How to Have a Successful 3DEXPERIENCE Trial

If you are evaluating a new software solution, a trial can be an important step before moving forward with a purchase. A trial can provide time for validation and build your confidence in the solution. However, without a proper plan, a trial may not be utilized to its full potential. Let’s look at some tips on how to best utilize a 3DEXPERIENCE trial.

Why is a 3DEXPERIENCE Trial Important?

When evaluating a new software solution, there are times when you may know what you want; there are other times when you may need to get your hands on it first before deciding to move forward. That’s where a 3DEXPERIENCE Trial comes in. This gives you a period to utilize the tools yourself and put any questions to rest.

Tips on Best Utilizing Your 3DEXPERIENCE Trial

Let’s dive into a few tips that I highly recommend when considering a 3DEXPERIENCE trial.

Keep it Real

When you look at all the capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, you may find yourself resembling a kid in a candy shop. While it may be tempting to request access to anything and everything, I highly recommend keeping the solutions requested for the trial to be as close to your end desired use case as possible. You have a limited time in a trial, so it’s important to not be spread too thin and allow time to try the solutions you have. If you still have many capabilities you plan on implementing in the end, I recommend picking the most important functionality and testing additional options down the road.

By working with SWYFT Solutions, we can discuss all the options and plan for this prior to starting a trial.

Set Up a Plan

Having a plan set up prior to starting the trial can help streamline the process of getting up and running and gives you the time you need to test out any desired capabilities. Take the following factors into consideration when planning your trial.

1. List out deciding factors and capabilities to test

2. Assign team members/groups to test these factors

3. Set test due dates and milestones throughout the duration of your trial

By following these steps, you now have a clear testing direction, accountability for these tests, and a timeline to prevent last-minute cramming.

If obtaining a trial through SWYFT Solutions, we are happy to connect and review your plan to provide feedback prior to moving forward.

Use Your Resources

Just as with enrolling in a new class, it is important to use all the resources at your disposal to make sure you’re ready for the final exam, or in this case, purchasing decision. Following, I have listed some available resources that can be used during a 3DEXPERIENCE Trial.

1. Getting Started with 3DEXPERIENCE Wiki

2. MySolidWorks Training Paths

3. 3DEXPERIENCE User Assistance

4. Your Value-Added Reseller (VAR)

Here at SWYFT Solutions, when you enroll in a trial, we recommend setting up check-in calls with someone from our technical team. This will give you consistent feedback and keep you moving in the right direction.

Practice, Practice, and Practice Some More

You’ve discussed, planned, and done everything you can to prepare. Now it’s time to execute. Be sure to follow your plan as closely as possible. Take into consideration your current workload. If you are currently swamped or currently looking at some large projects coming up, consider postponing your trial until you have the resources to effectively test it.

How to Get a 3DEXPERIENCE Trial

If you’re interested in enrolling in a trial of 3DEXPERIENCE, please contact us. We will connect with you to determine the best solutions for your organization, help set up a trial plan, and assist you in taking full advantage of your trial period.

Conclusion

A trial of software can be an important step in the purchasing process. If you are interested in trialing 3DEXPERIENCE, it is important to take a few steps to ensure you have a successful trial. First, understand the importance of a trial. Have a good understanding of why you are enrolling and understand the goals you would like to evaluate. Don’t get ahead of yourself either. 3DEXPERIENCE has a diverse portfolio, but it’s important to only bite what you can chew. Once you have your solutions picked out, make sure you have a defined plan of how you would like to utilize your limited time to test your desired goals. While testing, be sure to utilize any resources you can get your hands on to get a full understanding of the capabilities and better inform your purchasing decision.

Contact us today to get started with a trial of 3DEXPERIENCE.