Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
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I put a general question over in GD&T on the topic of MBD however, I'd like to hear from actual users what Solid Works can do in this arena.
We primarily use the other Solid program but some are suggesting we should move to Works and this is one of the first areas my boss wants to look at. He plans on getting in a vendor to talk to but I'm especially interested in hearing from users.
I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone that actually is doing MBD using SW, especially small or midsized companies that can't strong arm suppliers into necessarily using the same software.
We primarily use the other Solid program but some are suggesting we should move to Works and this is one of the first areas my boss wants to look at. He plans on getting in a vendor to talk to but I'm especially interested in hearing from users.
I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone that actually is doing MBD using SW, especially small or midsized companies that can't strong arm suppliers into necessarily using the same software.
KENAT,
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RE: Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
I prefer SW.
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RE: Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
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RE: Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
It's good to see that your company bigwigs are finally wising up to SW.
Seriously though, I know there are/were a couple of 'paperless' MBD users here and/or at the official SW forums, but they are very definitely in the extreme minority.
I have not bothered even experimenting/playing with that function because it has such little chance of becoming mainstream in my lifetime.
Also, seriously, if the PTB are considering a switch just for the MBD side of thingss ... I would seriously be looking for employment in a different assylum.
RE: Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
However, I've already told my boss this and he still wants to spend time looking at it. Several lead guys in engineering used SW at one of the companies this place aquired some time back and haven't got over the switch. Every chance they get they bring up the idea of switching.
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RE: Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
Switching is a big deal. It's good to have a criteria. As you know, that should be flexible.
I don't think the industry is ready for MBD, regardless to the package being used. Not only does one have to have software that supports it, but then all of the vendors and customers in the supply line then also have to have the that software (or at least something that can see the data in the model). The big issue being communication, as I think was mentioned in the other thread.
Just for the record, FCF can be added to the model in SolidWorks and I believe they are viewable in the eDrawings format.
Matt Lorono
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RE: Solid Works features for Model Based Definition/Elimination of drawing
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