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Following are some considerations that particularly interest users switching from MA to Enventive. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Training

MA users find that transitioning to Enventive is quick and easy. Although many MA users have made the transition without training, a 1-day training class helps MA users become proficient faster, provides an opportunity to update modeling skills, and teaches the best methods for using Enventive's new features.

Customers sometimes find it desirable for both experienced MA users and those without MA experience to attend training together. In this case, we recommend a 2-day class. The class structure enables each student to work at his/her own pace, which permits MA users to cover more advanced material than those without MA experience.

Enventive offers a 10-seat, 45-day evaluation period that includes training. Many customers find this a cost effective way to get started with Enventive.

See Training for more information about Enventive's standard training agenda.

MA Model Conversion

Enventive provides an option for converting MA components to Enventive components. Most MA components can be converted in just a few minutes. MA geometry, constraints and dimensions are converted to corresponding Enventive objects, resulting in a usable Enventive part without hours of manual conversion work. See MA Converter for more information about this optional tool.

Enventive also provides conversion services for a fee.

Data Management

Because Enventive components are stored in individual files, users can work together as a team, and common components can be shared by different assemblies. Enabling a team approach introduces significant benefits and value, as well as important considerations for effective data management.

It is important to consider data management carefully before embarking on a team project. Many users find it useful to designate a folder on a shared disk drive for each project, as well as a folder for common components shared by multiple projects.

It is also helpful to formulate rules for component naming conventions. For components associated with existing parts, users sometimes use the drawing number as the file name, perhaps with the part description included as well.

Contact us if you wish to have your Enventive data managed by an existing PDM system.