Cadworx: Questions and Answers
Cadworx: Questions and Answers
Cadworx: Questions and Answers
CADWORX
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
CADWORX FAQ
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CONTENTS
General Information .................................................................................................................................... 6
What is CADWorx?.................................................................................................................................... 6
Purchasing .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Can a live presentation be given by the local reseller or by Hexagon PPM? ........................................... 8
Do customers have an option to hire Hexagon PPM staff for CADWorx training? ................................... 9
Does Hexagon PPM have an online Hexagon PPM CADWorx Blog? .................................................... 10
Licensing.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................. 11
How often does Hexagon PPM release a new update to CADWorx? .................................................... 11
Who has access to the latest CADWorx updates and enhancements? .................................................. 12
Can customers submit product enhancement requests directly to Hexagon PPM? ............................... 12
Can users take a Hexagon PPM Official CADWorx Certification Exam? ............................................... 12
What can a Hexagon PPM legitimate customer do to help rise above those that use illegal copies of
software? ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Use CADWorx software to improve the quality, efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness
of those served by plant design.
CADWorx and Analysis Solutions (Hexagon PPM) products have become the first choice among those
involved in the creation of quality plant design and engineering analysis deliverables. In real-world
application, Hexagon PPM products have helped reduce man-hours and costs by 50% and more for
designers, engineers and owner operators. Hexagon PPM offers integrated and scalable solutions that
are easy to learn and use.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hexagon PPM is a provider of software for multiple plant design and engineering disciplines. Hexagon
PPM aims are, that design and engineering should share relevant information seamlessly, thereby
maintaining accuracy and improving efficiency.
WHAT IS CADWORX?
CADWorx is a Plant Design Suite for intelligent plant design modeling, process schematics and
automatic production of plant design deliverables. Please visit www.coade.com/cadworx.
trained AutoCAD and BricsCAD users can become productive within days of first encountering the
product. Likewise, the large set of template specifications and component databases shipped with the
product, coupled with the product’s smooth 2D to 3D transition, database flexibility, and easy on-the-fly
customization (no programming required) allows even the most casual users to easily and quickly ensure
that CADWorx works exactly the way that they do (or the way they have always really wanted to). The
simplicity of CADWorx allows all projects to be fast tracked, saving hundreds of training, engineering, and
design hours, not to mention administrative overhead costs. On the typical CADWorx project, plant
designers find that they can start laying pipe within hours of installing the software.
PURCHASING
WHAT ARE THE PURCHASING OPTIONS?
CADWorx may be purchased through our reseller network and direct from Hexagon PPM. To find your
local reseller, visit www.coade.com/dealer.shtml. For Hexagon PPM, contact us at: 7840 N. Sam Houston
Pkwy W., Suite 100, Houston, TX 77064, Phone Number (1) 281-890-4566, Toll Free Phone Number 1-
800-899-8787 or email [email protected].
ONLINE RESOURCES
DOES HEXAGON PPM HAVE AN ONLINE HEXAGON PPM CADWORX
BLOG?
Yes, go to http://www.coade.typepad.com/coadeinsider.
LICENSING
WHAT IS A HARDWARE LOCK?
Hardware locks are software locking mechanisms used by many software vendors. These are small USB
keys that attach to the USB port of the computer.
COMPATIBILITY
WHICH PLATFORMS DOES CADWORX WORK WITH?
CADWorx works with compatible versions of AutoCAD and BricsCAD. All drawings generated with
CADWorx are standard DWG format deliverables. BricsCAD Platinum is included with all CADWorx Plant,
Structure, and P&ID purchases.
PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS
HOW OFTEN DOES HEXAGON PPM RELEASE A NEW UPDATE TO
CADWORX?
Hexagon PPM typically releases their new feature version of CADWorx once a year.
For Employers
• Rank current and prospective employees on their level of the competence.
• Utilize employee’s expertise effectively in project assignments.
For End Users
• Find out how much you don’t know about the CADWorx Plant Pro software. Interactive feedback
helps you pinpoint weakness you need to focus on before the projects begin.
• Adds to your credentials and resume.
• Identifies you as a part of an elite fraternity of Excellence.
For Students
• Receive a certificate from Hexagon PPM which certifies your skill level.
• Adds to your credentials and resume.
• Allows your current and future employers have confidence in your abilities.
LICENSE COMPLIANCY
WHAT CAN A HEXAGON PPM LEGITIMATE CUSTOMER DO TO HELP
RISE ABOVE THOSE THAT USE ILLEGAL COPIES OF SOFTWARE?
Keep track of your software assets and help support Hexagon PPM against privacy prevention. Hexagon
PPM issues your company an official letter indicative of how much we appreciate your business which
then lists the number of licenses your company holds. Use this Hexagon PPM compliance letter and
present it next time you bid for a project.