CAD Connector usage guide

How to Use the Nora IPLM Desktop Services Application

Use Desktop Services to connect desktop applications with Nora IPLM and keep CAD, metadata, and product data workflows synchronized.

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Nora IPLM Desktop Widget select app dropdown for CAD Connector integration
01Launch Desktop Services+

Double-click the Nora IPLM Desktop Services icon on your desktop.

02Confirm Running Service+

Check the Windows system tray for the Nora IPLM Desktop Services icon.

03Update Tenant URL+

Open settings and replace the default URL with your tenant URL.

04Select Application+

Open the Desktop Widget and choose the required application from Select App.

How to Use the Nora IPLM CAD Connector

How to Use the Nora IPLM Desktop Services Application

The Nora IPLM Desktop Services application helps users seamlessly connect their desktop applications with the Nora IPLM platform. With Desktop Services, you can:

Desktop Services serves as the foundation for connecting desktop applications with Nora IPLM, enabling a more streamlined, connected, and efficient product development process.

1Connect supported desktop applications directly to Nora IPLM.
2Access and manage product data without leaving your working environment.
3Synchronize CAD files, documents, and related information with the platform.
4Manage product structures, BOMs, and associated metadata efficiently.
5Reduce manual file transfers and duplicate data entry.
6Improve collaboration by ensuring teams work with the latest information.
7Maintain data consistency and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
8Increase productivity by integrating PLM functionality into everyday desktop tools.

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How to Use the Nora IPLM Desktop Services Application

Follow these steps in the same order as the Word document.

1

Double-click on the “Nora IPLM Desktop Services” icon on your desktop to launch the application.

Windows desktop showing the Nora IPLM Desktop Services icon used to launch the application
2

Confirm the application is running by checking for its icon in the system tray.

Windows system tray showing the Nora IPLM Desktop Services icon running
3

Open the settings and make sure to replace the default URL with your tenant URL.

Nora IPLM Desktop Services settings window with tenant URL configuration
4

Open the Desktop Widget and select the required application from the "Select App" dropdown to start the integration.

Nora IPLM Desktop Widget with Select App dropdown for choosing an application

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for teams setting up Nora IPLM documentation workflows.

What can I do with the Nora IPLM CAD Connector?

You can launch Desktop Services, confirm the service is running, configure the tenant URL, and use the connector to keep desktop application activity connected with Nora IPLM.

How do I know Desktop Services is active?

Check the Windows system tray for the Nora IPLM Desktop Services icon after launching the application.

When should I replace the default URL?

Replace the default URL during configuration so Desktop Services connects to your organization's Nora IPLM tenant.

Does the CAD Connector require users to leave their desktop tools?

No. The connector is designed to support product data actions from the desktop workflow and reduce switching between systems.

What should I do if the system tray icon is not visible?

Launch Nora IPLM Desktop Services again and check whether the icon is hidden in the expanded system tray area.

Use Desktop Services to connect applications with Nora IPLM.

Desktop Services serves as the foundation for connecting desktop applications with Nora IPLM, enabling a more streamlined, connected, and efficient product development process.

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