| Topic | PartDatum | CompareVidia |
|---|---|---|
| Primary workflow | STEP revision review and inspection preparation | Native and derivative CAD validation; revision comparison |
| Native CAD data | Direct native reading is planned; current CAD workflow uses STEP | Vendor lists CATIA, Creo, NX, SOLIDWORKS and other native systems |
| Geometry and PMI | Supported geometry/PMI observations, with unresolved scope retained | Vendor describes geometry, semantic PMI and GD&T comparison |
| Inspection handoff | 3D ballooning and supported AS9102 Form 3 / QIF exports | Review the wider Capvidia portfolio for the required inspection workflow |
| Evaluation and price | Free pilot; commercial plans are not yet published | Request current trial scope and pricing from Capvidia |
How to use this comparison
CompareVidia has published native-format and derivative-validation coverage that PartDatum does not currently provide. PartDatum’s present focus is a STEP-based revision review connected to inspection preparation. Evaluate both with the same source files and acceptance criteria.
Evaluation checklist
Use a known revision pair. Record CAD/exporter versions, units, PMI coverage and any unresolved items. Inspect the report with the engineer responsible for acceptance. Ask each vendor to demonstrate requirements that are not documented here.
Method and limits
Reviewed on 1 October 2026. Competitor entries summarise the linked vendor pages; they are not independent performance tests. Undocumented coverage is recorded as unknown, not as absence. Product scope, licensing and availability can change.