# powerGate ```{toctree} :caption: powerGate :hidden: :titlesonly: installation activation_and_trial_limitations getting_started erp_integrations bom_window code_reference logging change_logs ``` ```{toctree} :caption: coolOrange Products :hidden: mightyBrowser powerEvents powerGate powerGateServer powerLoad (bcpToolkit) powerJobs Client powerJobs Processor powerPLM (powerFLC) powerVault qJob ``` ```{toctree} :caption: Related Topics :titlesonly: :hidden: licensing ``` ```{image} /img/powergate_256.png :align: right :width: 100px ``` powerGate, our .NET and PowerShell-extension, makes it possible to create scripts and applications that automate data synchronization with ERP systems.\ It is designed for companies in which the engineering department works with Autodesk tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical and Inventor for authoring data, as well as Vault for managing data. ## Features ### Pull material information During the design process, it is crucial for the engineer to access material information from the ERP system. With powerGate, the designer can assign the material number and other relevant information from the ERP right from the beginning to the component he is creating. ### Pull project information In order to archive newly created designs in the right project, it is necessary to access this information from the ERP system. As with material information, powerGate can provide the correct project number. ### Transfer BOM to the ERP system As soon as the design takes shape, a bill of materials (BOM) will be derived from the CAD data, which must later be transferred to the ERP system.\ powerGate enables the engineer to complete the CAD BOM within Vault and transfer it manually or automatically back to the ERP system - [BOM Window]() ```{image} /img/bom_window.png :width: 500px ```