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Video Library

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General Videos for the CAD User

PLM - Managing ECAD Data in DDM

 

Shows how DDM can be used to lifecycle manage and revision control your native ECAD projects and data

 3.09 mins
(new in DDM 2012.1)
PLM - Linking 3D Models to existing non drawn Parts

 

How to link 3D CAD models to existing non drawn Part records in DDM. Useful for top down design work or if you are importing existing Part data from your ERP system. Shown using Solidworks but the same use model for all supported CAD systems.

 2.35 mins
PLM - Loading Related Drawing

 

Shows a new PDMintegrator menu option allowing users to quickly retrieve a related drawing to the CAD application

 1.16 mins
PLM - Load Rules Dialog

Shows how the Load window gives additional control on objects loaded into a CAD application

 1.00 mins
PLM - Replace In Manager

How to use 'replace-in' to control where a new issue of an object is used

 9.13 mins
PLM - CAD Parameter Mapping Wizard

Shows how to configure mapping of attributes between DDM and your CAD application

 1.42 mins
PLM - PDF Watermarking, Drawing Export & Preview

Shows how to define and configure a pdf watermark to drawing previews

 2.01 mins
PLM CAD - Save a copy as

 

Save a Copy As option available to store a new part back to DDM without automatically replacing the orginal parts in your session assembly.

 2.45 mins
(enhanced in DDM 2011.1)