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Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) at CAE Inc
CAE ís Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) is a "Microsoft Windows"Æ based graphical parts book system that combines a graphical user interface with a database and document imaging system. Access to simulator maintenance information is simplified by the EPC in centralizing applicable service documentation. It enables quick location and identification of required details by utilizing electronic links (hotspots) between the figure; itís associated parts list, and other relevant parts and available maintenance documentation.
The EPC is an effective solution to the deterioration of traditional paper parts books from use. It automates the tasks associated with locating and requisitioning simulator replacement parts, and links each system to itís service documentation and overcomes the disadvantages of storing paper parts catalogs and drawings.
The EPC gives you the flexibility to search for parts used in more than one assembly or on multiple simulators. Once the required part or assembly is located, the associated service documentation is accessed through a simple mouse click. All the hardware maintenance manuals will appear in an electronic viewable format to provide document viewing via either computer screen or printout. The EPC provides the means to create a parts requisition that can then be stored, printed or directly emailed to CAE.
Two basic EPC packages will be available; one for simulators having digitally compatible documentation and one having the paper only format. Each will contain CAEís latest version of parts data reflecting superseded parts when the EPC is purchased and not at the time the simulator was built. Also included is a ìGetting Startedî tutorial that uses a simplified sample database to demonstrate the use of the EPC to familiarize new users with all it's features.
Dependant on the age of the simulator, the EPC will incorporate engineering drawing pictorials to CAEís third level sub assemblies (see figure), include engineering drawing parts list details to piece part level, and where possible link Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to their applicable engineering drawings.
Virtually every aspect of the EPC can be customized with the use of the EPC Authoring software option. For simulators with documentation not available at CAE, the Authoring software will allow users to link any documentation to the EPC. Keeping your EPC current with changes or updates will require the Authoring software option and user training. The minimum PC configuration required for operating the EPC is a Pentium based PC, 64MB of RAM running Windows 95Æ or higher, Windows NTÆ 3.51 or higher, and a screen resolution of 1024 X 768 (65k colors, 16 bit)
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