What is a D3M Project?
A D3M project is the central workspace where everything related to a customer opportunity (or your own internal network documentation) lives. Think of it as a container that keeps your diagrams, files, quotations, and proposals organized, connected, and accessible to your entire team.
Whether you’re responding to an RFP, scoping a new installation, or simply documenting networks you manage, a project gives you a single, consistent place to build and maintain your work.
Key Parts of a D3M Project
1. Diagrams
At the heart of most projects are your diagrams. These visual designs show how devices, connections, and networks fit together. Unlike traditional diagramming tools, D3M’s diagrams are data-backed, meaning every item you place can be tracked through to inventory, documentation, and proposals.
Learn more about the three diagram types in D3M and keeping them in sync:
Visualize logical connections between devices with the Topology diagram.
Layout devices geographically indoor and outdoor with the Site Plan diagram.
Document how rack mountable hardware is organized with the Rack diagram.
Avoid duplicated devices across diagrams with the Sync Tool.
2. Inventory
The inventory is the hub that keeps all three diagram types in sync. It provides a spreadsheet-like view of every device and component in your project, allowing you to edit details in one place while ensuring the changes propagate across every diagram. This keeps your network representations accurate, consistent, and up-to-date.
3. Files
Upload and store all supporting materials directly in the project: site photos, floor plans, technical documents, or customer notes. Having these resources side-by-side with your diagrams and proposals makes projects easier to reference and keeps your team aligned.
4. Quotations
As you design, D3M automatically builds the foundation of your quotations by tracking the equipment and services needed. That means your sales team is always working from accurate, up-to-date data.
5. Proposals
Turn your designs and quotations into polished proposals with just a few clicks. Because everything in a project is connected, updating your design automatically updates your proposal — no more double-entry or mismatched versions.
Why Projects Matter
Every project you create in D3M lives in a secure, cloud-based repository. Your team can access projects from anywhere, ensuring consistency across sales, engineering, and operations. For customers who aren’t juggling many bids, projects can also serve as living documentation for their own networks: a permanent, organized record that evolves alongside the network.
D3M projects bring together what would normally be scattered across multiple tools and folders into one connected space. The result: less time spent chasing down files or updating versions, and more time focusing on delivering clear, professional solutions.