SigmaNEST

What do you like best?

The best thing about sigma nest is the part parameters features within the program. The feature on the left of your screen makes it easy to gather simple information about items in the workspace.

The part details tab is also a very good feature in the program. I find myself on the phone answering questions about simple dimension questions for my customers. Inside Diameter, Outside Diameter, Length, Etc.

What do you dislike?

I really dislike how hard it is to navigate around the panels. There is so many ways of navigating around and getting to the same function. It gets overwhelming at times. Material costing when you bring in a job is usually off. I find myself doing mental math on a lot of the quotes I do when it comes to the material required for a job. The program sometime glitches out and we have to restart it in the middle of a quote or project. The compatibility with SigmaNest and SigmaMRP is my biggest issue with the program.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

I would recommend taking a class or looking a few tutorials before really jumping in to the program.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

Sigmanest shows me how to work quote jobs and charge for them in a affective manner. It helps me plan for material usage and scrap usage as well. I have learned to poke around and make this program work to my advantage. For not having used this program in the past, if you poke around, you can easily find your way.