Parts Management: Importing Parts Data to the eCl@ss Standard

eCl@ss is a standardized, cross-trade classification system for product groups, product characteristics and services with the aim of simplifying electronic trading of classified products.

During the import of parts data in the parts management according to the eCl@ss standard, the XML-based "BMEcat" format is used. The supported version "BMEcat 2005.1" allows, for example, importing of multilanguage data.

In order to import data according to the eCl@ss classification, the Import records dialog in the File type field comes with entries for the different supported eCl@ss versions.

Importing is carried out by means of a scheme that you select in the subsequent dialog. The assignment of eCl@ss groups and eCl@ss properties to product groups and part properties of the EPLAN parts management are configured in this scheme.