Why Sibe Is the Best CAD Document Management for SolidWorks Teams

For small and medium engineering teams using SolidWorks, securely and efficiently managing design files can be challenging. Traditional PDM systems are often expensive, complex to maintain, and limited to on-premises environments, requiring the company to invest heavily in hardware.

Sibe is cost-effective, collaboration-first CAD document management with a native SolidWorks add-in, built for teams outgrowing shared drives. Connect your files in under 20 minutes, check files in and out directly in SolidWorks while Sibe tracks every version, and let clients and non-CAD reviewers open files in any browser. No servers, no VPNs, no admin hassles.

Quick Setup in Minutes – No IT Support Needed

Getting started with Sibe is very simple. Just set up an online account with a username and password – that’s all. Your company now has an immediate CAD Document Management workspace in the cloud. 

Other start-up details:

• Add coworkers: To invite users to your workspace (server), just type their email addresses and click “Invite.” They will then get an email with a link to set up their account. The workspace owner can also assign permissions to other users.
• Folder Setup: Adding project folders is intuitive as well. Choose who has permissions to each folder by making it viewable to everyone in the workspace or by assigning permissions to individual users.
• Download the Add-In: Sibe integrates directly into SolidWorks through a native add-in. The installation takes less than 5 minutes and automatically connects your local files to the cloud vault. 

Starting now, you can begin importing files into the setup folders. Within just 5-10 minutes, files can start being imported and version-controlled. The main point is the low cost of implementation. Your team can start using CAD Document Management in less than 10 minutes and securely store your SolidWorks files. 

Core CAD Document Management Features That Just Work 

Sibe includes all the standard features engineers expect from a professional CAD Document Management system:

Standard Features:

• Check-Out and Check-In: Check-Out from the web dashboard or the add-in. Check-In from the SolidWorks native add-in. 
• Folder and User Permissions: Sibe provides the flexibility to control permissions at the folder and user levels. 
• File Reference Management: Sibe easily handles your SolidWorks file management. 
• Version Management: As expected, Sibe will create a new version with each completed cycle of Check-Out and Check-In. 
• Revision Control: Set revisions for files when the latest version is ready for release. 
• File Viewer: Sibe can view all your SolidWorks files, PDF, STEP, and more. 

Advanced Capabilities 

Sibe has advanced CAD Document Management features that one might not expect from such an affordable CAD Document Management platform. 

Advanced Features:

• Advanced Viewing: The Sibe web workspace has advanced viewing capabilities. Isolate, Hide, Section, Axis Rotation, and more. 
• Mark-Up: Sibe can mark-up (redline) models and drawings. 
• Task Management: Sibe allows users to assign tasks to other users in the workspace. Reply to these tasks as well to eliminate countless emails outside the system. 
• Project Management: Sibe lets users set the progress of their work. Set tasks to Pending, In Progress, or Closed. 
• Collaboration: At the heart of Sibe is the ability to share designs with users outside your workspace for free. No account needed. Visitor links can be shared via hyperlink or QR Code. All links are also static. Use static links in reports, emails, or other business systems to link back to the latest version of the design. 
• Approval Workflow: Sibe has workflow states that lead to design approval. Send files through the approval workflow. Once approved, files will be released with the next revision. 

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Comparison: Sibe vs. Traditional On-Premise Systems for SolidWorks Teams

Sibe is perfect for teams getting started with setting up version control for the first time. Unlike traditional on-premise tools, Sibe requires no IT setup, no servers, and no training – it’s the most straightforward path to professional data management for new engineering teams.

Why Choose Sibe

If your team has never used a CAD document management system, Sibe is the simplest place to start. Sibe is collaboration-first CAD document management with a native SolidWorks add-in: engineers keep working in SolidWorks, Sibe tracks every version, and clients and non-CAD reviewers open files in any browser.

• Live in under 20 minutes, no servers to install
• Check files in and out directly in SolidWorks while Sibe tracks every version
• Assembly references update automatically when files move or get renamed
• Free share links and QR codes let reviewers view in any browser, no Sibe account needed
• Transparent per-user pricing with no hidden server or admin costs
  

Conclusion

Sibe is collaboration-first CAD document management with a native SolidWorks add-in, built for small and medium engineering teams. Nothing to install on a server, nothing to configure on the network, and no extra viewer licenses needed: reviewers open files in any browser. Engineers work in SolidWorks, Sibe tracks every version and revision, and your team is live in under 20 minutes on transparent per-user pricing.

Book a free 20-minute demo to see it on your own files.

No servers, no VPNs, no admin hassles.