Sharing Solid Edge Designs With Your Customers: Enhancing Collaboration and Communication

In the realm of product design and development, effective communication with customers is crucial. Sharing design concepts, iterations, and final models with customers not only helps validate design decisions but also fosters a collaborative relationship. Shape the future with Solid Edge, a comprehensive portfolio of product development tools. From mechanical and electrical design to simulation, manufacturing, technical publications, and data management, explore the range of capabilities that can transform your product development process. 

Solid Edge, a powerful 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software, offers several avenues for sharing designs with customers. In this blog post, we will explore various methods and best practices for sharing Solid Edge designs, ultimately enhancing collaboration and communication with your customers.

3D Model Viewing:

• One of the simplest and most effective ways to share Solid Edge designs is by providing customers with 3D model viewing capabilities. 
• Solid Edge allows you to export designs in common 3D file formats like STEP, IGES, or STL. 
• Your customers can then use free viewers or online platforms to open and interact with the 3D models, enabling them to visualize and explore the design from different angles.
• ProtoTech has a range of exporters that enhance the capabilities of CAD software, including Solid Edge. Below are the two plugins that ProtoTech Solutions have developed:

glTF Exporter: The glTF Exporter plugin allows you to export your models to the glTF (GL Transmission Format) file format, which is an efficient and interoperable format for real-time rendering and web-based applications. For more details on the plugin features and costing visit our page –  glTF Exporter

OBJ Exporter: The OBJ Exporter plugin enables you to export your 3D models to the OBJ file format, which is widely supported in various 3D applications and can be used for visualization, animation, or 3D printing purposes. To obtain more comprehensive information about the features and pricing visit our page – OBJ Exporter

Interactive Presentations:

• Take your design sharing a step further by creating interactive presentations using Solid Edge’s built-in tools. 
• Utilize features like exploded views, animations, and walkthroughs to showcase the design’s functionality and features. 
• Interactive presentations offer a dynamic and captivating means for customers to grasp and value your design concepts.

Photorealistic Renderings:

• Solid Edge presents powerful rendering functionalities, enabling the creation of top-notch, true-to-life images that exhibit remarkable realism.
• Share these renderings with your customers to provide a realistic representation of the final product. 
• Renderings can convey aesthetics, materials, and lighting effects, helping customers visualize the design in a more realistic and appealing manner.

Collaborative Cloud Platforms:

• Utilize cloud-based collaboration platforms to optimize communication and feedback gathering. 
• Solid Edge seamlessly integrates with a range of cloud platforms, enabling you to effortlessly share design files, engage in real-time collaboration, and gather comments and suggestions from customers.
• These platforms facilitate seamless collaboration, making it easier to iterate on designs and ensure customer satisfaction.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR):

• Embrace the immersive experiences offered by AR and VR technologies to share Solid Edge designs with customers. 
• Create virtual prototypes that customers can explore in a simulated environment, providing a hands-on feel of the design before it goes into production. 
• AR and VR technologies make designs come alive, allowing customers to see products in realistic situations and make smart choices. They provide an exciting and modern experience that helps customers visualize the final product and make well-informed decisions.

Sharing Solid Edge designs with customers is crucial for effective communication and collaboration during the product development process.

Solid Edge is designed to be versatile, supporting various file formats and platforms, which makes it easy to share and showcase your designs. By embracing these methods and harnessing the power of Solid Edge, you can promote collaboration, gather valuable feedback, and deliver designs that surpass customer expectations. Sharing designs effectively acts as a catalyst for building strong customer relationships and developing innovative, customer-focused products.

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