Introduction
Makersite allows to import IPC files. The files are imported, the structure of the files is automatically understood. During the import the files are data is enriched with Supply chains, LCA data, Cost data, Compliance data, Safety and Health information… from Makersite and from various online sources. These information s from then on for further work in Makersite available.
In the following we show how to import the files.
How to
Import an IPC file on the example of the ExampleIPC.xml
Steps:
Open the IPC importer
Drag and drop the IPC file into the IPC importer
Receive a notification when import is finalize including an error log
Check the data and use it for supply chain work (Procurement, Compliance, Sustainability)
Step 1
Step 2
Just drag and drop your IPC file (xml file) into Makersite.
The import and the enrichment of data typically takes about 10 – 15 seconds.
Step 3
The file imports and you receive a email report providing an error log.
In this case the importer informs you that a slight variation in the Mass balance of the part is existing. 0.0000003 kg material are missing to have a balance product.
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NOTE: This matching happens automatically based on the information available in Makersite. In the case not all substances are matched, or you identify better matching alternatives, the matching table can now be updated.
Step 3
The DPM is now established.
Next steps: