PTC CADDS 5 is an adaptable, hybrid modeling solution that let users optimize their design approach for specific cases. You can leverage parametric, explicit, and derived modeling capabilities which are tailored to meet the needs of shipbuilders and other designers of very large, complex products. PTC CADDS 5 facilitates collaborative engineering. The unique architecture of PTC CADDS 5 enables hundreds of designers to work concurrently on a design project, enabling simultaneous design, documentation, assembly, and machining. Features & Benefits This helps PTC CADDS 5 customers collaborate, manage and control PTC CADDS 5 files, along with other CAD data and non-CAD-related product development information. The unique architecture allows 3D CAD users throughout the enterprise to browse, locate and securely access up-to-date information. Leverage PTC Optegra to streamline and improve control of your product lifecycle management (PLM) processes and PTC CADDS 5 data management. Features & Benefits Allow creative design teams to dynamically create, view, manipulate and control a single master product model Ensure access to a single, centralized, secure and up-to-date CAD software dataset Utilize EPD.Connect to easily detect model interferences, animate 3D product models, and navigate complex product structures Extend CAD design visualization beyond the authoring tool and into the extended enterprise Publish part, assembly structure and other information to PTC Windchill using the PTC Optegra Gateway Broad range of capabilities give you the power and performance needed to create very large, complex assemblies Provides the most comprehensive shipbuilding solution with specialized capabilities for naval and commercial designs Derived modeling capabilities allow you to leverage rule-based modeling, standards-based inputs, or other databases to drive model parameters Powerful concurrent assembly environment enables parallel design activities for large engineering teams Multi-disciplinary systems design capabilities offer comprehensive support for designing electrical, piping, and HVAC systems Leverages Optegra for PTC CADDS workgroup data management