Aras

Aras is a PLM and digital thread application platform that helps companies develop and manage products. Learn more at www.aras.com.

Configure Aras

Violet connects to Aras using an OAuth 2.0 flow, which requires that you add redirect URLs to your Aras configuration in order to allow access. Instructions are below:

1. Follow the instructions here to locate your Aras OAuth.config file. Open the file in your text editor or IDE of choice.

2. Scroll down until you find the section for <redirecturis>. Add a new line and paste the redirect URL below:

   1. If you are using Violet: <redirectUri value='https://app.violetlabs.com/oauth/redirect/' /> OR

   2. If you are using VioletGov: <redirectUri value='https://app.violetgov.com/oauth/redirect/' />

3. Open up IIS and click Reset.

Now you're ready to connect Aras in Violet.

Connect Aras in Violet

1. In Violet (or VioletGov), navigate to Apps and click to add a new integration.

1. Select Aras

2. Enter the URL of your Aras server and click Connect with Aras.

[Optional] You can also provide a unique name for the connection based on the credentials you're using, and you can create restricted permissions to users or groups:

1. You'll be prompted to select your Database and login with your Aras username and password.

2. Once your connection is created, you can configure which types of data to ingest, how frequently data should be refreshed, etc. Last, click Create to begin fetching data. You're done!