Using an Oracle database as the repository, each clash is given a unique identification and is managed through its lifecycle from detection to successful resolution and closure using stringent, project-based criteria. Accessible from Creo CADDS 5, Optegra (EPD.Connect) and a standalone user interface, Creo CADDS 5 Clash Detection and Management Solution increases productivity and reduces costs by detecting and resolving clashes early in the design cycle and avoiding costly rework during manufacturing.