| Topic | PartDatum | Ideagen Quality Control |
|---|---|---|
| Product naming | PartDatum Compare and FAI | Ideagen Quality Control, formerly InspectionXpert |
| Starting point | STEP models and supported model characteristics | Vendor describes drawing ballooning and inspection reporting |
| Revision geometry | Compare model revisions and inspect observed deviations | 3D geometry-difference scope was not established from the cited page |
| Inspection records | Supported AS9102 Form 3 XLSX/PDF and QIF exports | Vendor describes AS9102 FAI and PPAP documentation |
| Measurement results | Measured-result evaluation is planned in Measure | Vendor describes importing CMM measurement data |
How to use this comparison
The starting document matters. If the workflow is based on drawings and imported measurement results, review Ideagen’s coverage closely. If the task begins with a changed STEP model, evaluate PartDatum’s geometry-to-characteristic review. Neither workflow should be selected from a feature table alone.
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.