SAP 3D Visual Enterprise

Transform and manage 3D CAD data for enterprise-wide visualization and collaboration.

by SAP · Materials Informatics

Executive Summary

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise is a suite of tools designed to facilitate the creation, management, and distribution of 3D visualization assets throughout an organization. It comprises components like SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author, a desktop application for managing various media assets including 2D, 3D, animation, video, and audio, and SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Generator, which converts complex CAD files into lightweight, viewable formats for downstream use. This suite enables businesses to leverage 3D data for diverse applications, such as visualizing technical objects, spare parts, and detailed work instructions within SAP Web UI for Plant Maintenance or other integrated scenarios. By converting heavy CAD files into optimized formats, it supports efficient collaboration, improved operational processes, and enhanced understanding of complex products and procedures across different departments and user roles.

Use Cases

  • Visualizing technical objects and spare parts in enterprise applications like SAP Web UI for Plant Maintenance.
  • Creating and distributing visual work instructions for maintenance, assembly, and operational tasks.
  • Converting complex CAD files into lightweight, viewable formats for broader access and performance.
  • Managing a wide range of 2D, 3D, animation, video, and audio assets centrally.
  • Enhancing collaboration and understanding of products and processes across the enterprise.

Features

Visibility

  • Interactive 3D Viewer: Enables users to view and interact with 3D models, technical objects, and visual instructions within SAP Web UI and other applications.
  • Asset Management Interface: Provides a desktop application (SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author) for managing 2D, 3D, animation, video, and audio assets.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Client-server architecture with desktop applications (SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author) for authoring and server-side components (SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Generator) for 3D data conversion and distribution, integrated with SAP enterprise systems.
Deployment
On-Premise
Authentication
SSO/SAML
API Available
Yes

Integrations

  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP Web UI for Plant Maintenance
  • Document Management Systems (DMS)

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001

Encryption: Data encryption in transit and at rest, adhering to enterprise security standards.

Pricing

Target Customer
Enterprise

About SAP

SAP SE is a German multinational software corporation and a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI. For over 50 years, SAP has provided comprehensive software solutions to manage business operations and customer relations, uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.

Founded: 1972 · Headquarters: Walldorf, Germany · Employees: 10,001+ · Public