GrabCAD Workbench (discontinued) vs. NanoCAD

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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NanoCAD can make you job easier for managing drawings with computers that are not fitted with high end processors. It does not use as many resources as other programs which makes it simple to use. It lacks the ability to render 3d object or to import or create 3d models.

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• GrabCad is great at uploading files to the cloud.

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• It is user friendly
• It allows to delete unwanted layers unlike AutoCAD.
• It doesn't require updates every year.
• It is easy to train new users and install is easy as well.

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• One major drawback is, that it cannot display sketches and drawing files, only solids and surfaces can be seen on this platform.
• The platform sometimes becomes unstable, it lags when I try to upload complex assemblies. Hence, GrabCad teams need to work to improve the stability of the platform.

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• 3d Designs
• Rendering

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We like NanoCAD for what it does for us and will renew or license when the time comes. There is no question of doubt because we are very happy with it.

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Never needed.

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SOLIDWORKS PDM is great because it is connected with your windows explorer, so you can guarantee that you will get the most recent version of the file. You need to remember to regularly update your files when using GrabCAD. SOLIDWORKS PDM has a more useful interface, where you can see previews, find BOMs, and view configurations without opening any files or checking them out. GrabCAD was chosen as a starting point to get the team started and familiar with a PDM system with the intention that another PDM would be chosen at a later date

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NanoCAD has been the best solution after using other high-priced software systems. It has all the tools I need and no need to upgrade my computer system. I run it on a Windows 11, Core i5 Computer with 8 gb of ram and integrated graphics with no issues. It does not use up much space in my ssd.

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• Our team can share and open their files from anywhere, and we don’t lose time.

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• It's free to use
• No need to buy special high end computers

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