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SAP 3D Visual Enterprise
Version 9.0 – What’s NewJune 2016
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Visual Enterprise Release 9
An upgraded architecture and
product implementation, enabling
Rapid change propagation
Robust and simple change management
Configurable digital mockup
A platform for Visual Index
Shared, streaming visualisation
Delivered on any device
“VE on HANA”
Simplification
One primary file format for Authoring
and Viewing, not two (RH VDS)
Simplified product install and configure
Vision: A Simplified Platform for Visualisation Creation, Update, Delivery and Consumption
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
VDS file format
– Single format for Authoring and Viewing.
– Shattered file support
– Persistent identifiers
– New rendering methods
– Multi language support
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
VDS file format
– Single format for Authoring and Viewing.
– Shattered file support
– Persistent identifiers
– New rendering methods
– Multi language support
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
VDS file format
– Single format for Authoring and Viewing.
– Shattered file support
– Persistent identifiers
– New rendering methods
– Multi language support
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
VDS file format
– Single format for Authoring and Viewing.
– Shattered file support
– Persistent identifiers
– New rendering methods
– Multi language support
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
VDS file format
– Single format for Authoring and Viewing.
– Shattered file support
– Persistent identifiers
– New rendering methods
– Multi language support
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
Visual Enterprise Author
Single file format for authoring and omni-channel consumption
Configurable Visual Work Instruction.
New tools for updating viewables / models after engineering change
Standard mode. Authoring with VDS files for consumption across all platforms (Windows, UI5, IOS, Android)
Legacy mode. All features of VEA 8 working with RH files.
Various tool improvements e.g. Snap tool
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Authoring Change Management
VDS v1
Design
Data v1
VDS v2
Authoring v1
Updating Design Data
Design
Data v2
Authoring v2
Design
Data v1
Authoring v1
CAD v2
Design
Data v2
Authoring v1
Re-connecting Authoring
VE Author 9.0 offers tools to update authored content in response to a change
Re-attach
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Visualizations of Variant Configuration
Authoring one viewable for multiple product configurations.
Add filtering logic using metadata.
Filter at consumption time to display the desired configuration.
Simple approach for adding 3d to product and sales configurators.
Deliver the result as VDSL in UI5 or Active X viewers
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
Visual Enterprise Generator
Utilizing new file format features to provide improved caching and reduced processing times
Publishes shattered VDS files by default to support dynamic viewing and omni-channel consumption
Generic Conversion Workflow – enabling Simple Visualization Publishing Service
Reduced TCO. Removed dependency on SQL Server for Integrated workflows.
Simplified installation.
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VE Generator 9 InnovationsSimplifications and Improvements
Improved pipeline efficiency by minimizing redundant processing
Creation of redundant visualization document BOMs in SAP PLM scenario no longer required: SolidWorks and
NX Visualizations are stored on the CAD Document BOM
Processing pipeline redesigned to minimize the amount of redundant work by taking advantage of the shattered
file format and improved caching mechanism
TCO reduction
Integrated scenarios do not require an independent Microsoft SQL server installation
Simplified configuration using VE Generator Configurator
Ability to transport VE Generator configuration from one instance to another
Ability to automate and customize VE Generator deployment
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
Visual Enterprise Viewer
Support for dynamic viewing of shattered assemblies.
Consumption of configurable visual work instructions.
CAD and file format support
Persistent CAD Identifiers to support Change Management
Solid Edge – Support for occurrence properties, display configurations, group nodes
Industry Foundation Classes (IFC - ISO 16739)
– Format support for BIM solutions in EC&O and related plant and process industries
3DXML format support (Catia V6 interchange format)
CREO Parametric View & PMI support in VE Author
Ongoing format reading improvements across all formats
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What is new in Visual Enterprise 9?
Visual Interaction Toolkit
UI5-based consumption of configurable visual work
instructions
Rendering methods added: Line Illustration, Solid
Outline, Shaded Illustration, Transparent
Thrustlines added
Metadata support on Procedures, Steps, Portfolios,
Modelviews
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Integrated Applications
Visual Manufacturing Planner
Generates configurable Visual Work Instructions
Change Management enabled – includes “mastering” of process-related authored content
Supports loading of shattered files during planning
All integrated visualisation-enabled applications updated to work correctly with shattered files
VIP
DMU in PSM
Viewing in PLM, DMS, …
ERP applications will have Notes supplied to provide the necessary application updates
Configurable, filterable authored content
Also known as “Configurable Visual Work Instruction”, or “Author once, use many”
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VE 9 cross-platform viewers
Timeline for Visual Enterprise 9 releases
Core Products
VE Generator, VE Author,
VE Viewer
VE 9.0 Release VE 9.0
Target GA, SP1
Q2 2016 Q3 Q4 Q1 2017
Early Adopter Care
VE 9 Viewers
iPad,UI5,
Apps SDK
VE Access 7.1 Validated for RH Extended to
support VDS
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Visual Enterprise 9 Landscapes and Dependencies
Visual Enterprise Generator 9 will require
Windows Server 2012R2 (recommended) or 2008R2
Internet Information Server (IIS)
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)
Microsoft .NET framework 4.6
For integrated solutions – which store visualisation files in the ERP /
DMS, VE Generator does not need an instance of SQL Server
For standalone solutions - which store visualisation files in the VE
Generator database, you will need
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 or 2012R2 or 2008R2
Visual Enterprise Author 9 will require
Windows 7,8,10, 64 bit only
Visual Enterprise Viewer 9 will require
Windows 7,8,10
Browser support:
– IE11,
– Mozilla Firefox until end 2016 (Active X will be discontinued after that
date)
VIT = SAP UI5 supported landscapes
VMP/VSM , Configurable work instructions
EHP8 SP03 Scheduled RTC Q3 2016
S4/HANA RTC Scheduled RTC Q4 2016
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VE Generator Integration ScenariosSupported scenarios for creation of Visualizations connected to Business Data
SAP PLM
Design Data/CAD
Z
Visualization
Business Data
Identifiers
SAP PLM
PDM/TDM
Visualization
Business Data
Identifiers
VE Generator
Visualization
Business Data
Identifiers
1. Design Data/CADStored in SAP PLM
2. Design Data/CADStored outside of
SAP PLM
3. Legacy Standalone Digital Asset Management
4. Simplified Visualization
Publishing Service
VE Generator
Design Data/CAD
Visualization
Business Data
Identifiers
VE Generator
PDM/TDM
Design Data/CAD
Design Data/CAD
Z
VE Generator
Design Data/CAD
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VE Generator Integration ScenariosDesign Data/CAD stored in SAP PLM
SAP PLM
Design Engineer
ECTR
Design Data/CAD
Business Data
DMS
Business Data
SAP Identifiers
Design Data/CAD
VE Generator
Visualization
Business Data
SAP Identifiers
Visual Manufacturing
Planner
VE Author
Classic/Omni-channel Viewer
ManufacturingEngineer
Visual Work InstructionAuthor
Extended Supply Chain Consumer
Derivatives
PDF, STL...
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VE Generator Integration ScenariosDesign Data/CAD stored outside of SAP PLM
PDM/TDM
Business Data
SAP Identifiers
PDM/TDM Identifiers
SAP PLM
Design Engineer
Automation
Design Data/CAD
DMS
Business Data
SAP Identifiers
VE Generator
Visualization
Visual Manufacturing
Planner
VE Author
Classic/Omni-channel Viewer
ManufacturingEngineer
Visual Work InstructionAuthor
Extended Supply Chain Consumer
Derivatives
PDF, STL...Business Data
SAP Identifiers
PDM/TDM Identifiers
Upload Client
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VE Generator Integration ScenariosLegacy Standalone Digital Asset Management Workflows
Legacy Standalone VE Generator
DesignEngineer
VE GeneratorDatabase
MSSQL
VE Generator
VisualizationVE Access
VE Author
Classic/Omni-channel Viewer
VisualizationConsumer
Visual Work InstructionAuthor
Shop FloorWorker
Derivatives
PDF, STL...Business Data
Identifiers
VE Access
DesignEngineer
PDM/TDM
Automation
Design Data/CAD
Business Data
Identifiers
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VE Generator Integration ScenariosSimplified Visualization Publishing Service
HTTP/REST
Design Data/CAD
Business Data
Identifiers
Visualization
Business Data
Identifiers
Derivatives
PDF, STL...
VE Generator
Omni-channel applications
Web Page/Web AppMobile App Desktop Application
Enterprise ServiceData Store
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Getting Started - Resources
SCN and Download Pages (key developer information)
– Developer Centre – access to all SDKs: http://scn.sap.com/community/developer-center/3d-visual-enterprise
– Viewer SDK: https://store.sap.com/sap/cpa/ui/resources/store/html/SolutionDetails.html?pid=0000012810
– Apps SDK: https://store.sap.com/sap/cpa/ui/resources/store/html/SolutionDetails.html?pid=0000012811&catID=&pcntry=US&sap-
language=EN&_cp_id=id-1397551090260-0
– VEV Viewer easy download site:
o https://tools.hana.ondemand.com/visualization/
Example UI5 3D Viewer (public facing)
– https://sapui5.hana.ondemand.com/sdk/test-resources/sap/ui/vk/Viewer.html
UI5 Documentation (Internal to SAP)
– http://veui5infra.dhcp.wdf.sap.corp:8080/sapui5-sdk-internal/Developer Guide
iOS Viewer: This will not be updated to support VE9 until Q3. Go to Apple AppStore and Search for Visual Enterprise.
Wikis (how-to info and guides per product) :
– VEA wiki: http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/SVE/SAP+3D+Visual+Enterprise+Author
– VEG wiki: http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/SVE/SAP+3D+Visual+Enterprise+Generator
Thank youContact information:
Mark Landrosh
Senior Director – R&D/Engineering Solutions
John Valentine
Chief Product Owner, SAP 3D Visual Enterprise