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What does the transition from PDM Standard to Professional look like?

Question asked by Sam Angles on Oct 18, 2019
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Background:

I work for a small company that, at the moment, only needs PDM Standard's functionalities. I know that in about a year from now I'll need to have PDM Professional's ability to export BOMs to a downstream application.

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What does the transition process of Standard to Professional look like? Will I lose information in the transition from SQL express to SQL standard? Will I need to purchase new seats? Is there anything else I'm overlooking?

Thanks for all your help, I'm (clearly) very new to the PDM game, but love to see how active and supportive this community is.

Happy Friday!

Sam

Christian Chu Oct 18, 2019 2:01 PM

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Like Chris Saller, I haven't done any upgrading from Standard to Pro version. it should straight forward with few clicks - see below image

Both versions have the same data structure.The only thing diff is Pro. version has more features

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Chris Saller Oct 18, 2019 1:13 PM

They look the same. But, attached is how they act different.

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Sam Angles @ Chris Saller on Oct 18, 2019 1:30 PM

Thanks, Chris!

I appreciate the quick response. Do you have any insight on the transitioning process? If, for instance, I had Standard installed now and wanted to upgrade to Professional, would I just hit an upgrade button and all of the pro features would be available? Or do I reinstall the entire system? If I reinstall it, how do I get the data from the Standard version to the Pro version?

Hope that clarifies what I'm looking for. Let me know if I'm talking crazy

Sam

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Jim Sculley @ Sam Angles on Oct 18, 2019 1:57 PM

Chapter 8 of the PDM Installation Guide:

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Sam Angles @ Jim Sculley on Oct 18, 2019 2:05 PM

Aha! This is what I was after, thanks a bunch. Looks like it's doable, but I'm realizing now that I'd have to re-buy all my seats...

Thanks for the support!

Sam

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Christian Chu @ Sam Angles on Oct 18, 2019 2:01 PM

Like Chris Saller, I haven't done any upgrading from Standard to Pro version. it should straight forward with few clicks - see below image

Both versions have the same data structure.The only thing diff is Pro. version has more features

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Sam Angles @ Christian Chu on Oct 18, 2019 2:08 PM

EZPZ. Thanks for the help!!

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Chris Saller Oct 18, 2019 1:38 PM

You're welcome. I personally have not done it. I would assume it would be an easy update.

But, check with your VAR.

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David Matula Oct 18, 2019 2:16 PM

One thing that i would look at is that you use everything that comes with solidworks. As the time has gone on they have tried to make it a one stop shop. At least it seems like they are getting closer to it. They need should have a mrp system soon that would start talking seamlessly with solidworks. May be what some of that 3d experience stuff is about.

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Sam Angles @ David Matula on Oct 31, 2019 3:20 PM

Exactly why I went with the Solidworks PDM! So far I'm really pleased with how well everything integrates together. After I finish my PDM implementation, I'm stepping into the realms of inventory management systems... Let's hope it stays just as seamless...

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Tong Xiong Oct 31, 2019 12:32 PM

Hi Sam,

Everyone has done a great job at leading you to get your answers. For upgrading SQL Express to SQL Standard see https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/petersad/2011/01/24/how-to-perform-an-sql-server-edition-upgrade/

Keep in mind that SQL Databases cannot go backwards in versions, only equal to, or forward. IE: a version of SQL Express 2017(version 14.0) cannot downgrade to SQL Standard 2016(version 13.0), nor can the databases be restored within the SQL software.

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Sam Angles @ Tong Xiong on Oct 31, 2019 3:21 PM

Fair warning, thanks for the info. I've decided to splurge on PDM Pro with full SQL. No turning back now!

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Chris Saller Oct 18, 2019 1:13 PM
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They look the same. But, attached is how they act different.
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- Sam Angles @ Chris Saller on Oct 18, 2019 1:30 PM
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  Thanks, Chris!
  
  I appreciate the quick response. Do you have any insight on the transitioning process? If, for instance, I had Standard installed now and wanted to upgrade to Professional, would I just hit an upgrade button and all of the pro features would be available? Or do I reinstall the entire system? If I reinstall it, how do I get the data from the Standard version to the Pro version?
  
  Hope that clarifies what I'm looking for. Let me know if I'm talking crazy
  
  Sam
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  - Jim Sculley @ Sam Angles on Oct 18, 2019 1:57 PM
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    Chapter 8 of the PDM Installation Guide:
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    - Sam Angles @ Jim Sculley on Oct 18, 2019 2:05 PM
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      Aha! This is what I was after, thanks a bunch. Looks like it's doable, but I'm realizing now that I'd have to re-buy all my seats...
      
      Thanks for the support!
      Sam
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  - Christian Chu @ Sam Angles on Oct 18, 2019 2:01 PM
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    Like Chris Saller, I haven't done any upgrading from Standard to Pro version. it should straight forward with few clicks - see below image
    Both versions have the same data structure.The only thing diff is Pro. version has more features
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    - Sam Angles @ Christian Chu on Oct 18, 2019 2:08 PM
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      EZPZ. Thanks for the help!!
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Chris Saller Oct 18, 2019 1:38 PM
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You're welcome. I personally have not done it. I would assume it would be an easy update.
But, check with your VAR.
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David Matula Oct 18, 2019 2:16 PM
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One thing that i would look at is that you use everything that comes with solidworks. As the time has gone on they have tried to make it a one stop shop. At least it seems like they are getting closer to it. They need should have a mrp system soon that would start talking seamlessly with solidworks. May be what some of that 3d experience stuff is about.
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- Sam Angles @ David Matula on Oct 31, 2019 3:20 PM
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  Exactly why I went with the Solidworks PDM! So far I'm really pleased with how well everything integrates together. After I finish my PDM implementation, I'm stepping into the realms of inventory management systems... Let's hope it stays just as seamless...
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Tong Xiong Oct 31, 2019 12:32 PM
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Hi Sam,

Everyone has done a great job at leading you to get your answers. For upgrading SQL Express to SQL Standard see https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/petersad/2011/01/24/how-to-perform-an-sql-server-edition-upgrade/

Keep in mind that SQL Databases cannot go backwards in versions, only equal to, or forward. IE: a version of SQL Express 2017(version 14.0) cannot downgrade to SQL Standard 2016(version 13.0), nor can the databases be restored within the SQL software.
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- Sam Angles @ Tong Xiong on Oct 31, 2019 3:21 PM
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  Fair warning, thanks for the info. I've decided to splurge on PDM Pro with full SQL. No turning back now!
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