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Included Modules
Excel Datasheet Add-inA worksheet-driven system for creating, editing, comparing, printing, and exchanging engineering datasheets while keeping information linked to a database.
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Excel Instrument Index Add-inA practical instrument index solution for teams that want a clean Excel-based view of project data with database-linked structure and straightforward output options.
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Why Choose Pro Engineering Software
Work in Excel
Engineers can work in a familiar spreadsheet environment rather than learning a more complex platform.
Flexible and Customizable
The system is designed to adapt to real engineering workflows instead of forcing a rigid template.
Database-Connected
Worksheets are linked to a backend database using XML, helping teams maintain structured project data.
Lower Cost of Ownership
The vendor positions the solution as a practical alternative to larger systems, with a one-time purchase model and no recurring fees.
Key Features
Core Platform Capabilities
- Direct connection between Excel worksheets and a database using XML
- Project data backup support
- Single-worksheet layout for clear review and editing
- Fast setup for new projects
- Support for reviewing previous project records
- Error checking for duplicate entries and data consistency
- Modify-date checking to support multi-user environments
Excel Datasheet Add-in Features
- Maintain datasheet information in one worksheet-based interface
- Edit multiple datasheets from the same worksheet view
- Create new datasheets by copying an existing row
- Remove obsolete datasheets directly from the worksheet
- Update worksheet cells and synchronize changes back to the database
- Use next/previous navigation controls to move through datasheets
- Print directly or export to PDF or Excel
- Import datasheets from vendors or other disciplines and highlight changes
- Compare revisions and identify changes visually
Excel Instrument Index Add-in Features
- Maintain all instrument index data in a single worksheet
- Keep the worksheet aligned with the actual instrument index structure
- Link the worksheet directly to the database
- Print to paper or PDF, or save as an Excel file
Typical Use Cases
- Engineering datasheet management
- Instrument index creation and maintenance
- Revision review and change tracking
- Cross-discipline datasheet exchange
- Small to mid-sized engineering projects
- Multi-user engineering teams
- Organizations seeking a lighter alternative to large enterprise systems
- Teams that prefer Excel-centered workflows
Practical Alternative to Heavier Systems
For 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.
According 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.
Technical Notes
| Platform | Microsoft Excel add-in |
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| Data Structure | Excel worksheets linked to a database using XML |
| Database Option | Can be set up with Microsoft SQL Server Express |
| Output | PDF, printer output, or Excel file export |
| Deployment Style | Suitable for project-based engineering workflows |
| Licensing Model | One-time purchase; no recurring fees stated by vendor |
Please contact NOVEDGE for current compatibility guidance, implementation questions, and the latest licensing details.
Get Started with Pro Engineering Software
If your team wants a practical, customizable engineering workflow built around Excel, Pro Engineering Software may be a strong fit. Contact NOVEDGE for pricing, licensing details, and evaluation assistance.
