[
./aboutuspag.html]
[
./contactuspag.html]
[
./homepag.html]
[
./marketspag.html]
[
./careerspag.html]
[
./customersuccesspag.html]
[
./trainingpag.html]
[
./supportpag.html]
[
./consultingpag.html]
[
./faqpag.html]
[
./eventspag.html]
[
./productpag.html]
[
./benefitspag.html]
[
./designpag.html]
[
./advantagepag.html]
[
./knowledgpag.html]
Automates sales and engineering tasks.
Simplifies complex product configurations.
Enables mass customization.
Speeds response to quotation requests.
Makes sales people and distributors more effective.
Improves communications.
Fosters reputation as an innovator.
Increases revenues.
Reduces lead times.
Decreases errors and rework.
Expands market share.
Frees up personnel.
Improves customer loyalty.
F.A.Q
1. GENERAL
2. KBEWORKS & SOLIDWORKS
3. QUOTES
4. INTERNET
5. USER INTERFACE
6. ERP
7. MODELING GUIDELINES
8. DESIGN TABLES & CONFIGURATIONS
9. SPREADSHEETS, VB, C++, etc.
10. REQUIREMENTS
1) GENERAL
Q: Can I see a live demo of KBEWorks?
A: Yes, register for a demo on our website. You will be contacted to schedule a time and date for a web demo.
Q: Can I try KBEWorks on-line automated configuration with a real product?
A: Yes, go to our home page and follow the instructions, it's that simple.
Q: Is there a KBEWorks training manual?
A: Yes. There is also a user guide.
Q: How can I get information on pricing?
A: contact VISIONKBE or a reseller.
Q: What types of companies are using this software?
R: Companies that sell products that needs to be adapted to client specifications.
Q: How much time is needed to learn KBEWorks?
A: Two days training is sufficient. KBEWorks was designed to facilitate it's learning and use.
Q: Is finite element analysis integrated in KBEWorks?
A: Rules can be put in place that allow generation of specifications that fall within known design tolerances and inform the user when a FEA analysis should be performed.
Q: Does KBEWorks have routing capability?
A: KBEWorks can automate routings if they are driven by rules and can generate the necessary data required.
Q: Are your programs pre-determined or customized for specific uses?
A: KBEWorks is generic software and can set up in any way you want.
Q: What is the maximum number of components parts KBEWorks can handle?
A: This is only limited by the limitation of SolidWorks.
Q: How complicated can the Models be?
A: There is no limit regarding the complexity of the models. KBEWorks allows you to pick only the parameters that you want to drive.
2) KBEWORKS & SOLIDWORKS
Q : What SolidWorks versions are supported?
A: 2007 and 2008.
Q: Is it possible for KBEWorks to communicate with PDMWorks Workgroup?
A: Yes
Q: Is it possible for KBEWorks to communicate with PDMWorks Entreprise?
A: Yes
Q: Can KBEWorks create rendered images through PhotoWorks?
A: Yes
Q: Does KBEWorks recognize toolbox\library parts on a network?
A: Yes
Q: Is KBEWorks a integral part of SolidWorks?
A: KBEWorks is purchased separately.
3) QUOTES
Q: Does KBEWorks require SolidWorks to generate a quote?
A: While in Client mode, KBEWorks can generate quotes whitout SolidWorks. On the other hand SolidWorks is necessary to update drawings and 3D models.
Q : Is it possible to generate quotes from KBEWorks?
A: Yes. You can easily generate quotes based on both design rules and business rules. Price calculations can be made according to business information (discount for client, current price, availability, etc.) available on a spreadsheet or your ERP.
Q: Does KBEWorks utilise SolidWorks BOM to produce quotes?
A: While SolidWorks BOM is completely accessible to KBEWorks, users often find it to be to detailed for this task. For this reason, KBEWorks offers a special BOM that facilitates scaling down details and is better suited for creating quotes.
Q : Do you have control over the content and form of quotes?
A: Yes, rules gives you that control.
4) INTERNET
Q: Can KBEWorks be used within a on-line sales environment?
A: Yes, KBEWorks is web enabled
Q: Who can benefit from using KBEWorks on-line?
A: Sales Representatives on the road, someone working in a regional office, a client or anyone who needs to quote online
Q: Does the preparation of the on-line quote take much time?
A: No, a few seconds that all. If you need a 3D view or drawings, you can have them generated and made available trough your browser
Q: Can users specify product configuration parameters be entered online?
A: Yes, please try real online examples on the KBEWorks website.
Q: Is there a time penalty for generating quotes online?
A: None, the process is done in real time.
Q: In what format are the quotes available?
A: PDF and Excel
Q: We need to produce a fair number of quotes and configurations to answer client request for quotes. Are there ways or tools to manage this?
A: The server and web versions of KBEWorks provide tools that help you manage product configuration information (models, drawings, quotes, date, client, etc.).
Q : Can you configure a product over the web?
A: Yes, but this requires special expertise. VISIONKBE can offer theses services.
5) USER INTERFACE
Q : Does KBEWorks automatically generate a User Form ?
A: Yes, it generates a fully functional UI with all the specified input variables.
Q: Can we customize the UF?
A: Yes, KBEWorks comes with a powerful editor.
Q: Can I modify the underlying functionality of the UF and add functions that are not available?
A: Yes, if you know how to program in Java Script.
Q: Can the User UF operate on the internet?
A: Yes
Q: Can we contract out the creation of the UF?
A: Yes, anyone who creates user forms will have no problem learning KBEWorks UI editor and VISIONKBE offers these services.
Q: What are the qualifications needed to be able to create custom UF?
A: None unless you are trying to add functions that are not available. If this is the case then you need to master Java Script.
6) ERP
Q : Is it possible for KBEWorks to communicate with a ERP ?
A : Yes, KBEWorks has a bridge that allows bidirectional communication (read & write) with most ERPs.
Q : Can KBEWorks avoid creating parts that already exists and giving them different part numbers?
A : Yes, see previous question.
Q : Can KBEWorks dynamically receive input data from a ERP Server/Client?
A : Yes the KBEWorks Entreprise server can talk to the ERP server using the KBEWorks proxy client. This allows ERP users to configure with KBEWorks as if it was part of the ERP.
Q: Can we use KBEWorks to create an estimate and manufacturing sequence, without having to modify the solid model?
A: Yes, if the rules that govern project costs are defined.
Q: Can KBEWorks work with other PDM than those offered by SolidWorks?
A: Yes.
Q: What CRM, MRP and ERP systems can KBEWorks interface with?
A: Any product that runs an ODBC compliant database (Access, Excel, My SQL, MS SQL, Oracle, etc.). KBEWorks can read and write to the ODBC databases.
Q: Can we set up KBEWorks to generate the part numbers?
A: Yes and you could also use those generated by an ERP or PDM.
Q: Can KBEWorks generate reports in SQL?
A: Yes with the proper rules and the database interface you can simultaneously generate any number of custom reports in various formats.
7) MODELING GUIDELINES
Q : Is it necessary to model every part in KBEWorks?
A : Only those that need to be configured.
Q : Can KBEWorks modify sub-assemblies?
A : Yes and on as many levels as necessary.
Q : Are rules stored in Excel?
A : No, they are stored in a database.
Q : Can a function or component be inserted on the fly?
A: Yes, it is possible to insert a component in a assembly even if it does not already exist. However, to control the dimensions or it's properties, the function must exist in the model.
Q: What are the limitations of the rules and equations?
A: There are none. If to complex, rules can be decomposed to facilitate their understanding.
Q: How do we control multiple instances of a component?
A: By using rules we can either, modify, suppress, hide or replace the component. It is also possible to do these operations on all components in one operation.
Q : Can KBEWorks manage constraints between components?
A: Yes, KBEWorks controls all distance and angular constraints associated with any type of constraints supported by SolidWorks.
8) Design Tables and Configurations
Q: If we have design tables, how could we import it to KBEWorks?
A: With KBEWorks you can import data from databases and/or Excel, which you can then use to build rules.
Q: KBEWorks make configurations in SolidWorks assembly?
A: KBEWorks can select and modify an existing configuration, but cannot create a new one.
Q: Should I use configurations in my SolidWorks models?
A: KBEWorks can drive configurations, but it depends on your implementation if this is the best way to set up the models. It is not practical to have a huge amount of configurations in one file, as their larger file size can affect model generation performance. Therefore keeping them to a minimum is a good way to utilize this functionality in your KBEWorks projects.
9) SPREADSHEETS, VB, C++, etc.
Q: In what programming language are KBEWorks rules written?
A: KBEWorks uses a easy to learn syntax that is intuitive for writing rules without requiring and prior knowledge of programming such as Basic.
Q: What advantage is there using KBEWorks rather than a traditional programming language such as Basic or C#
A : Mastering programming languages and techniques takes a long time and effort. Finding design personnel that have the programming background can be very difficult. KBEWorks has a easy to use user interface that allows non-programmers and SolidWorks users to create the automate framework.
Q: Why use KBEWorks instead of using spreadsheets linked to SW?
A: Using linked spreadsheets in SolidWorks enables manual selection of pre-defined
configurations. Using linked spreadsheets will not allow non technical people to specify. It also makes the management of legacy data difficult. Programming takes a long time and often requires additional skill outside engineering and product design knowledge. These factors can make ownership and maintenance of the project difficult.
Q: Is any programming required to set up rules?
A: No, it is all done through KBEWorks. However the flexibility exists to use SolidWorks macros and API, link with Excel and Mathcad.
10) Requirements
Q: What types of hardware requirements are needed?
A: Details of minimum system requirements for running SolidWorks are available on the SolidWorks website http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/SystemRequirements.html.
These requirements also apply for the KBEWorks Administrator seat, which is part of our Engineer, Team and Enterprise products. If you require more information please contact your KBEWorks Reseller.
Q : Can we import data contained in a Excel spreadsheet?
A: Yes and KBEWorks has table data structure to facilitate using the data when it is imported.
Q :Do I need full versions for salesperson?
A : No, salespersons need a KBEWorks Client that is linked to their KBEWorks Server.
Q : Does KBEWorks support 64 bit?
A : Yes, with version 2008
Q: Does KBEWorks support Microsoft Vista?
R :Yes, with version 2008
[
Web Creator]
[
LMSOFT]