Help - Solidworks Document Control

[jrmartin]

We are a small mechanical engineering office (approximately 10 users) who are in the beginning stages of impementing Solidworks. Currently we are using SDRC I-Deas, which has a built in document control.

I've breifly investigated PDM Works, but the information on the net is limited.

Can anyone provide feedback on PDM Works, or suggest other engineering document control software packages which would be optimal for small engineering groups.

Thanks in Advance

 

[SBaugh]

Run a search in this forum. You will find lots of information on PDMworks that away.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376
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[ctopher]

Run a search as Scott suggested. We use PDMWorks. It works well for us. We have about 20 users. It takes a little time to get use to, but is worth it.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD

 

[SolidsMaster]

Ditto, PDM is priceless. It's a no brainer, and I've seen both aspects of it.

John
(being using PDM and SW for a long time now, and SDRC for 7 yrs before that....)

 

[dsgnr1]

I work at a company ...100 associates.
typical sales r&d logistics production OEM type firm.
We use PDMWorks not only for Solidworks (which it handles beautifully), but for all vaultable documentation. We've used it for about a year without a single hitch.

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[MoynoGuy]

I did not get any hits on pdmworks either.

Did pdmworks require extensive customization to achieve any / all objectives?
I am refering to issues such as release notification procedures / ownership issues / document viewing, ECN management, etc.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[macduff]

jrmartin,
You need to talk to your reseller. If you buy SW office professional, it comes with PDMWorks. You can also purchase seats as a standalone. There is even a web add-on for people to view the file within your company.

PDMWorks is a wonderful thing, and is a must for companies running more than 2 seats.

Good luck with your quest!

Macduff
Meggitt Airdynamics Inc.
Dell Precision 370
SW2005 Pro SP 1.1
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