CES File Manager’s Impact on Engineering Firms
Productivity
The Problem
Most engineering firms face a common problem: wasting time searching for files like CAD blocks, templates, datasheets and other important files. Even in well-organized companies, employees often waste 10-20 minutes daily searching for files—adding up to 1-2 weeks of lost productivity each year per employee.
Our Solution
CES File Manager enables companies to create customized libraries, categorizing and assigning custom fields to files, making it easy to find what they need instantly. This saves time and resources by accessing files with simple keyword searches.
Integrations
The Problem
AutoCAD is the leading engineering design software, but its standard package lacks robust block management and search capabilities.Â
While users can create ribbons or use the built-in block library, this often slows performance and makes it hard to find specific blocks.
Our Solution
CES File Manager provides an optional lightweight AutoCAD plugin, enabling users to quickly find and insert blocks directly into their drawings, streamlining the design process.
Additional software integrations will be developed based on client demand.
Save Money
The Problem
As noted earlier, users can spend a total of 1 to 2 weeks worth of time per year searching for the files that they need. With an average salary for an engineer/designer being $80,000/year, that equates to wasting up to $3,000 per employee, per year.
Our Solution
*Assumes an average salary of $80,000/year, 260 work days, saving 10 minutes per work day
Calculate your Savings
Savings Formula: ([Avg Salary/52 weeks/40 hours] * [Minutes/60]) * # of Employees * Days