Survey

Open-Source-Software / Standard Parts Application


1	Would you use suitable Open-Source Software in your company for production work? (An example of popular Open Source Software is the operating system "Linux")
	Don't know Yes, I generally prefer Open Source Software over commercial Yes, but only if I can rely on a distribution offering support No, I prefer commercial software

2	Do you currently use a standard parts application or library?
	Yes No

3	If so, which one do you use? Please tick the one(s) you use most frequently.
	Own library, created by myself or my company SolidWorks (former Cimlogic) Toolbox Cadenas Part Solutions SolidPartner's SolidParts PowerWorks Norm DPS Varbox CAD Parts Genius / Web2CAD PowerParts Trace Parts Ideal Parts SolidMech / PartsWorks.com Capvidia DynaBits geniusworx EcoNorm Other:

4	Please indicate your overall satisfaction with each product by entering a number between 1 and 5. Rate only applications you use or have used in the past 12 months (leave the other boxes empty). Scale: 1=excellent, 2=good, 3=average, 4 = fair, 5=poor
	Own library, created by myself or my company SolidWorks (former Cimlogic) Toolbox Cadenas Part Solutions SolidPartner's SolidParts PowerWorks Norm DPS Varbox CAD Parts Genius / Web2CAD PowerParts Trace Parts Ideal Parts SolidMech / PartsWorks.com Capvidia DynaBits geniusworx EcoNorm Other:

5	Would you use an (additional) standard parts application, provided it meets all your needs?
	Yes Maybe Most likely not

6	We plan to release our standard parts application EcoNorm as Open Source Software. How interested would you be in using this application?
	Very interested Somewhat interested Not really interested

7	Would you be interested in participating in the development? There will be no compensation other then the influence, fun and honor working on such a project in an open team.
	Very interested Somewhat interested Not really interested

8	Please rate your Visual Basic skills, tick all that apply.
	I'm not familiar with Visual Basic at all I can modify SolidWorks macros I have written some smaller Visual Basic applications I have released software to the public I'm familiar with SolidWorks API I'm familiar with Database programming and SQL I'm familiar with the Windows API I'm also familiar with C++ or Delphi

9	Only if you are interested in becoming a member in the development group: How many hours a week would you realistically dedicate to the development for a standards part application.
	0 hours 1...3 hours a week 3...8 hours a week 8...16 hours a week over 16 hours a week

10	Would you or your company subscribe to an official "distribution" on CD-ROM, which ensures you will receive about twice a year the latest stable and official releases with online help, a professional setup routine and with the latest additions to the parts library - for a moderate price?
	Yes, I would subscribe, this is a must for our production environment I would most likely subscribe, depends on the price Probably not, I don't mind downloading and compiling the applications No, we'll not subscribe if it costs anything

11	What do you think would be a fair yearly subscription price for a bi-yearly CD-ROM distribution including shipping costs?
	US$ 0 US$ 10 US$ 30 US$ 50 US$ 70 US$ 90 US$ 110 US$ 130

12	How important do you rate the following features for a standard parts application. Please enter a number from 1 to 4 in the left box for each feature: Scale: 1=very important, 2=important, 3=nice to have, 4=no need
		Extensive parts library
		Easily extensible with own parts
		Functionality for hole generation with automatic components placement and mating (for screws, washers, nuts)
		Automated mate creation between the components on preselected faces or edges on the destination part
		Selectable materials, surface treatments etc. for standard parts
		Different geometric detail levels for frequently used parts (simplified, detailed, non-interfering...)

13	Which Standards should a Standard Parts library contain:
	ISO DIN ANSI JIS Other:

14	Which other Hardware parts (type or manufacturer) should it contain
	Electric connectors Electric standard motors Pneumatic actuators, valves etc. Hydraulic actuators, valves etc. Mold bases Chain wheels, tooth belt gears and utilities Other:

15	How would you like the idea of creating an exchange network through this Open-Source project where users can offer their own standard parts and download parts from other users - similar to Napster, Gnutella and other exchange networks, but with one or several central server(s) for high reliability?
	Excellent idea, I would participate and share my own standard parts Interesting, but I have security, reliability or other concerns Not interested, we would not allow our parts to be uploaded or shared

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