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ECLASS is a hierarchical system for grouping materials, products and services according to a logical structure with a level detail

that corresponds to the product-specific properties that can be described using norm-conforming properties.

Products and services can be allocated to the four-stage, numeric ECLASS class structure.

Search terms and synonyms permit targeted sourcing of products and services within the classification.

Property bars with standardized properties and value tables enable accurate description and subsequent identification of products and services.

ECLASS is offered for downloading in several languages by logging on to http://www.eclassdownload.com

Welcome to the ECLASS WIKI

The ECLASS WIKI gives you the possibility to find information about ECLASS:

• Our ECLASS explanation videos (English and German version, BASIC and ADVANCED) explain ECLASS quickly and easily

• The following ECLASS brochures are available on our website:
  • The ECLASS image brochure gives a brief explanation of what ECLASS actually is and gives five reasons why companies should use this standard
  • The ECLASS Best Practice Brochure presents how ECLASS members benefit from ECLASS in their operations
  • The ECLASS-Whitepaper "Industrie 4.0" shows ECLASS' importance for Industry 4.0
  • The common Whitepaper of ECLASS and AutomationML on how ECLASS is the only machine- as well as computer-readable data-standard exploitable in factory automation

• Use the links below to explore the site contents or the search function on the left. Please note that the primary documentation language is English

• For inquiries or comments concerning the ECLASS WIKI please contact us: wiki@eclass.de

Description of the standard Products Known Bugs Structure and structural elements

Development of the standard Rules and standards The Release Process Using the Content Development Platform

ECLASS Support ECLASS IT Service Providers User information Implementor Information FAQ

ECLASS Community The ECLASS association ECLASS Members ECLASS Committees Cooperation

ECLASS in a nutshell

What can I get?	What is it good for?	Where can I get it?	Who can support me?	More information
ECLASS classification system	To classify and describe product data in a standardized way.	Download it in the ECLASS-Downloadportal Retrieve specific ECLASS content via ECLASS Webservice	Purchasing, general questions, maintenance, starter consultancy: ECLASS head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page ECLASS_Support. Implementation support: ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	Demo Version, Product list, Deliverables list, typical use cases.
Basic vs. Advanced Versions	The Advanced version enables to group product properties into dynamic blocks with properties being dependent of other properties. The Basic version is the classic version since 2001.	Download it in the ECLASS-Downloadportal Retrieve specific ECLASS content via ECLASS Webservice	Info on the Advanced version: here, Implementation support: ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	Demo Version, Product list, Deliverables list.
Change Requests	To maintain the ECLASS classification system (enhance, edit, re-structure) and continuously improve its quality.	Create and submit change requests in the ECLASS-ContentDevelopmentPlatform	Info on change requests: here	CDP Wiki Manual, Maintenance Process, All Structural Elements.
BMEcat guideline	Supports the use of the ECLASS standard in the BMEcat catalogue exchange format.	Wiki page BMEcat	General questions: ECLASS head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page ECLASS_Support. Implementation support: The ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	BME
GS1XML guideline	Supports the use of the ECLASS standard in the GS1XML exchange format.	Wiki page GS1XML	General questions: ECLASS head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page ECLASS_Support. Implementation support: The ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	GS1 Website
Templates	An ECLASS template is a bilaterally agreed data specification. It defines which data from the dictionary shall occur in transactional data (messages) or catalogs and how this data is expected to be presented.	Included in XML export formats (BASIC and ADVANCED).	Implementation support: The ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	Templates
Upgrade support: Mapping tables BASIC (Release Update File (RUF), RUF)	To identify changes from one ECLASS MajorRelease to the one before (BASIC version, csv).	Download it in the ECLASS-Downloadportal	Purchasing, general questions, maintenance, starter consultancy: ECLASS head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page ECLASS_Support. Implementation support: ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	Product list, Deliverables list.
Upgrade support: Transaction Update File, TUF	To semi-automatically upgrade valuated productive data from a previous ECLASS release to a later ECLASS release (BASIC and ADVANCED versions, XML).	As a member, download it in the ECLASS-Downloadportal	General questions: ECLASS head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page ECLASS_Support. Implementation support: The ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	Product list, Deliverables list.
Upgrade support: Classification Update File, CUF	To semi-automatically upgrade changed classes from a previous ECLASS release to a later ECLASS release (BASIC and ADVANCED versions, XML).	As a member, download it in the ECLASS-Downloadportal	General questions: ECLASS head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page ECLASS_Support. Implementation support: The ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	Product list, Deliverables list.
Upgrade support: Structure Difference File, SDF	To automatically identify changed elements in a later ECLASS release (BASIC and ADVANCED versions, XML).	As a member, download it in the ECLASS-Downloadportal	General questions: ECLASS head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page ECLASS_Support. Implementation support: The ECLASS IT-ServiceProviders	Product list, Deliverables list.