A user-friendly platform for managing technical drawings and documentation
theDMSeffect is a drawing and document management system originally developed in 2008 by Drawing Managers, a company with decades of experience in drafting and managing technical documentation. The platform was created to solve recurring challenges such as outdated drawings, inconsistent revisions, and scattered document storage — issues their team repeatedly faced in real-world projects.
Since its launch, theDMSeffect has grown into a full-featured system enabling users to manage and contribute to an organization’s information library.
Recently, Honeycomb Software was brought in to modernize and extend the platform, enhancing its usability, scalability, and technical capabilities. The updated solution was designed with a strong focus on user accessibility while maintaining the robust functionality expected from a comprehensive drawing and document management system.
Drawing Managers is an Australian one-stop shop for all drawing and document management needs
Full-cycle development services, including requirements specification, solution architecture, QA, deployment, design, 3rd line support, and ongoing maintenance.
Australia
SaaS
4 members
12 months, with ongoing support
Honeycomb Software enhanced theDMSeffect by refactoring the existing platform and delivering key improvements across functionality, usability, and accessibility.
Key contributions included:
- Reorganizing the system architecture to better structure documents and drawings using categories and subcategories
- Supporting the generation of Work Packs or Books — dynamically compiled document sets designed for streamlined information sharing
- Enabling dual-format handling for CAD and PDF files, ensuring accessibility without requiring specialized software like AutoCAD, Excel, or Word
- Designing multiple interface types to accommodate different user roles and workflows
- Delivering a flexible solution that can be deployed either in the cloud or on-premises, based on client needs
Honeycomb Software delivered a fully modernized version of theDMSeffect platform featuring:
- A refreshed and intuitive user interface
- Enhanced data segregation for better document control
- Granular access rights to support secure, role-based collaboration
The updated platform significantly improved performance, reduced operational friction, and helped Drawing Managers provide a seamless document management experience across critical industries.
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