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# SolidWorks MBD Reviews
**Vendor:** Solidworks  
**Category:** [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 11
## About SolidWorks MBD
SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD) lets you define and organize 3D dimensions, tolerances, datums, notes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and other annotations; customize publishing templates for manufacturing, such as Part or Assembly Specifications, Request for Quote (RFQ), and Incoming Inspection Reports. You can also publish to widely accepted formats, such as eDrawings, STEP 242, and 3D PDF for clear 3D communications





## SolidWorks MBD Discussions
  - [What is SolidWorks MBD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-mbd-used-for)

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## SolidWorks MBD Features
**Metadata**
- Repository
- Taxonomy
- Types

**Product Specification**
- BOM and Recipes
- Packaging
- Assemblies

**Data Management**
- Version Control
- Alignment
- Workflows
- Lifecycle

**Manufacturing Specifications**
- Quality Control
- Shop Floor
- Operations

**Supplier Specifications**
- Supplier Collaboration
- Scorecards
- Supplier Selection

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Summarization
- AI Image-to-Text

**Data Management**
- Standardization
- Analytics
- Integration
- Out-Of-Specification

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