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DBWorks/DBInventor Basics
DBWorks/DBInventor is the complete out of the box solution for managing SolidWorks® and Inventor® documents that is easy to install and easy to use from the first day. You can learn how to have access to all the basic features of DBWorks/DBInventor in ONE day and eventually discover the many options available as your demands grow. One of your company's most valuable assets is your data. Managing that data becomes a key function in utilizing that data. MechWorks and Integrated Partner Solutions, Inc. also realize that each company handles their data in different manners. That is why DBWorks/DBInventor is your complete solution for managing your documents. The following are some of the Basics to think about when choosing a Data Management System.
Features to look for:
| Out of the Box solution | Does the solution require full customization prior to Go Live? |
| Security | Are the documents stored in a Secure location? |
| Scalable | Is there roon to grow with the system? |
| Customizable | Does the system have an open API which is fully customizable? |
| Peformance | Does the system peform efficiently? |
| Ease of Use | Is the system easy to use and understand? |
| Collaboration | Can you access information via the Internet? |
| Support for other data Types | Is the system open enough to allow for any type of Windows® document? |
| Database | Does the system rely on a Database backbone? |
| Price | Is the system competitively priced? |
No real PDM in place (Windows Explorer)
Advantages:
- No software expense.
- Tool that all are familiar with.
Disadvantages:
- No History.
- No Revision control.
- No Where Used or User By
- Not truly Integrated in SolidWorks or Inventor.
DBWorks/DBInventor Express
Advantages:
- Out-Of-The-Box solution.
- Ease of Use
- History is retained.
- Revision control.
- Integrated with SolidWorks and Inventor.
- Database backbone.
- DBWServer security.
- Supports all other Windows documents.
- Inexpensive.
- Standalone product.
- Open API
Disadvantages:
- Geographically distributed sites not available.
- Released Database not allowed.
- Master Drawing Mode not available.
- Integrated WorkFlow not available.
DBWorks/DBInventor Enterprise
Advantages:
- Has all of the functionality of Enhanced and more.
- Ease of Use
- Scalable.
- User Rights Manager.
- Web Viewing.
- Project Assignment Management.
- Standalone product.
- Open API
Disadvantages:
- Higher price than DBWorks/DBInventor Enhanced.