{"id":34005,"date":"2024-03-22T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/?p=34005"},"modified":"2024-03-19T19:02:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T23:02:37","slug":"e-signature-configuration-in-3dexperience-a-covert-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/2024\/03\/e-signature-configuration-in-3dexperience-a-covert-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"E-signature configuration in 3DEXPERIENCE- A covert Guide!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered to slick your collaboration &amp; approval process for different tasks? Worried about recording user-specific approvals for series of tasks? If yes, then this blog is for you!<\/p>\n<p>In the ever-evolving landscape of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and ensure compliance. The <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Platform provides the ability to setup an electronic signature by entering your credentials for task approvals &amp; can be configured easily along with the Collaborative Industry Innovator role.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Accessing Administration Console<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Log in to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform with administrative credentials and navigate to the Platform Administration dashboard. This console is where you can configure various settings, including those related to e-signatures. Now look for the Collaborative Spaces Configuration Centre present inside the Content tab. From the several row present find the \u2018Approval E-signature\u2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34093\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/1-E-615x281.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/1-E-615x281.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/1-E-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/1-E-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/1-E-1536x702.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/1-E-728x333.png 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/1-E.png 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Step 2: Define E-Signature Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the Approval E-signature, you will define the policies that govern e-signatures in your ENOVIA environment.<\/p>\n<p>To mandate the use of e-signature for approval tasks, select an option from the<br \/>\nConfigure E-Signature\u00a0list.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34278 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/table-for-E-615x305.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/table-for-E-615x305.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/table-for-E-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/table-for-E-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/table-for-E-728x362.png 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/table-for-E.png 912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s choose to configure E-signature based on if \u2018Specified in Route template\u2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34274\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2E-2-615x283.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2E-2-615x283.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2E-2-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2E-2-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2E-2-1536x707.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2E-2-2048x942.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2E-2-728x335.png 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Define workflow templates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the workflow configuration, create or modify templates to include e-signature steps. This ensures that the e-signature process seamlessly integrates with your existing workflows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34097\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/3E-1-615x390.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/3E-1-615x390.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/3E-1-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/3E-1-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/3E-1-1536x974.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/3E-1-2048x1299.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/3E-1-728x462.png 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go to Route management &amp; create new route template of type \u2018Approval\u2019<br \/>\nAdd a Title &amp; description for Approval route base purpose &amp; at the end select approval with Signature.<\/p>\n<p>Now go ahead &amp; release the template after adding necessary tasks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34098\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/4-E.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/4-E.png 443w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/4-E-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Rollout &amp; monitor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deploy the E-signature &amp; test it while creating a new route based on any created route template that requires E-signature.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34100\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/5-E-615x305.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/5-E-615x305.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/5-E-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/5-E-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/5-E-1536x763.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/5-E-2048x1017.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/5-E-728x362.png 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now select the task to approve in Route Management application while giving approval comments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34101\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/6-E-300x132.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/6-E-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/6-E-615x270.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/6-E-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/6-E-728x320.png 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/6-E.png 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thus while approving the task user is required to enter user name &amp; password as E-signature.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34102\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/7-E-615x275.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/7-E-615x275.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/7-E-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/7-E-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/7-E-1536x688.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/7-E-2048x917.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/7-E-728x326.png 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By following these step-by-step guidelines, you can seamlessly integrate electronic signatures into your existing workflows, empowering your teams to collaborate more effectively while ensuring the integrity and traceability of critical documents.<\/p>\n<p>As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the integration of E-signatures stands out as a pivotal step towards a more streamlined and future-ready PLM ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered to slick your collaboration &amp; approval process for different tasks? 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