22.11 - 2022-11-22
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Business Analytics
Providing more business insights with the Professional+ package
This release brings an additional set of charts and evaluations for customers with the Professional+ package.
One example is the new Analytics of the Part Inventory. It shows aggregated lead-time and cost savings, highlights the most valuable parts for on-demand manufacturing, and gives a lot of technical insights for experts and managers e.g. about commonly used materials.
Another example is an overview of how much material is in stock vs the forecast of material needed based on open orders. Or insights into which process step causes the most scrap.
The old Analytics dashboard has been retired in favor of the new and more comprehensive Professional and Professional+ dashboards.
For an overview of our different packages, see also https://www.3yourmind.com/offering
PLM
Manual Actions Required
With the update to 22.11 PLM part properties have been standardised and a new workflow framework has been introduced.
Property standardisation (only on-premise)
The update to 22.11 requires on-premise installations running a migration script to migrate existing data to the newly introduced standard properties. After the update is successful, please:
execute the migrate_standardised_properties script by using the 3yd utility:
./3yd.sh migrate_standardised_propertiesupload the zip file with updated scripts to
/admin/b3_ampi/score/
New workflow framework
Existing part statuses have been automatically migrated to the new status and workflow framework. The configuration of a linear workflow from the existing statuses has to be performed manually once by an AM Expert user via Settings > Workflow, new statuses can be freely created in the Settings > Statuses section.
New cost breakdown and savings reports
22.11 is further introducing a new default for our cost breakdown and savings visualisation. The new framework requires a one-time setup in the admin panel, which will need to be performed manually for on-premise installations. A detailed setup guide describing the necessary steps is linked below.
22.11 Update Guide:
New statuses and workflow framework
We updated our framework for part statuses and workflow to organise the Part Identification process better. We have replaced status transitions and the need to configure possible part updates with a linear and defined workflow. Also, we removed the Rejected status, in favour of keeping a part in its current status and additionally marking it as rejected. Statuses and the desired Workflow can now be created and edited directly in the Settings by any AM Expert.
The update to version 22.11 automatically creates the previously existing statuses in their original configuration. Users will need to manually put these statuses in order or create additional ones to create their desired workflow.
For each status, you can configure notifications, update permissions, update reasons, and the requirement to place a comment.
Improved cost & savings breakdown
We reworked the part detail page to show more information in a better and more structured way to AM Experts assessing the economical and technical potential of parts.
We partnered with industry leaders to create more accurate cost formulas for each technology. The new cost formulas are applied by default and cost and savings are calculated automatically for all technologies. The new cost breakdown splits the total cost of manufacturing into Material, Labor, and Overhead costs for a more detailed understanding of the cost structure. Further, we added Stock and Downtime Avoidance as additional Savings metrics.
Access Reports as PLM User
In order to allow normal PLM users to also access reports for the parts they have created, we added an organization-wide settings option to show or hide parts reports from normal PLM users.
Catalog
Labels and reference numbers for catalog parts
We have added a part reference field and labelling option to the catalog. Catalog admins now have the opportunity to insert an external part reference number and labels to catalog parts. Labels can be assigned by simply typing in the label field or adding one of the already existing labels. The catalog search includes these new fields, offering a way to search for parts in the catalog via their labels or reference numbers. https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PD/pages/1633517582/Working+with+the+Catalog#Editing-Catalog-Parts
ERP
Greater flexibility and overview with new basket UX (BETA)
We have polished and modernized our User Panel basket. The wizard on the right-hand side now features individual collapsible sections that can be filled out independently in any order. Creating an order, a quote, or a request is now clearly separated into different buttons which makes it easier to understand for users.
To be able to get accustomed to this new look and to also give you time to inform your own customers, we are releasing this new UI first as a beta version. You will be able to switch your platform between the old and new UI through an admin panel switch.
But you can also preview the new UI by simply replacing the word ‘wizard’ with ‘basket’ in the URL, e.g.
https://demo.3yourmind.com/user-panel/wizard/667
→ https://demo.3yourmind.com/user-panel/basket/667
We’ll be slowly adding more functionality to the new basket UI, while the old UI will not receive new updates anymore. An example of this is the Bulk price display, see below.
For documentation, see https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/l/cp/gLFQ0CE2
Displaying bulk prices communicates discount options to customers
Does ordering in higher quantities result in a better unit price for your customers? Then you can now communicate these discount options clearly with the new Bulk Price display. If your price formula is configured accordingly, then the corresponding unit price and discount are shown right in the basket before an order is created.
For documentation, see
Collaborate with external suppliers on your platform
As an OEM you have a number of AM suppliers to help you fill technology gaps or increase your printing capacity. We have now created a safe space for both you and your suppliers to enter the same platform. Simply invite your qualified suppliers onto your 3YD platform, compare prices, and order directly with any supplier.
Supplier accounts see only as much information as needed to do business with you. They cannot see your internal services or those of other registered suppliers.
For more information see,
MES
Auto-updating orders to "Printing" when the print job of a part is starting
When an MES operator starts a print job, then automatically all related orders are set to “Printing”. This helps to keep customers informed about the progress and reduces the necessity to make phone calls or write e-mails inquiring about the progress.
Choose Post-Processings from a standardized list
When configuring post-processings for your materials, you can now choose from a standard list of post-processings - just like when adding new material offers. In case you want to offer a specialized finishing that is not on the list, yet, you can simply extend the list.
With the standardization of post-processings we make it easy for OEMs to order parts from different qualified services.
Technical improvements
Improved webhook logs in the admin panel for better debugging
In the admin panel, we are now logging every triggered webhook including successful ones. Next to the status code we also log the entire webhook content (JSON) to provide additional debugging information when troubleshooting integrations with 3YD.
Bug fixes
ERP
When opening an “old” open basket, the basket lines were only loaded after forcing a page refresh. This has been fixed and old baskets now load correctly.
On Safari v16.0 the order summary was not shown during the checkout. This is now fixed.
On servers operating with a single service only a “Service” column was shown regardless on 3D Projects and Catalog table. We do not display this column anymore if there is only a single service.