FAQ - Analyze On-Prem

1 How long does installation take?

With the streamlined installation process, you can be up and running with GrabCAD Analyze in minutes.

Installation steps:

1. Download GrabCAD Print Server
2. Install on-premises behind your firewall
3. Connect your Stratasys printers
4. Start viewing insights immediately

The simplified setup requires minimal IT involvement compared to previous versions.

2 Is my data secure with Analyze On-Prem?

Yes. GrabCAD Analyze On-Prem is installed on-premises behind your firewall.

Security features:

• Your printer and operational data never leaves your network
• Dashboards are accessible only to authorized users within your company
• You have complete control over who can access the data
• Data is processed and stored entirely on your infrastructure

GrabCAD Analyze connects to Stratasys printers via various protocols, including MTConnect. It aggregates data and presents it through customizable dashboards and alerts.

3 Can I customize dashboards in Analyze On-Prem?

Yes. Analyze On-Prem provides full dashboard customization capabilities.

You can:

• Create custom dashboards filtered by printer, time period, material type, or other parameters
• Build new dashboards using the wealth of data collected from printers
• Configure custom alerts based on specific thresholds and conditions
• Design dashboards for the specific metrics that matter most to your team

This customization uses Grafana’s powerful dashboard and alerting capabilities.

4 Can I set up alerts or notifications in Analyze On-Prem?

Yes. Analyze On-Prem supports comprehensive alerting capabilities

You can configure:

• Alerts based on specific thresholds and conditions
• Notifications for printer events, material levels, downtime thresholds, and other critical metrics
• Alerts via email

5 Does Analyze On-Prem require cloud connectivity?

No. GrabCAD Analyze On-Prem can operate entirely behind your firewall with no cloud connectivity required.

All data collection, processing, and visualization happens on your local infrastructure.

This makes it ideal for:

• Environments with strict data security requirements
• Air-gapped networks
• Organizations that cannot send printer data to the cloud

6 How do I download GrabCAD Print Server for On-Prem installation?

You can download GrabCAD Print Server from:

• The GrabCAD website at grabcad.com
• Your GrabCAD Streamline Pro portal at login.grabcad.com
• The GrabCAD Help Center at support.stratasys.com

Look for the “Download GrabCAD Print Server” link in the Analyze setup instructions.

7 What protocols does Analyze On-Prem use to connect to printers?

GrabCAD Analyze On-Prem connects to Stratasys printers via various protocols, including:

• MTConnect: Industry-standard protocol for manufacturing equipment connectivity
• Proprietary Stratasys protocols: For enhanced data collection from newer printer models
• Network protocols: Standard TCP/IP connectivity

The specific protocols used depend on your printer models and network configuration.

8 Can I integrate Analyze On-Prem data with my ERP or MES systems?

While direct automated integration is not currently available, you can:

• Export data from Analyze dashboards for use in your business systems
• Use APIs (if available in your Grafana installation) to pull data programmatically
• Create custom reports that can be shared with other systems

For specific integration requirements, please contact streamline@grabcad.com to discuss your use case.

9 How many users can access Analyze On-Prem?

Since GrabCAD Streamline Pro is a per-printer license, there is no limit to the number of users who can access GrabCAD Analyze On-Prem and its dashboards.

You can configure access controls and permissions based on your organizational needs using Grafana’s user management capabilities.