & Manufacturing Documents) which is sometimes referred to as an "Operation", "Project", "Multi-Level Task", etc. For visuals on Packets and how they are uses within SuiteFactory see other sections within this Windows View.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Manage Controlled Documents Icon to access the complete Features and Functions used to Manage all of your Documents. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Manage Documents Window

Manage Documents

The "Manage Documents" Window above provides all of the Tools needed to work with any Manufacturing Documents regardless if you are an Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Shop Supervisor, Shop Operator, etc. Some of these Tools allow you to: Create Documets(See Third-Party Tools), Edit Documents(See Third-Party Tools), Print Documents View Documents, Sign-Off & Approval, Create Virtual File Cabinets, etc.

After selecting the Manufacturing Document you want to work with select the function you want to perform on this Manufacturing Document by clicking on the appropriate Icon on SuiteFactory Runtime or by right clicking the mouse over the selected Document and selecting from the various options displayed.

Documents Data Relation Views

In the Manage Documents Window above a specific "View" is displayed which an Engineer would find useful to Control, Manage & Manipulate his or her Documents. This "View" allows an Engineer to view his or her Documents with a Data Relationship using the secure containers "File Cabinets". See Packets for how Documents are further Managed & Controlled.

Note: By creating the appropriate File Cabinets, User Groups, etc. and setting the appropriate "Rights" a User can control and manage all of the Documents that are their responsibility.

Selecting a specific Data Relationship View

There are well over 18 x (number of different Approval States) Different possible Data Relationship Views that can easily be selected & set so Engineers, Administrators can view Documents within the context of their responsibilities. The User can set the options to create the "View" that best meets the present needs for Managing & Controlling his or her Files can be saved so the next time they login the same "View" will be displayed.

Documents Data File Relationships View Window

Selecting Views

You can select the best Data Relationship "View" that serves your needs by choosing from the various option settings as shown in the above Window.

Manage Packets(Operations)

Overview

Securely Managing and Controlling all of your Packets enabling you to meet ISO Standards!

SuiteFactory supports three different types of "Documents" which are regually used in Manufacturing. These include Generic DNC Files(Could be Macros Sub-Routines, etc.), Engineering Documents(Drawings, Quality Documents, CAM Files, etc.) and a special type of "Document" which we call a "Packet". A Packet is very sophisticated Container(Can hold Sub-Packets, DNC Files, Help Files & Documents) which is sometimes referred to as an "Operation", "Project", "Multi-Level Task", etc. For visuals on Packets and how they are uses within SuiteFactory see other sections within this Windows View.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Manage Packets Icon to access the complete Features and Functions used to Manage all of your Packets. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Manage Packets Window

Manage Packets

The "Manage Packets" Window above provides all of the Tools needed by Engineering, the Office and or Manufacturing to work with Packets(Sophisticated Containers) as would be used in Quality, Engineering, the Office & Manufacturing. Some of these Functions include: Creating Packets, Populating Packets with DNC Files, Controlled Documents, Sub-Packets & Uncontrolled Documents. The Manage Packets Window also allows selecting existing DNC Files and or Documents from within the Packets and opening these up in their appropriate Windows("Manage DNC Files Window" and or "Manage Documents Window"). You will then be able to modify and or managing these and if appropriate when finished to allow you to Drag & Drop these modified Files/Documents back into the Packet.

You can also View any one or all of the various DNC Files & Documents stored in the Packet(CNC Traveler) in their Native Application or by selecting any appropriate Third-Party Viewer/Application. There is also an Optional Viewer AutoVue which supports over 200 different formats is a read only Applications. Packets are also controlled like any other ISO Document which means they can include Sign-Off & Approval, History Reports, etc. From within the Manage Packets Window you can also Create and Manage Virtual File Cabinets for storage of Packets(CNC Traveler) for better management.

There are over 28 different functions available to Manage and Control your Packets and it's Files & Documents. Access to these functions is determined by what User Groups this particular User is logged into which in turn determines the "Rights" of this User. After selecting the Packet(CNC Traveler) and or Packet combination of DNC File, Document, Machine Tool, etc. you want to work with click on the Icon for the feature you want or right click the mouse and select from the various options.

An Example Data Relation View

As an Example the "View" displayed above could be used by Engineer, Programmer, Managers, etc. to control, manage & view his or her Packets/Files/Documents. This "View" would allow the User to view this Data Relationship that involves Machine Tools, Resource Collections(Repository for DNC Files & Packets) & File Cabinets. By creating the appropriate Virtual File Cabinets & Resource Collections and setting the appropriate "Rights" a User can control and manage all of the Packets/Files/Documents that are their responsibility.

Data Relationship Views

There are well over 60 x (number of different Approval States) Different possible Data Relationship Views that can easily be selected & set so Operators, Engineers, Administrators, etc. can view Packets, DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Sub-Packets within the context of their responsibilities. This particular "View", see below, choosen by this User will be saved so the next time they login the same "View" will be displayed.

DNC Data File Relationships View Window

Selecting Views

You can select the best Data Relationship "View" that serves your needs by choosing from the various option settings as shown in the above Window.

Monitor Machines

Overview

View & Manage all of your Machine Tool's Queues, Remote Requests, DNC File's Safe Starts and view active File Transfer's Status! You can also restart a stuck Communications Port without restarting the Communications Engine.

SuiteRuntime's Monitor CNC Machines Window allows you to quickly alter Queues, work with remote requests, abort & restart jobs, start jobs from safe start, "Unstick" Communication Ports as sometimes is needed when a CNC Machine Tool is shutoff, etc.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Monitor Machines Icon to access the complete Features and Functions used to Manage your CNC Machine Tool Queues. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Monitor Machines Manual Window

After the Monitor Machines Window appears, see above, click the drop down list arrow on the right and a list of CNC Machine Tools associated with this Workstation will be displayed. Select the CNC Machine Tool that you wish interact with and a list of Queued DNC Files is displayed with options to manipulate Files on the Queue. Depending on the state of the present File in the Queue you should be able to Abort, Restart, Search(Safe Starts) & Start.

Monitor Machines' Modes

SuiteDNCTM support two basic types of Machine Monitoring for controlling the Machine Queues, Remote Requests, Starting points within a DNC File and activing a Stuck DNC Communications Port and more. The Modes of operation are Manual and Remote Request.

Note: Machine Monitoring in the above sense is not Event Monitoring which is used as part of production monitoring.

Manual

If your "Shop Model" provides operators with access to computers at a central location or to Cell Clients that supports small numbers of related Machine Tools or to a dedicated Client at your Machine Tool you would use SuiteFactory's Manual mode. With this type of configuration your operators have access to the SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Client so they can perform the following types of tasks: Downloading, Uploading, Editing, Viewing Packets(Associated Documents), etc. as needed to perform their task(s). Access to SuiteFactory is of course governed by the "Rights" granted by the Administrator.

If you already allow operators to access a Client at or near their Machine Tool or if the operations they are performing require considerable interaction it probably makes sense to use SuiteFactory'sTM Manual Mode of Monitoring Machines.

Remote Request

This Mode of Monitoring Machines makes sense when access to Client Computers is not locally available or you wish to restrict operator's access to Client Computers. In this Mode an Administrator can selectively activate a set of "Remote Commands" for individual Machine Tools allowing operators to uploaded these "Remote Commands" to SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html). These "Remote Commands" are then parsed and analyzed by SuiteRequestTM so SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) can respond to these "Remote Commands" allowing some of the following: Downloading, Uploading, getting a Help File, getting a List of available DNC Files, etc.

Monitor Machine's Queue Manual Window

Accessing the Window above allows you interact with the Queue of non-active(not executing) Jobs for this Machine Tool so you can Delete, Delete All or Rearrange the Queue. Any action here will not delete files from SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) only this Queue!

Monitor Machines CNC Remote Request Window

You will notice that the Window above is used both in the "Manual Mode" and the "Remote Request" Mode. The only difference between the two is that the top "Job" displayed in the Queue is really an indicator that SuiteFactory is in the "Remote Request" state and is waiting for commands to be sent from the Machine Tool or processing the command.

When in this state the operator uploads commands from the machine tool to SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) for processing. Even though the operator usually doesn't have access to this Window an Administrator can use this Window to manipulate the Queue as needed just as in the "Manual Mode".

Event Monitoring

Overview

SuiteMonitoring is the SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Module for Efficiently Creating, Managing & Collecting Real-Time CNC Machine Events, Production Events, etc. You can use SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html) to Collect, Record, Manage & Generate Reports For: Cycle Counts, Cycle Times, Idle Times, Cycle Start, Cycle End, Probe Data, Tool Changes, Feed Rate Override, Machine Hold, etc.

Most modern CNC's have the capability to send customized messages out there RS-232 port during part program execution. The most common example of this is the DPRNT statement included with FANUC's Macro B option. SuiteFactory is designed to "listen" for messages sent out from CNCs and almost any kind of message can be constructed and DPRNTed out of the CNC. CNC Machine Event Signatures as created in SuiteFactory's Event Monitoring Software and when DPRNTed out of a CNC SuiteFactory will capture, parse and store these Events in it's database to use for SuiteReports.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Show Machine Event Status Icon to view the Event Status of the Selected Machine Tools. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Machine Events Status Window

The above Window displays the selected CNC Machine Tools you want to Monitor for Real-Time CNC Machine Events. The "Stop Light Icon" is used to indicate if a CNC Machine Tool is Running(Green Light) or Stopped(Red Light) and the Status Bar above this Window displays the various data being collected based on your criteria for this CNC Machine Event's Criteria. (See below)

Looking at the various Headings in the Status Bar you can see the data being displayed Real-Time and collect in SuiteFactory's Database. The User Defined Event data being collected/displayed includes: the Last Event; DNC File; Present Status; %Run; %Idle; Elapsed Time; Cycle Count; Start & End Times; Tool Number, Probe Value, etc. This data is collected and stored in the SuiteFactory Database for generating Customer Configurable Reports.

Note: Create the Machine Events that you want to collect not what we think is correct.

Machine Event History Reports Icon

In the above Window click on the "Display Machine Event History Reports" Icon and the following Window will be displayed.

Note: You can also directly click on one of the Machines being displayed in the "Machine Status Window".

SuiteFactory Database Reports - Machine Events Window

In the SuiteFactory Database Reports Window above you can select from six different categories for generating reports. We will take a quick look at all of the Categories and give a brief description. Click on the Machine Events selection and you can see that some the greyed out text on the form and Buttons are now black indicating which options are active and which Buttons you can click these to perform various actions. Click the "Edit Filter Button" and the following Window will be displayed.

Edit Filter Window

The SuiteFactory Edit Report Filter Window allows you to select the Machines, Start/End Days/Times, Machine Event: Item; Item & Value; Identifier DNC File, and Shift Times. Select the various setting that server you needs and click the OK Button and the previous Window will be displayed with the modified settings you selected.

SuiteFactory Database Reports Modified - Machine Events Window

In the SuiteFactory Database Reports Modified Window above you can see the changes that you made in the Edit Filter Window. If this Filter is one that you will use over and over you can click on the "Save Filter Template" Button and save it as a unquie name so you can select if from the "Select Filter Template" Button the next time without redoing the Filter. Click on the "Show All" Button to ignore the Filter and show All Events or click on the "Show Filtered" Button to display a Report according to the settings you made. Clicking on the Show Filtered" Button displays the following Window/Report.

Machine Events Report

The above Reports displays all of the Raw Machine Events per your criteria. It is this data that is used to create and display other Machine Event Reports. Now close this Report, change the Filter to remove the Filter By Event Value(Probe) and click on the Sessions Report and the Following Window will be displayed.

Machine Session Report

The above Report displays all of the Machine Event Sessions per the Criteria set in the "Edit Filter" Window. Sessions are the Start & Ending Times of all Cycles in other words these are the records of all of the completed Cycles.

Close this Report and click on the "Utilization 7 Day History Report" and the following Intelligent Real-Time Chart will be diplayed.

SuiteCharts 7 Day Report

The above SuiteCharts Report displays the CNC Machine Tool Utilizations for the 7 days as established in the "Edit Filter" Window. These are individual Charts for each CNC Machine Tool and can be zoomed & intelligently interrogated by a simple click of the Mouse. This click will reveal the individual data for each Machine Event with dates & times. No need to generate a Paper Report it's all there a click away.

Move the mouse over SuiteChart and click drag the mouse over the area of SuiteCharts that you want to Zoom in on and the following Zoomed Section will be displayed.

Zoomed SuiteCharts 7 Day Report

You can now click on the Zoomed Cells(Machine Events) and the data for that Event is displayed in the upper Right hand Window of SuiteCharts.

Note: If you would like to view Real-Time updated Charts of current events close this Window and click on the "Machine Utilization Chart" and the following Window will be displayed.

Machine Utilization Chart

The CNC Machine Utilzation Chart show above is continually updated with new Machine Events displaying Real-Time CNC Machine Utilizations!

Download: SuiteMonitoring Brouchure

Server Farms - Citrix

Overview

The Secure Links to Virtualization of your Applications. Logon From Anywhere in the World!

SuiteFactory has built-in support for CitrixTM Server Farms: I.E. Citrix Presentation Server/XenAppTM and similar server farm virtualization software platforms. These platforms run on top of Microsoft Terminal Services and give you the ability to load software applications on only a small number of server farm host computers (often only one or two) but deploy these applications to many, many clients.

These applications run only on the farm's servers but appear to run on the end users' PC's or thin client terminals. The end users access these applications either through a client side plug-in program using remote login or via a web browser.

Note! If you allow internet access to your Server Farms via a secure gateway, then applications loaded onto the Server Farms can be accessed anywhere on the web by users with proper credentials.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Server Farms... Icon to manage your Citrix Server Farms for Virtualization and World Wide Access to SuiteFactory. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Server Farms Window

Note! The above SuiteFactory Window is used to associcate Host Computers(Real Windows' Computers) with a particular Server Farm for supporting Virtualization so you can keep in touch with your Manufacturing Facility World Wide. Click on this Link CitrixTM Server Farms for complete visuals.

Host Computers

Overview

Virtualizing your Host Computers by attaching to Server Farms and meeting the demands of the 2100 Century!

SuiteFactory has built-in support for CitrixTM Server Farms: I.E. Citrix Presentation Server/XenAppTM and similar server farm virtualization software platforms. These platforms run on top of Microsoft Terminal Services and give you the ability to load software applications on only a small number of server farm Host Computers (often only one or two) but deploy these applications to many, many clients.

These applications run only on the farm's servers but appear to run on the end users' PC's or thin client terminals(Host Computers). The end users access these applications either through a client side plug-in program using remote login or via a web browser.

Note! If you allow internet access to your server farm via a secure gateway, then applications loaded onto the farm servers can be accessed anywhere on the web by users with proper credentials.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Host Computers... Icon to manage your Workstations and related Citrix Server Farms. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Host Computers Window

Note! The above SuiteFactory Window is used to associcate a Server Farm with a Host Computers(Real Windows' Computers) for supporting Virtualization so you can keep in touch with your Manufacturing Facility World Wide. Click on this Link CitrixTM Server Farms for complete visuals.

Workstations

Overview

SuiteFactory'sTM Workstations are User Customizable SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Clients for Accessing SuiteFactory. These Workstationa are associated with any Window's Workstation.

These Workstation can be configured/layed out to best suite the User's needs so when they login into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) they can go right to work without having to reestablish a particular layout. As a User logs into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) these Workstations are automatically registered to the underlying Windows Workstation. By using this model Users logging into their SuiteFactory'sTM Workstation from anywhere on the network will maintaining the same "Layout/View" as previously established.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Workstations... Icon to manage your Workstations and related Citrix Server Farms. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Workstations Window

The Window above also displays how this particular SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Workstation/Client is related to the Windows Client & Server Farms and thus a fairly complete picture of what the logged in User has access to. I.E. Machine Tools, Third-Party Applications and Server Farms. To get a more complete View click on Server Farms & Host Computers.

Machine Tools(CNCs)

Machine Tools Overview

SuiteFactory provides a CNC Machine Tool Management Window for Creating/Selecting, Configuring & Assigning: DNC Communication's Parameters; Protocols; Conversions; Remote Request Parameters, User Groups, Resource Collections, and more!

SuiteFactory Machine's Window presents a Configuration View of establishing how Machine Tools are related to User Groups(thus Users & Users' "Rights"), Resource Collections(thus DNC Files, Packets), besides being used to establish all of the Machine Tool DNC Communications Parameters. Following explains how this View is used for Configuring these Resources:

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Machines... Icon to manage your CNC Machine Tools Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Machines Window

Looking in the above Window you can see the how Resource Collections, User Groups & CNC Machine Tool are related. You will also see other relationships involving ISO9000 Sign-Offs, Rights, Users, etc. visuals of which are in other pages on this Web View.

Resource Collections

Resource Collections are special Containers for DNC Files & Packets(see Manage Packets) and are associated with User Groups(see User Groups) which provide secure access to all of SuiteFactory'sTM Features/Resources. By correctly Associating & Managing User Groups/Resouce Collections to Machine Tools you can assure that the correct DNC Files are available for downloading and uploading to and from a CNC Machine Tool. By associating Resource Collections with two access modes(see below) available for each Machine Tool you can control whether DNC Files that are uploaded are separated from DNC Files that are downloaded so these uploaded files can be reviewed and approved by an Administrator before further use.

Resource Collections Available for Queuing

"Resource Collections Available for Queuing" is a configurable collection of Resource Collections which are available to the associated Machine Tool for downloading. Thus any DNC Files contained in this collection of Resource Collections are available to the associated Machine Tool.

Resource Collections That Contain Received DNC Files

"Resource Collections That Contain Received DNC Files" can be a collection of Resource Collections that will be used for DNC Files Uploaded from a CNC Machine Tool while being separated from DNC Files that can be Downloaded.

This Scenario would be used if you want to review any DNC File(s) uploaded from the Machine Tool before use/reuse. I.E. You edited and existing file on a CNC Machine Tool, You created a new File on a CNC Machine Tool, You have just installed SuiteFactory and you want to upload and save all of the Machine Tool's DNC Files.

Note: If you don't Edit DNC Files on the Shop Floor you would not assign Resource Collections to "Resource Collections That Contain Received DNC Files" and thus stop this User from uploading DNC Files. Other Users with the correct set of "Rights" would be able to upload DNC Files from this Machine Tool. I.E. Lead Hand; Administrator, etc.

User Groups

User Groups are the Containers for Resource Collections, Sign-Off States & Users. You can create any number of User Groups and each User Group can be associated with 10 different Categories with a total of 100 Individual "Rights". When a User is associated with a User Group they inherit the "Rights" from this User Group and any additional "Rights" of any other User Group with which they are associated.

Any number of User Groups can be created with individual "Rights" allowing you to control Access to SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) to any level required. You can associate or disassociate a User from User Groups by just Draging and Droping them into or remove them from these User Groups. In other words instant Security & Access to SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) for Users!

Machines Properties General

The main settings you can configure in "Machines Properties General Window" are the Window's Host Computers you can associate this Machine Tool by using the Drop Down list and which Serial Port associated with the selected Host Computer for this Machine Tool.

Machines Properties General Window

The above Window also allows other settings which should be changed only by an installation technician.

Machines Properties Communications

This Window allows you to configure all of the cnc commuication parameters need to provide RS232 communications with the associated Machine Tool. If you have selected UNC or FTP in the Protocol Window this Window would be greyed out since you would not be using RS232.

Machines Properties Communications Window

Note in the above Window you can set the Send & Receive Parameters different if your control supports & needs this! In general select the "Use the same serial port settings for sending and for receiving" as there are speed enhencements associated with this setting. Use the drop down lists for selecting the correct setting. This is normally done by an installation technician.

Machines Properties Protocol

This Window allows you to configure the DNC Protocol, Data Type, Send & Receive Parameters, BTR Parameters(if used) and Remote Command Parameters for this CNC Machine Tool. You can customize all of the setting for any type of CNC Machine Tool!

Machines Properties Protocol Window

Note in the above Window when you select the various Tabs there will be other settings displayed allowing you complete control of all options in this Window!

Machines Properties Conversions

This Window allows you to configure the End of Block Conversions(normally this doesn't change), Comment settings, Trimming of Headers & Trailers(normally not used) and for automatic insertion of Event Commands in existing DNC Files(This is used if you have the Machine Monitoring Option).

Machines Properties Conversions Window

Note in the above Window when you select the various Tabs there will be other settings displayed allowing you complete control of all options in this Window!

Resource Collections

Overview

Flexible Secure Intelligent Containers for Controlling and Managing all of your DNC Files & Packets(CNC Travelers) and which Users and Machine Tools are Associated with each Resource Collection.

Resource Collections are special Containers for DNC Files & Packets. These Containers in conjuction with SuiteFactory'sTM Maintenance Engine provide the Manual & Automated Import of DNC Files & Packets into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html). By Associating Machine Tools and User Groups with Resource Collections you can completely control Who/What Accesses these Assets and what "Rights" they have to manipulate the Resource Collection's Contents. This allows you to Manage and Control all of your DNC Files, Packets & CNC Machine Tools so you can meet the stringent requirements of the ISO Standards.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Resource Collections... Icon to manage the Resource Collections Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Resource Collections Window

User Groups

By associating Resource Collections to User Groups you can control who has access to and what functions can be performed on the DNC Files & Packets contained in the Resource Collections.

Machines

By associating Resource Collections with CNC Machine Tools you can control what Machine Tools have access to the DNC Files contained in the Resource Collections.

Resource Collections Import Name Rules Property Window

Import Name Rules

The above Window allows you to set various "Import Name Rules" which include adding an extention, default is blank, to the beginning or end of the file being imported. This is usually used when files with the same name may be located in different folders. You could then add an unique Import Id to avoid name collisions in the Database. See Import Path.

If you use particular extensions for your DNC File Type naming conventions, this is stored in the database but is not part of the "File" name, you can enter it the Default File Type. This would be used by SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) when it start a Third-Party Application just as Window does when you double click on the files this this extension.

You can also instruct SuiteFactory on how to handle DNC Files being Imported into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html). Choose the appropriate option!

Resource Collections Import Behavior Property Window

Import Behavior

The above Window allows you to instruct SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) on what to do with the orginal of the imported File. Select the option that best fits your needs but usually customers don't want multiple copies of Files available to users so they delete them.

Normally most file being imported don't need to the End-Of-Block Charters changed but if they do need to be changed it can be done here. Normally this is handled by the installer.

There is also an option for what to do if you use SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) to "Manually" Import Files. Choose the appropriate option.

Resource Collections Import Path Property Window

Import Path

The above Window allows you to select the Import Path Folder that is used by SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) to automatically Import any DNC Files or Packets place in them. Note that the Auto Import is performed by the Maintenance Engine. This Folder is used by Engineers and or Programmers to place DNC Files & Packets into so SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) can automatically import them into its database.

Resource Collections Queues Property Window

Queues

The above Window allows you to select what action SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) after successfully sends a file to a CNC Machine Tool. Choose the options that fits your needs. Generally the No Actions is what Customers choose.

Users

Overview

Create Users and assign them to User Groups providing a secure way to access all of SuiteFactory'sTM features & data. If you're not a SuiteFactory'sTM registered User you're not getting into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)!

SuiteFactory'sTM User/User Group combinations provide the means for accessing SuiteFactory'sTM features & data. You can create as many Users as you need and by careful management of these Users/User Groups you can securely use SuiteFactoryTM to efficiently manage & control your shop floor and it's data.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Users... Icon to manage the Users Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Users Window

In the above Window you can see at a glance the various relationships the Users have within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html).

Users Properties

The following Window provides the means for setting or changing a Users Password. Passwords should be used if there is only a single User associated with this Name or security is of prime importance.

Users Properties Window

In the above Window you create/change the Password for this individual or Limited Group of Users. There is also the option of remembering from login to login how the Window is displayed.

Users Contact Information

SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) allows you to select any SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Email User(s) and or Distribution List(s) for using your Email System so you can allow SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Users to Email DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets directly from SuiteFactory'sTM secure system to any registered Email User or Users in a Distribution List.

Users Contract Information

In the above Window you select and Email User you want associates with this User.

Users Rights

This Window displays the "Rights" that User has been granted by being associated with the various User Groups. The "Rights" are not set in this Window. See User Groups for more information.

Users Rights Window

In the above Window displays the Rights" this User has been granted.

Users User Groups

This Window allows you to select the various User Groups this User is associcated with. As this User is associated with more User Groups they will inherit more "Rights" from each User Group.

Users User Groups Window

In the above Window select the User Groups with which this User should be associated.

User Groups

User Groups Overview

Create User Groups to control User Access & User Rights to SuiteFactory!

User Groups are the Containers for Resource Collections, ISO9000 Sign-Off and Approval States & Users. You can create any number of User Groups and each User Group can be associated with 10 different Categories with a total of 100 Individual "Rights". When a User is associated with a User Group they inherit the "Rights" from this User Group and any additional "Rights" of any other User Group with which they are associated.

Any number of User Groups can be created with individual "Rights" allowing you to control Access to SuiteFactory to any level required. You can associate or disassociate a User from User Groups by just Draging and Droping them into or remove them from these User Groups. In other words instant Security & Access to SuiteFactory for Users!

Note: See Menu Links to the left for: Resource Collections; Sign-Off States; Sign-Off Flow Charts; Users.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Users Groups... Icon to manage the User Groups Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

User Groups' Window

User Groups Window Layout

The above Window displays the relationships between a User Group and: Users; User Group Rights; Resource Collections & Sign-Off States.

User Group Properties' Window

Properties

The above Window allows you to set a timeout for inactivity so if you are away from and open Window for the designated time the System will log itself off and you will need to re-login.

User Group Window "Resource Collections"

Select Resource Collection

The above Window allows you to select as many Resource Collections that you want to associate with this User Group so any User associated with this User Group has access to the DNC Files, Packets & CNC Machine Tools contained in these Resource Collections. What a User can do depends on their "Rights/Restrictions" given by this User Group and any inherited "Rights/Restrictions" from other User Groups they belong to.

User Group Window "Rights"

Rights

The above Window allows you to select a set of various "Rights" from up to 10 Categories with a total of more then 100 "Rights" so you can set any Access Limitations to SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) you need. This is very flexible and what is needed in a highly sophisticated manufacturing orginization.

User Group Window "Sign-Off States"

Sign-Off States

The above Window allows you to select a set of Sign-Off States that a User of this User Group has access to allowing them to Access any DNC Files & Packets in these Resource Collections should these DNC Files & Packets have been Approved to this Sign-Off Level. What this allows you to do is to restrict access to these DNC Files & Packets depending on the User Groups' Rights.

As an example suppose you have the same Resource Collection associated with two User Groups one that can has "Rights" to Sign-Off State_1 & Sign-Off State_2 and another with only "Rights" to Sign-Off State_2. Even though both Users have access to the same DNC Files & Packets User one has access to the DNC Files & Packets(CNC Travelers) in both Sign-Off States where User two only has access to DNC Files & Packets that are in ISO9000 Sign-Off State_2.

User Group Window "Users"

Users

The above Window allows you to select the various "Users" who are to be associated with this User Group and thus gain the "Rights" that this User Group has. If a User belongs to multiple User Groups they will inherit the "Rights" from these User Groups subject to some restrictions based on the Resource Collections associated with each User Group.

Sign-Off and Approval States

Overview

Use SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html) to assure that only your ISO9000 Approved DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets released to the Shop Floor for Manufacturing. Using SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html) you can create any number of ISO9000 Sign-Off and Approval States so only Users Approved for a particular Sign-Off State can access these DNC Files, Documents & Packets. This also helps you meet the ISO9000 Requirments or your own internal requirements!

SuiteFactory provides the ability to create any number of ISO9000 Sign-Off & Approval States that are needed in your Engineering & Manufacturing Operation. These can then be associated with User Groups such that anybody in this User Group has access to DNC Files, Documents & Packets that have been "Approved" to this Level.

Depending on the User Group's "Rights" this User may be Authorized to "Approve" and or just access these DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets for their particular needs. In order for them to access these DNC Files, Documents & Packets these will have needed to be associated with this User Group or the User will not be able to access these no matter what their "Rights".

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Sign-Off States... Icon to manage the Sign-Off States Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Sign-Off States Window

The Window above displays the list of ISO9000 Sign-Off States and the associated User Groups.

New Sign-Off States

The following Window allows you to create a new ISO9000 Sign-Off State.

New Sign-Off States Window

Associating Sign-Off States with User Groups

The following Window allows you to associate any number of User Groups with a ISO9000 Sign-Off State. The Users Groups' "Rights" are set in the User Group Window!

Associating Sign-Off States with User Groups Window

The Window above is used to select the User Groups with which this ISO9000 Sign-Off State is associated.

Sign-Off Flow Charts

Overview

Using SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html) you can create Flexible Multi-Level ISO9000 Sign-Off & Approval Flow Charts for all your DNC Files, Documents & Packets so none are released before their Time assuring your Products are produced with up to date & Approved DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets(CNC Travelers) for each Stage of Manufacturing from Development to Production.

Administrators can create any number of secure ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Charts consisting of any number of ISO9000 Sign-Off States in any order. These Sign-Off Flow Charts can then be associated with individual DNC Files, Documents & Packets controlling in which order these Files, Documents & Packets are Signed Off & Approved and which Users can access these in which States from Birth(import) to Death(post-production).

Depending on the Users "Rights" a User can just access these DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets or Sign-Off a given State(Approve it) so it can move to the next State. In other words some Users have only the "Right" to access these "Files" to perform their normal jobs while others can "Approve" these "Files" so they can move on to the next Sign-Off State.

You can have as many ISO9000 Sign-Off States(post-production) and in any order as required by your Company, ISO9000 Requirements, and or your Customer's requirements.

SuiteFactory Runtime

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Charts... Icon to manage the ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Charts Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Sign-Off Flow Charts Window

The above Window displays the various ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Charts that have been created and their associated Sign-Off States. By selecting a particular Sign-Off Flow Chart and clicking on the Properties Button allows you to uniquely configure each ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Chart to meet your Company's needs.

Note: See "Sign-Off Flow Chart Properties Window" below for more visuals.

New Sign-Off Flow Chart

Click on the New Button and the following Window allows you to create a new ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Chart with a unique name.

New Sign-Off Flow Chart Window

In the above Window when creating a new ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Chart chose an Appropriate Name such as the number of States it contains or the particular Sign-Off Flow Chart Name such as "Development". After creating the new ISO9000 Sign-Off Flow Cart click on the Properties Button and the following Window will be displayed.

Sign-Off Flow Charts Properties Icon

In the above Window highlight the new Flow Chart and click on the Properties Icon and the following Window will be displayed.

Sign-Off Flow Chart Properties

The following Sign-Off Flow Chart Properties Window allows you to select which "Sign-Off States" are to be included in this Sign-Off Flow Chart and in which order, if ordered is choosen, they are be be Signed Off for this Sign-Off Flow Chart.

For each specific "Sign-Off State" in this "Sign-Off Flow Chart" you can select which User or User Groups(any User in this group) can Approve this specific "Sign-Off Flow Chart" "Sign-Off State" so any "Files" in this "Sign-Off State" can move on the the next Sign-Off State or Sign-Off Flow Chart if all States in this Sign-Off Flow Chart have been Approved or to the Final Approval State.

Sign-Off Flow Chart List of Sign-Off States Properties Window

The Above Window displays the available Sign-Off States from which you can chose any number to add to this Sign-Off Flow Chart in a specific order of Sign-Off States or in a Random order. You can create any number of Sign-Off Flow Charts with any number of Sign-Off States to meet all of your ISO Quality needs.

Sign-Off Flow Chart Select Sign-Off States Properties Window

The Above Window displays the Sign-Off States which were choosen to add to this Sign-Off Flow Chart in a specific order of Sign-Off States. You can create any number of Sign-Off Flow Charts with any number of Sign-Off States to meet all of your ISO Quality needs.

Sign-Off Flow Chart Select Sign-Off Users for Sign-Off State UNAPPROVED Properties Window

The Above Window displays the Users and User Groups choosen that are allowed to Sign-Off the UNAPPROVED State. When it is Approved it automatically moves onto the next Sign-Off State, which above is Sign-Off State_2. You would select the Users & User Groups to Sign-Off this State just as above.

Assigning Sign-Off Flow Chart to a File

The Above Window allows you to select the DNC File you want to associate a Sign-Off Flow Chart by first selecting the DNC File and then clicking on the "Edit Approval and Sign-Off" Icon. I.E. The OK/OK Button. See the following Window.

Edit Approval and Sign-Off Form Window

The Above Form allows you to set the base Criteria for setting up Sign-Off and Approval of this DNC File. If you want to Approve this File immediately just click the Approval Check Box and the Start/End Dates if desired. The File will be immediately Approved for Production. If you want to associate it with a Sign-Off Flow Chart for a more Robust Sign-Off and Approval click on the Edit Sign-Off Steps and the Window below will open.

Base Sign-Off Flow Chart

The Above Form allows you to create a one time Sign-Off Flow Chart on the Fly. You can select the Sign-Off States, Users, etc. If you want to select an existing Flow Chart from various existing sources click on the Copy From Another Item Icon and the following Window will be displayed.

Select Sign-Off Flow Chart from Existing Sources

The Above Window allows you to select an existing Flow Chart as presently used in DNC Files, Documents and Packets or from the list of Sign-Off Flow Charts that you created separately.

Select a Sign-Off Flow Chart from the Sign-Off Flow Chart List of Created Flow Charts

From the Above Window select the Sign-Off Flow Chart you want to used from the List and the following Window will be displayed.

Selected Sign-Off Flow Chart

If the above Sign-Off Flow Chart is correct click the OK Button and the following Window will be displayed.

Final Sign-Off Flow Chart for the selected DNC File

The above Sign-Off Flow Chart Form displays all of the information about the Sign-Off and Approval for this particular DNC File. Sign-Off Flow Charts for Documents & Packets have the same basic information.

SuiteReports

Overview

SuiteReportsTM consists of a Group of Tools which Empower you to Mine your Company's Data to Analyze how efficiently your Company's uses its Critical Resources and just as importantly if it is meeting its ISO9000 Requirements to its customers!

Use SuiteReportsTM to Generate Reports that Analyze Data From:

• Configurations
• DNC Files
• Controlled Documents
• Packets
• Machine Events

Want Interactive Visuals? Use SuiteCharts where Real-Time Analyses is only a Click Away!

Runtime Reports Window

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the View Menu and then the Reports.. Menu to Access the Report Generator. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

SuiteFactory Database Reports

From this Window you can access any of the Reports you are interested in generating. Click on the "Configuration" Tab and you will be presented with 7 different Reports from which you can chose!

Configuration Reports Window

Once you selected the Reports you can print them out by clicking on the Print Button. Note: Because of the possible Size it is recommended that you Print a PDF File Version. To view an example click the following Link: Configuration Reports(pdf)!

DNC Files Reports

Click on the "DNC Files" Tab and you will be presented with 25 different Reports from which you can chose!

DNC Files Reports Window

Once you selected the Report you want to view you can click on the various options(Buttons). These Options can be to view everything, not recommended, or you use the "Edit Filter" Button to create a unique "Report" for up to 10 different categories some with mulitple selections!

Controlled Documents Reports

Click on the "Controlled Documents" Tab and you will be presented with 12 different Reports from which you can chose!

Controlled Documents Reports Window

Once you selected the Report you want to view you can click on the various options(Buttons). These Options can be to view everything, not recommended, or you use the "Edit Filter" Button to create a unique "Report" for up to 5 different categories some with mulitple selections!

Packets Reports

Click on the "Packets" Tab and you will be presented with 14 different Reports from which you can chose!

Packets Reports Window

Once you selected the Report you want to view you can click on the various options(Buttons). These Options can be to view everything, not recommended, or you use the "Edit Filter" Button to create a unique "Report" for up to 6 different categories some with mulitple selections!

Machine Event Reports

Click on the "Packets" Tab and you will be presented with 6 different Reports from which you can chose!

Machine Event Reports Window

Once you selected the Report you want to view you can click on the various options(Buttons). These Options can be to view everything, not recommended, or you use the "Edit Filter" Button to create a unique "Report" for up to 4 different categories some with mulitple selections!.

Edit Report Filter

This Module allows you to generate Reports that will give you every detail you need about the categories you select and only those visuals. This is only available from the DNC Files, Controlled Documents & Packets Tabs.

Edit Report Filter Window

You have up to 10 categories from which to generate your reports. There are some categories that have other sub-categories which will allow you to generate Reports customized to your needs. You can save any Report File as a Template and save it to a name you specify. The next time you need your Customized Report just Select & Click!

Crystal Report

All of the reports with the exception of the Configurations are Crystal Reports. It is possible to purchase Cyrstal Reports yourself and generate your own reports. We suggest that if you need special reports we can write these to your specification within a few days.

Crystal Report Window

Note: These Reports can be exported to Excel and many other formats if need be.

Email

Overview)

Use SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html) to create SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) EMail Contacts so SuiteFactory can EMail Data, Events & Messages to the Managers & Users of SuiteFactory and to the World if need be.

SuiteFactory has integrated into its suite of products EMail capabilities so you can Automatically and or Manually send Data(DNC Files, Documents & Packets) & Messages via your EMail from within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) including from the "Manage DNC Files' Window", "Manage Documents' Window" & "Manage Packets' Window". SuiteFactory'sTM EMail will automatically create a zipped file(normal zip or self extracting zip) for your Files, Documents & Packets before EMailing them to your choosen Distribution List!

You can even send Emails from CNCs. These CNC Emails can be sent Automatically via CNC Macros or Manually by CNC Users punching-out a pre-configured EMail message (DNC File(s) containing EMail Commands in comment fields). These CNC EMail Messages can include input from CNC Users by modifying the Message Field in the Comment Line(s) before punching-out.

Note: This specific feature can be useful to an CNC operator if they need to notify personnel a problems, events, etc. By using Macros to generate EMail messages you can Automaticallynotify a User or User(s) of Event(s) occuring at a CNC.

SuiteFactory Runtime Contacts... Icon

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Contacts... Icon to manage the Email Contact Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Contacts-EMail Window

The above Window displays the EMail relationships between Distribution Lists & SuiteFactory Users.

EMail Properties Overview

In order for SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) to be able to EMail Data & Messages it needs Recipient's EMail addresses. SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) needs some basic information consisting of an EMail address and EMail User Contact Name. The EMail List of Contacts is being created so these addresses can be used as part of a Distribution List(s).

EMail Properties Window

EMail Associated Distribution List

For this EMail User you can select the various Distribution Lists they will belong to by checking off the lists in the right hand Window. This list needs to be associated with a Distribution List in order to EMail any Data and or Messages.

EMail Associated Distribution List Window

EMail Associated Users

For this EMail address you can select the various Users they will belong to by checking off the lists in the right hand Window. This list will associate any EMails sent out with this EMail address so a Recipient will know from whom the message/data came.

EMail Associated Users Window

The above Window allows you to select the Users associated with EMail address.

Email Distribution Lists

Overview

Create Email Distributions Lists for Securely and Automatically Connecting SuiteFactory'sTM Data, Events & Messages to the Managers & Users of SuiteFactory and to the World if need be.

SuiteFactory allows you to create Distribution List of Contacts where these Lists are related regarding recieving EMail with the messages or events that are relevent as a "Group". I.E. A group of Quality Control Engineers working on the same project and a particular part being processed on a CNC Machine Tool has Event Generated regarding a Quality Attribute.

SuiteFactory Runtime Distribution Lists... Icon

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Distribution Lists... Icon to manage the Distribution Lists Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Email Distribution Lists Window

Emails New Distribution List

The following Window allows you to create New Distribution Lists which is used to associate EMail Contacts with this list.

Email New Distribution List Window

Emails Associated Contacts

The following Window allows you to associate the EMail contacts with a Distribution List(s). Create as many Unique Distribution Lists as needed.

Emails Associated Contacts Window

The Window above displays all of the Distribution Lists and the associated EMail Recipients for each List.

Third-Party-Tools

Overview

A SuiteFactory Module that Securely Connects you to The World of Third-Party Applications

SuiteThirdPartyTools is a SuiteFactory Module that provides a communication channel for your favorite Applications to be part of SuiteFactory's Integrated Manufacturing System. Since the heart of any Integrated Manufacturing System is the secure storage & management of your Application's Data it is a basic necessity that your Applications are part of an Integrated System. SuiteFactory's SuiteThirdPartyTools provides this basic communication's channel necessity!

SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM provides communication's channel for integrating your Manufacturing Applications with SuiteFactory. If your Applications are Microsoft Compliant then your Manufacturing Application can become part of SuiteFactory's Family of Integrated Applications which provide Secure Storage & Management of all of your Third-Party's Application Data!

SuiteFactory Runtime Configure 3rd-Party Tools... Icon

Note: From the above SuiteFactory Runtime Application you can click on the Configure 3rd-Party Tools... Icon to manage the Configure 3rd-Party Tools Relationships and various Parameters. See the following Window for a more detailed View.

Configure 3rd-Party Tools Window

Properties

SuiteThirdPartyTools' Property Window allows you to configure command-line arguments for your Third-Party Application so you can start these Applications from with-in SuiteFactory while maintaining all of the ISO requirements of the File/Document you are "Editing" just as with any other File/Document stored & managed in SuiteFactory's secure database.

Properties Window

User Groups

An Administrator can establish the User Groups, thus any Users in these Groups, which can access these Applications assuring only the Appropriate Users with the assigned "Rights" can access these Applications and their data store in SuiteFactory's database!

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Basics Include the Ability To:

• Create Lists of Selectable Third-Party Applications
• Create Command Line Arguments for Each Application
• Associate Each 3rd-Party Application to User Groups for Security
• Startup just the 3rd-Party Application
• Startup a 3rd-Party Application & Pass it a File/Document from SuiteFactory'sTM Database
• Startup a 3rd-Party App & Securely Manage & Control a File/Document from SuiteFactory'sTM Database

Using SuiteFactory To Do Cool Stuff

SuiteFactory provides many features & tools to help you perform your job better and more efficiently. Well many of these features are used to organize and securely manage the Who, What, Where, Why and When of your DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents, Packets, CNC Machine Tools, Event Data, etc. which are important, there is a Side to SuiteFactory that is Just Down Right Cool!

Doing Cool Things Right out of the Box!

Did you know that you can use SuiteFactory to:

• Integrate any Third-Party Application into SuiteFactory's Suite of Applications
• Backplot DNC Files
• Backplot Apt Files
• Interactively Backplot Apt & DNC Files line by line backwards & forwards
• Convert Apt Files To DNC Files
• Convert DNC Files To Apt Files
• Convert one type of DNC File To another type of DNC File
• Convert one type of Apt File To another type of Apt File
• Drag & Drop a Window's Folder Structure into SuiteFactory's and duplicate it in the Virtual File Cabinet Structure
• Group & Display almost any Document with support for over two hundred different read-only formats
• Create Operations that can include virtually any type of DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets
• EMail any DNC File, Manufacturing Document or Packet anywhere in the world
• EMail directly from any CNC Machine Tool
• Collect & Display CNC Machine Tool Events as they happen
• Create Virtual File Cabinets to Store and Manage all of your DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets
• Display Events Real-Time in Intelligent Interactive Charts
• Meet ISO9000 Regulations by Controlling, Capturing and Reporting on all of your DNC File, Manufacturing Document Changes

Use Third-Party ToolsTM To Convert Apt to DNC

SuiteFactory'sTM Third-Party Tools provides an access channel for any third-party application to access their native "Files" stored in SuiteFactory's secure database. Once these third-party applications access their "Files" they can open, view, modify ... them and if changed can securely save these "Files" back to SuiteFactory'sTM Database.

Manage Packets View(Below)

Using SuitePacketsTM you can create Relevent Secure Searchable Packets(Operations, Tasks, Projects, etc.). These "Packets" can then be populated with Files, Documents, other Packets, etc. which can then be access & modified by third party applications.

In the following example there is a Packet(Operation, Task, Project, etc.) with a collection DNC Files, Apt Files & CAD Drawings that represents a typical operation in Manufacturing and graphically shows how an User can access these APT Files Convert Real-Time to DNC Files and delivering them immediately to a particular Machine Tool.

Select Apt File to Convert

Apt to Mazak Conversion

Apt File In

DNC File Out

After the "APT to DNC File Conversion" the file is Automatically sent to the correct machine tool! Cool Right?

Use Third-Party ToolsTM To Convert DNC to APT

SuiteFactory'sTM Third-Party Tools provides an access channel for any third-party application to access their native "Files" stored in SuiteFactory's secure database. Once these third-party applications access their "Files" they can open, view, modify ... them and if changed can securely save these "Files" back to SuiteFactory'sTM Database.

Manage DNC Files View

Using SuiteFactory Manage DNC Files View you can select an DNC File to convert based on the various options including which Machine Tool & Virtual File Cabinet to which these Files are assigned. After setting the appropriate options select the particular DNC File you want to convert by "Right" clicking on the File and selecting the Tools/Copy and Open with... Menu and selecting the DNC to APT Conversion Application.

In the following example a DNC File is selected from the collection of DNC Files associated with a particular Machine Tool and then converted from the current DNC Format to a particular APT file and immediately sent to a Resource Collection for Apt Files.

Select DNC File to Convert

Mazak to Apt Conversion

DNC File In

Apt File Out

After the "DNC to Apt File Conversion" the file is Automatically sent to the correct Resource Collection for Engineering review! Cool Right?

Use Third-Party ToolsTM To Backplot APT File

SuiteFactory'sTM Third-Party Tools provides an access channel for any third-party application to access their native "Files" stored in SuiteFactory's secure database. Once these third-party applications access their "Files" they can open, view, modify ... them and if changed can securely save these "Files" back to SuiteFactory'sTM Database.

Manage Packets View(Below)

Using SuitePacsTM you can create Relevent Secure Searchable Containers(Operations, Tasks, Projects, etc.) that can be populated with Files, Documents, other Packets, etc. In the following example there is a collection DNC Files, Apt Files & CAD Drawings that would be used as an operation in Manufacturing.

In the following example there is a Packet(Operation, Task, Project, etc.) with a collection DNC Files, Apt Files & CAD Drawings that represents a typical operation in Manufacturing and graphically shows how an User can access these APT Files for Real-Time Backplotting.

Select Apt File to Backplot

Backploter

Backplot

Note: You can now interactively zoom, rotate & translate this 3d view to any position you would like.

Use Third-Party ToolsTM To Backplot DNC File

SuiteFactory'sTM Third-Party Tools provides an access channel for any third-party application to access their native "Files" stored in SuiteFactory's secure database. Once these third-party applications access their "Files" they can open, view, modify ... them and if changed can securely save these "Files" back to SuiteFactory'sTM Database.

Manage DNC Files View

Using SuiteFactory Manage DNC Files View you can select an DNC File to backplot based on the various options including which CNC Machine Tool & Virtual File Cabinet to which these Files are assigned. After setting the appropriate options select the particular DNC File you want to backplot by "Right" clicking on the File and selecting the Tools/Copy and Open with... Menu and selecting the Backploter Application.

In the following example a DNC File is selected from the collection of DNC Files associated with a particular Machine Tool and then presented to the User as an Interactive Backplotting Application.

Select DNC File to Backplot

Backploter

Backplot

Note: You can now interactively zoom, rotate & translate this 3d view to any position you would like.

Use Third-Party ToolsTM For Interactive Backplotting of APT Files

SuiteFactory'sTM Third-Party Tools provides an access channel for any third-party application to access their native "Files" stored in SuiteFactory's secure database. Once these third-party applications access their "Files" they can open, view, modify ... them and if changed can securely save these "Files" back to SuiteFactory'sTM Database.

Manage Packets View

Using SuitePackets you can create Relevent Secure Searchable Containers(Operations, Tasks, Projects, etc.) that can be populated with Files, Documents, other Packets, etc. In the following example there is a collection DNC Files, Apt Files & CAD Drawings that would be used as an operation on the Manufacturing Shop Floor.

In the following example there is a Packet(Operation, Task, Project, etc.) with a collection DNC Files, Apt Files & CAD Drawings that represents a typical operation on the Manufacturing Shop Floor and graphically shows how an User can access these APT Files for Real-Time Interactive Backplotting.

Select APT File for Interactive Backplot

Visual Editor

Interactive Backplotting of an APT File

Note: You can now interactively zoom, rotate & translate this 3d view to any position you would like while viewing the moving tool or move backward or forward step by step!

Use Third-Party ToolsTM For Interactive Backplotting of DNC Files

SuiteFactory'sTM Third-Party Tools provides an access channel for any third-party application to access their native "Files" stored in SuiteFactory's secure database. Once these third-party applications access their "Files" they can open, view, modify ... them and if changed can securely save these "Files" back to SuiteFactory'sTM Database.

Manage DNC Files View

Using SuiteFactory Manage DNC Files View you can select an DNC File for Interactive Backplotting based on the various options including which Machine Tool & Virtual File Cabinet to which these Files are assigned. After setting the appropriate options select the particular DNC File you want for Interactive Backplotting by "Right" clicking on the File and selecting the Tools/Copy and Open with... Menu and selecting the for Interactive Backplotting Application.

In the following example a DNC File is selected from the collection of DNC Files associated with a particular CNC Machine Tool and then presented to the User as an Interactive Backplotting Application.

Select DNC File for Interactive Backplot

Visual Editor

Interactive Backplotting of a DNC File

Note: You can now interactively zoom, rotate & translate this 3d view to any position you would like while viewing the moving tool or move backward or forward step by step!

Drag File Cabinets(Folder Structure & Documents) into SuiteFactory

SuiteFactory'sTM has a feature that allows you to take your present Window's Folder Based Structure with all of its documents and drag and drop them onto SuiteFactory'sTM Virtual File Cabinet Structure. Immediately the Virtual File Cabinet Structure is updated by duplicating your Folder Structure within SuiteFactory'sTM Structure. SuiteFactory also registers all of the Manufacturing Documents in your Folder Structure into SuiteFactory'sTM Database while Enforcing Security!

Select a Folder Structure for Draging Towards SuiteFactory's Virtual File Cabinets

Open the Window's Explorer to the Folder Stucture you want to incorporate into SuiteFactoryTMand Drag it over a SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Virtual File Cabinet Structure Droping it on the appropriate Virtual File Cabinet!

Manage Controlled Documents' Window

Open SuiteFactory'sTM Manage Controlled Documents' Window displayed in the "Show File Cabinets" View and with the Struture expanded to the level where you would want to Drag and Drop the External Folder Structure onto SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)(See Below).

Draging & Droping "TopFolder" into SuiteFactory's Virtual File Cabinet Structure

Drag and Drop the Folder Structure to where you would like it to be incorporated. If you're not satisfied with its position after Droping it Drag it to another Virtual File Cabinet!

SuiteFactory's Virtual File Cabinet is Populated with "TopFolder" Folder Structure

Here is what it looks like after the Drag & Drop Operation. Not satisfied? Have fun, Drag & Drop from Virtual File Cabinet to Virtual File Cabinet! Move individual File Cabinets around because SuiteFactory will keep track of it and its Documents! Knock yourself out!

Note: You can now access the Virtual File Cabinets and all of the Files contained in them like any other secure controlled file in SuiteFactory! Easy & Cool Right?

Add Third-Party Applications to SuiteFactory

SuiteFactory provides a Channel for Integrating Third-Party Applications into SuiteFactory's Suite of Applications. Suppose you have a favorite Editor, Backplotter, DNC Converter or perhaps you would like to make the Microsoft Suite of Applications a part of SuiteFactory.

Using SuiteFactory's Third-Party Tools you can in a matter of minutes Integrate virually any Shop Floor Application into SuiteFactory to either expose the data in SuiteFactory to Third-Party Applications or use the Third-Party Applications to modify the data and store this data in SuiteFactory's secure database or Both!

Configuring Third-Party Tools

From SuiteFactory's Runtime Application click on the "Configure 3rd-Party Tools" Icon for configuring Shop Floor Applications that you would like to be part of SuiteFactory's Applications and designate for this Workstation.

Configure 3rd-Party Tools Window

Select the Workstation you are presently on and click the New Button.

Select 3rd-Party Tool Executable Window

Select the 3rd-Party Tool Executable File that you would like to add to SuiteFactory and click the Open(OK) button to add to the List of Applications to which this Workstation has access.

New 3rd-Party Editing Tool Window

You can modify the name of this Application as presented in SuiteFactory's list of 3rd-Party Tools. When finished click the Open(OK) button.

Edit Tool Window

If needed you can modify the parameters, most times this is not necessary as this follows standard Microsoft Command Line Arguments!

Configure 3rd-Party Tools Window

You can now associate User Groups thus Users to these 3rd-Party Tools to which you want to allow them Access.

Manage DNC Files Window

In this Example lets chose a DNC File from the Manage DNC Files Window (Could have choosen from other Management Windows to perform other operations) so we can display a Backplot of the choosen DNC File. After selecting a File to Backplot click on the "Copy and Open with 3rd-Party or Native" Icon.

Select Editing Tool Window

Select a 3rd-Party Tool(Application) from the list and click the OK button.

Selected 3rd-Party Application with Backplotted File

In this example a Backplot of the selected DNC File is displayed in the 3rd-Party Application!

Note: In this example we have choosen an Application that only displays a Backplot of the selected DNC File. We could have choosen other Applications to edit this DNC File or other types of Documents lets say a Microsoft Application and then we could store these modifed Documents in SuiteFactory's secure database.

There is no limit to the number of Applications you add to SuiteFactory's Suite of Applications so SuiteFactory can become your Centeral Secure Storage for all of your Files & Documents. Cool Right!

SuiteFactory'sTM Standard Integrated Features

Why look at a Package's "Standard Features"?

When you are looking for a Manufacturing Solution for your Manufacturing Shop Floor there is a tendency to have blinders on as you focus on solving a particular problem. Obviously the most important thing is to purchase a package that solves the problem at hand but lets admit it the Shop Floor is in a continual flux and problems abound!

So why not kill as many birds with one stone as you can? Take a close look at the "Standard Features" as well as the Package Options as these lay the foundation for the solutions of the future. If you are looking at several packages wouldn't you pick a package that has an integrate feature rich set of applications supporting Virtualization, Emailing, Error Capture, History Reports, Data Relationship Views, etc.?

When you are looking for a Manufacturing Shop Floor Solution there is a tendency to have blinders on as you focus on solving a particular problem. Obviously the most important thing is to purchase a package that solves the problem at hand but lets admit it the Shop Floor is in a continual flux and problems abound!

So why not kill as many birds with one stone as you can? Take a close look at the "Standard Features" as well as the Package Options as these lay the foundation for the solutions of the future. If you are looking at several packages wouldn't you pick a package that has an integrate feature rich set of applications supporting Virtualization, Emailing, Error Capture, History Reports, Data Relationship Views, etc.?

Are their Solutions One Dimensional?

Are their Standard Features Integrated or are they one dimensional? If they are one dimension what will their Solution(s) look like in the Future? If their "Standard Features" are not Integrated and they have been in business for any length of time do you think they really understand that on the Shop Floor, Applications & Data need to be organized & integrated? In the end you will have to manage the data! Do you want a package that you manage manually or an application that automatically organizes & integrate the data, which would you want?

We have been Around that Proverbial Bloc

Look at the "Standard Features" that SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) offers as a part of it's total offerings. We have been on the battle fields of the Manufacturing Shop Floor more then once and have learned from our 28 years of experience.

When you look at our "Standard Features" and Package Options you will realize we have been around that Proverbial Block more then a few times and have the scars to prove it. "No pain no gain" is one catchphrase that turns out to be true!

28 Plus years

In fact for last 28 Plus years, we have listened to our customers, learned from our mistakes, embraced the latest technologies and watched where the Markets were moving. In the future we will listen, learn, ebraced technology, watch the Markets and we will meet our Customer's Needs and Expections!

Want to find out yourself? We can Install a DNC Demo or System right over the Net?

If you have a legacy System installed and are looking to replace it or if you are looking to Install a DNC Demo why not do it over the Internet? No more Sale Representatives banging at the Proverbial Door just give us call and within minutes you will have SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Installed on your computer!

Note: When you become a Customer of CAD/CAM Integration, Help & Service is just a login away.! When you need help first Call us at 1-781-933-9500 then go to http://www.fastsupport.com and enter the key we gave you and within minutes we can diagnose any problems regarding SuiteFactory or other problems that effect SuiteFactory such as network issue, etc.

How do we do this? As part of SuiteFactory we include a tool SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html) which automatically collects errors into a collection of Error Logs which we can diagnose! No guessing or finger pointing "Just the Facts Mam, Just the Facts"!

Call us the Shop Floor Psychiatrists! We Support our Systems and "Walk the Talk"!

Check Out the Standard Features by clicking on the menu links to the left.

EventAware Technologies a SuiteFactory Foundation Module

EventAware Technologies

EventAware is as much a Philosophy as it is a Group of Foundation Technologies that are integrated into SuiteFactory'sTM Applications with End Goal of allowing these Application to be capable of Real-Time: Capturing, Recording, Analyzing & Reporting any Events/Data that are Critical to a Businesses' Operation.

EventAware Basics

The EventAware Technology Basics includes Applications that allow you to Create Events that Generate Real-Time System Data & Notices Critical to your Manufacturing Shop Floor(Cycle Times, Probe Data, Machine Tool Critial Events, etc.) storing these Events/Data in SuiteFactory's database. Since these Real-Time Events were created by you, you can Change, Add or modify these to fine-tune them to your requirements without having to call us to do the programming!

EventAware Technologies Include:

• Real-Time Machine Status Display
• Real-Time Reminder for Users to Approve & Sign-Off Specific N/C File(s)
• Real-Time Reminder for Users to Approve & Sign-Off Specific Document(s)
• Real-Time Reminder for Users to Approve & Sign-Off Specific Packet(s)
• Real-Time Reminder for Users to Check-In N/C File(s) from Third-Party Tools Editing
• Real-Time Reminder for Users to Check-In Document(s) from Third-Party Tools Editing

EventAware Technologies are a Companion to SuiteReports

Where EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html) Technologies provide the Real-Time Events that are Critical for making immediate Business decisions while SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html) provides the ability to analyze all of the capture events/data and produce meaningful reports base on your Criteria of the Who, When, Where, Why & What of any Event(s) in your Business.

EventAware

SuiteCitrixTM an Enterprise Class Module

Virtualization a new World

With today's need to have access to your data and applications world wide an Enterprise Application must provide seamless access without the need to do on-the-fly manual modifications so you can get access to your applications & data. SuiteCitrixTM provides that seamless access to your data world wide without modifications to your configuration files

CitrixTM

The Citrix Presentation Server/XenAppTM is supported by SuiteCitrixTM, an Integrated SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Module, and similar server farm software virtualization platforms. SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) is an Integrated Suite of Applications For Windows 7/XP Pro/Server 2003/2005/2008 including Terminal Server Support

SuiteCitrixTM Load on a Few Virtual Servers & Access Everywhere

SuiteCitrixTM seamlessly supports the Server Farms Paradigm for Citrix and similar Paradigms which support Enterprise Platforms running on top of Microsoft Remote Desktop (Terminal Services) and gives you the ability to load software applications on only a small number of server farm host computers (often only one or two) but deploy these applications to many, many clients.

Server FarmsTM Allow World Wide Access

Applications that run on the farm's servers, usually only a few, but appear to run on any number of the end users' PC's, thin client terminals or other hardware devices. SuiteCitrixTM provides seamless access to SuiteFactory Applications & Data either through a Citrix client side plug-in program using remote login or via a web browser.

Note! If you allow internet access to your server farm via a secure gateway, then SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Applications loaded onto the farm servers can be accessed anywhere on the web by SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Users with proper credentials.

SuiteCitrixTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteEMailTM an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteEMailTM Opens the Communication Channels for Your Operators

Are there times when it makes sense for your operators to "talk" to you off-shift? Lets say they are operating CNC Machine Tools, and there is a problem: Production, Safety, etc. How do they notify you? What if you are not available and they need to make contact with someone else?

SuiteEmailTM provides the ability to Email a person or group of persons(distribution lists) from any CNC Machine Tool at any time. Emails also provide a trail for any records that you need to record! A press of the button from the CNC Machine Tool and you and or a list of the appropriate personnel are immediately notified!

SuiteEMailTM Includes a Messenger & Support for Distribution Lists

SuiteEMailTM Includes both an Email Messenger and support for Email Distribution Lists Allowing your personnel to Email from any CNC to any Email Address. This is accomplishe by utilizing your Email System and by supporting a customizable Distribution List mirroring your partial of full list. A CNC operator can Email through the Internet if this individual is allowed Internet access.

SuiteEMailTM keeping your personnel in touch with you anytime, any place or any shift!

SuiteEMailTM Allows your Operators to Email from their CNC Machine Tools

SuiteEMailTM is a full-featured, Email Messenger with a Distribution List which allows your personnel to Email directly from a CNC for off-shift emergencies or for production or shop updates. You can also automatically send out information directly from the CNC Controller using Macros for automatically capturing critical events.

SuiteEMailTM keeping your personnel in touch with you anytime, any place or any shift!

SuiteEMailTM includes Support for Configurable Distribution Lists

SuiteEmailTM supports Configurable Distribution Lists with the ability to setup various Groups comprised of various Recipients.You can attach any file(s) within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) to any Email sent by SuiteEMailTM. Send Emails with attachements from any place within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)!

SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteErrorLog an Enterprise Class Module

Saving System Errors

It happens. You are working along and out of the blue the system hangs or blows up! What happened? Is it something you did, is something wrong with the company network or is it that bug in the application?

What Happened?

You are left wondering was it the company network? Did I do something I shouldn't have? Is it the application's fault? Perhaps its a bug? Would you like to find out?

SuiteErrorLog devours Errors

Most applications don't record that an error happened let alone let you know there was even an error. SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) captures all errors and keeps detailed information. You can view the error, ignore the error or immediately print the error.

SuiteErrorLog Manages Errors

SuiteErrorLog does more, it keeps a running history of all errors with a full system trace including pertinent information. If you have SuiteFactory you have a log of all of the errors that have happened in SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html). This helps you and CCI by locating bugs and or LAN problems that affect your productivity

Real-Time Error Capture

If an error occurs for any reason while you are either using SuiteFactory'TM User Runtime, Communication Engine or Maintenance Engine SuiteFactoryTM will capture it, display a green frowny face to indicate an error has occurred and log it!

Real-Time Error Display

The user can click on the green frowny face and the last error that occurred will be displayed allowing you to print, ignore or save this error for a supervisor to review. No matter what the choice is this error is recorded in the error log and saved for analysis.

Error Logging & Display

A complete error log is kept with relevant information including a detailed error trace where the error occurred with dates and times. An administrator can view the error log at anytime by going to the "View Error Log" menu..

Email SuiteErrorLog File

We are only an Email away from reviewing your error log file so all you need to do is open an email, include the error log and send us a copy.

SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteFileArchive an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteFileArchiveTM provides a secondary Database and the needed Tools for Managing DNC Files & Manufacturing Documents that have been deleted from SuiteFactory's main database.

When the life cycle of your Files and Documents is at an end you can delete them from SuiteFactory's main database without concern as the are automatically Archived in the Archived secondary Database.

Using SuiteFileArchive you can recover a DNC File or Manufacturing Document if it has been delete by mistake or you just need to recover it for whatever reason.

SuiteFileArchive also provides the Tools to Permanently Purge selected Files & Documents.

SuiteFileArchive'sTM Basics Include:

• Automatic Archiving of deleted DNC Files(Separate Database)
• Automatic Archiving of deleted Documents(Separate Database)
• Search Engine for Finding Files & Documents
• File & Document Viewing Capability
• Recover Function
• Permanent Purge Feature

Using "Document" properties with SuiteEngine to Locate "Documents"

SuiteFileArchive uses SuiteFactory's SuiteEngine for locating any Files or Documents that have been archived from SuiteFactory's main database.

Use SuiteSearch's Search Engine to select the properties on which you want to search for the DNC File or Manufacturing Document. You can create multi-level search field for locating any DNC File or Manufacturing Document. See the File/Document properties you can search for:

• Name
• Version
• Last Accessed
• Last Modified
• Size
• Type
• Archive Original
• Archive Timestamp
• Archive User Name

Archiving Functions For Files & Documents

When deleting a DNC File or Manufacturing Document you can be assured that it is not permanently lost since SuiteFileArchive Archives these DNC Files & Manufacturing Documents Automatically!

Need to recover a Manufacturing Document? Just go into the Manage Controlled Documents Window and click on the Manage Archive Menu and Archive Window of Documents will be opened where you can:

• Find Documents
• View Documents
• Recover Documents
• Permanentley Purge Documents

SuiteHelpFilesTM an Enterprise Class Module

Getting Help at your CNC

Are there times when you wish your operators could find help for themselves and not bother you! Are their questions the same old questions regarding SOP, Machine clean up policies, OHSA requirements, Fixture uses, Special Equipment Operation, etc.? Wouldn't it be nice if they could request this help right from their CNC Machine Tools?

SuiteHelpFilesTM provides the tools that help you create Generic, Specific & Default Help Topics. When an operator needs help they will not have to bother you but just upload a remote request file for a particular Help Topic and that file will be sent to them immediately. Not only will the file be send to them immedately but a record of this Event is maintained in the database! Now consider that this is an electronic file which requires only one copy and only this one copy needs to be maintained and kept up to date.

SuiteHelpFilesTM helps you manage & organize your Shop Floor by helping you providing answers to the Standard Questions your shop personnel asks without bothering you! SuiteHelpFilesTM includes a Universal Help Dictionary Generator and Processor for any CNC.

Generate "Generic Help Topics"

Using SuiteHelpFilesTM you can create "Generic Help Topics" without limits for use by any and all machine tools. I.E. OSHA requirements, Standard Proceedures, etc. You can create a "Default Help Topic" for a specific machine tool and also create "Specific Help Topics" for a specific machine tools such as Standard Operation Instructions, Safety Precautions, Fixture Installations, even Maintenance Instructions, etc.

Use Existing Text Base Documents

If you have text based Help Files or even Microsoft Word Documents that you deem useful for shop floor operators to access right from their CNCs just cut and paste using SuiteHelpFiles and you can immediately create any Help Topic meet your company's and or OSHA's requirements.

Meet Industrial Requirement such as "OSHA"

If OSHA requires that you have certain documents available to an operator right at his CNC then SuiteHelpFilesTM is a must for your shop floor! These Help Files are stored in SuiteFactory'sTM Database and can be accessed directly from the CNC Machine Tools by issuing simple Remote Commands to SuiteFactory'sTM SuiteRequestTM Commands.

SuiteHelpFilesTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteHistoryArchive an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteHistoryArchiveTM provides a secondary Database and the needed Tools for Managing Histories of: Machine Events, DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets.

When the life cycle of your Machine Events, DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets Histories is at an end you can Archive them from SuiteFactory's main History database to the History Archive database without being concerned about any loss of History Data.

Using SuiteHistoryAchrive you can Recover Histories of CNC Machine Events, DNC Files, Documents & Packets or if you need to you can Permanently Purge the selected CNC Machine Events, DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets Histories.

SuiteHistoryArchive'sTM Basics Include:

• Archive Data
• Archiving of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Document History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Packet Hisstory Files before "Date"
• Purge Archived Data
• Archiving of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Document History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Packet Hisstory Files before "Date"
• Restore Archived Data
• Archiving of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Document History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Packet Hisstory Files before "Date"
• Purge Data
• Archiving of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Document History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Packet Hisstory Files before "Date"

Archive Data before a set Date

• Archive Data
• Archiving of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Document History Files before "Date"
• Archiving of Packet Hisstory Files before "Date"

Note: SuiteHistoryArchive allows you to select Machine Event History, N/C File History, Document History or Packet History and set the date before which all the History Data will be Archived.

Purge Archived Data before a set Date

• Archive Data
• Purge Archived Data of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Purge Archived Data of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Purge Archived Data of Document History Files before "Date"
• Purge Archived Data of Packet Hisstory Files before "Date"

Note: SuiteHistoryArchive allows you to select Machine Event History, N/C File History, Document History or Packet History and set the date before which all the History Archived Data will be Purged.

Restore Archived Data before a set Date

• Archive Data
• Restore Archived Data of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Restore Archived Data of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Restore Archived Data of Document History Files before "Date"
• Restore Archived Data of Packet Hisstory Files before "Date"

Note: SuiteHistoryArchive allows you to select Machine Event History, N/C File History, Document History or Packet History and set the date before which all the History Data will be Restored from the Archive.

Purge Data before a set Date

• Purge Data
• Purge Data of Machine Event History Files before "Date"
• Purge Data of N/C History Files before "Date"
• Purge Data of Document History Files before "Date"
• Purge Data of Packet History Files before "Date"

Note: SuiteHistoryArchive allows you to select Machine Event History, N/C File History, Document History or Packet History and set the date before which all the History Data will be Purged.

This Purge directley purges the data and doesnt' Archive the History Data!

SuiteLicense an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteLicenseTM utilizes SuiteFactory's Object Oriented Based Development where Modules and Features were developed and incorporated into SuiteFactory as Independent Objects minimizing any Object Entanglement.

Since the Objects are not Entangled it is possible to activate any and all of the Options & Features selectively for SuiteFactory over the Internet as a Customer's needs change without CAD/CAM Integration, Inc. having to visit. In minutes you can add any Option or Feature and we will EMail you a new License & Key! Need Training? We offer over the Internet Training coupled with lots of Training Documents you can download.

SuiteLicense'sTM Basics Include:

• SuiteDNC Option
• SuiteDNC Machine Tool License
• SuiteDNC Sessions(Clients)
• SuitePacs Option
• SuiteDocs Option
• SuiteDocs/SuitePacs Sessions(Clients)
• Number of Users
• Number of User Groups
• Number of Root File Cabinets
• Number of Resource Collections
• History Logging & Reports
• Approval & Sign-Off
• Search Criteria
• Third Party Tools
• SuiteCharts
• CNC Machine Event RRC
• CNC Machine Event Status
• DNC SQL Support
• Number of Workstations(Needed for Clients)

SuiteDNCTM Communication Licenses

• RS232 Connections
• UNC Connections
• FTP Connections
• Manual Data Input(MDI-SuiteMDI) Connections

Note: SuiteFactory supports many different Machine Tool Types as indicated above. Each individual Machine Tool to which you need to Communicate requires a License.

For "Manual" CNC Machine Tools SuiteFactory's provides SuiteMDI that allows Manual Data Input Events & Data to be entered & collected. This does require a PC to be located at or near the "Manual" CNC Machine Tool.

SuiteDNCTM Client Session License

• Active Client Session

Note: Client Sessions are SuiteFactory Active Workstations that can be used to access SuiteFactory from anywhere on the Network. You need at least one Session License to access SuiteFactory. Note that included as part of the Base Package are four SuiteDNC Sessions.

If you require Programmers, Mfg. Engineers, Quality Control Engineer, Manufacturing Shop Floor Supervisors, etc. to access SuiteFactory you will need a Client Session License.

Resource Collection License

• Resource Collections

Note: Resource Collections are a special type of container specifically for DNC Files and Packets(Operations). They also provide the associations to the specific CNC Machine Tools that can use the contained DNC Files.

Each Machine Tool License includes two Resource Collections where the usual use is to have one of the Resource Collections hold the DNC Files for Downloading to the CNC Machine Tool and the other for DNC Files uploaded from the Machine Tool which make them usefull for segregating DNC Files Modified at the CNC.

Beside using "Resource Collections" for Machine Tool Associations they can also be used to segregate DNC Files according Customers, Jobs, etc.

Resource Collections also have special capabilities for Automatically Importing and Naming DNC Files and providing special processing of downloaded files such as placing a hold on them or deleting them. These can provide additional security & provide Time Savers for Administrators.

DNC Files, CNC Machine Tools and Packets can easily be moved to and from Resource Collections and can be Associated & Unassociated with User Groups for efficient Management manually or using Drag(Internal/External) & Drop Operations.

SuitePacsTM License

• SuitePacs

Note: SuitePacs is a special type of container which can hold DNC Files, Controlled Documents(Requires SuiteDocs), Uncontrolled Documents and Sub Packets.

A Packet can be used as an Operation, as in a CNC Traveler, or for associating Manufacturing Documents, DNC Files & Packets that Engineers, Programmers, Supervisors, etc. may use to manage their DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents, Sub-Packets & Projects.

If you are using Packets as Operations you can associate these with Resource Collections which will then allow Manufacturing Shop Floor Users to be able to directly download DNC Files to CNC Machine Tools and View any Manufacturing Documents, Drawings, Process Sheets, DNC Files, Quality Documents, etc. contained in this Packet.

To extend its usefullness you can optionally license SuiteThirdPartyTools which would allow you to access external applications which, for example, could allow you to backplot DNC Files, Apt Files, etc.

SuiteDocsTM License include:

• SuitePacs
• Users(Includes one for every Client. Add more as needed.)
• User Groups(Includes five. Add more as needed.)
• SuiteSearch - A Sophisticated Configurable Search System with Search Engine
• File Cabinets(Includes five Root File Cabinets. Add more as needed.)
• History Logging & Reports(Optional)
• Approval & Sign-Off(Optional)
• Third Party Tools(Optional)
• SQL Support(Optional)

Note: SuiteDocs is a full fledged stand alone Document Control Application and can be used without SuiteDNC. It includes all of the SuiteFactory Modules needed to qualify as a Document Control System with Options that enhence it so it can be fully ISO9000 compliant.

If you need to access Third-Party Applications you can Optionally add SuiteThirdPartyTools and connect to almost any Microsoft Command-Line Compliant External Application.

SuiteDocsTM Client Session License

• Active Client Session

Note: Client Sessions are SuiteFactory Active Workstations that can be used to access SuiteFactory from anywhere on the Network. You need at least one Session License to access SuiteFactory. Note that included as part of the Base Package are four SuiteDocs Client Sessions.

If you require Programmers, Mfg. Engineers, Quality Control Engineer, Shop Floor Supervisors, etc. to access SuiteFactory you will need a Client Session License.

SuiteRequestTM an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteRequestTM a Univeral RemoteRequest Command Generator, Server and Processor.

SuiteRequestTM is an Univeral CNC Remote Request Command Generator, Server and Processor. It is used to Generate a Complete set of "Machine Tool to SuiteFactory" CNC Remote Commands formatted specifically for each type of controller.

These Remote Commands are then stored on the CNC Controller where an operator can output these to SuiteFactory'sTM SuiteRequestTM(pdf) or (html) Command Server and Processor. The Command Server receives these Commands(DNC Files) to which SuitFactory's Command Processor parses, analyzes & responds appropriately.

SuiteRequest'TM Basics Include:

• A Command Generator
• A Command Server
• A Command Processor

Use the Command Generator to Customize Commands for all Controller Types:

• Abort Transfer
• Clear Queue
• CNC Machine Tool E-Mail
• CNC Machine Tool E-Mail Template (Upload Template with Explanation on How to Use)
• Command Template (Upload All Templates with Explanation on How to Use)
• Get DNC File and Loop
• Get DNC File Once
• Get DNC File Once by Drip Feed
• Help (Custom Help Files for Specific & Generic Machine Tools)
• Help Topics (Custom Help Topics for Specific & Generic Machine Tools)
• List DNC Files (List of Files for this Machine Tool. Includes: File Name, Size, etc.)
• List Templates (Upload Template with Explanation on How to Use)
• CNC Machine Event
• Operator Identification
• Queue to Save
• Replace
• Save This DNC File
• Send Selected DNC File
• Start Next Item on the Queue

SuiteRequest'sTM The Command Server Provides:

• The DNC Communication's link between the CNC and SuiteDNCTM
  Note: This link provides a Data Stream so that any Commands and or Files that are being received by SuiteDNCTM from the CNC Machine Tool are forwarded to the Command Processor so they can be: Parsed, Analyzed and depending on the Command either Saved and or Generate Appropriate Responses.
• The Appropriate Response(s) to the Commands recieved from the CNC are prepared by the Command Processor and forwared to the Command Server to send to the CNC.

SuiteRequest'sTM Command Processor Provides:

• The Parsing, Analyzing, Saving Files, Data and ISO Histories and prepares the responses to the Commands forwarded to it by the Command Server. These Commands can be any of the above List of Commands including any number of embeded parameters.
• The "Responses" can be sent, saved and or stored in SuiteDNC'sTM Database for later generating Reports or Charting using SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html). These "Responses" may also include Error Generation(I.E. notifing a CNC operator that a file is not available, was not saved, etc.) , Emailing information from a CNC Operator, etc.

SuiteRequest

SuiteSecurity an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteSecurityTM is comprized of User Groups, User Group Rights(over 130 Rights in 11 different categories), Users, Logins & Passwords, Virtual File Cabinets, Resource Collections, restricted "Views" in User Configurable Combinations which provide any level of Security that a Company may need.

You create any number of User Groups with User Group Rights within which you add any number of Users, Resources & ISO9000 Sign-Off States. These Users then inherit these User Group Rights which allows them to Access SuiteFactory's Specific Features, Specific Data and Specific Resources Associated with the Specific User Groups to which they belong.

SuiteSecurity Provides your Company with Secure User Logins:

• Administrators Creates User Names
• Administrators Creates User Passwords
• Administrators Creates User Group Login/Logout Timeouts
• Administrators Selects User Group Categories and Configures Categories' Rights
• Administrators Creates any number of Users
• Administrators Creates User Groups with Rights that Control User's Access
• Administrators Can Configure over 130 Rights in 11 Different Categories

SuiteSecurity'sTM Basics Include:

• Login & Password Protection
• Creatable User Groups with 11 Different Rights Categories
• Creatable Users to Associate with User Groups
• Creatable Approval Sign-Off States to Associated with User Groups
• Creatable Resource Collections to Associated with User Groups
• Over 130 Cross Integrated Individual Rights
• Customer Creatable Document/DNC File/Packet Change Reasons
• Customer Activated Events for Document Change Events
• Virtual File Cabinets Access
• Reports that Verify All Documents/DNC Files/Packets Change Histories

SuiteSecurityTM 11 User Group Rights Catagories:

• All(130 Rights)
• Controlled Documents(25 Rights)
• DNC Files(52 Rights)
• File Cabinet(5 Rights)
• Machine(8 Rights)
• Management(8 Rights)
• Miscellanous(6 Rights)
• NC Editor(2 Rights)
• Packets and DNC Combined(3 Rights)
• Packets(25 Rights)
• User Interface Text Management(6 Rights)

Note: By selectively setting Rights in these various Security Categories you control the "Access" Level of Users in this User Group. Couple this with juridical use of Resource Collections & Sign-Off States you have complete and full control of Security for all of Manufacturing Documents, DNC Files & Data.

SuiteSecurityTM Create Document/DNC File/Packet Change Reasons

• Create New Reasons
• Retire Old Reasons
• Recover Old Reasons
• Sort Reasons By Id
• Manually Sort Reasons

Note: A Company can create any number of Specific "Document Change Reason Forms" from which a User can select when prompted by SuiteFactory to Events that occur when making Changes, Deleting, Viewing, etc. to Documents/Files. These Forms also provide an area for entering an explanation for these "Changes" and is then stored in the History Change Database.

SuiteSecurityTM Activate Specific Change/Reason Events

• Activate any of 77 Events for DNC Files Events
• Associate a Limited Set of your Change Reasons to a Specific Event for a DNC File
• Activate any of 23 Events for Controlled Documents
• Associate a Limited Set of your Change Reasons to a Specific Event for a Manufacturing Document
• Activate any of 21 Events for Packets
• Associate a Limited Set of your Change Reasons to a Specific Event for a Packet

Note: A Company may not want to have SuiteFactory Prompt them everytime an Event happens. SuiteSecurity allows you to select Events to which a User is to Respond. Note however that even if a User isn't required to respond to an Event this Event is still recorded in SuiteFactory's History Database.

SuiteSecurityTM User Group Secure File Cabinets

• Create any number of File Cabinets
• Create any number of Draws, Folders, Sub-Folders within a File Cabinet
• Establish Security on any File Cabinet, Draw, Folder or Sub-Folder
• Drag, Drop & Move File Cabinets, Draws, Folders & Sub-Folders
• Turn-On/Off File Cabinets views as needed
• Securely Drag & Drop Documents/Files from with-in or external to SuiteFactory

Note: Optionally using SuiteFactory's Virtual File Cabinets provides another Level of Security by restricting "Access" to DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets that are contained in a File Cabinet Draw to which selected Users have access Rights. Virtual File Cabinets also provides a Sophisticated Management Tool for controlling all of a Company's Files/Documents/Packets.

SuiteSecurityTM User Group Specific Resource Collection(s)

• Associate with DNC Files
• Associate with Machine Tools
• Associate with Packets
• Resource Collection Security Properties
• Securely Drag & Drop NC File(s) from with-in or external to SuiteFactory

Note: For Users who need access to DNC Files, Packets & CNC Machine Tools, Resource Collections not only provide a way to segregate the Correct "DNC File to CNC Machine Tool Relationships" but provide another Level of Security so only those Users who should have "Access" to these Files, Packets & Machine Tools do have "Access".

SuiteSecurityTM User Group Specific Sign-Off States

• Sign-Off States Associate with Sign-Off Users
• Sign-Off States Associate with Sign-Off Flow Charts
• Sign-Off States Associate with DNC Files
• Sign-Off States Associate with Controlled Documents
• Sign-Off States Associate with Packets

Note: For Users who are restricted to accessing to DNC Files, Manufaturing Documents & Packets that have reached at a particular Approval Level the use of Sign-Off States provides another Level of Security. If the File/Document/Packet has not been Approved for this Level the User can not have access.

SuiteSecurityTM How it Works

Security starts with the User Group(s) in which a particular User(s) belong(s). The User(s) inherts the Specific Rights Configured from the 11 Categories for each of the User Groups within which they belong.

Using DNC Files as an example we note that even though a Particular User(s) may have Specific Rights to Manipulate DNC Files if this User doesn't have Resource Collections Associated with one the User Group(s) they belong to they will not be able to "Access" these DNC Files.

If a User needs to Communicate with a Particular Machine Tool they will not only need access to the Resource Collection containing the required DNC Files but a Machine Tool will need to be Associated with this Resource Collection.

Further if Virtual File Cabinets are used then this User must also have Rights to a Particular File Cabinet to Access their Files.

If Approval and Sign-Off is used then the User must belong to a Specific User Group which is Allowed Access to N/C File at a particular ISO9000 Sign-Off State.

You can have any Level of Security from "None" to "All" as dictated by your Company's needs.

Note: Documents' and Packets' Security is handled similarly.

SuiteViewsTM a SuiteFactoryTM Support Module

Too Much Data to View?

You have DNC Files, Documents, Help Files, Event File, Packets, etc. These exist as duplicate files & documents in various folders & states and you want to view their Data Relationships from many different "Views". Are these Files/Documents/Packet waiting to be siged off, what sign-off state are the in, are they checked out by a third-party application, are they unapproved, are they assigned? So many questions what can you do?

The Views

SuiteViewsTM provides over 120 different Data Relationship Views so you can access DNC Files, Documents and Packets based on the various relationships they have with each other. See the various Data Views below:

SuiteFileCabinets View

SuiteFileCabinets'TM "Virtual File Cabinet(s)" allows you to View Data Relationships from within a "Virtual File Cabinet(s)" or as a Data Entity by itself thus multiplying your Relationship Views by two times!.

File Relationship Views

File Relationship Views are very important in efficiently and effectively helping you manage your Data. How you View a Data's relationships with other Entities and Data effects how efficiently you perform your management tasks. SuiteViewsTM can help by multiplying your Relationship Views by six times!.

Assigned & Unassigned Views

Assigned or Unassigned Files/Packets Views are very important in efficiently and effectively helping you manage your Data. How you View a Data's relationships with other Entities and Data effects how efficiently you perform your management tasks. SuiteViewsTM can help by multiplying your Relationship Views by two times!.

File Type Views

Viewing of DNC Files, Help Files or Both are very important in efficiently and effectively helping you manage your Data. How you View a Data's relationships with other Entities and Data effects how efficiently you perform your management tasks. SuiteViewsTM can help by multiplying your Relationship Views by three times!.

Approved & Unapproved Views

Approved or Unapproved Files/Documents/Packets Views are very important in efficiently and effectively helping you manage your Data. How you View a Data's relationships with other Entities and Data effects how efficiently you perform your management tasks. SuiteViewsTM can help by multiplying your Relationship Views by three times!

SuiteViewsTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteFactory'sTM Integrated Manufacturing Options

Why Do I need Options?

Do you need more then Simple DNC, how about Manufacturing Document Control, ISO9000 Certification, CNC Machine Monitoring, etc.? Do you need these applications to be integrated and share information? Do you have third-party applications that you want to integrate into your shop floor?. If you answered yes to any of these question you probably do!

Satisfied with What you Have?

Are the solutions installed on your Shop Floor addressing your needs for DNC, Document Management, Manufacturing Document Control, ISO9000, CNC Machine Monitoring, Third-Party Application Support, etc.? Are all your DNC Files & Manufacturing Documents completely controlled and at your finger tips?

Like most Shops?

If you are like most Shops and have gradually installed disparate "Solutions" over the years trying to solve particular problems, you now are discovering that these solutions are causing more headaces then they have solved!

Give yourself a Little Help

Need more then simple DNC or applications that are not integrated? Let SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Help. Check-Out SuiteFactory'sTM Integrated Options at the left!

Want to find out yourself? We can Install a DNC Demo or System right over the Net?

If you have a legacy System installed and are looking to replace it or if you are looking to Install a DNC Demo why not do it over the Internet? No more Sale Representatives banging at the Proverbial Door just give us call and within minutes you will have SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Installed on your computer!

Note: When you become a Customer of CAD/CAM Integration, Help & Service is just a login away.! When you need help first Call us at 1-781-933-9500 then go to http://www.fastsupport.com and enter the key we gave you and within minutes we can diagnose any problems regarding SuiteFactory or other problems that effect SuiteFactory such as network issue, etc.

How do we do this? As part of SuiteFactory we include a tool SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html) which automatically collects errors into a collection of Error Logs which we can diagnose! No guessing or finger pointing "Just the Facts Mam, Just the Facts"!

Call us the Shop Floor Psychiatrists! We Support our Systems and "Walk the Talk"!

SuiteApproval an Enterprise Class Module

Overview

SuiteApproval Module provides your manufacturing shop floor with ISO9000 requirements for all of its DNC Files and Manufacturing Documents by Establishing an Approval Criteria Process which includes: Establishing Birth and Death Dates; ISO9000 Sign-Off & Approval for all DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents & Packets; Controlled Check-Out/Check-In of All Files/Documents/Packets using SuiteFactoryTM or a Third-Part Application; Automatic Archiving and Complete Histories of Active, Deleted and or old Files/Documents/Packets

SuiteApproval'sTM Basics Include:

• Standard two State Approval(Unapproved & Approved)
• Configurable Start & End Approval Dates
• Configurable Required Sign-Off or Immediate Approval
• Standard Workflow:
• Configurable Users who have the "Right to Approve
• Configurable User Groups who have the "Right" to Approve
• Random order for Sign-Offs by Users & User Groups
• Configurable Order for Sign-Offs by Users & User Groups

SuiteApproval'sTM Advanced

• Create as many Individual Approval Levels/States as Required
• Configurable Start & End Approval Dates for Individual Levels/States
• Configurable Required Sign-Off or Immediate Approval for Individual Levels/States
• Advanced Workflow:
• Configurable Users who have the "Right" to Approve for Individual Levels/States
• Configurable User Groups who have the "Right" to Approve for Individual Levels/States
• Random order for Sign-Offs by Users & User Groups for Individual Levels/States
• Configurable Order for Sign-Offs by Users & User Groups for Individual Levels/States

SuiteApproval'sTM Automatic Reminder

• Alerts Individual Users when N/C Files need their Approval
• Alerts Individual Users when Documents need their Approval
• Alerts Individual Users when Packets need their Approval
• Alerts Users within User Groups when N/C Files need their Approval
• Alerts Users within User Groups when Documents need their Approval
• Alerts Users within User Groups when Packets need their Approval

Note: SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html) Allows any User in a User Group to ISO9000 Sign-Off Waiting Files for that User Group and only reminds them when it's their turn to Sign-Off a File, Document and or Packet.

SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteCables Traditional SuiteFactory Hardware Media

SuiteCables, Ethernet Serial Hubs and Adapters

Ethernet Serial Hubs, Adapters and SuiteCablesTM(pdf) or (html) Server Support are part of the SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) family of traditional components used to connect CNC Machine Tools to SuiteFactory's DNC Network. If you already have a legacy infrastructure using RS232 cabling or your CNC Machine Tools will never be moved, Traditional Communications Media may be appropriate. If you are setting your manufacturing shop floor up for Lean Practices and the use of Traditional media for Machine Tool Communications is a bottle neck see SuiteWirelessTM offerings.

Ethernet Serial Hubs

Ethernet Serial Hubs for DNC can be placed anywhere a network connection exists:

• Quick, easy install
• Units support 4, 8, 16 & 32 Ports
• Baud rate up to 230 Kbps
• Supports 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch
• Multi-server port assignment

Serial Adapters

Serial Adapters can be placed in any network computer:

• Supports PCI bus architectures
• Supports RS-232 and RS-422 serial interfaces (depending on model)
• Both fan-out cables and serial interface boxes available, supporting DB9, DB25, and RJ45
• Up to 32 COM ports can be added using a single slot
• Highly optimized on-board processor delivers sustained throughput across all ports

SuiteCables

SuiteCables for all of you legacy DNC Communications needs:

• Any length in increments of 50'. Specials on request
• Fully shielded with pre-made Connector sets
• DB9 pin, DB25 pin & RJ45 Conntectors
• Wired for Software and Hardware Hand-Shaking

SuiteCables

SuiteChartsTM an Enterprise Class Module

Intelligent SuiteChartsTM Enhances SuiteReportsTM by displaying your Company's Mined Data in SuiteCharts' Intelligent Interactive Charts.

SuiteChartsTM Data is Graphically Presented in Visually Distinct Data Elements as Charts are Continuously updated reflecting Real-Time Production Events. You can then Zoom, Select individual Elements, Click and View the Time Stamped Analyzed Data as Events Happen!

If you are like most people and need a better perspective just Right-Click and select the 3D Semi-Transparent Chart Option. No matter what the view, 3D or 2D, you can view all of the underlining data of the Selected Chart Element.

SuiteChartsTM includes Continuously Updated Reports for:

• DNC File Download History: Sorted by File, Time, and Machine
• DNC File Download History: Sorted by File, Machine, and Time
• DNC File Download History: Sorted by Machine, Date and File
• DNC File Download History: Sorted by Machine, File and Date
• DNC File Upload History: Sorted by File, Time, and Machine
• DNC File Upload History: Sorted by File, Machine, and Time
• DNC File Upload History: Sorted by Machine, Date and File
• DNC File Upload History: Sorted by Machine, File and Date

Click/Highlight on one of the above Reports, Choose a Saved or Create a new Report Template, click the "Show All" or "Show Filtered" Button and your Interactive SuiteChartsTM is Generated and Displayed.

SuiteChartsTM includes Continuously Updated Reports for:

• Machine Events
• Session Activity
• Collected Data by Machine and Data Item
• Collected Data Data Item and Machine
• Machine Utilization

Click/Highlight on one of the above Reports, Choose a Saved or Create a new Report Template, click the "Show All" or "Show Filtered" Button and your Interactive SuiteChartsTM is Generated and Displayed.

With SuiteChartsTM you can:

• Choose Chart Orientation
• Interactively Zoom In on Chart Elements
• Select any Chart Run/Idle Element
• Display an Element's Data:
  • Category
  • Start Time
  • End Time
  • Duration
  • DNC File Name
  
  
• Display Multiple Charts Simultaneously
• Precision Scroll any Zoomed View
• Display in 3D View for Visual Analyses

Click/Highlight on one of the above Reports, Choose a Saved or Create a new Report Template, click the "Show All" or "Show Filtered" Button and your Interactive SuiteChartsTM is Generated and Displayed.

SuiteFiltersTM allows you generate reports based on the following criteria:

• Selected File or Document
• Selected Resource Collection
• Selected Machine or Machines
• Selected User
• Selected Start/End Times/Date
• Selected Start/End Shift Times
• Selected Event Data Item
• Selected Event Value
• Selected Event N/C File identifier

Just select your Times, Machine, Events, etc. and click on the Show Filtered button and display your Custom Crystal Reports.

SuiteChartsTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteFileCabinets an Enterprise Class Module

Are Things Disorganized?

If you are in Manufacturing you are always working on many different projects simultaneously you need to handle, organize, file and store what seems to be and never ending number of files and documents into File Cabinets. You know that it takes an enormous amount of time to locate, organize and store these DNC Files & Manufacturing Documents. Then, later, you will need to locate the Manufacturing Documents & DNC Files which requires that you locate the File Cabinets in which these documents are stored and manually retrieve these. Oh, you forgot the key for the lock?

Note: If you modify these documents this can cause more headaces & problems but not if you are are using SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)! We automatically take care of these updates including the secure storage.

File Cabinets

File Cabinets have been around for a Century or more. They have provided a place for organizing and storing of all of your important & unimportant documents. All you had to do was to purchase another piece of "furniture" and find a home for it! Depending on where it's home was it could take personnel a considerable time to locate and access any needed documents. What about Securite? If you needed security you had to use a Lock. As with all technology at onetime it was a time saver but now a time user!

Solution: SuiteFileCabinets - Virtual File Cabinets!

The standard solution for organizing files and documents has been to use the trusted File Cabinet. File Cabinets have been used for centuries to organization files and now SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) has developed the electronic paradigm of the File Cabinet, "Virtual File Cabinets".

Security: Lock Your Virtual File Cabinets: SuiteFileCabinet'sTM

Need to provide a "Lock" for your Virtual File Cabinet Security? SuiteFactoryTM provides a "Virtual Lock" that allows you to establish access levels for any Virtual File Cabinet thereby limiting access to only authorized Users.

Management: SuiteFileCabinets No File Clerk Needed, use Drag & Drop

Remember when you had a clerk file your documents and you had to explain what needed to be done? Instead of explaining to your clerk what needs to done.

Just Drag & Drop your Files, Documents, Packets & File Cabinets and SuiteFactoryTM will securely manage all them for you.

SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteLanguageTM an Enterprise Class Module

An "Language Management Center" Module that can be used to Create, Modify, Save, Export or Import a new Language with the Language Management Center.

SuiteLanguageTM is part of an ISO Solution

SuiteLanguage is a database-driven module that allows you to Create, Modify, Save, Import or Export an existing or new Local Language of any Country or Dialect. You can even change only a few of SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Menus to suit your tastes and the Language Management Center allows you to make these minor changes to your local system or create a whole new local Language and send them back to CCI to inclusion into its future releases.

Configuring A Language Mode

SuiteLanguage allows a User to configure how SuiteFactory'TM menus are Displayed so as to aid a User when modifying or creating a new local Language:

• Display Menu Normally
• Display Menu as Resource ID
• Display as English Menus
• Display as English with Resource ID
• Display as Local Language and English
• Display as Local Language and English with Resource ID
• Selected Event Data Item
• Selected Event Value
• Selected Event N/C File identifier

Edit Text & Menus

SuiteLanguage'sTM "Language Management Center" Module allows Entering and or Modifing of an existing or new Language.

• Side by Side Default vs Modified Text/Menus
• Find Missing Translation
• Goto Resource ID
• Edit Resource ID Translation
• Delete Resource ID Translation

Publish Text & Menus

SuiteLanguage Publish User Interface

• After entering new or modifying existing Text/Menus you can publish all user interface Text and Menu Files from this computer to the SuiteFactory'TM database.
• This translation can then be exported back to CAD/CAM Integration for incorporation into future releases. Chose the Configure/Manage Language/Publish User Interfact Text To SuiteFactory'TM Database and click on the Run Button and the latest translation will be saved to SuiteFactory'TM Database.

Update Text & Menus

SuiteLanguage Updates to Local Computer

• After Publishing the new or modifying existing Text/Menus you can update all User Interface Text and Menu on this computer..
• Chose the Configure/Manage Language/Update User Interface Text From SuiteFactory'TM Database, click on the Run Button and the latest translation will be installed and reflected in the Text & Menus.

Export Text & Menus

SuiteLanguageTM(pdf) or (html) Send Updates to CCI for Language Inclusion

• After Publishing the new or modifying existing Text/Menus you can Export all of modified User Interface Text and Menus back to CAD/CAM Integration.
• Simply chose the Configure/Manage Language/Export User Interfact Text and click on the Run Button and the latest translation is saved for sending to CAD/CAM Integration.

Import Text & Menus

SuiteLanguage Import Latest Language Updates from CCI for Language Inclusion

• After receiving the latest release of the Translation File from CAD/CAM Integration you can import the latest User Interface of Text & Menus.
• Simply chose the Configure/Manage Language/Import User Interfact Text and click on the Run Button and the latest translation is installed.

SuiteLanguageTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteMDI an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteMDITM is a SuiteFactoryTM Module for Efficiently Creating, Managing & Collecting Real-Time Manual Production, Manufacturing & State Events. (Requires SuiteMonitoring)

You can use SuiteMDITM to Manually: Collect, Record, Manage & Generate Reports For: Production/Cycle Counts, Production/Cycle Times, Production/Idle Times, Production/Cycle Start, Production/Cycle End, Probe Data, Tool Changes, Feed Rate Override, Machine Hold, etc.

Note: Any Production, Machine or State Events created with SuiteMonitoring can be used by SuiteMDI

SuiteMDI Basics Include:

• EventAwareTM Technologies (Real-Time Display of Captured Events)
• Real-Time Manual Access to any Configured Event
• Submittal of Manual Entered Data of displayed Entry Fields for Processing
• Display of Allowed Data Fields Only
• Customer Configurable Production/Measurement/Cycle & State Events
• Real-Time Event Status Display
• Real-Time Intelligent Charting Display
• Generalized Customer Configurable Report Filters(10 Categories)
• Save Configured Report Filtered Templates For Future Single Click Reporting

SuiteMDITM Supports Manual Enter of Production & State Event Data

• Real-Time Access to Events Configured with SuiteMonitoring
• Events Accessed allow Manually Entry of Production Starts & Ends, Probe Data, etc.)
• Processing these Machine/Production/Probe Events in Real-Time
• Storing these Events in SuiteFactory's database
• Generating Configurable Machine/Production/Probe Reports

Note: SuiteMDI can Access any Pre-Configured Event therefore has the Appropriate Database Struture for capturing, storing, displaying of Real-Time Events & Charts and for generating reports using SuiteReports!

SuiteMDITM Allows you To Create Configurable Events:

• Create Production/Cycle Counts Events
• Create Probe Data Events
• Create State Data Events (Example: Maintenance)
• Create Virutally any Event

Note: These Events can then be Accessed by SuiteMDI for inputing the Event Data in the appropriate "Text" Fields for submitting to SuiteMonitoring'sTM Processing Engine.

SuiteMDITM Supports Configurable Reports so You Can:

• Generate Production Event Reports
• Generate Session Activity Reports
• Generate Collected Data by Machine and Data Item Reports
• Generate Collected Data by Data Item and Machine Reports
• Generate Machine Utilization Chart Reports
• Generate & Display Real-Time Utilization 7-Day History Chart (SuiteCharts)

SuiteMDITM Allows you To Save Current Filtered & Report Template For Single Click Reporting:

• Create Individual Event Report Templates
• Save Individual Event Report Templates as Shared with Your Report Name
• Save Individual Event Report Templates as Private with Your Report Name
• Copy, Modify and Save an Existing Template to a New Template

Note: This allows you to choose a Template/Report by simply clicking your saved Template and automatically generating your reports. Configure once for Single Click Reporting!

SuiteMDITM Displays Real-Time Event Status At Any SuiteFactory Client

• Display the current Event being processed for the selected Machine in Real-Time
• Select the Displayed List of Monitored Machine Tools at Each Client
• Select a Different List of Monitored Machine Tools at Different Clients
• Display a Green Light if a Machine is Running
• Display a Red Light if a Machine is not Running

Note: This Real-Timd Data Displayed can includes Manual Machine Name, Last Event Command, DNC File, DNC File Version, Status, Run, Idle, Elapsed Time, Cycle Count, Start Time, Last Event Time, Exceptions, Tool Number, Probe Val, Tool Number, Spinde Load, etc.

SuiteMDITM Displays Real-Time Intelligent Charting At Any SuiteFactory Client

• Select a Specific Manual Machine using its Events to display an Intelligent Chart
• Displays: Machine Name, Last Event, DNC File & Version, etc. Real-Time Charting
• Select a Different List of Monitored Machine Tools at Different Clients

Note: You can interactively click on the SuiteCharts' Display and retrieve collected data for the selected Event!

SuiteMonitoring an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteMonitoring is the SuiteFactory TM Module for Efficiently Creating, Managing & Collecting Real-Time Machine Tool Production Events. You can use SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html) to Collect, Record, Manage & Generate Reports For: Cycle Counts, Cycle Times, Idle Times, Cycle Start, Cycle End, Probe Data, Tool Changes, Feed Rate Override, Machine Hold, etc.

SuiteMonitoring Basics Include:

• DPRNT And Macro B Support
• Programmable Logic Controller Support
• Configurable Machine Events
• Real-Time Machine Status Displayed
• Real-Time Intelligent Charting
• Save Report Filtered Template For Single Click Reporting
• Configurable Report Filters For All Reports
• Configurable Reports
• Haas Software & Hardware I/O Event Monitoring Support

DPRNT And Macro B Support

• Inserting Start/End DPRNTs Events Directly into your N/C Programs
• Capturing of Embedded DPRNTs in N/C programs(start, end, tool changes, probe collection, etc.
• Capturing DPRINTs generated by Macro B routines on controllers
• Processing these Machine/Production/Probe Events in real-time
• Storing these Events in SuiteFactory's database
• Generating Configurable Machine/Production/Probe Reports

Programmable Logic Controller Event Programming Support

• Outputing Events in lieu of DPRNTS of if your controller doesn't support DPRNTs
• Outputing Events from Manual Machine Tools
• Picking up signals from the machine tools and Outputting Events to indicate such things as:
• Cycle Start, Cycle Stop, Tool Change, Feed-Hold, Feedrate Override, etc.

Update Text & Menus

SuiteMonitoring Updates to Local Computer

• After Publishing the new or modifying existing Text/Menus you can update all User Interface Text and Menu on this computer..
• Chose the Configure/Manage Language/Update User Interface Text From SuiteFactory'sTM Database, click on the Run Button and the latest translation will be installed and reflected in the Text & Menus.

Create Event Reports With Configurable Filters

• Generate Machine Event Reports
• Generate Session Activity Reports
• Generate Collected Data by Machine and Data Item Reports
• Generate Collected Data by Data Item and Machine Reports
• Generate Machine Utilization Chart Reports
• Generate & Display Real-Time Utilization 7-Day History Chart (SuiteChartsTM)

Create Configurable Machine Events

• Create DPRNT Event Cycle Count Commands
• Create DPRNT Event Tool Change Commands
• Create DPRNT Event Probe Data Commands
• Create Virutally any DPRNT Event Commands

Save Current Filtered & Report Template For Single Click Reporting

• Create Individual Event Report Templates
• Save Individual Event Report Templates as Shared with Your Report Name
• Save Individual Event Report Templates as Private with Your Report Name
• Copy, Modify and Save an Existing Template

Real-Time Machine Status Displayed At Any SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Client

• Display the current Event being processed on selected Machine Tools in Real-Time
• Select the Displayed List of Monitored Machine Tools at Each Client
• Select a Different List of Monitored Machine Tools at Different Clients
• Display a Green Light if a Machine is Running
• Display a Red Light if a Machine is not Running

Real-Time Intelligent Charting (SuiteCharts) Displayed at Any SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Client

• Select a Specific CNC Machine Tool using its Events to display an Intelligent Chart(SuiteChartsTM)
• Displays: CNC Machine Name, Last Event Command, DNC File Version, etc. Real-Time Charting
• Select a Different List of Monitored CNC Machine Tools at Different Clients

Haas Software & Hardware I/O Event Monitoring Support

• Collect Hardware I/O Events from Haas Controllers
• Collect Software I/O Events from Haas Controllers

SuiteMonitoring

SuitePacs an Enterprise Class Module

Overview

SuitePacsTM is special type of Container whoes Paradigm mimics: An Operation in a Shop Floor Traveler; A Task; A Group of Tasks; A complete Project comprized of mulitple Tasks.

Any number of Documents, Files, and other Packets can be included in a Packet so no matter how complex of a Project, Operation or Task is needed SuitePacsTM(pdf) or (html) can Manage it and is treated like any other Document & File regarding: Security; Searchability; Approval & Sign-Off, etc..

Packet Basics Include:

• EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html) Technologies(Alerts Users System Wide of Changes)
• Create unique Operations with any number of Files, Documents & Packets
• Create unique Projects(Packets) with any number of unique Sub-Projects(Packets)
• Manually Import Packets(Folder Structure) with "Documents" into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)
• Automatically Import Packets(Folder Structure) with "Documents" into SuiteFactoryTM
• Edit any of the Packet's Files and Documents(May Require SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM(pdf) or (html))
• View any Packet's Files & Documents with a Native or Optional AutoVue Viewer
• Export Packets with DNC Files & Manufacturing Documents as a Folder Structure
• Autozip EMail Packets with DNC Files & Manufacturing Documents anywhere
• View Packet's Base Reports(Upgradable to SuiteReports)
• View a Packet's DNC Files & Manufacturing Documents(Native Viewing Standard. AutoVue Optional)
• Full Security with SuiteSecurityTM(pdf) or (html) a Standard SuiteFactoryTM Module
• Instant Internet upgrades with SuiteLicenseTM(pdf) or (html) a Standard SuiteFactoryTM Module
• Packet Search & Sort(Standard) Optional: SuiteSearch
• Unique "File" Naming & Auto Revision Control

Selectable Structure Views:

• Tree(Packet Structure & Content)
• List(Packet Content)
• Small Icon(Packet Content)
• Large Icon(Packet Content)
• Details, Sorted Alphabetically(Packet Content)
• Details, Sorted by Page Number(Packet Content)

SuiteApprovalTM Support with Structures

• View Packet Structure Categories: Approved, Unapproved or Uncontrolled
• Approve N/C Files from within Packet
• Approve Documents from within Packet(Can't Approve Uncontrolled Documents
• Approve Sub-Packets from within Packet
• Approve a Packet's Struture(Approved or Unapproved)

SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM Support

• Run 3rd Party Tool
• Copy and Open with 3rd Party or Native Application
• Delete Copied Files
• Check Out and Edit with 3rd Party or Native Application
• Edit Checked Out File
• Check-In Edited File
• Abandon Edits and Check-In

Extensive File Management Support

• Drag & Drop Files & Documents onto Packet Internal & External Sources
• Drag & Drop Packets to Resource Collections
• Drag & Drop Packets to File Cabinets(SuiteFileCabinets)
• Export & Import Packets
• Approve, Unapprove & View the Contents of Packets
• Compress & EMail Packets(SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html))
• Automatic Import of Packets including Files, Documents & Sub-Packets

File & Document Viewer Support

• Native Application Support(Standard)
• AutoVue Third-Party Viewer Support(Over 220 Read-Only Formats)
• Mixed AutoVue & Native Viewers to Cover all Formats.

SuiteReports an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteReports Empowering your Company to:

SuiteReports consists of a Group of Tools which Empower you to Mine your Company's Data to Analyze how efficiently your Company's uses its Critical Resources and just as importantly if it is meeting its ISO obligations to its customers! Use SuiteTrackerTM(pdf) or (html) with SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html) to Generate Reports that Analyze Data From:

• Production
• Probing
• CNC Machine Events
• ISO
• System Configuration(s)
• Etc.

SuiteReports'TM Basics Include:

• History Reports for System Configuration
• History Reports for Controlled Documents
• History Reports for Packets
• Customer Configurable Report Filter

SuiteReports'TM has built in Reports for:

• Setup Details
• Workstations Details
• Workstation Details
• Resource Collections Details
• Resource Collection Details
• Machines and Machine Details

SuiteReports'TM has built in Reports for:

General Reports

• Controlled Documents Approval Signoff List
• Pending Controlled Documents Approval Signoffs
• Controlled Documents Approval Signoffs by User
• Pending Controlled Documents Approval Signoffs by User

History Reports

• Controlled Documents File History sorted alphabetically, oldest to newest
• Controlled Documents File History sorted alphabetically, newest to oldest
• Controlled Documents File History sorted by id, newest to oldest
• Controlled Documents File History sorted by id, newest to oldest

SuiteTracker'sTM has built in Reports for:

General Reports

• Packets Approval Signoff List
• Pending Packets Approval Signoffs
• Packets Approval Signoffs by User
• Pending Packets Approval Signoffs by User

History Reports

• Packets File History sorted alphabetically, oldest to newest
• Packets File History sorted alphabetically, newest to oldest
• Packets File History sorted by id, newest to oldest
• Packets File History sorted by id, newest to oldest

SuiteReports'TM Filter Generates Reports Based on the following Criteria:

• Selected File or Document
• Selected Resource Collection
• Selected Machine or Machines
• Selected User
• Selected Start/End Times/Date
• Selected Start/End Shift Times
• Selected Event Data Item
• Selected Event Value
• Selected Event N/C File identifier

SuiteReports

SuiteSearch an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteSearchTM is a Composite Module consisting of a sophisticated Search Engine which is used to Interrogate SuiteFactoryTM database for the data that is stored the Customer Created Search Fields locating any and all DNC Files, Manufacturing Documents or Packets(CNC Travelers) that match the Customer's Input Search Criteria.

The located Files/Documents/Packets can then be selected to perform any function that is allowed for this Individual User subject to their User Group Rights. I.e. Editing, Deleting, Copying, Exporting, View, etc.

SuiteSearch'TM Basics Include:

• Creating nine Different File & Document Meta Data Fields
• Creating nine Different Packet Meta Data Fields
• Searching for Files, Documents or Packets using Meta Data as Search Criteria
• Searching for Files, Documents or Packets using Standard Properties as Search Criteria
• Searching for Files, Documents or Packets using Both Meta Data & Standard Properties
• Narrow File, Document or Packet selections using multiple Search Criteria

SuiteSearchTM Allows a User To:

• Create any number of File & Document Meta Data Fields
• Key Field
• Text Field
• Integer Field
• Single Field
• Long Field
• Double Field
• Date Field
• Boolean Field
• Note Field
• Note: You can search for Files using up to 10 Different Criteria Simultaneously

SuiteSearchTM Allows a User To:

• Create any number of Packets Meta Data Fields
• Key Field
• Text Field
• Integer Field
• Single Field
• Long Field
• Double Field
• Date Field
• Boolean Field
• Note Field
• Note: You can search for Packets using up to 10 Different Criteria Simultaneously

SuiteSearchTM Allows a User To:

• Create any number of Picklist Meta Data Fields for the Following Type:
• Text Field
• Integer Field
• Single Field
• Long Field
• Double Field
• Date Field
• Note: You can search for Pick list Meta Data using up to 10 Different Criteria Simultaneously

The Search Engine can be quickly configured to search for any Files, Documents and or Packets based on their Properties and or Meta Data defined by the customer. The Search is defined by using built in boolean conditions to narrow the search range.

There can be up to 10 criteria used at the same time to locate the needed files and documents. The Search Engine can use the following criteria for its searches: standard file properties, key words, dates, integers, text, pick-list, etc.

SuiteSearch

SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM an Enterprise Class Module

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Creates Secure Third-Party Gateways

SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM supports Creation of Secure Third-Party Gateways to External Applications. This Allows you to select a File or Document from SuiteFactory'TM Database so you Can: View, Edit, Copy, Rename, etc. using the Third-Party External Application and then store these "Documents" in SuiteFactory'TM database so you can later Control & Manage all these from within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html).

Using SuiteFactory'TM SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM in combination with SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Database provides revision control, approval control, event capture and creation of "Birth to Death Histories" of all documents & files.

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Basics Include:

• Create Lists of Selectable Third-Party Applications
• Create Command Line Arguments for Each App
• Associate Each 3rd-Party Application to User Group for Security
• Startup just the 3rd-Party Application
• Startup a 3rd-Party Application & Pass it a File from SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Database
• Startup a 3rd-Party App & Securely Pass/Control a File from SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Database

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Copy & Open allows you to:

• Select a File from within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Database
• Copy & Duplicate Original File(s)/Document(s)
• View/Edit using Third-Party Applications
• Manage File(s)/Document(s) Outside of SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Check-Out & Edit allows you to:

• Select a File/Document from within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Database
• Check-Out & Edit the Original File(s)/Document(s)
• View/Edit using Third-Party Applications
• Check-In & Save File(s)/Document(s)
• Manage File(s)/Document(s) within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Continue to Edit a Checked-Out allows you to:

• Select a Check-Out File/Document & Continue Edit Session
• Continue to View/Edit using Third-Party Applications
• Check-In & Save File(s)/Document(s)
• Manage File(s)/Document(s) within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Check-In Edited File allows you to:

• Select a Check-Out File/Document
• Save as Orginal File/Document
• Save as a New File/Document
• Manage File(s)/Document(s) within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteThirdPartyTools'TM Abandon Edits & Check-In allows you to:

• Select a Check-Out File/Document
• Abandon Edits & Check-In the Orginal File/Document
• Manage File(s)/Document(s) within SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteWirelessTM an Enterprise Class Module

An Integrated Open Architecture

SuiteWirelessTM provides an Integrated Open Architecture where Secure, Standard's Based Wireless Hardware and Software are joined together with SuiteFactory's renowned Software Solutions helping You Compete with a 21st Century Integrated Wireless Machine Tool Monitoring and Communications System while providing the Infrastructure for other Wireless Devices.

Security WAP and WEP Support

• Display Menu Normally
• Display Menu as Resource ID
• Display as English Menus
• Display as English with Resource ID
• Display as Local Language and English
• Display as Local Language and English with Resource ID
• Selected Event Data Item
• Selected Event Value
• Selected Event N/C File identifier
• SuiteWirelessTM comprehensively secures the wireless infrastructure with leading-edge encryption, authentication, rogue access point detection and WLAN intrusion defense.
• WEP: 64-bit/128-bit data encryption, WPA, WPA2
• 802.11i: Enterprise mode and Pre-Share Key (PSK) mode
• Encryption
• 128-bit TKIP/AES-CCMP
• PEAP: GTC, MD5 & MSCHAPV2
• EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS: PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPV2, EAP-MSCHAPV2, EAP-GTC & EAP-MD5
• LEAP

Cabling! An Expensive & Slow Speed Infrastructure

• The cost of installing RS232 cabling & infrastructure can be prohibitive besides locking your Machine Tool into a confined area which results in an inflexibilty effecting your competitiveness.
• Long runs of Cabling limit the speed of data transmission and can result in data starvation. The recommend baud rate for 50' of RS232 Cabling is 9600 baud!
• Wireless communication can reach 54 Mbit/s (IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g) well above the limits of RS232 Cabling!

Wireless Communications Meets some basic Tenets of Lean Manufacturing

• One of the basic tenets of Lean Manufacturing is the need to reduce production time and costs. A Wireless communications infrastructure allows companys to move their Machine Tools quickly to create lean Cells without adding additional Cabling Infrastructures which adds to direct and the indirect costs.
• The Tenet of "Continual Improvements" is another Wireless plus! RS232 Cabling limits the speed with which Data can be sent to your Machine Tool. Wireless is virtually instantaneous meeting any Machine Tool Future Communications Requirments.

Safety

• Installing RS232 Cabling in a Shop can result in several hazards:
• Loose Hanging Cable
• Tripping
• Conduit for Electrical Storm (Lightning Strikes)
• Conduit for Electrical Faults
• Accidents installing Cable Infrastructure

Mobility

• Access to your information anywhere, anytime and any place! SuiteWireless enables high-performance mobile computing without compromising the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information.
• Take your laptop into the shop and look at the data being collected at your Machine Tools while being "Un-Wired".
• SuiteWireless' Solutions comprehensively secures the wireless infrastructure with leading-edge encryption, authentication, rogue access point detection and WLAN intrusion defense.

SuiteWirelessTM(pdf) or (html)

SuiteFactory Integrated Digital Manufacturing Applications

Shop Floor Manufacturing transitions from Analog to Integrated Digital Apps

During our 28 years of developing shop floor manufacturing applications, manufacturing's need to maintain their competitive edge has motivated them to transition from disparate Analog Applications/Operations to Integrated Digital Applications/Operations. They are achieving this by taking advantage of the latest available technologies.

In the Analog World Events/Data were recorded on various pieces of paper, in people's memory and in some cases not at all. If these Events were recorded it was done after the fact where the data could be manipulated to fit the desired results! These manipulated results were then painstakingly feed into the other disparate Analog Applications so they could "Communicate"! When we say "Communicate" it is more like trying to use an interpreter and we know how that works!

Maintaining that Competitive Edge: Real-Time Capturing & Sharing of All Pertentent Events Immediately

Today Manufacturing has to deal with ISO9000 Requirements, Government Requirements, Corporate Requirements and of course Customer Requirements so its not only the Production Events/Data that needs to be Captured and Shared amongst Applications but all relevant Events! Some of these Events/Changes occuring in Manufacturing are: Uploads, Downloads, Machine Events, Editing, Deleting, Copying, System Errors, System Accesses, etc. that can affect quality, efficiency & schedules need to be captured, stored and immediately made available for analysis.

Sharpening that Competitive Edge: Communication

If your Applications are truly Integrated not only do they need to communicate and share data with themselves but they must maintain communications with the Outside World! If your Applications can't "talk" to external Applications such as Microsoft's Applications Suite just how Integrated are they?

Well, SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) includes SuiteThirdPartyToolsTM(pdf) a Third-Party Communication's Channel so you can keep in touch with your third-party applications and the Outside World.

Our Applications Communicate with the Outside World, Capture & Immediately Share Real-Time Digital Events

Our Suite of Integrated Digital Applications for Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, etc. are fully "Event Capture Ready" right out of the Box Capturing Real-Time Events as they occur including any Third-Party Application's data stored in SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html).

Investigate our Event Capture Ready Digitally Applications & Modules: SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteDNCTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteDocsTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteTrackerTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html), SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html), many more.

Need Reports? Use SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html) with it's Custom Filtering for displaying, sorting, exporting & printing these Events in any number of configurable Reports!

Want to find out yourself? We can Install a DNC Demo or System right over the Net?

If you have a legacy System installed and are looking to replace it or if you are looking to install a Demo why not do it over the Internet? No more Sale Representatives banging at the Proverbial Door just give us call and within minutes you will have SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Installed on your computer!

We Support our Customers!

Note: When you become a Customer of CAD/CAM Integration, Help & Service is just a login away! When you need help first Call us at 1-781-933-9500 then go to http://www.fastsupport.com and enter the key we give you and within minutes we can diagnose any problems regarding SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) or other problems that effect SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) such as network issue, etc.

How do we do this? As part of SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) we include a tool SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html) which automatically collects errors into Error Collection Logs which we can diagnose! No guessing or finger pointing "Just the Facts Mam, Just the Facts". We Support our Systems and "Walk the Talk"

CCI's Original DNC has Evolved into "SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)" with its Family of Integrated Digital Solutions:

• SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteCablesTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteChartsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteDNCTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteDocsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteLanguageTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuitePacsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteRequestTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteSearchTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteTrackerTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteWirelessTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteViewsTM(pdf) or (html)
• Etc.

CAD/CAM Integration

A Supplier of Shop Floor Manufacturing Systems

a leading supplier of Shopfloor Control Enterprise Manufacturing Systems addressing the needs and requirements of medium to large size National and International Manufacturing Enterprises. CCI's Products help these National and International Manufacturing Enterprises address the varied and complex issues including: Factory communications by supporting Fanuc Controllers, Mazak Controllers, Haas Controllers, Yasnac Controllers, etc. ; Document control; Records management including the ISO9000 Quality Control requirements of Who, What, When, Where, Why and How; Real-Time Event Capture; Data Integrity; System Access Control; System Activity Logging; Error Capture and Reporting and International Language Support. Any Manufacturing System must support these Features if it's to call itself an International Enterprise System.

Help your Customers

Help yourself and more importantly help your Customers and make sure your Factory Automation System is ISO9000 based, is Error Capture Enabled, is Records Management Based and is Translation Language Enabled.

SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) Enterprise incorporates basic Features

SuiteFactory Enterprise supports you and your customers by incorporating these basic features into SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html) so you can compete in the Domestic and International Market Places. Your customers expect these capabilities to be part of your offerings no matter what product or service you offer them. Don't you expect these from your vendors? If you don't require these from your vendors, then what do you think your vendors will be supplying to you, which in turn means what will you be offering to your customers.

An International Enterprise System must support local language translations

Beside the ability to capture and handle errors an International Enterprise System must not only support various languages but must provide local users/distributors the capability to immediately modify the supplied language translations to suite their needs. This capability must be available without requiring the language changes be sent back to the developer for incorporating in the next release. In extreme cases a user/distributor must be able to create a translation from scratch and incorporate this in the application for immediate use. CCI's Language Module is the answer.

In addressing these requirements CCI has developed the following offerings:

• EventAwareTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteApprovalTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteCablesTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteChartsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteDNCTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteDocsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteEMailTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteErrorLogTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteFactoryTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteFileCabinetsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteLanguageTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteMonitoringTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuitePacsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteReportsTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteRequestTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteSearchTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteTrackerTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteWirelessTM(pdf) or (html)
• SuiteViewsTM(pdf) or (html)

CAD/CAM Integration

Born in July of 1983

was born in July of 1983 using its four partner's diverse expertise to develop its mid-range multi-tasking, multi-user Unix Communications System. This system was first installed in defense contractor facilities who's business required the ability to drip-feed very large files to manufacture airfoils for their customers. Starting with just three CNC's they have grown to over 50 CNC machine tools with Fanuc Controller, Mazak Controller, Haas Controller & Yasnac Controllers. Ah yes, they are still our customer after 27 years!.

Acceptance of PCs

With the acceptance of PCs into the market place, circa 1985, there was a trend for using PCs to provide factory floor communications. Responding to this demand CCI developed a real-time Unix based PC System meeting the customer's needs for PC based multi-user, multi-tasking systems. Times were changing and during this same time period customers were beginning to address the issues of central storage, security and data management, which DOS system didn't adequately address. This was the beginning of LAN based systems.

Shop Floor Novell LAN

At almost the same time a major aerospace customer asked us to port our factory automation software to a Novell LAN based system. This lead to our first real life experiences with LANs and their particular requirements. Life since, has not been the same for businesses in general and in particular, the manufacturing industry.

Unix, VMS and DOS

From 1985 until 1989 these systems evolved and matured into three basic product choices. Unix, VMS and DOS base Systems. Unix and VMS were the choice of larger enterprises while DOS was preferred of small factories.

Largest DNC Software contract from Pratt & Whitney

In the 90's CCI received a DNC Software, sometimes referred to as distributed numerical control, contract from Pratt & Whitney, which was one of the largest contracts for a factory automation system up to that time. Pratt chose this system over all competitors because of the ability of our systems to communicate with all of Pratt's existing manufacturing systems from machine tools to all of their manufacturing system through one system, our Network Communication Server, instead of three separate Systems right from the machine tool. The operator didn't have to leave their machine.

Microsoft Redefines Industry

Manufacturing was changing as Microsoft was redefining how industry was using computers to more efficiently operate their businesses. Microsoft realized that data storage, retrieval, security, user friendliness and multi-tasking was a necessary ingredient if they were to survive and dominate the "PC" application market. This resulted in the first multi-tasking system, Windows 3.1.

Windows 3.1 didn't cut it for Manufacturing

Even though this was a great step forward for office based businesses, for Manufacturing this operating System was not a suitable choice. We decided not develop our systems based on Windows 3.1 since this was not a preemptive operating system. In other words it was possible for an application to hog all of the resources of the computer and not allow another application access. Our thought was if you were drip-feeding and an application hogged the operating system you could ruin a part that you were cutting! As it turned out this was indeed the case and Windows 3.1 didn't cut it for manufacturing.

Windows 95 diminished demand for Unix and VMS Systems

With the release of Windows 95 the operating system was more "preemptive" and we felt that it was time for us to start our conversion process. With the advent of Windows 95 the demand for Unix and VMS systems declined rapidly and with good reason. The Windows Operating System was being used in all facets of business and most companies just didn't want to have to maintain multiple operating systems. So Unix and VMS were no longer the choice for manufacturing.

First database DNC System

In 1996 we finished developed of our first Windows based System, the DNCWin product, which was the foundations of our future offerings. Not following the crowd and releasing the long term needs of manufacturing we decided from the on-start to build all our applications around a database for security, data integrity, data accessibility and for providing a system that could meet the requirements of ISO9000 Quality Control Systems.

Product offerings have evolved

Since the creation of DNCWin our product offerings have evolved into to suite of products that meet the needs of Domestic and International discrete manufactures. Our present offering address the needs of Document and Records management, Factory Communications including wireless, data access security, machine status collection and reporting, third-party integration, special factory automation software development, etc.

International Enterprise System

SuiteFactory