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Desktop Widget

The Desktop Widget in Nora IPLM is a lightweight, user-friendly interface that connects your everyday design and office tools – like SolidWorks, Microsoft office applications, and other supported applications – directly with the our platform.

Desktop Widget

Work smarter with instant desktop access

Manage documents, CAD models, revisions, and iterations directly from your desktop – no more juggling windows or manual uploads. Keep product data accurate, updated, and fully traceable in real time.

Integrating CAD & Office tools with PLM – Seamlessly manage files without leaving the design environment. 

Checking In/Out Documents – Safely upload, download, and reserve files while maintaining security and control. 

Kanban Widget

Tracking Revisions & iterations – Ensure everyone works with the latest version, with complete history available. 

Managing Formats – Generate and attach additional file outputs (PDF, STEP, IGES, etc.) during check-in. 

Your product lifecycle, managed in one place

Nora IPLM’s desktop widget brings multi-application support, centralized file control, and full revision management to your fingertips. Instantly preview files, track lifecycle states, and manage CAD or office documents with complete accuracy and traceability – without leaving your desktop.

Multi-Application Support

Multi-Application Support

Works with CAD tools like SolidWorks and office documents such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. 

Revision & State Management

Revision & State Management

Keep track of revision numbers, lifecycle states, and ownership details for complete traceability. 

Centralized File Control

Centralized File Control

Perform actions like Get Data, Sync Data, Modify, Revise, Promote, Print & Export directly from the widget toolbar. 

Quick Metadata & Previews

Quick Metadata & Previews

View thumbnails, status, description, creator, dates, and additional formats immediately. 

Why Nora IPLM for Desktop Widget

Nora IPLM’s desktop widget brings product data management directly to your workspace – no switching between tools or web UI. From CAD models to documents, revisions, and metadata, everything stays accurate, traceable, and instantly accessible, helping teams work faster and smarter.

Saves Time

No need to switch between desktop tools and the web UI for routine tasks. 

Reduces Errors

Automated version and metadata updates ensure accuracy. 

Boosts Productivity

Engineers and team members can focus on design, not manual file handling. 

Improves Collaboration

Teams access the latest design data instantly with secure sharing. 

Enhances Traceability

Every action is logged for compliance and audits. 

Uses of the Desktop Widget in Nora IPLM System

Advantages of Nora IPLM's Desktop Widget

Nora IPLM’s desktop widget eliminates tool-switching by bringing product data, revisions, and documents right to your desktop. Enjoy real-time accuracy, full traceability, and faster workflows across your team.

Always Connected

Stay synchronized with the PLM system in real time—no manual refresh required. 

Light Weight and Intuitive

Minimal setup with a simple, familiar desktop interface. 

Supports Parallel Work

Multiple team members can work on related files while maintaining proper check-in/check-out discipline. 

 

Consistent Data Quality

Enforced rules for file naming, formats, and metadata entry ensure data is standardized across the organization.

 

CAD Integration

Designers using SolidWorks or other CAD tools can directly check in assemblies, drawings, and part files without switching applications. 

Office Documents Integration

Manage Excel sheets, specifications, or reports alongside CAD data – ensuring all product documents are unified in one system. 

Cross-functional Collaboration

Engineers, project managers, and quality teams can all access the same updated files instantly.

Integration Benefits

Nora IPLM’s CAD integration keeps designs, revisions, and metadata in sync across tools like SolidWorks. Engineers can manage models, update versions, and collaborate seamlessly – reducing errors and speeding up product development.

User Experience Highlights

Nora IPLM delivers a clean, intuitive user experience designed for speed and simplicity. With customizable views, visual dashboards, and seamless navigation, teams can focus on innovation instead of struggling with complex tools.

One-click Actions

Access frequent tasks like Get Data, Sync Data, Open data, from the toolbar. 

Dynamic Dropdown Selection

Switch between applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks) with a simple dropdown, as shown in the UI.

Visual Indicators

Status dots (green, yellow, etc.) give at-a-glance information on connectivity and file availability.

 

CAD Integration

Designers using SolidWorks or other CAD tools can directly check in assemblies, drawings, and part files without switching applications. 

Office Documents Integration

Manage Excel sheets, specifications, or reports alongside CAD data – ensuring all product documents are unified in one system. 

Cross-functional Collaboration

Engineers, project managers, and quality teams can all access the same updated files instantly.

Who Benefits from the Desktop Widget?

Engineers, designers, and project teams benefit most from the desktop widget – gaining instant access to CAD files, documents, and revisions without tool-switching. It helps teams stay accurate, productive, and aligned across the entire product lifecycle.

Business Impact

Nora IPLM drives measurable business impact by reducing time-to-market, lowering operational costs, and improving product quality. With streamlined collaboration and accurate data, companies achieve faster innovation and stronger competitive advantage.

Faster Time Time to Market

Reduced delays caused by version confusion and manual file handling. 

Lower Operational Risk

Secure check-in/out prevents overwriting or losing critical design data. 

Higher Productivity

Focus shifts from admin tasks to actual design and innovation. 

Audit & Compliance Ready

Automated logs and traceability simplify regulatory requirements. 

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