Compared to the other PDM I know, there is nothing that i find done really well in Windchill, other than considering the basic idea of accessing a PDM-Database without a dedicated client. It is a good idea to just use the Web-Browser, but it comes at price... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Even with the almost empty database it always is slow, though the support said everything looks normal.

2. The search function needs work - filtering the search result not possible, makes the function basically useless.

3. Configuration via XML-Files and the available menues is counter-intuitive - in my opinion PTC is straight out lying, when they state their products to be intuitive to use.

4. The menue is not really context sensitive - RMK is not doing enough.

5. Selecting stuff i a clickfest.

6. Discription and comand naming is in my experience misleading (may be it's because i am familiar with commands in Vault...) (the concept of files, parts, WC-parts is an example of that... -> a WC-Part is an Item.)

7. There is no easy acces to the interface of windchill. Customizing the views is a clickfest. Even the Windows Explorer knows drag and drop.

8. You don't even become the real admin on your own server - (at least) I am only a site operations admin (we are the only site), while the real server admin, who is the only one who can create Users, sits at the resellers office and cost's extra money...

For Windchill 11 PTC is working on "Internet of things", as far as i know, while i consider the basic functions of windchill not satisfactory. And when I take a look at prices in comparison to Vault, that i know in depth, - Windchill is lost.

But when u already have PTC, you don't have alternatives, that I know of. So if I had money to buy CAD & PDM for a small to medium business i would almost all the times go for anything else than PTC... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy search functions help me find the documents I need quickly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wish it was easier to navigate results of searches. Wish there was an “effective date” column instead of a “last modified” column. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Keeps things organized, somewhat intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steep learning curve, things seem to be hidden in nooks and crannies, takes a long time to load on IE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Windchill provides a stable platform for managing product data, workflows, and projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Getting technical support can be an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Can generate BOM directly from 3D models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is kind of expensive. The annual maintenance fee was also high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Security is not compromised to share information between different contributors on the project/assignment/tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Interface not that friendly as other sharing software/pages. Interface can be arranged to show important information and leave specific options in submenus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Windchill has great search features right out of the box, and has easy-to-learn, easy-to-use customization options. I enjoy being able to access the CAD data and models I need to complete my job, and Windchill keeps everything conveniently located. The change management features are also fully customizable, and do a great job of laying out the process to anyone who may not be as familiar with the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Certain features I find unnecessary, such as the thumbnail pop-out of 3D modeled parts. Also, there needs to be a better way to integrate the discussion forums into tasks and processes. The discussion forums can be a great way to pass along information, but they are not cross-referenced enough throughout the tasks and processes to be utilized to full effectiveness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Windchill is easy to configure.

- Well feasible of Migrating data from different PLM/ERP tools to Windchill

- Suitable for meeting most of the Business Requirements

- Highly Integrated platform helps to solve lot of business cases

- Best Product Support Team of PTC, help in solving issues during development and post deployment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- Java Applets which makes the Workflow design tough and unsupported Java versions on Windchill Upgrades.

- UI needs to be enhanced and to be made more User Friendly

- User clicks needs to be reduced (to do their daily task)

- Project Link needs to enhanced more along with PDM Link synchronization

- Integration with Different ERP systems needs to be enhanced Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ability to roll back documentation, track changes, and manage revisions, family tables, and naming conventions from within the interface, even completely independently of your CAD software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's not very intuitive or user friendly, has a lot of problems separating dependencies (especially when working with an assembly wherein only certain parts need modified and/or checked out). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Windchill integrates model management and project management together very well. The change system that goes through Windchill is effective. It is an effective tool for managing parts, end items, CAD, and documents throughout the product life cycle from concept through obsolescence. Searching in Windchill is fairly simple and very powerful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Windchill can operate a little slowly at times, and their tech support isn't always the best. Some users find it difficult to navigate, but ones who are reasonably tech savvy find it manageable and user-friendly. The reporting feature (QueryBuilder) is subpar, but is supposed to be improving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.