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SW var options?

SW var options?

SW var options?

(OP)
I'm interesting in doing a trial of SW, but my local SW var keeps insisting I sit through a demo before providing a trial CD.  I really don't want to do that, as I expect it will just be a big sales pitch (besides, there are plenty of those online).  I just want to get my hands on the software. I'm just finishing up a trial of SE and would really like to give SW full consideration before making a decision.

Does anyone know if DS sanctions customers working with vars outside their area?  I did a search but couldn't find any others in my area, which is why I ask.  Any advice (other than do the demo)?  (Go with SE -which is my temptation? ;^)

Thanks,

Pat  

RE: SW var options?

My advise would be to tell your VAR just that.  You would rather go with other software than listen to them hock their wares.  Let them know how much you charge for your time and ask them to take it off of the sales price.

BTW, I didn't have to sit through a pitch to get the trial CD.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com
Dan's Blog

RE: SW var options?

Pat,
As a former AE I know that you can, in fact, get a trial version without sitting through a demo. However, many VARs offer a 'hands-on' test drive which would probably be pretty beneficial to you. Basically, it simply goes through the functionality of the software. Yes, there may be a couple of "bullet points" in there, but they're harmless. If the VAR is any good, they'll customize the test drive to your particular industry so you can simply see the pertinent functionality.  

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

RE: SW var options?

Pat, where are you located?

cheers

RE: SW var options?

(OP)
Thanks for all the responses.

cb - I'm located in southern Indiana.  Using your links, I was able to locate another var (Fisher/Unitech) and they seem pretty good.  I talked to the rep this morning, and he's going to get a trial disk out right away. So I think I'm all set.

Thanks again for help.  I'm looking forward to taking SolidWorks for a spin! (will be interesting to see how it compares to SE).

Pat  

RE: SW var options?

I beleive SBaugh is with Fisher Unitech in that region.

With any luck you may get to deal with him via the VAR or here.

Which version is the trial? Hope you're not trying to compare basic SW with SEwST. That wouldn't be fair to SE.  poke

cheers

RE: SW var options?

(OP)
Apparently the trial version is the full "professional" version.  But I don't expect I'll notice the difference, as two weeks isn't much time to go through a package like this. I'll be lucky to test just the basic features (if my SE trial was any indication).

I like SE and could definitely live with it.  But if SW proves better, well I won't complain! ;^)

Pat

RE: SW var options?

(OP)
Thanks cb.  I checked and my system passes (HP xw9300, Windows XP x64, nVidia Quadro FX1400).  -p

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