PDMLynx Initial Product Configuration

PDMLynx is highly configurable, allowing it to be tailored to meet any business need.  The system administrator has access to the following parameters to set up the product:

Users
Database of system user ID/password and the editing/approval privileges assigned

User Control Panel

Part numbers
Defines the prefix, body and revision part number scheme for PDMLynx.

Documents
Defines the external document types to be managed by PDMLynx.  Sets up the required applications to launch each document, the level of ECO control, and the radio button text to access them.

Logs
Provides log files on general activity, ECOs and file transfers by user name.

Product Categories
Allows customization of the product categories available in the pull down menus.

Status & Source codes
Allows customization of the part number status and source code selection available in the pull down menus.

ECOs
Defines the approval requirements for released and unreleased part numbers.

ECO Approvals Configuration

 

Network Data Folder
Defines the path to the server that stores the PDMLynx data files.

Computers
List of computers within your company that have access to PDMLynx.  Each new workstation requires a  one time authorization at their initial log in request after installing the application.

Versions
Tool to install an update to PDMLynx that will automatically be distributed to the entire  user community as they log in.  Also provides a complete update history.

Organization
Supports replacement of the PDMLynx logo on the home screen with your company logo and provides a link to store general corporate documents such as ISO procedures via a click on this logo.