SWITCHING CAD SYSTEMS

There are two primary considerations when moving CAD data to SOLIDWORKS from an existing system;

• Data Migration
• CAD Translation

Within these two areas are a host of other questions that will come up. Watch the video to understand what these questions are and how to manage them. The overriding message is that moving to SOLIDWORKS is not the headache you might think. We have a proven long and successful history of helping companies make the switch.

Growth and business success is driven by the employees who design, make, sell and support the products you offer and the clients you serve. If they have the best tools, and more importantly, the best training and support to do their job, you have a recipe for success.

Our customer development program, supported by the SOLIDWORKS portfolio of products, can help a company of any size and at any stage. If there is a requirement or opportunity to design, test, make, manage data or create marketing and sales content, Solid Solutions can provide a proven integrated solution.

Often the price is only focused on the short-term, up front costs, not the ongoing and true cost of ownership. Software subscription renewal dates can be the first time a business looks at the true cost. SaaS, rental models of ownership have become more common place with AutoDesk moving to rental only. This lower entry price has its benefits but with no other option and no ownership, if you stop paying, you loose access to the software. Speak to our experts today to understand the true differences of AutoCAD software prices, Solid Edge, Siemens NX and others compared to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD.

SOLIDWORKS have recognised the benefits and limits to the rental model and that is why we offer both rental and perpetual licencing. With flexible finance also available to spread the cost, the software licencing model and payment terms really is up to you.

Every implementation is different but from the many different customers Solid Solutions have assisted are many common themes and 'best practices'. Whether it is staged, project by project approach or a one time overhaul of the existing CAD data, mapping out the implementation plan is key part of our discussions.

Contact us today about moving to SOLIDWORKS and we will create a bespoke and competitive quote with a custom implementation plan suited to your requirements.

Are you paying too much for a third party Simulation tool or are you paying for functionality you don't need? SOLIDWORKS' suite of Simulation products can test complex real-world scenarios and benefits from being part of the Dassault Systemes family of software. Abacus is probably the most powerful simulation software on the market and being part of DS, SOLIDWORKS benefits from a 'waterfall' affect in technologies. Often customers can perform what they need and more in SOLIDWORKS Simulation when they have been paying far more for their existing CAD Simulation software.

When employing new CAD users, you want the best for your business. A common driver for customers switching from other CAD software like Siemens NX, PTC Creo and SolidEdge, is the difference in users compared to SOLIDWORKS. Solid Solutions provide SOLIDWORKS to over 80% of the universities in the UK and a staggering 100% to Schools, Colleges and Universities in Ireland. Often the drive for SOLIDWORKS will come from within a business who have existing experience and knowledge of SOLIDWORKS.

Our priority is to always provide you with the right solution and delivering it to meet your exact needs. Changing CAD systems can be straight forward or complex. The first step is always to talk. One of our consultants will meet you to learn about your business and discuss our various, proven implementation methods. From this meeting we will put a proposal together for you to consider and we take it from there.