CAD Data Management Software

When using CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS, you’ll quickly create lot of files, parts, assemblies, drawings and with intricate references to each other. You need a tool that can store, control, and retrieve your data in an efficient way. CAD data management software such as SOLIDWORKS PDM and SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services enable storing, organizing, and revising complex CAD relations, files, and relate design data.

SOLIDWORKS PDM focuses on file-based data management with secure vaulting, version control, approval workflows, and collaboration tools suitable for engineering teams handling CAD files and documents.

In contrast, SOLIDWORKS Manage builds directly on PDM Professional by adding record-based capabilities like advanced project and process management, bill of material management, and interactive dashboards. These tools provide comprehensive reporting and insight to oversee the full product development lifecycle.

This makes SOLIDWORKS PDM ideal for straightforward engineering data management while Manage provides enterprise-level oversight for complex workflows and decision-making.

SOLIDWORKS PDM and Manage are on-premise, highly configurable solutions whereas 3DEXPERIENCE is a turnkey cloud-based solution.

• On-premise solutions provide greater customization, full data control, and no subscription dependency, suiting organizations with strict security needs or custom processes despite requiring server maintenance and upgrades.
• Cloud-based CAD data management offers easier scalability, automatic updates, remote access without VPNs, and lower upfront hardware costs, making it ideal for distributed teams or those avoiding IT overhead.

To sum up, cloud excels in agility and accessibility, while on-premise prioritizes configurability and ownership.

• SOLIDWORKS PDM scales effectively from small teams via its Standard edition, which handles low-volume, single-site use with basic vaulting, revision control, and search for workgroups of 3-5 users.
• SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional and Manage extend to large enterprises with multisite replication, high-volume workflows, web access, and automation for hundreds of users across global offices.

Upgrading between versions is seamless, ensuring growth without data migration disruptions.

TriMech provides expert data management services for SOLIDWORKS PDM, SOLIDWORKS Manage and 3DEXPERIENCE , including Installation, Configuration, Data Migration, Admin Support & Training.