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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GrabCAD Workbench (discontinued)

    Score5.7 out of 10
    N/AGrabCAD Workbench was a CAD collaboration solution that helps designers to manage files and engage partners in the design process. Since August 2022 it has been discontinued.N/A

    LightningCAD

    N/AN/AIntegrating CAD functionality with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) system logic, LightningCAD is a configurable solution designed for design and product configuration organizations. LightningCAD codifies business rules into a platform that facilitates standardized design and enforces end-to-end process specifications, allowing CAD Designers to focus on complex modeling tasks while sales teams perform on-site configuration or clients utilize self-service design…N/A
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    GrabCAD Workbench (discontinued)LightningCAD
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
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    GrabCAD Workbench (discontinued)LightningCAD
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsThe price is dependant on the amount of customization required per application. The development is based on an iterative process, and there are two options for pricing. The first is a revenue-sharing structure, where users pay a percentage of their revenue from using the software per month. The second option is customization plus licensing. The user pays the customization fee upfront as development is happening and then simply pays a monthly licensing fee.
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    User Testimonials
    GrabCAD Workbench (discontinued)LightningCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
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    GrabCad Workbench is well suited for group projects, where all my team members can view the designs at the same time, and by integrating it with CAD software like SolidWorks, all my team members can see the live changes in the projects based on the recommendations received. I can also do conversations with my team, which are project-specific, thus reducing time in email and video conferences. For assemblies, I can generate a Bill of materials with a single click. However, there are some drawbacks like every member needs to have an account in order to sync files with everyone, and the platform requires good internet connectivity otherwise file uploading will be time-consuming.
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    Pros
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    • GrabCAD is the source of truth for the files being used
    • GrabCAD is free
    • Easy to use and get started
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    Cons
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    • The software is not intuitive.
    • You must have an account to share files.
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    Support Rating
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    Never needed.
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    It’s the bottom of the barrel.
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    Return on Investment
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    • GrabCad Workbench is the best in terms of integration with other CAD software like SolidWorks where live changes can be made to a product.
    • GrabCad Workbench has a common parts library, which allows us to use repetitive parts without redesigning them again and again. Hence saving a lot of time.
    • I can do all the conversations in the file itself, reducing time in email and other modes.
    • It automatically generates BOM for my assembly files.
    • It tracks versions, all the files are updated automatically for all members once a new version is created.
    • It would be good if it can be updated to read drawing and sketch files.
    • The team needs to improve the stability of the platform.
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