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.