3D CAD SystemSecurely work with references, versions and variants
CAD technology is advancing at a relentless pace. 3D CAD systems have almost completely replaced any legacy software that still relies on 2D models. The reasons for this go beyond merely adding another dimension to have the added advantage of incorporating spatial relations. 3D CAD also means being able to work with references [...]
Differentiated Views of DocumentsDifferent Views by Department or by Role
It is not always productive or effective to make all information available to everyone. Individual departments and role owners need whatever information is relevant to their job. Information needs can differ widely depending on whether you work in development, order processing, technical purchasing, service, or management. With [...]
Multi-CADMechatronics is becoming more important than ever
Today, many design departments rely on more than one CAD system and have their designers work with products from multiple vendors. A trend that is often driven by customer demand. This means that a CAD data management system must be able to integrate with multiple CAD systems both on the MCAD and the ECAD level. PRO.FILE, for [...]
Product StructuresProduct structures create context
By taking a DMStec approach, manufacturing companies can organize their product information in keeping with the product’s structure and control and manage their documents in a way that reflects their typical workflows. A part’s structural information is traditionally created by a company’s development team and [...]