SAP PLM 7.0

Hi,
My understanding of the SAP PLM is that base PDM R/3 modules like ECM, DMS and CAD Desktop have been made available on portal making it more efficient, other than this, does it have adiditonal features related to xPDD, xRPM,cProjects and cFolder etc..
if any of you folks have worked in SAP PLM 7-0 could you ps summarize the feature available. thanks.
Thanks
Pugazh
Edited by: Pugazhenthi Shanmugam on Apr 26, 2011 12:07 AM

Hello Pugazh,
Your understanding is right to most extent. ECM has been completely changes and revamped from previous versions. They are now role based and are available on NWBC client.
On the other hand xPDD, xRPM,cProjects and cFolder etc.. are PPM capabilities and are distinct from PLM 7.0 the latest version on PPM is PPM 5.0 They do not come as part of the standard PLM 7.0
There are lots of presentations, release documents power points available please SEARCH through ASUG and SAP sites.
regards
N K

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