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ECLIPSE suite
Developer(s)	Sapienza Consulting Ltd.
Initial release	December 2009 (2009-12)
Stable release	3.3 / 14 January 2014 (2014-01-14)
Written in	Java, JSP, Javascript
Operating system	RHEL ES, CentOS 5, Solaris 10,
Platform	Oracle
Type	ECM
Website	www.sapienzaconsulting.com

Introduction

ECLIPSE (ECSS Compliant Toolset for Information and Projects Support of Enterprises in Space) is a suite of software applications, intended for use by aerospace project and mission teams in managing their CM/QA/PA/PM activities.^[1]

The ECLIPSE developer says that ECLIPSE provides to its users a straightforward path to compliance with ECSS standards.

ECLIPSE was formally introduced to members of the aerospace industry at the following events:

International Space System Engineering Conference, 1 to 4 June 2010, Budapest, Hungary ^[2]
ESA Knowledge Management Conference, 21 to 23 June 2010, European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), Darmstadt, Germany ^[3]^[4]

As of January 2014, the toolset is used by the European Space Agency (ESA) ^[5] and members of the European aerospace industry.^[6]^[7]

Features

ECLIPSE supports the following activities:

Document Management
Configuration Management
Action Management
Risk Management
Non-Conformance Management
Quality Assurance
Product Assurance
Project Management
Knowledge Management
Technology Management

Modules

ECLIPSE contains the following modules:

Acronym	Module Name	Purpose
AIM	Action Items Manager	Create and track progress of action items Repository for actions created by other ECLIPSE modules (e.g. DCCM and eRID)
DCCM	Document Configuration and Change Management	Review, approve, configure and distribute documents Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard M-ST-10C.^[8]
EEE	Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical Database	Manage EEE parts Manage and review related Declared Components Lists (DCLs). Where applicable , complies with ECSS standard Q-ST-60C.^[9]
ICMDB	Industry Capability Mapping Database	Manage information about organisations, their product and services against specific technology and competence requirements Record and track supplier capabilities, including key performance indicators (KPIs) of products and services.
JAIL	Java Authentication Interface LDAP	Centralised user authentication and management across all ECLIPSE modules
MyECLIPSE	My ECLIPSE	Management of personalised document distribution groups
eNCTS	Nonconformance (NC) Tracking System	Identify, progress and close nonconformances a product tree structure Share NC data with other organisation’s NC tools, via XML Interface. Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard Q-ST-10-09C.^[10]
PAM	Project Administration Module	Manage user accounts, profiles, and permissions
eRID	Review Items of Discrepancy	Prepare, configure, manage and control project and mission documentation reviews. Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard M-ST-10-01C.^[11]
eRISK	Risk Management	Identify and assess risks. Identify actions to mitigate risks. Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard M-ST-80C.^[12]

History

The following table highlights the new features and improvements provided in each major release:

Release	Date	New Feature(s)	Improvement(s)
3.3	14 January 2014	ECLIPSE (all modules): Indexing: Module indexes can now be created as a standalone component and (optionally) deployed to a different server or Java virtual machine AIM: Basket: A single action can be performed on multiple Action Items simultaneously. DCCM: Document Reviews/Approvals: Document Review/Approval can be switched between sequential and parallel process, after the current cycle is completed. Documents attached to a Review can replace the Working File Cannot be started, until at least one Reviewer/Approver is assigned JAIL: Basket: A single action can be performed on multiple users simultaneously. eNCTS: XML Interface: NCs with related Customer NRBs, Actions and Attachments can be imported from or exported to external NC tools, via an XML Interface PAM: Modules: Access to modules (and related privileges/roles) can be enabled/disabled. eRID: Basket: A single action can be performed on multiple RIDs simultaneously.	ECLIPSE (all modules): Access to modules can be en/disabled at server-level Tab display order is now fixed for all users (i.e. independent of the projects/modules to which they have access) AIM: Action Items: Can be assigned to members of a PAM-defined group Can be watched for subsequent updates/changes Can be searched for across multiple projects Notifications: Specific Actionees can be reminded about an Action Item due date Messages include changes to Action Items and previous Responses Import: Multiple Action Items can be created using a Bulk Import function Attachments: Can be subsequently updated (after being added) Can be added using drag-and-drop (excluding MS IE 8.X browser) Responses: Can be subsequently updated (after creation) Search: Exports Results to XLS output with the same format used by the Bulk Import XLS template Report: Includes a list of all attachments DCCM: Documents: Can be distributed to members of a PAM-defined group Can be manually Approved, after the current Review cycle is completed Document Collections: Can be distributed to members of a PAM-defined group JAIL: Integration: Now integrated as part of ECLIPSE. It is no longer necessary to separately release/install the module. Password: For JAIL-administered ECLIPSE installations, the user can change his password. MyECLIPSE: Notifications: Enable/disable notifications for new AIM Action Items where the user is a recipient eNCTS: Download: NC Report (PDF) and related attachments can be downloaded, for multiple NCs, in a Zip file Search: Search for NCs across projects Visibility: Access to (internal) minor NCs can be restricted to specific users PAM: Import: Product Tree can be created using an imported XLS file Product Tree: Additional functions are available to administer individual Product Tree elements Can be created via XLS import eRID: Search: Improvements to Browse, Search and Search Results screens Actions: Improvements to Actions functionality eRISK: Assessments: Can be exported to XLS
3.2	23 August 2013	AIM: Provide iCalendar as an attachment to AIM notification emails DCCM: Apply a different reference generator rule to an existing document eNCTS: Export (using XML) a nonconformance with its Customer NRBs and related actions/attachments Import nonconformances from external nonconformance tracking tools Generate Zipfile containing a nonconformance’s report (PDF) and related attachments List all actions related to a nonconformance PAM: Assign users to groups Assign project roles to groups Generate report on user’s module access eRID: Improved datapack browse function When browsing RIDs, view/update the baseline or datapack document In a RID review, filter contributors/viewers by role Report the number of actions raised against a RID When viewing a list of RIDs, download the related document or create a new RID List all RIDs raised against a document eRISK: Highlight matching text in search results	DCCM: Specify an initial sequential value for a document reference generator rule Void existing document collections Improved advanced search response time eNCTS: Provide standardised filename format for all exported files Improved advanced search function Clone an existing nonconformance Raise action(s) before first Internal NRB is held Delete existing e-mail notification templates PAM: For each folder tree element, display group(s) in which a user is a member Provide new privilege to view or edit all documents within a project eRID: Raise AIM actions against RIDs When browsing a datapack, display all actions for a specific document Allow user, via preferences, to specify the number of RIDs to be displayed when performing a search View RIDs for documents which are no longer in a datapack After logging in, return to the last review accessed by the user eRISK: Export search results to MS Excel Improved search results options When listing all risks, sort by risk level’s magnitude value
3.1	10 May 2013	DCCM: Create document collections using basket function Search for actions raised against documents Perform cross-project search for document’s related items eNCTS: Export a list of actions raised, during a NRB, to MS Excel Use a basket function to perform a single action on multiple NCs Save pre-defined queries PAM: Propagate existing user privileges to folder tree sub-elements Display which users have access to each folder tree element Use folder tree to modify individual user access eRISK: Order risk indexes, based on Severity and Likelihood, using a numeric and colour coding scheme	DCCM: When performing an Advanced Search, display up to 250 documents in the results Provided Advanced Search for document related items When performing an Advanced Search, display number of actions related to a document When browsing documents, filter on current vs. all document issues eNCTS: Improved NCR Search functionality Improved NC Report (PDF) layout and contents PAM: Improved response time for displaying large folder and product trees eRISK: When viewing all risks, provide ability to sort risks by risk level
3.0	1 March 2013	AIM: View actions related to a document DCCM: Perform cross-project search using core fields Create actions related to a document Log all uploads of working and released files Replace current working/release file with one from file log Preview then import documents via XML interface eNCTS: New module for logging, processing and reporting nonconformances eRISK: New module for logging, assessing and reporting risks	DCCM: Improve browse document tree functionality eRID: Choose whether working or configured files are included in review data package
2.13	29 January 2013	AIM: Define and administer Action Item metadata Generate Action Item report Advanced Search Include/exclude specific file types from being indexed DCCM: Provide ‘basket’ function to perform single operation on multiple documents Distribute multiple document collections simultaneously Provide consolidated bulk document and collection import/update function Provide ability to bookmark ‘favourite’ documents Audit changes made to document reviews Directly link to documents via their URL Map document’s properties to corresponding metadata Review possible document updates, before import is performed Include/exclude specific file types from being indexed EEE: Search for DCLs across all projects Include/exclude specific file types from being indexed MyECLIPSE: Create personal folder tree to store bookmark of ‘favourite’ documents	AIM: Export all search results to MS Excel Export only selected columns DCCM: Copy working file to released file Display browse folder tree partially expanded Provide report of bulk document import results Improvements to document up-issue functionality Provide improved special character support in Quick/Advanced Search Export all search results to MS Excel ICMDB: Sort product tree items by Item ID PAM: Display folder and product trees partially expanded eRID: Improved Search Results when searching for a datapack
2.12	19 September 2012	DCCM: Bulk update of existing documents WebDAV support Document issue re-ordering Set current document issue Upload/download multiple attachments EEE: New report identifying which projects use a DCL ICMDB: Highlight product/technology tree folders containing product/competencies New report identifying countries which have a Space Unit product MyECLIPSE: User-configurable option to receive physical documents when distributed PAM: Import folder tree from MS Excel template Manage product tree eRID: Bulk import contractor responses	ECLIPSE: Improved layout and banner DCCM: Improved Advanced Search Improved collection import/export and auditing Improved bulk import Improved document distribution EEE: Display DCLs for all projects where EEE part assigned ICMDB: Manage metadata picklists Improved product/technology tree management Improved Advanced Search eRID: Integration with JAIL
2.11	29 May 2012	EEE: Create ‘on-the-fly’ Manufacturers Improved Search functionality ICMDB: Improved Space Unit functionality Provide Competency Status comments	ICMDB: Improved Search functionality Improved usability
2.10	10 May 2012	AIM: Links from AIM to other ECLIPSE modules Multiple attachments Manage EEE request for actions (RFIs) DCCM: Possibility to clone documents Search working /configure file content Search by applicability EEE: Improved reporting capability Multiple attachments option is available List Request for Information (RFI) actions for DCL Parts Import template improved PAM: Create global roles User permissions report eRID: Specify user roles, groups and panels via Bulk Import Bulk Import errors reported via MS Excel template	DCCM: Search results with additional metadata and sorting ICMDB: Minor usability improvements MyECLIPSE: Help Menu and User Guide
2.9	16 Feb 2012	DCCM: Document Review Date / Description Review Reminders EEE: New module PAM: Enterprise / Project Administration Per Project Module Visibility Create / Clone Project Roles Folder Tree Create / Search AIM Integration	AIM: Archive Projects DCCM: Collection Export Configured Files Void Documents Document Metadata Export Bulk Import Current Issue Same Day Review Configured System Status ECLIPSE (all modules): Drag-and-drop Usability User Name Autocomplete Security eRID: Change Actionee Extended Actionee List Reports
2.8	29 Nov 2011	DCCM: Documents List (Show / Hide Columns) Import (via Zipfile)	DCCM: Display Document Metadata eRID: Search Audit Log Reports
2.7	2 Sep 2011	DCCM: Document Bulk / Collection Import Default Screen Documents / Collections Configuration	DCCM: Audit Document Reviews ICMDB: Search Products / Space Units Technology Tree Display
2.6	12 Jun 2011	AIM: MyECLIPSE Integration DCCM: Document Owner (Book Captain) Export ICMDB: List All Products / Competencies View All Products / Competencies	AIM: Assignment Notification DCCM: Distribution Bulk Import Review Up-Issue Document Change Requests (DCRs) ICMDB: Import Export eRID: Reports
2.5	31 Mar 2011	ICMDB: New module	AIM: Action Completion eRID: Administration
2.4	10 Mar 2011		DCCM: Document Information Visiblity Later Issue Warning Advanced Search Reference Generator Document Bulk Import eRID: Actions
2.3	28 Jan 2011	AIM: Super Administrator role DCCM: Reference Generator Configured Files. Collections Bulk Assignment View Unassigned Documents	DCCM: Saved Search Quick Search Reviews Action Short-cuts Audit Logs Browse Documents Collections Search PAM: New privileges eRID: Delete Attachments Search Action Hyperlinks Action Notification Emails ECLIPSE (all modules): Tabbed Pages MS Excel Exports
2.2	14 Sep 2010	DCCM: Document Change Requests (DCRs) Metadata Folder Tree Cascade Permissions	AIM: Closed Action Notification Notification Message Format Security MyECLIPSE: Username Search eRID: Actions Search
2.1	5 May 2010	MyECLIPSE: New module	DCCM: Audit Log Archive PAM: Administration
2.0	29 Mar 2010	DCCM: My Documents My Collections	DCCM: Quick Search Advanced Search Audit Log Document Distribution Metadata PAM: Folder-level Access Show / Hide Secure Folders Reports
1.0	10 Dec 2009	First release of the following modules: AIM DCCM PAM eRID

References

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↑ "International Space System Engineering Conference". DASIA 2010.
↑ "ESA Knowledge Management Conference 2010". ESA. 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
↑ "ECLIPSE Software Toolset". Sapienza. 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
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↑ "Sapienza Consulting releases the ECLIPSE software suite to the space Market". Sapienza. 2010-11-09. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
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↑ "ECSS-M-ST-10C Rev.1 - Project planning and implementation". ECSS 2012.
↑ "ECSS-Q-ST-60C - Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) Components". ECSS 2012.
↑ "ECSS-Q-ST-10-09C - Nonconformance control system". ECSS 2012.
↑ "ECSS-M-ST-10-01C - Organization and conduct of reviews". ECSS 2012.
↑ "ECSS-M-ST-80C – Risk Management". ECSS 2012.

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