Reesly is the machinery Technical File software that drafts, organizes and retains technical documentation according to Annex VII of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC today, and according to Annex IV of the new Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 from 2027 - on the same platform, on the same data. Every document, every version and every attachment stay traceable: who uploaded them, when, and which requirement or component they're linked to.
Why Use Reesly for Your Machinery Technical File
The Technical File must contain a description of the machine, drawings, risk assessment, tests, ESR compliance, the manual, a copy of the Declaration of Conformity and much more. Managing it with only folders and files leads to wrong versions, inconsistencies and delays. Reesly centralizes the documents, guides you with a checklist (Annex VII today, Annex IV from 2027), keeps the version history and automatically generates the Declaration of Conformity and manual from the same data.
Compliant Today and Already Ready for 2027: Annex VII and Annex IV
The Technical File doesn't disappear with the new Regulation, but its structure changes: today it's drafted according to Annex VII of Directive 2006/42/EC, from 20 January 2027 according to Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which among other things requires a precise description of the residual risks and protective measures adopted and, for machines with safety functions entrusted to software, the ability to provide the source code or programming logic on a reasoned request from the competent authority. Reesly already manages both structures on the same project data: you won't need to rebuild the file from scratch when the applicable regulation changes. For the full picture of the transition: Machinery Directive and EU Regulation 2023/1230.
Total Traceability: Versioning, Audit Trail and Links
In practice, "traceable" means for Reesly:
- Version history on every document in the file: who uploaded or edited it, when, and what changed compared to the previous version
- Direct link between every entry in the file and the Essential Safety Requirement or harmonised standard it refers to, with an automatic alert if the standard is withdrawn or replaced
- Annex V safety components linked to the components library, with supplier certificates and full traceability
- Exportable audit trail, ready to show during an inspection or a request from a notified body
What Reesly Does for Your Technical File
- Annex VII / Annex IV checklist: a step-by-step guide on what to include, kept up to date with the applicable regulatory framework
- Document archive with full versioning and traceability
- Integration with risk assessment (risk analysis software) and with the instructions for use
- EC Declaration generation consistent with the file's data
- Annex V management (safety components and certificates)
- Compliance with both Directive 2006/42/EC and Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, without duplicate work
- Export and retention for at least 10 years
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Reesly vs Folders and PDFs Alone
| Aspect | Folders/PDFs only | With Reesly |
|---|---|---|
| Annex VII / IV checklist | Manual, easy to forget something | Guided, nothing gets skipped |
| Document consistency | Risk of inconsistencies | Single data source, aligned documents |
| Versioning and audit trail | File names and dates | Built-in version history and traceability |
| 2027 regulatory transition | Has to be redone by hand | Same data, structure updated automatically |
Frequently Asked Questions About Machinery Technical File Software
What is machinery Technical File software for?
To draft and retain the Technical File in an organized way: Annex VII checklist, document archive, versioning, alignment with the EC Declaration and manual. Reesly does this in a traceable way, reducing errors and drafting time.
Is Reesly's Technical File also compliant with the new Regulation (EU) 2023/1230?
Yes. Reesly manages both Annex VII of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, applicable from 20 January 2027, on the same data: no forced migration when the regulation changes. See the regulatory transition.
Is Technical File software mandatory?
No. Having a Technical File is mandatory; using software is optional but strongly recommended for efficiency and compliance.
What does it mean that Reesly's Technical File is "traceable"?
Every document uploaded has a version history with author and date, is linked to the requirement, harmonised standard or safety component it refers to, and can be exported as a complete audit trail for inspections.
What features should machinery Technical File software have?
Annex VII/Annex IV checklist, versioned archive, integration with risk assessment and the EC Declaration, Annex V management, manual, export. Reesly covers all these features, always traceable.
More on this topic: Machinery Technical File, CE Marking Software, CE Compliance Software, Harmonised Standards, Safety Components, Technical Documentation Management, How to CE Mark a Machine. Regulation: Machinery Directive and EU Regulation 2023/1230.