4. ProNest 2019 Inventory Sync

Owned by Chris Randolph
Last updated: Sept 26, 2019
2 min read

Keep ProNest and Tekla EPM inventory in sync by regularly exporting the EPM Inventory to ProNest.

  • From Inventory, choose Export, then Sync with ProNest.
  • The export command creates an inventory export file, then triggers ProNest's Data Sync to process that file.
  • When Data Sync has processed the file, EPM checks the ProNest database for the new pieces and links each new piece in ProNest Inventory to the appropriate piece in the EPM inventory.
  • When this process is complete, ProNest should have all the inventory that EPM has. Inventory that had previously been in ProNest (but not linked to EPM) will not be affected.
  • To see the Inventory added to ProNest, go to the Data tab and choose "Plate Inventory". Full plates from EPM will have the type "Rectangular". (EPM also keeps remnants up to date).
  • Make sure that the "Material" field is not "(none)". If it is, this material has not been found in the material database. It will need to be added.
  • Set up Inventory Sync to run automatically using an Automated Event (recommended) or from the the ProNest settings screen.

Troubleshooting

Don't see "Export to ProNest" in the Inventory Exit menu?

Make sure ProNest is enabled.

Program got an error when exporting inventory to ProNest?

Check to make sure the Data Sync Service is running, and that the database is accessible.

Data Sync generated an error?

Open up Data Sync Manager, go to Options, and set the Log level to "Debug". Then run again, find the error and contact Tekla EPM or ProNest for help resolving it, if necessary. (When it's resolved, change the log level back to "warn" or "error").