Main features of the integration

The PLM integration for SolidWorks includes the following features:

• Files can be saved from SolidWorks to PLM.
• Document link management.
• Unique file names for all new SolidWorks files.
• SolidWorks files can be revision controlled.
• Concurrent engineering features enables you to manage ownership of the files.
• Files can be retrieved from the PLM using the Download Manager.
• Bill of Material (BOM) is transferred to PLM when you save files to PLM.
• Support for design variants enables you to assign an item to the configuration. As a result, you can transfer the BOM of a design variant(configuration) to PLM.
• Advanced query mechanism for searching objects in PLM.
• Role-based authorization allows users to perform operation based on their roles.
• Files can be automatically saved to PLM in neutral formats such as PDF, BMP and so on. Neutral files can be viewed using applications that are not CAD specific
• Built-in file viewer.
• Thumbnails of CAD files can be generated and stored in PLM database for snapshot view of the design files.
• The design process can be controlled using the workflow functionality.
• Preferences to control the behavior of the integration. Example: integration preference, Set Object to Match File Name enables you to save the files using a specific file naming convention.
• Mapping functionality enables you to transfer values, such as, document properties, custom properties, and so on, from CAD file to PLM and vice versa.
• Graphic representation of product trees.