CAD. Office to enterprise Product Data Management. Product Overview

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1 CAD DDM CAD is an easy to use, multi-cad PDM solution for Solid Edge, SolidWorks, IronCAD, Creo Elements/Pro, AutoCAD and Inventor. Providing full lifecycle management and revision control of parts, models, drawings and office documents, DDM ensures that the right information is delivered to the right people at the right time. DDM is a scalable system that grows in line with your needs. At a basic level it can be used as a file vault with simple access controls ensuring data integrity. At an advanced level it can satisfy the needs of a global multisite organisation with document, project and process management. DDM provides a complete electronic audit trail of change and release history, helping to meet your compliance obligations. The DDM philosophy is focused on delivering a solution to have you productive within hours, without the expensive and lengthy implementation times normally associated with PDM installations. Cost of ownership is minimised through low on-going maintenance, centralised backup and simple fast upgrades. DDM main user interface. model properties preview and engineering change order workflow

2 CAD Full office document management capabilities are included within DDM CAD Business process management and visibility via graphical workflow mapping tools Full audit history recorded throughout the product lifecycle Easily configured, comprehensive access control list allows you the ability to manage viewing rights and control modification permissions for parts, assemblies, drawings and documents Powerful search tools such as category browser, my recent items and user defined favorites, help users quickly find parts Automatic thumbnail and PDF generation on model and drawing respectively Comprehensive where used queries for parts, assemblies, drawings, documents, ensuring clear understanding of the impact of any changes Secure shared access to data in a multi-user, multi-site environment without risking IP Spend more time designing and less time searching, with DDM s powerful search tools Out of the box auto-numbering utility guarantees no duplicates, issuing numbers at the point of save to DDM Reduce errors, improve productivity and encouraging component re-use with DDM s powerful search tools Capture audit trail of decisions changes and document approvals for compliance Automatic BOM update and ERP export facility saves you valuable time Protect and ensure the integrity of your most valuable asset Drawing title block population Custom attributes defined in DDM can be transferred to the CAD object for use on the drawing title block. Examples include supplier, supplier part number, item description etc Drawing change notes DDM captures all change note information as items are up-issued. These notes can be transferred to the drawing to automatically update the revision history table Bill of Materials management Automatic generation of BOM s as assemblies are stored from the CAD application. A BOM editor allows downstream modification to adjust modelled quantities and/or add non-modelled items such as lubricants and adhesives Configurable Enterprise Update Manager allows you to publish BOM information electronically to an ERP or MRP system. Transfer can be triggered automatically as part of lifecycle management, or manually where long lead time items need procuring ahead of release DDM Office is licensed on a single floating concurrent user basis.

3 Office DDM Office is an easy to use document and project data management solution enabling you to access, review and update all of your information. Out of the Box and scalable, DDM will grow in line with your business and changing requirements. DDM Office can be used for non-design staff to access design information and view CAD parts and drawings which are saved in PDF format allowing information to flow freely between departments. Powerful search and retrieval facility to access the right documents quickly and easily Change management to automate and track the revision and issue of documents Business process management and visibility via graphical workflow mapping Full audit history recorded throughout the document or product lifecycle Scalable from small office to global multi site environments Secure configurable access control for all users Internet access via DDM Web Client Increase productivity and efficiency Avoid duplication of effort and information Guarantee you are working on the latest information Achieve full compliance with workflow and audit history Streamline your business by highlighting and reducing bottlenecks in your processes Immediate secure global access for your enterprise teams, customers and suppliers Full control over who can see what and when Easy to implement, stable, affordable and user friendly DDM Office is licensed on a single floating concurrent user basis. Improve your productivity, My Recent Items, Category browser, Favourites and Graphical Workflow all make your life easier. All trademarks acknowledged

4 Web Client Office to Enterprise Product Data Management Most people in business create and maintain information on a daily basis, usually to be referred to or used by someone else. Whether you are a small company or large multi-site enterprise, sharing your information in real time and in a controlled manner is critical to ensure a smooth running and efficient business. The DDM Web client is the perfect interface to provide that real time access to documents and information throughout your enterprise and supply chain. Key Points Easy to use browser interface Simple and advanced search capabilities Product and Bill of Material structure browsing Subscriptions and notifications Supports AutoVue web client for view, rotate, section, mark-up and collaborate on 2D and 3D data Supports DDM Business unit access controls Apply your own corporate colours and Logo Single unlimited multi user read only license No roll out costs Little to no user training requirement 24/7 access to Product information and documents Real time sharing of data on a global scale Ensure data integrity and secure access Automatically notify changes to data via subscriptions The DDM RIFS are licensed on a per file server basis. The minimum number of RIFS is 2, the main DDM server and each remote file server. DDM full database replication is also available for company s with poor or fragile wide area networks. See DDM Replicator brochure. The DDM web client is clear and easy to understand with little to no training requirement Contact Us The Pavilion Newbury Business Park Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2PZ, UK All trademarks Acknowledged

5 Database Replicator DDM Replicator provides local database performance where companies are experiencing network performance and stability issues between national or international sites. This solution works seamlessly alongside the DDM Remote Intelligent File Servers (RIFS) fully optimising multi-site, global performance. Globalisation, off shoring and outsourcing is a reality for most organisations in order to reduce costs and maintain competitiveness in their given markets, DDM Replicator will allow you to work across multiple sites, giving you fast searching tools and access to the latest information. LAN performance in a WAN environment Single license to support multiple servers Any number of servers can be supported Configurable replication frequency Full database (metadata) replication Full admin replication including user accounts Priority handling of conflicts with notification No suffering from slow internet connections Teams continue working if the network is down Single cost for any number of servers Increased ROI as your business grows Administrative cover from all sites Reduced duplication of products and documents Promotes product rationalisation and reuse DDM Office is licensed on a single floating concurrent user basis. DDM multiple replicated databases with multiple file servers