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Connect Your CAD Drawings Directly to SAP Business One
CADLink

CADLink creates a real‑time, two‑way bridge between your CAD, PDM or PLM system and SAP Business One. With a single click, engineers can push Item Masters and multi‑level BOMs straight from the design environment into the ERP (and back again), eliminating duplicate data entry, speeding product launches, and slashing costly errors

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CADLink is the purpose‑built integration layer that keeps engineering models, BOMs, and ERP records perfectly synchronized. By automating data flow and flagging discrepancies before they hit the shop floor, it improves information accuracy, reduces rework, and shortens time‑to‑market. The result: faster builds, lower costs, and payback in roughly six months

Why choose CADLink

Real‑Time, Bi‑Directional Sync

Any change you make in CAD instantly updates in SAP B1—and vice‑versa—so everyone always works from the same data

One‑Click BOM Creation

Generate Item Master and indented BOM records that mirror your drawings with a single action, removing hours of manual entry.

Visual Change Control

Color‑coded comparison screens highlight new, removed, or mismatched parts before you commit, preventing shop‑floor surprises.

Fast ROI & Lower Engineering Cost

Customers typically recoup the subscription in half a year thanks to fewer errors, faster launches, and reduced clerical work.

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key features

Live Data Updates

Any change made in CAD or SAP Business One is written back instantly to the other system, so everyone works from the same version.

Consistent Item 
Master

Adds or edits Item Master records automatically, eliminating manual re‑keying and typos.

Immediate 
Change Propagation

Quantity, material, or description edits flow straight to production orders in seconds, shielding the shop floor from stale specs.

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Color‑Coded  Discrepancies

New parts show green, deletions gray, mismatches yellow—engineers spot issues at a glance.

Thumbnail Previews

Mini‑images beside every row help identify parts without opening separate drawings, reducing hunt‑time

One‑Click Approval

After review, push the entire BOM to SAP B1 in a single click; no import/export gymnastics.

Single‑Step BOM 
Creation

Generates fully indented BOMs—including non‑CAD items—directly from the design model.

Excel & PDF Exports

Output change reports or complete BOMs to Excel/PDF for stakeholders and compliance needs.

Error Guardrails

Built‑in checks flag missing fields or invalid values before anything hits the ERP, preventing bad data from spreading.

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Quick, Low‑
Footprint Install

No extra servers or databases; CADLink installs in minutes and keeps IT overhead minimal.

ERP Field Mapping

Access SAP B1 drop‑downs (UOM, Part Class, etc.) right inside CADLink for accurate coding.

User‑Defined Field Sync

Map and synchronize any custom fields you rely on, tailoring the integration to your unique processes.

Why work with fonseca advisers?

Expert
Guidance
With decades of experience in ERP solutions and business process optimization, we empower companies to streamline their operations and achieve measurable results.
tailored
Solutions
We understand that every business is unique. Our tailored approach ensures that the solutions we recommend align with your specific needs and goals.

Why work with fonseca advisers?

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partnership
At Fonseca Advisers, we don’t just provide services—we become your trusted partner, offering ongoing support and insights to ensure your continued success.
proven
Results
Our clients consistently see enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and improved decision-making through the solutions we implement.
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Frequently asked questions

CADLink is a real‑time, bi‑directional connector that synchronizes CAD, PDM, or PLM data—such as Item Masters and multi‑level BOMs—directly with SAP Business One, eliminating manual exports and imports.

It pushes and pulls changes instantly between CAD and SAP B1; quantity, material, and description edits are mirrored both ways so everyone works from the same source of truth.

CADLink integrates with leading 2D/3D suites—SolidWorks®, Inventor®, AutoCAD®, and other major CAD/PDM/PLM systems—launching directly from the design environment.

Most customers recoup the subscription cost in about six months thanks to faster launches, fewer errors, and reduced data‑entry labor.

Yes—built‑in validation highlights missing fields or mismatches and prevents saving until issues are resolved, keeping bad data out of production.

Not at all; it has a small IT footprint, installs quickly without extra servers, and requires minimal ongoing maintenance

Absolutely—CADLink lets you map and sync UDFs so your unique business rules travel seamlessly between CAD and SAP Business One

Discrete manufacturers—machinery, aerospace, robotics, agriculture, high‑tech—gain the most, especially if they handle frequent design revisions or complex BOMs

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