GPS.bar

GPS.bar is software for the graphical construction of Georgian bar grids for insulating glass units. A CAD-based interface allows Georgian bar layouts to be planned, checked and managed. The system supports the creation of Georgian bar plans, bills of materials and production data for automated Georgian bar processing machines. GPS.bar can be used either as a stand-alone solution or integrated into LiSEC processes.

How is GPS.bar structured?

GPS.bar consists of several modules that support the entire Georgian bar construction process:

• Order editor for manual order entry or order import
• Graphical Georgian bar designer for constructing Georgian bar grids
• Management of master data such as Georgian bar types, intersections and end pieces
• Management of Georgian bar models for reusing standardised designs
• Management of Georgian bar plans and bills of materials, including printing functions
• Management of material and production lists
• Export module for machine interfaces and external systems
• Reprint and archive functions for previously created Georgian bar plans

How does GPS.bar work?

Order data are either entered manually or imported from other LiSEC systems. The user then creates the required Georgian bar grid in a graphical CAD interface or uses existing Georgian bar models. After visual checking, GPS.bar automatically generates Georgian bar plans, bills of materials and production data. These can be printed or transferred to processing machines and downstream processes.

Who is GPS.bar suitable for?

GPS.bar is designed for insulating glass manufacturers that plan and produce Georgian bar elements. The solution is particularly suitable for production preparation, design and production where Georgian bar grids need to be created efficiently, documented in a standardised manner and transferred to production machines. Thanks to its integration with other LiSEC solutions, GPS.bar is suitable for both smaller manufacturing operations and highly automated production environments.

What advantages does the software offer?

GPS.bar simplifies the design and management of Georgian bar grids for insulating glass units through a graphical CAD-based interface. Orders can be entered manually or imported from other LiSEC systems, reducing input errors and speeding up workflows. The software supports the creation of Georgian bar plans, bills of materials and production data for processing machines and can be used either as a stand-alone solution or seamlessly integrated into existing production processes. Reusing Georgian bar models and visually checking designs significantly improves efficiency in production preparation and manufacturing.

What functions are included as standard?

• Order import: Automatically imports order data and information on glass units from external systems or the LiSEC ecosystem so that Georgian bar design can begin.
• Manual entry: Allows orders to be created and edited manually when the data are not obtained via automatic import.
• All-in-one order editor: Combines all order information, unit details and the Georgian bar planning status in a single window.
• Graphical Georgian bar construction: Provides a visual environment for designing, checking and adjusting the Georgian bar structure before production.
• Master data: Manages the master data used for design, such as Georgian bar types, cross bars, end pieces and standard designs.
• Georgian bar designs: Allows predefined Georgian bar patterns to be created and reused to speed up planning and standardise designs.
• Printer buffer: Temporarily stores generated Georgian bar grid drawings so that they can be printed in batches when required.
• Reprint manager: Makes it easy to find and reprint previously created drawings and designs.
• Georgian bar list manager: Creates detailed production lists and prepares the information required for Georgian bar production and processing.
• Export: Exports design and production data to Georgian bar processing machines or other compatible external systems.

Which optional functions can be added?

• GPS.order integration: Automatic transfer of order and insulating glass data from GPS.order for faster Georgian bar planning without manual data entry.
• GPS.prod integration: Automatic transfer of production data and transfer files from GPS.prod, including synchronisation of Georgian bar types and product data.
• Transfer file converter: Option for importing and converting transfer files for integration into existing production environments.
• Rottler & Rüdiger machine interface: Interface for creating cutting codes and production data for Rottler & Rüdiger machining centres.
• Export to third-party machines: Provision of production data for compatible Georgian bar processing machines and downstream external systems.