More DriveWorks 8 Revealed

OK, so we’re not WikiLeaks (so PLEASE don’t launch a Denial of Service attack against us) since we’re pulling this information from the Philip Stears blog ,and we’re pretty sure he’s OK with it. But we want to make sure that all of this good stuff about DriveWorks 8 is getting to our readers. So here’s another installment in our commentary on the upcoming DriveWorks 8 release.   Continue Reading

DriveWorks 8 Rules Engine Secrets

Yes folks, you’re hearing it here first (unless you read the Philip Stears blog, in which case you’re reading it here second). Philip, lead developer at DriveWorks, is slowly leaking out some teasers of what’s coming in the new release of DriveWorks, version 8. We anticipate that we will see the full reveal of DriveWorks 8 at SolidWorks World 2011, coming up in January. The latest tidbit shows us some new functions added to DriveWorks’ Titan rules engine, including the ability to manage arrays.  Continue Reading

DriveWorks 8 Revealed!

OK, so maybe not all of DriveWorks 8 is being revealed, but in his blog, Philip Stears (lead developer at DriveWorks) is starting to leak details about the treasures in the new version of DriveWorks. Last year, DriveWorks unveiled their current version (DriveWorks 7) at SolidWorks World, and we anticipate that we may see that same thing happen this year with DriveWorks 8.  Let’s take a look at what Philip has had to share, initially about some DriveWorks user interface improvements.  Continue Reading

Fear of the Engineering Cloud

Fear seems to be a big part of the engineering-on-the-cloud discussion, at least in the blogosphere and on discussion boards.  But I think there are two different fears that need to be addressed.  The first fear, the fear of losing your intellectual property, can be overcome and it is what I would call an “unhealthy” fear.  The second, the fear of falling behind, is trickier but I would argue that it is a “healthy” fear because worrying about it can make you stronger and ultimately help you.  So read on to see if either of these fears resonates with you.  Continue Reading

Why SOA is Important in ENOVIA V6

We at Razorleaf have been going through the ENOVIA V6R2010x documentation to figure out the “real” meaning behind the much publicized SOA readiness of V6. Before we dive in, let’s get familiar with the definition of SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture). Continue Reading

Cloud-y with a Chance of PLM

There is a lot of buzz around cloud computing today, and not all of it is positive.  If you don’t know much about cloud computing, the simplest description is to think about a bank of remote computers whose resources you can harness on an as-needed basis.  Note that this description omits any discussion of where the computers are located (other than not being attached to your keyboard), who owns the computers, who else can access the computers, etc.  The concept of cloud computing itself doesn’t imply answers to any questions about ownership, location, or privacy/security.  So let’s dig a level deeper to discuss how these ownership, security, and privacy issues relate to cloud computing, and specifically in the world of PLM.  Continue Reading

Is Your SolidWorks Data in Shape?

fitness-weight-plates-15419-7811_zoom

Razorleaf has just released the new CADFIT tool for public consumption.  I don’t recommend actually eating or consuming the tool, but I do recommend that you use it.  “Well of course you do, you work for Razorleaf.”  Okay, that factor not withstanding, CADFIT is a really great tool to help you determine the health of your SolidWorks files, to check and see if they are “fit.”   Continue Reading