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 room to grow with the system? |
| Customizable |
Does the system have an open API which is fully
customizable? |
| Performance |
Does the system perform 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 Window® document? |
| Database |
Does the system rely on a Database as a
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 Enhanced (suggested retail
$500.00)
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.
- Local Check-Out mode not available.
- Integrated WorkFlow not available.
DBWorks/DBInventor Enterprise (suggested
retail $1000.00)
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.
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