Yearly Archive 2019

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Puma5 upgrades to version 2.95

WARNING: this new release upgrades Puma5 from any version to 2.95; to avoid any problems during the installation, please make sure that you ask for the new database license by opening a ticket on our support portal before running the upgrade (http://support.cla-it.com/).

Two main improvements have been made to the automatisms generating the component catalogue:

bolts and gaskets generation on the second diameter of a component – you can enable the function through the ‘2nd size joint’ field in the ‘Components’ section of the ‘Piping class’ form (this field is active only for those components having the bolts and gaskets generation enabled). During the ‘Component catalog upgrading’ procedure, for those components having the ‘2nd size joint’ indicator activated, bolts and gaskets will be generated by using the second diameter value (branch);

new ‘Object-Finish’ table in the Object-Finish dictionary – the table has been added to allow the creation of links between gasket-type objects and the ‘finish’ attribute. These links are used only for those gasket-type components that are defined without the ‘finish’ code in the piping classes.
During the ‘Component catalog upgrading’ procedure, for gaskets with no ‘finish’ code, a link is created with the flanged objects by using the ‘finish’ code of the ‘object-finish’ dictionary.

Other improvements refer to the general environment:

project grouping functions – in order to manage the grouping of different projects, new functions have been added. These functions allow the creation of links between different projects of the same database (read the “what’s new” document available for download from the support portal for more details);

filter setting – the ‘filter setting’ management has been added; it is now possible to save all filter fields values of a form into the database. This new function is described in the document named WHAT’S_NEW_PUMA5_02.950.00.00_Detail_EN.pdf, available for download from the support portal.

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New reports and new import/export options in TMS

Many implementations have been under way since the last newsletter. Here is a quick recap of some of the new features added to our Technical Monitoring System in the latest months.
Project Work Class Progress – User-Defined Properties are now editable directly on the screen or on the exported Workbook (selected values only).
The Deliverable layout shows the Actual Dates and Forecast Dates (as UDP’s) proposed by the Subcontractor and summarized by Schedule Activity ID.

Exporting the Workbook – The Excel Workbook can now be exported by selecting one out of two options:

  • For Progress, Actual Dates UDP Values Import – the exported Workbook is fully protected except for the Data Entry Area, that includes Progress by Step, Actual Dates and UDP’s;
  • Unprotected Workbook (cannot be imported) – the exported Workbook is fully unprotected (for External Use) and cannot be re-imported in TMS.

When exporting the Workbook for data entry, one process can now handle several subcontractors files at a time and the same happens for the import procedure, too. To avoid misunderstanding, the Current Cut off Date is now empty by default; the Subcontractor will indicate the Current Cut off Date in the Summary Sheet and the same date will be propagated automatically in all sheets.
Importing the Workbook – In case the import of Workbook Deliverables shows items that are not exactly matching with TMS Deliverables, a warning message will appear and User will be able to review an Excel file with two sheets, “Not existing in TMS” and “Not existing in Workbook”.

New Import of Schedule Data with simplified Excel Templates – This new import procedure will let you take advantage of:

  • being independent from any scheduling system
  • maximized Import/Export of Excel files only
  • easy creation with minimal data
  • full control of your Subcontractors with Deliverable Module
  • all TMS features available like in XML Import
  • all TMS reports available.

New Statistical & Quality Reports – many new reports are ready for use! For a comprehensive overview of what is available, log into our support portal and download the latest documentation.

Progress view – It is now possible to generate any kind of user-defined Alternative Progress View based on Units (i.e Hours) imported from P6. You can have “Instant Charts” at any level – from Top Level up to Activity Level – of your Alternative Structure; “Instant Charts” can be generated with any kind of user-defined Progress View and can be saved in Excel.

C3 Global Layouts – There are new Deliverable Layout Specs, where User can:

  • compose the hierarchy of the layout
  • apply filters
  • select columns to be represented
  • define columns order and sorting
  • flag column that needs totals
  • edit column headers
  • summarize layout at specific level.


Layout Specs are saved and they can be exported from one project and imported into another project. New selectable columns related to the Scheduling Data (Planned, Actual and Forecast) have been added and they can be compared with the Actual results obtained from the Detailed Deliverables Status.

Get the full list of new features and implementations from our support portal, by downloading the latest documentation.

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New features of Puma5 latest release (02.910.07.01)

Component weight on General Catalog – A new major feature has been added: the component weight is now available in the general catalog.
Previously, the component weight was stored for the specific project only; now it is possible to add component weights that are ready to be used for any project inserted in Puma5.

Weights for the single component are divided into weight groups, and for each one of these groups a dictionary has been added.

Data flow between the General Catalog and the component catalog of the single project is bidirectional: values of the project component catalog can populate the General Catalog or the weight values of the General Catalog can be inserted into the project component catalog.

Update of the component catalog attributes – Speaking of the project component catalog, there is a new function that allows the update of some fields by using a two-column Excel file; the file needs only one column with the component ID (=mark) and one column with the value to be updated.

The function is restricted to the following fields:

  • Component custom description
  • Component custom description 2
  • Component custom description 3
  • Component custom description 4
  • Component custom description 5
  • Custom code
  • Custom code 2
  • Custom code 3
  • Custom code 4
  • Custom code 5
  • User Component Description
  • Weight.

More detailed information can be found in the “What’s new” document available for download by logging into our support portal

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Cosmo5 – what we’ve been up to

Cosmo5 has now reached the release No. 02.300.06.00 and here’s a quick recap of the latest improvements we’ve made to the software:

Erection phase management – we’ve introduced the erection phase management, which starts from the generation of the spool as a catalog item with calculated weight and dia-inch, so that it can be managed together with the erection material during warehouse handling and erection analyses.

By using this management, prefabrication and field installation can be monitored; moreover, the assembled spools and the erection material can be checked for availability through time with real and forecast sketch analyses.
Many features and a “new” workflow have been delivered with this management, therefore, if you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to contact us and get more info about it.

Analysis criteria with priorities assigned – it is now possible to create and save criteria defining analyses that identify those spool packets which user wants to analyze. This avoids the import of the same spool series every time and it allows to set priorities based on the selected filter attributes. When a new MTO revision gets imported, a simple refresh of the selected analysis will automatically update the spools complying with the selected criteria based on the new MTO, without having to import the spool again.

Load multiple PL/PO – simultaneous registration of different PL/PO in warehouse load events.

Fast insert for PO, PL and MR – PO, PL and MR can be imported from other systems with the “copy and paste” mode by using the “Fast Insert” button on each form; document forms have been reviewed to give more information to the user.

Import catalog, sketch MTO and Spool MTO by file – it is now possible to import, at every level, information that get Cosmo5 operational, from the component catalog to the spool MTO through Excel file.

It can be a step-by-step import with single files, or a one-file import (import ALL), that allows users to import all contexts in one transfer only. This last method is particularly useful, for example, when you need to import data into Cosmo5 from a MTO coming from CAD, so that you can simultaneously create both the codified catalog and the sketches/spools with the MTO detail.

Check difference by sketches – a report is now available showing differences between sketch and spool, by selecting the sketches that need to be verified. This function is generally used after a new isometrics import, to analyze differences between spools generated by the previous isometric revision.
Import loaded materials from other systems – events of warehouse loading (both from PL and from PO) can now be imported from other systems by using a dedicated function that checks the compatibility with project data.
Event History Query ALL – a report of all project events with the maximum detailed level (for event, component) is now available and it can also be exported to Excel; it is used to monitor the history of material handling during the entire project.

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Lavora con noi – Ricerca sviluppatore

Computer Line Associates, azienda italiana da decenni leader nel settore dello sviluppo software per la progettazione impiantistica e presente nei maggiori mercati internazionali, ricerca sviluppatori con almeno 3 anni di esperienza da inserire in un progetto avviato.
Richieste:

  • Laurea in discipline scientifiche (preferibilmente ingegneria o informatica)
  • Propensione al lavoro in team su problematiche complesse in ambiente dinamico
  • Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese

Conoscenze tecniche fondamentali:

  • Programmazione ad oggetti in C# o VB.NET (in alternativa in un altro linguaggio statico e tipizzato tipo Java, Delphi, C++)
  • Linguaggio SQL

Conoscenze tecniche importanti:

  • Lettura e stesura diagrammi E-R
  • Framework .NET
  • Database Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server o PostgreSQL

Conoscenze tecniche preferenziali:

  • Programmazione in JavaScript (in alternativa in un altro linguaggio dinamico tipo Python)
  • Esperienza di programmazione client-server per il WEB
  • Framework JavaScript di Sencha (Ext JS o Touch)
  • CSS e SASS
  • Reflection (RTTI)

Offriamo un contratto CCNL commercio a tempo indeterminato. Il livello e la retribuzione saranno commisurati alle effettive capacità ed esperienza dei candidati.

I candidati sono invitati ad inviare il proprio curriculum all’indirizzo jobs@cla-it.eu entro e non oltre il 28 Febbraio 2019. Non saranno accettate candidature telefoniche.

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Lavora con noi – Ricerca supporto applicazioni

Computer Line Associates, azienda italiana da decenni leader nel settore dello sviluppo software per la progettazione impiantistica e presente nei maggiori mercati internazionali, ricerca tecnici per il supporto ai propri prodotti.

I candidati ideali dovranno avere almeno 2 anni di esperienza nel campo dell’ingegneria impiantistica/industriale.

La sede di lavoro è a Piacenza, sono previste brevi trasferte in Italia ed all’estero sempre nell’ambito del supporto e della formazione dei clienti sui propri prodotti.

Sono richiesti diploma o laurea in discipline scientifiche (preferibilmente ad indirizzo meccanico) ed una buona conoscenza della lingua inglese, è di fondamentale importanza la capacità di relazionarsi con il cliente.

Requisiti fondamentali sono:

  • Conoscenza di base della progettazione impianti ed in particolare della disciplina piping e/o meccanica.
  • Conoscenza, anche di base, dei software utilizzati nella progettazione impiantistica, nella gestione materiali e nella gestione del cantiere.
  • Utilizzo dei software più comunemente utilizzati in ambito professionale.

Requisiti preferenziali sono:

  • Conoscenza, anche del funzionamento di base, dei software per la modellazione tridimensionale e del loro utilizzo nella progettazione.
  • Conoscenza, anche del funzionamento di base, di sistemi gestionali come SAP e JD Edwards e del loro utilizzo nella progettazione.

Offriamo un contratto CCNL commercio a tempo indeterminato. Il livello e la retribuzione saranno commisurati alle effettive capacità ed esperienza dei candidati.

I candidati sono invitati ad inviare il proprio curriculum all’indirizzo jobs@cla-it.eu entro e non oltre il 28 Febbraio 2019. Non saranno accettate candidature telefoniche.