I-DEAS Support and Documentation
I-DEAS Support and Documentation
(OP)
I just got out of school and I am now working with I-DEAS, but apart from a single introductory I-DEAS class, I have had no training or support with this program. It is practically a black box. I cannot find any user groups, there aren't any books, and the program seems to powered by magical commands that are in no way documented. The help files are not helpful and I am getting very frustrated. I've been managing sofar, but I have reached a point where I just need to break this isolation that I feel. Where do you guys go when you need a reference, or to improve your skills?
I've talked to the tech support at UGS, but I can't call them with every little issue I come across. The seemly simple things become a 6 hour task, and I cannot imagine how to become proficient in my job without finding more resources to lean upon.
I've talked to the tech support at UGS, but I can't call them with every little issue I come across. The seemly simple things become a 6 hour task, and I cannot imagine how to become proficient in my job without finding more resources to lean upon.





RE: I-DEAS Support and Documentation
Check Amazon for books - not sure what's out there, but it can't hurt.
Talk to your VAR - they may be able to point you in a direction to get some help, and I don't mean additional training. Training is great, but there's no substitute for real world use.
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What's a VAR?
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Also, don't expect to be able to teach yourself how to use the high end types of softwares without some classroom training. Most employers are more than willing to send employees to training if the needs are justified.
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
www.enkei.com
RE: I-DEAS Support and Documentation
Little things like building models in different ways to achieve different results drive me up the wall.
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Hang in there.
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
www.enkei.com