When teams implement an ERP for the first time, critical business logic often ends up scattered across custom scripts, one-off integrations, account-level hacks, and the memories of a few people. That hidden logic creates a black box in your system. Every change becomes a risk, and small edits can cascade into surprising failures. We know. You told us.
Splotch Editor was built to solve that core problem: give teams ERP implementation visibility, let them edit with confidence, and keep diagrams and documentation continuously in sync. Edit visually or with AI, preview downstream impact, and push validated updates back into your runbooks so nothing falls out of date.
“In the real world, developers and system integrators working in client accounts are often pretty messy.”
— Peter Ries, NetSuite Technical Consultant
That blunt observation is a throughline in our research with implementers. When logic lives in fragments, teams inherit complexity and risk. The result is slower delivery, longer testing cycles, and a constant fear of unexpected rollbacks.
Why ERP implementation visibility matters now
Lack of visibility creates predictable downstream problems: teams do not know what is already in place, integrations behave unpredictably, and small changes trigger failures in unrelated areas. As an advisor put it:
“They have no idea what’s actually there.”
— Tim Dilley, Former NetSuite EVP / Advisor
For technical champions who own configuration and custom logic, the solution must do two things reliably: make existing logic visible, and provide a safe, fast way to change it. Visibility is not a nice-to-have. It is the safety mechanism that prevents costly rollbacks and reduces firefighting during deployments.
What Editor delivers
Editor is not just a diagram tool. It is a workflow editor designed to map ERP logic to readable diagrams and synchronized documentation. Its core capabilities are practical and outcome-focused.
Visual ERP editing
Edit workflows by renaming nodes, adding branches, or dragging steps on the canvas. Use plain-language prompts to generate draft edits and documentation with AI, then review and approve.
Auto-layout for clarity
Diagrams reflow automatically after edits, so maps remain readable as systems grow. Clear maps mean faster reviews and fewer misunderstandings.
Impact analysis and preview
Before you commit, see which downstream steps, integrations, or documents a change touches. That impact preview surfaces hidden dependencies so you can decide whether to proceed, pivot, or test first.
Synced documentation
Accept the autogenerated text and push updates directly into runbooks, implementation notes, and support docs. Diagrams and text stay aligned, reducing knowledge drift.
“When large parts of the native process are a black box, it’s impossible to get a true process view.”
— Greg DelVecchio
Editor exposes that map and lets implementers walk through changes visually. That visibility turns unpredictable systems into manageable workflows.
A short, safe edit workflow
- Open the diagram for the process you need to change.
- Make the edit visually or use the AI assistant to draft a change.
- Let auto-layout reflow the diagram for reviewers.
- Run the impact preview to surface downstream effects and docs that will change.
- Validate the autogenerated text, accept or tweak it, and push the update. Diagrams and docs sync immediately.
This workflow keeps technical work visual and verifiable. Implementers tell us it prevents many of the surprises that used to cause rollbacks.
“You touch code in one place, and it can impact a totally different area.”
— Anbumalar Elangovan, QA Lead
The impact preview is the safety valve. It surfaces hidden links before they become incidents.
When to use manual edits versus AI-assisted edits
Manual edits are best for precise technical changes, such as field mappings, API parameters, or SQL-driven rules. Use them when accuracy is critical.
AI-assisted edits are best for translating stakeholder requests into draft steps, or for producing first-pass documentation that a subject matter expert will review. AI speeds the drafting process, but always validate the logic with impact analysis before pushing changes.
Our recommendation: generate a candidate with AI, run the impact preview, then validate and push. This balances speed with correctness.
Outcomes that matter
Editor’s features map directly to measurable outcomes that technical teams care about.
Faster ERP iterations
Visual edits and autogenerated docs shorten the loop from decision to delivery, reducing handoff friction.
Fewer surprises and rollbacks
Impact previews reveal dependencies before deployment, lowering the risk of downstream failures.
Cleaner handovers
Readable diagrams and synced documentation minimize knowledge gaps between implementation and operations.
Audit-ready evidence
Continuously synced documentation provides clear trails for compliance, audits, and QA.
These outcomes are measurable in fewer rollbacks, quicker handovers, and reduced firefighting time. They also improve onboarding, because new team members can see and understand the real process map rather than piecing it together from scattered notes.
Before you push changes…
- Always run the impact preview for non-trivial edits.
- Use AI to draft edits, then validate manually.
- Tag edits with intent: bugfix, enhancement, or compliance.
- Link changes to health-check findings so fixes are prioritized.
- Keep version history and rollback points for every pushed change.
- Add reviewer notes that explain why the change was made and what to monitor post-deploy.
Who is this for?
System integrators and implementation teams
Map unknown configurations quickly, identify hidden dependencies, and speed validation cycles.
Design partners and QA teams
Convert informal knowledge into auditable steps and test coverage that aligns with the true process map.
Operations and support
Receive clearer runbooks that reflect the current system state, reducing mean time to resolution.
Compliance and audit teams
Produce evidence trails that match deployed logic, making audits less disruptive.
See your ERP logic mapped live
Black boxes slow teams and increase risk. Editor turns opaque ERP logic into readable maps you can review, edit, and trust. If you are responsible for ERP logic and want to move faster without increasing risk, the fastest next step is to see Editor map one of your real processes.
Book a technical demo with us to visualize your most critical workflows and see how Editor fits into your implementation process.