To avoid conflicts, files can be checked out and locked when a design change needs to be made. As designs are updated by others, live notifications keep you informed of changes as they happen.
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. Utilize 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
