CAD Software Health Check:
How to Find and Fix Design Bottlenecks
Even the most capable design teams can lose efficiency over time—standards loosen, data becomes harder to manage, and daily tasks start taking longer than they should. A CAD software health check acts like preventive maintenance for your design systems, helping uncover hidden issues before they turn into productivity losses.
According to a recent industry report, engineers waste up to 25% of their work week on low-level troubleshooting and administrative tasks, costing companies significant time and resources. For CAD users, these inefficiencies often stem from outdated templates, manual data management, or disorganized file structures—issues a health check is specifically designed to address.
Here are common signs your team could benefit from one:
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Inconsistent drawing standards across projects: Title blocks, annotations, or layers vary by user or department.
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Manual, repetitive tasks consuming significant time: Engineers manually enforce standards or recreate data that could be automated.
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Frequent rework due to design errors: Mistakes slip through because processes aren’t fully standardized.
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Underutilization of CAD features: Built-in tools, automations, or add-ons go unused.
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Lack of documented workflows: Key steps depend on tribal knowledge instead of clear guidelines.
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Performance issues with large assemblies: Slow load times or frequent crashes reduce efficiency.
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Integration challenges: CAD data doesn’t flow cleanly into PLM, ERP, or other systems.
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Slow adoption of new versions or features: Teams hesitate to upgrade or use new functionality.
If several of these sound familiar, it might be time for a system checkup. A CAD Software Health Check from Hagerman & Company helps teams identify performance gaps, streamline workflows, and regain time that’s lost to manual work—keeping your engineers focused on innovation instead of troubleshooting. Connect with us today!
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