SOLIDWORKS PDM - Easily store, access, and share data in one location, improving the way your teams manage and collaborate on data.
SOLIDWORKS PDM
SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management) solutions provide an easy way for designers to collaborate on product designs without worrying about version control or data loss. They can store CAD models and supporting documents—anything from emails to images—in an indexed central repository that tracks versions and automates workflows. This reduces time spent searching for data and eliminates the duplication of effort.
Why You’ll Love SOLIDWORKS PDM
Powerful search capability lets you easily find files—fast. Version control ensures you always have access to the most up-to-date files. You control who has access to data and documents. Store CAD models and documents—anything from emails to images—in an indexed central repository on the company’s server that tracks versions and automates workflows. With SOLIDWORKS PDM, you’re in control.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Capabilities
SOLIDWORKS PDM is a mainstream data management system that stores and organises engineering CAD data and other documents in a central vault that has a relational database to manage all the information about the files and references, users and group permissions, electronic workflow processes and more. SOLIDWORKS PDM is built into Windows® Explorer so users work in a familiar environment but with much more information and control.
SOLIDWORKS PDM uses an organised local cache where files are automatically retrieved from the central file server (Archive Server) and placed in the user’s local cache on their hard drive. This vastly increases performance over opening and saving files on network shared folders. If a file needs to be edited, the user will check out the file which gives them rights access to it. After editing is complete, the file is copied back to the Archive Server via the check-in process. The check-in process automatically creates a new version of the file.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard
Perfect for smaller, single site companies, that need simple data management capabilities. Features include:
- Track changes- changes are automatically tracked and you can see them in the task pane and access previous revisions
- Notifications- keep relevant team members informed of status changes along with any actions that may be required
- Automated PDF creation- convert a SOLIDWORKS Drawing file to PDF during a workflow transition
- Integrated file preview- dynamically preview CAD data using the integrated eDrawings preview capability
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional is ideal for distributed teams, and includes all the same capabilities as PDM Standard plus these additional capabilities:
- Remote access- provides data access via a web browser for internal and external users. Access from anywhere on any device
- Email notifications- configure your system to automatically notify users when files or folders are update
- BOM support- maintain and leverage Bill of Materials (BOM) information for downstream use
- Multi-CAD support- connect to various 3rd party CAD authoring tools using built-in functionality
SOLIDWORKS Manage
SOLIDWORKS Manage is ideal for teams that need an advanced, records-based system. Enjoy all the capabilities highlighted above in addition to:
- Project Management – manage project stages from start to finish. Utilise user tasks and timesheets to automatically track progress
- Process Management – configure business processes such as Engineering Change Requests (ECR), transmittals and approvals
- Item Management – create, edit, and compare complete BOMs using records and files
- Dashboards and Reports – create interactive graphical dashboards to display critical information. Send reports via email attachments
