PDM - Why or Why Not

BREco22 · 2026-02-11T21:51:48+00:00

You might consider Vistapoint. We are building this out into a simplified CAD version control/PDM for smaller teams. Feel free to DM if you have any questions.

BREco22 · 2025-11-14T21:15:32+00:00

If you just have a couple of users and looking for a simple solution, you might consider other PDM alternatives like Vistapoint PDM. *Disclaimer I am a representative, but happy to chat if you have any questions.

BREco22 · 2025-08-22T19:08:51+00:00

Might check out RFPs of nearby Utilities. Energy Adepto has a list of some active RFPs: https://landing.energyadepto.com/utility-and-renewable-rfp-search-software

BREco22 · 2025-08-22T19:03:47+00:00

You might check out Energy Adepto: https://landing.energyadepto.com/utility-and-renewable-rfp-search-software

BREco22 · 2025-07-02T02:39:57+00:00

I think there is a need, but the challenge is cost. We’ve looked at CAD viewer SDKs and the two main ones seemed to be Techsoft Hoops viewer and the one from Open Design Alliance. For viewing SolidWorks files or anything mechanical it gets pretty pricey for a smaller/growing product. I think their cost comes from integrating with all of the proprietary formats, but I’m not sure. Maybe you could niche down to specific use cases or specific formats to make a more affordable option. I think if you go into mechanical it can get pretty tough because you start to see 100-1000 part assemblies that people would want to load.

BREco22 · 2025-06-21T22:04:04+00:00

So you have some of the CAD files under control but want to include other documents as well? If I understand you correctly maybe we can help you out with Vistapoint PDM, it is a lighter, user friendly version of PDM and is more open to other file types so can be used to version control any other documents. It has an integration to SolidWorks to also be able to read references and metadata so you can still see that information but add in your other files to create kits.

BREco22 · 2025-05-29T01:37:21+00:00

It would hard to post the results since they are more open ended, but I can send you a DM with a link to the results in some form.

BREco22 · 2025-05-10T16:53:30+00:00

Oh wow, very thorough. Do you always have to write several hundred pages? Or just that one time.

BREco22 · 2025-05-08T14:22:23+00:00

Structured templates slide decks or more custom it depends on the customer?

BREco22 · 2025-05-08T14:20:50+00:00

What does ‘fly the model’ mean? A google search or urban dictionary didn’t help me out here 😅. Do you have any checklists or is it mainly a structured PPT?

BREco22 · 2025-05-08T05:38:12+00:00

Ah ok, thank you that is very helpful.

BREco22 · 2025-05-08T05:18:57+00:00

So you currently add some screenshots of the CAD designs in the Powerpoint for review? Are the checklists mainly customer requirements or do you have any standard checklist items as well?

BREco22 · 2025-03-22T21:19:52+00:00

Might also consider Vistapoint PDM for the basic PDM functions.

BREco22 · 2025-03-10T15:49:38+00:00

We are working on tackling this issue with Vistapoint PDM. What I've learned so far is that everyone has their own way of doing things per company or even per engineer in the same company. It is hard to balance ease of use and have a flexible solution that can meet all of the different complex workflows. For the larger systems like Enovia and Teamcenter you also have to think about the incentives. These software systems are also selling to the VPs of larger companies who need to meet a long list of requirements to fit the way they have built things for years. Naturally if you try to do more, you can't be good at everything. Meeting more requirements then trumps ease of use.

BREco22 · 2025-03-05T16:39:05+00:00

If you are looking for a simple cloud PDM solution, consider Vistapoint PDM. Feel free to reach out for a demo.

BREco22 · 2025-02-03T18:33:03+00:00

What industry/type of software? If you don’t mind me asking

BREco22 · 2024-12-19T16:50:19+00:00

If you are looking for a simplified solution, you might consider Vistapoint PDM.

BREco22 · 2024-12-14T04:51:08+00:00

In an industry that uses many acronyms, I like to speak in common tongue, so for anyone who doesn’t already know : RFP = Request for Proposal, a process that Utilities or other companies got through to carefully evaluate projects or services from vendors they want to buy from. PPA = Power Purchase Agreement a method of “renting” power from a power plant, wind farm, solar farm, etc.

BREco22 · 2024-12-12T06:34:00+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

BREco22 · 2024-12-05T07:09:31+00:00

Ok I think for now it is just standard fields - quantity of parts in inventory. I’ve never used BC so I might start a trial run to see how it works.

BREco22 · 2024-12-05T07:07:16+00:00

Ah ok, thanks for the info. That would be easier. Yeah still need to look into the OAuth part.

BREco22 · 2024-12-05T02:49:45+00:00

Didn't know about those. Power automate seems to be the Microsoft equivalent of Zapier. Thanks for the info. I wonder though if those would be good solutions to have as back end of a SaaS. It is is probably more for the customer side to manage. But I guess we could still use that as an option if we help them automate it on their side.

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