AutoCAD,
from AutoDesk Inc., contains a standard feature that allows
the engineer to define part numbers and bills of materials
within the AutoCAD drawings. The AutoCAD Interface, from Relevant,
contains an additional feature for AutoCAD 14 and AutoCAD
2000 that allows the engineer to define certain unique information
required by Relevant within the AutoCAD drawings. Once defined
in this manner, the parts and bills can then be transferred
from AutoCAD into Relevant, creating the standard item master
and bill of materials records within the Relevant database. |