Product Comparison
DISCUS Choices
DISCUS BASIC- Handle your AS9102 compliance documents with support for 2D PDF & TIFF drawings and specs.
DISCUS 3D
- Add the ability to include 3D CAD formats such as UG NX, CATIA, Pro/E and SolidWorks.
DISCUS DESIGN
- Ensure producibility while reducing the time to create detailed designs for models or drawings.
| Features | DISCUS Basic | DISCUS 3D | DISCUS Design |
| Electronic Drawing | PDF and related formats | ||
| Narrative Documents | Specifications and related documents | ||
| Bill of Characteristics | Characteristic requirements captured in “structured” or image format, electronically exported to verification tools such as MS Excel or, Net-inspect for FAI, SPC, and other activities. |
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| Data Recognition | “Snap rectangle” images, PDF text, OCR conversion | Everything from DISCUS-Basic plus: Nominal dimensions from CAD model, PMI data from CAD model | |
| CAD & Solid Models |
N/A |
CAD neutral—UG (NX3 and NX4), CATIA (V4 and V5), Pro/E (Wildfire 2 and 3), others. Supports individual components and assembly formats | |
| Design for Six Sigma | N/A | Integration with manufacturing knowledgebase | |
| Outputs for Manufacturing | N/A | Recommends PMI, Bill of Processes, Bill of Documents, etc. |
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