{"title":"Pro Engineering Software","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"buy-pro-engineering-software-excel-datasheet-add-in","title":"Pro Engineering Software - Excel Datasheet Add-in","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"novedge-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Breadcrumbs --\u003e\u003cnav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoTableGrid\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-border-insideh: none; mso-border-insidev: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 233.75pt; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Engineering Software\u003c\/strong\u003e is a focused engineering solution built around Microsoft Excel for teams that need a more flexible and cost-conscious way to manage engineering datasheets and instrument indexes. Instead of forcing users into a heavy enterprise environment, it gives engineers a familiar worksheet-based interface with direct database connectivity, customizable structures, and project-ready workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product family includes two core modules: the \u003cstrong\u003eExcel Datasheet Add-in\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eExcel Instrument Index Add-in\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, they help engineering organizations organize, edit, review, export, and maintain project data in a format that is easy to understand and easy to deploy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 233.75pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 40px; text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"dnNL9Ov1GDc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003c!-- Product Header --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Family --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Modules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoTableGrid\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-border-insideh: none; mso-border-insidev: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 234pt; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eExcel Datasheet Add-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA worksheet-driven system for creating, editing, comparing, printing, and exchanging engineering datasheets while keeping information linked to a database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage datasheet records directly in Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdit multiple datasheets from a familiar worksheet interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack revisions and compare versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport updated datasheets and highlight changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint or export to PDF and Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40pt; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 234pt; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eExcel Instrument Index Add-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA practical instrument index solution for teams that want a clean Excel-based view of project data with database-linked structure and straightforward output options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain all instrument index data in a single worksheet view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink worksheet content directly to a database\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview and manage index records efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExport to PDF, print, or save as Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport fast setup for projects of different sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-grid product-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"product-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"product-card\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Benefits --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhy Choose Pro Engineering Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWork in Excel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineers can work in a familiar spreadsheet environment rather than learning a more complex platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible and Customizable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is designed to adapt to real engineering workflows instead of forcing a rigid template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDatabase-Connected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorksheets are linked to a backend database using XML, helping teams maintain structured project data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Cost of Ownership\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vendor positions the solution as a practical alternative to larger systems, with a one-time purchase model and no recurring fees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Detailed Features --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCore Platform Capabilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect connection between Excel worksheets and a database using XML\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject data backup support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-worksheet layout for clear review and editing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast setup for new projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for reviewing previous project records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eError checking for duplicate entries and data consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModify-date checking to support multi-user environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcel Datasheet Add-in Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain datasheet information in one worksheet-based interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdit multiple datasheets from the same worksheet view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate new datasheets by copying an existing row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove obsolete datasheets directly from the worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate worksheet cells and synchronize changes back to the database\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse next\/previous navigation controls to move through datasheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint directly or export to PDF or Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport datasheets from vendors or other disciplines and highlight changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare revisions and identify changes visually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcel Instrument Index Add-in Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain all instrument index data in a single worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the worksheet aligned with the actual instrument index structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink the worksheet directly to the database\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint to paper or PDF, or save as an Excel file\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Use Cases --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-grid product-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering datasheet management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument index creation and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevision review and change tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-discipline datasheet exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall to mid-sized engineering projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-user engineering teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganizations seeking a lighter alternative to large enterprise systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeams that prefer Excel-centered workflows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Comparison \/ Positioning --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Alternative to Heavier Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor organizations that need structured engineering data management without the overhead of a large enterprise deployment, Pro Engineering Software offers a more direct path. Its Excel-first workflow can be easier to adopt, easier to explain internally, and faster to deploy for teams that want useful control without unnecessary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the vendor, the product is positioned as a lower-cost alternative to larger platforms such as SmartPlant and AVEVA-style environments, while still supporting important engineering functions like database-linked records, revision review, and multi-user data checking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Technical Notes --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMicrosoft Excel add-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eData Structure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcel worksheets linked to a database using XML\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDatabase Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be set up with Microsoft SQL Server Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePDF, printer output, or Excel file export\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDeployment Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for project-based engineering workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLicensing Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-time purchase; no recurring fees stated by vendor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact NOVEDGE for current compatibility guidance, implementation questions, and the latest licensing details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Trial \/ Evaluation --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section product-section--highlight\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Final CTA --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section product-section--cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet Started with Pro Engineering Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your team wants a practical, customizable engineering workflow built around Excel, Pro Engineering Software may be a strong fit. 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