Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
Increases visibility
Increases security
Saves money
Making an Investment in PDM
Workgroup
Administration Enterprise
Graphical interface
Administration rights
categorized
Can control much more than
read or write access
Workgroup
Architecture Enterprise
Controlled centrally by SQL
Database (included)
Archive of files is separate
Replication possibility
Workgroup
Revision Control Enterprise
Standardized by workflow
Impossible to overwrite
Separate from Versions of files
Permissions can be controlled by
revision
Workgroup
SolidWorks Files Enterprise
Use regular open and save
dialogue
References are captured in
database and kept up to date
Exchange revisions of files while
open in SolidWorks
Workgroup
BOM Management Enterprise
Tab in Windows Explorer
designated to BOM Management
Flexible to show BOM in many
different formats
Compare BOM against other
revisions
BOM can be frozen and passed
through approval process
One button to excel format
Workgroup
Other CAD Data Enterprise
Suitable for managing any CAD
Specific support for ProE 2001
Wildfire 5, SolidEdge, Inventor,
AutoCAD
Typical support includes native
add-in, file reference, revision,
properties
Workgroup
Non CAD Files Enterprise
Can manage any file
Template functionality can
automate creation process
Preview 400 different file types
Permissions can control where
specific files go
Can control windows properties
Can add most file types inside files to drive information in
Must be worked on in separate
cached folder
Designed to be associated with
CAD data
Must have unique file name
Can preview PDF Files
Workgroup
Templates Enterprise
A template can be made from
any file or folder
Automatic serial numbers can be
generated and used in file name
Properties can be driven into the
contents of the file
Templates are common practice
for new project creation
Workgroup
Searching Enterprise
Single window for all searching
Customizable search forms to
make searching easier for users
Values can be selected from
drop down lists
Favorites can be created and
repeated with a single click
Workgroup
Process Control Enterprise
Unlimited graphical processes
Files are automatically assigned
based on name, location and
user
Architecture is secure and
passes FDA quality requirements
Workgroup
Notifications Enterprise
Controlled by workflow or by user
subscription
Automated e-mail template
Easily customizable
Workgroup
Automation Enterprise
Automation is on demand or
executed by workflow transition
Automation is
done by Task Task is executed on server or
Scheduler designated machine
Task is executed Flexible to do almost anything
on local machine
at specific time
designated by
user
Workgroup
Web Portal Enterprise
SSL 128bit encrypted for secure
access
Avoids FTP site usage
Can check out and perform
search from web portal
Requires eDrawing installed for
previewing
Workgroup
Typical Setup and Pricing
Workgroup Enterprise
Basic Vault Setup and Admin Training 2-3 Days 3-4 Days
The plan with SolidWorks Workgroup PDM is not known at this time
It concerns some users that there has been a lack of enhancements in the
last three major releases
Enterprise PDM has seen significant enhancements over last three major
releases and seems to be where SolidWorks continues to put effort
Some of the enhancements that Enterprise PDM have seen include Item
Management which opens doors for more sophisticated business
management, this may become interesting in the future
Summary