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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    3D Source

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    $10,000

    per year

    Configure One

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AConfigure One is a CPQ and e-catalog tool that allows users to visualize complex product configurations in 2D and/or 3D, and generate quotes and orders based on valid configurations. Configure One integrates with ERP, CRM, and CAD systems. It also includes features for manufacturers, including bill of materials, routings, and parts numbering. Configure One is a Revalize company.N/A

    Tacton Design Automation

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATacton Design Automation provides constraint-based and parametric engineer-to-order automation inside SolidWorks, PTC CREO and Autodesk Inventor. With needs-driven design, CAD engineers can configure designs of complex products – including feedback on incompatible choices - and automatically generate complete 2D drawings, 3D models and quote documents. The configurator-powered Tacton Design Automation is designed to propose a solution that's not just buildable, but optimal for the…N/A
    Pricing
    3D SourceConfigure OneTacton Design Automation
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $10,000
    per year
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    3D SourceConfigure OneTacton Design Automation
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    3D SourceConfigure OneTacton Design Automation
    CPQ
    Comparison of CPQ features of 3D Source and Configure One and Tacton Design Automation
    Feature
    3D Source
    -
    Ratings
    Configure One
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Tacton Design Automation
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    Ratings
    Quote sharing/sending00 Ratings9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product configuration00 Ratings9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration options00 Ratings9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pricing rules00 Ratings8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Price adjustment00 Ratings8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Purchase history and open contracts00 Ratings9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Guided selling/Sales portal00 Ratings8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    CPQ reporting & analytics00 Ratings9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    CPQ-CRM integration00 Ratings9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attachments to quotes00 Ratings8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order capturing00 Ratings9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Testimonials
    3D SourceConfigure OneTacton Design Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    3D Source
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    Revalize
    ConfigureOne is user-friendly, even for people who have never used it before. It is straightforward and flexible to invent a solid CPQ platform and a useful sales and quoting tool. A simple-to-use program with ongoing help affects the user experience. Administrative training is well worth the cost for comprehensive and practical experience. We employ it throughout the entire process, from the quote to the final product. But there are some instances where the configuration process can take a long time to finish.
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    Tacton
    For design automation for SOLIDWORKS, I feel Tacton Design Automation is the best solution out there. It's simple to develop and implement for the design/engineering department. But can be implemented within the sales team as well with Tacton CPQ. When a company has products that are modular and/or have many sizing updates, this is where Tacton excels. If you have products that are completely customized, then Tacton or even design automation isn't the best suited for that.
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    Pros
    3D Source
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    Revalize
    • Allows the creation of an online catalog, where our customers can access from the customer portal and see all the products we have available, as well as their features, design, quantity, price, and more.
    • We can take in an orderly manner the entire process of the product from its creation to the categorization of products. The system has customer and proposal management, where we can access the files without problems or complications.
    • It has a tool for the design of products in 3D, which we love because we do not have to search in other files and programs for plans and designs.
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    Tacton
    • Tacton has a non-linear solver, meaning it can solve lots of equations without them being is a particular order. This enables the software to be incredibly flexible.
    • Tacton has a great interface to set up configurators for people to use. No knowledge of programming languages is required. The configurator uses equations similar to Excel equations to control what the users options are.
    • Tacton has the ability to easily add lists of data like product lists, beam or pipe sizes that because available for user selections or for calculations.
    • The Tacton configurator also automatically builds the user interface as you set up user inputs making it much easier to set up then competitor software.
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    Cons
    3D Source
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    Revalize
    • In some cases, the configuration process can take a long time to complete. While the cost is high, the service is excellent.
    • Learning can be difficult due to the high level of customization implemented. Backend compartments only connect from above.
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    Tacton
    • Layout mode is probably the most lacking aspect of the software (within Tacon Design Automation Engineer). Something so powerful as having modular parts should be more heavily supported. Although, I've heard Tacton is focusing on updating this with better functionality.
    • The constraint editor does not display complex/lengthy constraints very well. I end up using Excel to visually break out in cells the different aspects of the constraint.
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    Alternatives Considered
    3D Source
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    Revalize
    Configure One is flexible in inventing a solid CPQ platform and a useful sales and quoting tool to understand our customers' needs better. It's extremely user-friendly and provides almost limitless customization options. It provides a diverse range of functions that allow users to customize their tools. The support staff is always available and knowledgeable. Because of its excellent service, we chose it over its competitors.
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    Tacton
    Drive Works is the main competitor for the TactonWorks module of Tacton. We actually discovered DriveWorks and purchased it before we discovered Tacton and started to use it. Once we discovered Tacton we liked it so much better we dropped using DriveWorks and switched to Tacton. I think you could accomplish what you need to in DriveWorks, but it is easier to setup in Tacton and Tacton has alot of features that really can make your product configurators nice
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    Return on Investment
    3D Source
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    Revalize
    • It meets our extensive and dynamic product quoting needs and access levels, creating customized product quotes with minimal clicks.
    • It is simple and flexible to create a solid CPQ platform, and a useful sales and quoting tool always adapt to the fast-changing technology trends.
    • It's very adaptable, and it's integrated with CRM and ERP tools, so it creates a seamless user experience and ensures that our workflow is consistent from start to finish.
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    Tacton
    • Time to produce submittals went from 1-2 weeks down to a couple of days. Then, once approved, normally to produce the fabrication drawings (70+ unique parts) it would take from 4-6 weeks. We can get it down to as little as a few days.
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