Standalone Client
Welcome to MechWorks Standalone Client, the versatile application designed to access PDM data independent of fully integrated CAD add-ins.
Whether you're a technical designer or a commercial, MechWorks Standalone Client offers a quick and flexible way to retrieve, manage, and produce data without relying on a geometrical environment.
MechWorks Standalone Client
Serves as a convenient solution for accessing PDM data, particularly for users of the following software:
- Autodesk AutoCAD (excluding LT version)
- Bricsys BricsCAD (excluding Lite version)
- DraftSight (on-demand and without granted support)
- Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Product Information Details & Compatibility
MechWorks Standalone Client provides a wealth of features and compatibility options:
Enterprise Ready
Enjoy basic functionality immediately upon installation, requiring no additional training.
Enhanced Data Entry
Simplify data entry with customizable fields and scripting-enabled functionalities, enabling dynamic data retrieval and automated actions.
Revision History
Maintain a detailed revision history, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the document lifecycle.
Project Management
Manage the assignment of projects to Standalone users, preventing access to other projects' documents.
Remote Access
Share databases and documents with remote installations, fostering collaboration across distributed teams.
Workflow Integration
Integrate workflows seamlessly with integrated Workflow module, featuring a graphical processes designer.
Briefcase
Save and retrieve portions of the database, including all documents and their previously released versions, ideal for remote collaboration.
Fast Preview
Expedite workflow with fast preview functionality for PDF documents.
Supported Applications
| Obsolete Product* | Mainstream Product* | |
| R20 | R23 | |
| AutoCAD 2024 |  |
from R23sp1.4 |
| AutoCAD 2023 |
from R20sp2.0 |
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| AutoCAD 2022 |
from R20sp1.1 |
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| AutoCAD 2021 |
from R20sp0.1 |
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| AutoCAD 2020 |
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| AutoCAD 2019 | |
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| AutoCAD 2018 | |
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| MSWord/MSExcel | |
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| Office365 (Word/Excel) | |
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| Outlook 2013-2019 | |
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| DraftSight 2022 |
from sp2.0 |
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| DraftSight 2021 |
from sp1.0 |
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| DraftSight 2020 | |
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| ME10-12 | |
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Operating system (x64 only)
| Windows 11 (**) |
from sp2.0 |
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| Windows 10 | |
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| Server 2022 | |
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| Server 2019 | |
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| Server 2016 | |
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| Server 2012 | |
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Database
| SQLServer 2022 | |
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| SQLServer 2019 | |
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| SQLServer 2017 | |
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| SQLServer 2016 | |
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| SQLServer 2014 | |
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| SQLServer 2012 | |
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Encryption
Due to the unpredictability of performance impact, we are not going to debug or support file encryption software working on our parameter or temporary files.
Product Support
(*)
Mainstream support, with a current subscription service maintenance plan, includes access to technical support, resources within the MechWorks support site, and service pack updates to issues.
Extended support, with a current subscription service maintenance plan, includes access to technical support, and resources within the MechWorks support site.No further service packs will be made available for this release.
Obsolete product, no support at all.
(**) Make sure the CAD is also compatible with such operating system
Experience MechWorks Standalone Client Today
Discover the flexibility and efficiency of MechWorks Standalone Client.
Simplify your PDM processes and access your data seamlessly, regardless of your CAD environment.
Contact us today to learn more and unlock the full potential of MechWorks Standalone Client.
Note: MechWorks Standalone Client is part of MechWorks' suite of PDM solutions.