For example, Dimensions offers very fine integration between Version and Change. Dimensions offers an integrated Build capability that not only builds from the CM repository, but also allows users to store the derived built items in Dimensions. This gives the user a comprehensive build list. In addition, Dimensions offers integration with the Tivoli Distribution tool, so that released baselines can be pushed to Tivoli for distribution. PVCS Professional is an excellent tool for single projects.
Dimensions is targeted at the Enterprise.
Both products can co-exist together, where Version Manager projects can be easily uploaded into Dimensions. Tracker issues can also be loaded into Dimensions Change, and we are very hopeful that we will soon have Dimensions supporting Configuration Builder scripts. So, in terms of the differences between Professional and Dimensions, it very much depends on the level of functionality and integration required. Dimensions offers a database repository with a correspondingly long selection of reports, the ability to provide impact analysis, full traceability, and auditability. Both products, Pro and Dimensions, offer integrations with the leading IDE tools.