Component documentationProduct-Centric View (PCV)

 

You can use PCV to easily retrieve product-related information originating from various internal and external data sources. PCV provides analytical applications that are embedded and operate within the context of the business application you are working in. PCV enables you to effectively use analytical capabilities within the context of business objects, such as materials. For more information, see Using PCV for Embedded Analytics.

Integration

PCV is integrated into the Web user interface of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM). For more information, see PLM Web User Interface.

Features

PCV comes delivered with predefined business content for the analysis of materials (see SAP Business Content for the Analysis of Materials). You can enhance this standard content and configure PCV for your own business needs. Furthermore, you can monitor the configuration and use of PCV. For more information, see Configuring and Monitoring PCV.

PCV consists of four components:

  • User Interface

    The software layer of PCV that contains visual presentation. For more information, see User Interface.

  • Query Management

    The software layer of PCV that processes queries. For more information, see Query Management.

  • Search Integration

    The software layer of PCV that contains the integration of data source searches in PCV. The data is provided to query management in a unique structure. For more information, see Search Integration.

  • Foundation, Monitoring

    The software layer of PCV that contains basic functions for all layers. For more information, see Foundation, Monitoring.