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3DEXPERIENCE Implementation Best Practices
At xLM Solutions, we are frequently called upon by manufacturers to implement the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Over the years, we have developed a core set of 3DEXPERIENCE implementation best practices which we summarize here.
SmarTeam Roundtable
Recently, xLM Solutions moderated a roundtable discussion about SmarTeam among current SmarTeam users. We discussed what’s next for SmarTeam and looked at the process for moving from SmarTeam to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Single Source for Speed for Industrial Equipment
We recently conducted a webinar about 3DEXPERIENCE Single Source for Speed for industrial equipment companies. Here are some of the insights from that webinar.
Migrating Data to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
We know that data migration can be complex. At xLM Solutions, we have developed best-in-class tools, products and solutions for successful data migrations, while working with the many PLM/PDM systems and enterprise technology solutions used by manufacturers. Here I want to focus on migrating data to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Configure or Customize Your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Increased ROI
Manufacturers and engineering enterprises are eager to squeeze every bit of value from their software solutions. Using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform streamlines every organization in your company, from engineering to marketing to sales. Among its many functions, it powers industry solution experiences based on 3D design, analysis, and simulation in a collaborative environment. When you configure or customize your 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you can gain even more ROI and make it fit your unique requirements.
Dassault Systèmes Community of Experts 2018 Annual Experience and TechniFair
We’re heading out to San Diego April 15-18 for the Dassault Systèmes Community of Experts (COE) 2018 Annual Experience and TechniFair. We hope to see you there. We’ll be networking with colleagues, industry leaders and customers and we’ll be presenting two important sessions.
How Often Should You Rebuild or Reorganize SOLIDWORKS File Vault Database Indexes?
File vault database indexes can become scattered or fragmented over time based on file operations, such as insert, update or delete. If you conduct an upgrade or a data migration which adds multiple records, the indexes are affected.
Considerations for Migrating Out of SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM
As of December 31, 2018, SOLIDWORKS will no longer support Workgroup PDM.
What does this mean for Workgroup customers? You must migrate your data either into SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard or SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional OR migrate to another PDM/PLM solution, such as Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
SOLIDWORKS is providing tools to their resellers and partners to help make the migration process as easy as possible. xLM participated in prototyping some of these tools and thus we have solid experience in helping you define your migration project.
Managing Prototype vs. Production Behavior using 3DEXPERIENCE and SOLIDWORKS Connector
With our strong presence in the ENOVIA and SOLIDWORKS Connector user community, we have run across companies that need to manage prototype vs. production behavior on the SOLIDWORKS (or any other non-CATIA V6 CAD) platform in 3DEXPERIENCE version <=2017X. This blog describes two possible methods to approach this in ENOVIA. We’re happy to work with you on your PLM/PDM projects and will bring our vast experience to your challenges.
Can PLM be Easy?
I recently read Oleg Shilovitsky’s article Does it make sense to build intuitive CAD & PLM?. In the article, Oleg looks into the claim of various CAD vendors as having “intuitive” user interface. He talks about what is intuitive and how it can be measured. It made me think about PLM and ease of use. […]
SMARTEAM to 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V5 Migration Project Lessons
I wanted to share with you our recent experience with yet another successful migration of CAD legacy data from SMARTEAM to 3DEXPERIENCE with CATIA V5 data. We solidified our migration tool and methodology even further, providing additional flexibility and options. The result? A happy customer. We conducted this migration in a record breaking 2-month timeline, […]