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eCl@ss 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 eCl@ss 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.
eCl@ss is offered for downloading in several languages by logging on to http://www.eclassdownload.com
Welcome to the eCl@ss WIKI
The eCl@ss WIKI gives you the possibility to find information about eCl@ss:
- Our eCl@ss explanation videos (English and German version, BASIC and ADVANCED) explain eCl@ss quickly and easily
- The following eCl@ss brochures are available on our website:
- The eCl@ss image brochure gives a brief explanation of what eCl@ss actually is and gives five reasons why companies should use this standard
- The eCl@ss Best Practice Brochure presents how eCl@ss members benefit from eCl@ss in their operations
- The eCl@ss-Whitepaper "Industrie 4.0" shows eCl@ss' importance for Industry 4.0
- The common Whitepaper of eCl@ss and AutomationML on how eCl@ss 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 eCl@ss WIKI please contact us: wiki@eclass.de
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eCl@ss in a nutshell
| What can I get? | What is it good for? | Where can I get it? | Who can support me? | More information |
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| eCl@ss classification system | To classify and describe product data in a standardized way. | Download it in the eCl@ss-Downloadportal | Purchasing, general questions, maintenance, starter consultancy: eCl@ss head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page Category:eCl@ss_Support. Implementation support: eCl@ss 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 eCl@ss-Downloadportal | Info on the Advanced version: here, Implementation support: eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | Demo Version, Product list, Deliverables list. |
| Change Requests | To maintain the eCl@ss classification system (enhance, edit, re-structure) and continuously improve its quality. | Create and submit change requests in the eCl@ss-ContentDevelopmentPlatform | Info on change requests: here | CDP Wiki Manual, Maintenance Process, All Structural Elements. |
| BMEcat guideline | Supports the use of the eCl@ss standard in the BMEcat catalogue exchange format. | Wiki page BMEcat | General questions: eCl@ss head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page Category:eCl@ss_Support. Implementation support: The eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | BME |
| GS1XML guideline | Supports the use of the eCl@ss standard in the GS1XML exchange format. | Wiki page GS1XML | General questions: eCl@ss head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page Category:eCl@ss_Support. Implementation support: The eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | GS1 Website |
| Templates | An eCl@ss 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 eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | Templates |
| Upgrade support: Mapping tables BASIC (Release Update Files, RUF) | To identify changes from one eCl@ss MajorRelease to the one before (BASIC version, csv). | Download it in the eCl@ss-Downloadportal | Purchasing, general questions, maintenance, starter consultancy: eCl@ss head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page Category:eCl@ss_Support. Implementation support: eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | Product list, Deliverables list. |
| Upgrade support: Transaction Update Files, TUF | To semi-automatically upgrade valuated productive data from a previous eCl@ss release to a later eCl@ss release (BASIC and ADVANCED versions, XML). | As a member, download it in the eCl@ss-Downloadportal | General questions: eCl@ss head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page Category:eCl@ss_Support. Implementation support: The eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | Product list, Deliverables list. |
| Upgrade support: Classification Update File, CUF | To semi-automatically upgrade changed classes from a previous eCl@ss release to a later eCl@ss release (BASIC and ADVANCED versions, XML). | As a member, download it in the eCl@ss-Downloadportal | General questions: eCl@ss head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page Category:eCl@ss_Support. Implementation support: The eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | Product list, Deliverables list. |
| Upgrade support: Structure Difference File, SDF | To automatically identify changed elements in a later eCl@ss release (BASIC and ADVANCED versions, XML). | As a member, download it in the eCl@ss-Downloadportal | General questions: eCl@ss head office (info[at]eclass.eu), the general wiki page Category:eCl@ss_Support. Implementation support: The eCl@ss IT-ServiceProviders | Product list, Deliverables list. |
