How it works
A dealer, a trailer and a customer who changes their mind. Follow the same product knowledge through configuration, documents and production preparation.
Product knowledge
Your team knows which dimensions, options and parts belong together. You capture that knowledge in RulePro and decide what sales and dealers can offer. You can do that without a 3D model. This demo also has a linked 3D model.
You work on a new option in a draft first and decide when to make it available. A quote you have already issued stays unchanged.
Configure
For this enquiry, the dealer chooses a 3,000 mm load bed, two axles and aluminium drop sides. The manufacturer has set up the questions and choices. The 3D model shows the selected configuration.
Does the customer want a framed cover when a load net is already selected? Click the cover. RulePro proposes removing the net. You can apply the change or cancel. Cancelling keeps the previous configuration.
Length and axles
From 2,500 mm with one axle to 3,500 mm with two axles. RulePro proposes the required change. You decide whether to apply it.
Try the length exampleQuote
The customer can see what you offer and what it costs. Your quote can include a short covering note, the selected options and a 3D image with a dimensional drawing. This sample layout shows how.
The chosen configuration stays with the quote, even when you develop the product model further.
A separate sample layout for the same configuration. View the original quote for the order (PDF, Dutch, 1 page)
Order
The chosen trailer is now a confirmed order, version 1. The configuration and commercial terms stay together.
For a dealer, you decide whether acceptance creates an order directly or goes to the sales office first. Requests outside the offered model go to the sales office.
Production
The bill of materials makes the chosen configuration concrete. It includes four road tyres, four wheel rims and two work lights. The spare wheel is listed separately.
It also includes the dimensions. The two longitudinal members are 3,042.5 mm long and the fixed load floor width is 1,500 mm. The document includes instructions for the selected options.
This example shows one possible workflow. A RulePro document can support engineering, production or both. The work order often comes from ERP.
3,000 mm configuration · two axles
| Part | Qty | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal beams | 2 | 3,042.5 mm |
| Load floor | 1 | 3,000 × 1,500 mm |
Selected calculated parts for this configuration.
3,000 mm configuration · two axles
| Part | Qty | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Road tyres | 4 | 14 inch |
| Rims | 4 | 14 inch |
| Work lights | 2 | |
| Spare wheel | 1 |
Selected calculated parts for this configuration.
Change
The customer wants an extra half metre of load space and no longer needs the spare wheel. The trailer changes from 3,000 to 3,500 mm; the revised configuration comes to €3,815 excluding VAT.
After approval, version 2 is the current order; the earlier agreement stays intact. The longitudinal members become 500 mm longer, at 3,542.5 mm. The updated production documents contain the new dimensions, with the spare wheel and its instruction removed.
What changes?
| Version 1 | Version 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | 3,000 mm | 3,500 mm |
| Spare wheel | With spare wheel | No spare wheel |
| Total excl. VAT | €3,940 | €3,815 |
From an open trailer to mesh sides or a cover. Choose the length and body in the same configurator.
Choose the length and body, then open the tailgate.
Length determines more than how much belt you need. It also affects the sections, supports and price.
You define those relationships in RulePro. Sales chooses the dimensions and options; the configurator checks the choices and calculates the result. The same configuration forms the basis for the quote and bill of materials.
Explore the featuresThe product model defines what you can offer, with the rules and calculations behind it. Sales and dealers use that knowledge to configure a product. You can start without 3D and link a model later.
API integration
Product data
to RulePro
API integration
Cost data
to RulePro
RULEPRO
Variants, dimensions and parts
Product rules and price calculations
Optional
Can also be added later.
For sales and dealers
Choices and price
Bill of materials and instructions for engineering and production
After quote acceptance
To ERP
API integration
Order processing in ERP
Your ERP workflow
Often from ERP
Product and cost data can come from your existing systems. PLM and ERP integrations are configured for your systems using the API and webhooks.
A RulePro document can support engineering, production or both. The work order often comes from ERP.
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