Digital Architecture

Includes computer modeling, programming, replication, and imaging.

Technical Drawings

Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

Plant Design

Includes reality capture, pipe modeling, electrical raceways, and 3D plant design.

Collaboration

Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

3D Modeling

Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Laser Scanning

Includes accuracy reports, photorealistic data visualization, and advanced measurement tools.

Parts and Assembly Mode

Includes direct modeling, mold design, and advanced surfacing.

Simulation

Includes circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

Raster Graphics

Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, and filters.

Analytics and Reporting

Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Ease of IT Administration

This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Breadth of Features

Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Business Value Created

Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Usability and Intuitiveness

End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Vendor Support

The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Implementation

Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features

Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Customization

Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training

Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Data Integration

Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.