PDM - Which one? 3

[CajunCAD]

I am currently looking for an enterprise wide document management solution. I have looked up previous posts on this subject and while learning some things I would like to get some user input.

The PDM software I am looking for needs to be able to:
-handle SolidWorks files (looking at Gold Partners)
-handle MS Office, PDF, image, Protel, etc... files
-routing/approval of documents
-e-mail notifications
-web based to allow remote users to retrieve data (without installing a client application on remote machines - we would like to allow some customers to "log in" and see certain data - would also like to involve customers in non-conformance routings/approvals)
-ability to link production/quality documents to a part / PO / Job Order / Work Order / etc... (need to present traceability to clients upon demand)
-ability to link to ERP system thru custom programming (Made2Manage is our ERP system)
-file security - once a document is checked-in to the vault it cannot be modified unless checked out - can't be checked back in until it has been approved

I put together the long list of what I want to generate good responses. Any experience, good or bad, will be appreciated.

Louis

 

[EdHulse]

We also NEVER upgrade SW versions until SP4.0 or higher....and like Kevin said we test and test and test.

I was trying to locate but i can't......Has Mechworks verified DBWorks with SW 2006? I am sure the have though.

Ed Hulse
Sr. Designer/DBWorks Admin