Internal and External Collaboration for SolidWorks Teams
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- Works alongside your current process while you evaluate your PDM.
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Internal & External Collaboration, Built Into Every File
Internal Team Collaboration
Engineers work directly from the Sibe vault using the native SolidWorks add-in. When an engineer checks a file out, Sibe locks it for their use and shows everyone else a read-only copy. When they check it back in, Sibe creates a new version, releases the lock, and updates the vault — with a complete record of who changed what and when.
- Check files out directly in SolidWorks. Sibe locks file for your use.
- See which files are checked out, who has them, and which version is current.
- Check files back in to create a new version and release the lock automatically.
- Every edit recorded with who changed what and when.
Engineers always know where a file stands before they start work.
Parallel Work Without Overwrites
Multiple engineers move a project forward at the same time. Parts, subassemblies, and drawings are checked in independently, and Sibe maintains the SolidWorks reference structure behind the scenes. When each engineer checks in their work, the assembly comes together cleanly. No accidental overwrites, no guesswork.
- Multiple engineers check out different parts at the same time.
- Sibe locks each checked-out file so two engineers never edit the same one.
- References stay intact when files are moved, renamed, or replaced.
- The assembly rebuilds correctly when everyone checks back in.
Engineers move fast on their own parts without worrying about stepping on someone else's work.
Tasks and Mark-ups Tied to Files and Versions
Pin a task as mark-ups directly onto a part, assembly, or drawing. Sibe ties it to the exact version, so when someone opens the file later they see what needs attention and on which version. Reviews and design notes live in the same workspace as the CAD data. No separate project tool needed.
- Pin mark-ups directly onto specific parts, subassemblies, or drawings.
- Assign tasks to team members and track completion against the design.
- Mark-ups stay attached to the right version when the design is updated.
- Whoever opens the file next sees what's pending and what's resolved.
Mark-ups and tasks travel with the file, so context never gets lost between engineers.
Project History That Stays With the File
Every check-in, mark-up, comment, and approval is recorded on the file itself. Open any version of any file and see exactly what was discussed, what was changed, and who signed off without digging through email, chat, or someone else's notes.
- Every check-in creates a new version with full change history.
- Mark-ups, tasks, and approvals stay attached to the version they refer to.
- Approvals and release decisions are recorded on the file, not in email.
- A new engineer can read the full design history in minutes.
The project record is always current, because the work and the record are the same thing.
Share a Link or QR Code No Install, No Licence
Any SolidWorks file, assembly, or drawing gets shared with external partners through a secure link or QR code. Suppliers, contract manufacturers, and clients open the design directly in their browser. No SolidWorks licence. Nothing to install.
- Send a secure link to any file, assembly, or drawing.
- Recipients open the file in any browser, on any device.
- 3D rotation, measurement, and section views all in the browser.
- Free unlimited web viewers across all plans.
Sales, manufacturing, and customers see the live design without ever needing SolidWorks.
Controlled Sharing for Supplier Workflows
Specific files get shared for a project or a phase. Each supplier or agency sees only the work that's relevant to them. Your full vault stays private.
- Share specific files or project folders with external reviewers.
- Choose whether each viewer can comment or only view.
- Add a paid seat for external reviewers who need to mark up designs.
- Revoke access in one click when the project closes.
Everyone who needs to see the design gets the right level of access, nothing more.
IP Protection Without Slowing Collaboration Down
Works for Everyone — Inside and Outside the Company
Sibe is designed for modern engineering teams, where the work doesn't stop at the company boundary. Whether you're co-developing with a partner, getting quotes from a supplier network, or walking a customer through a design review, the sharing experience is the same: fast, secure, and frictionless.
Internal engineers access the vault through the SolidWorks add-in or web app
External partners and customers access via browser link — no account required
No VPN. No IT ticket. No file sent over email.
"We're remote. The designer is in Philadelphia, our CTO is in Miami, and I'm in Austin. We needed a way to design, review, and release without everyone sitting in the same place — or even in the same software."
Alberto Lopez
Chief Executive Officer,
Sunfish
"Our SolidWorks files carry structured product data that people outside the CAD team regularly need to access. Bridging that gap was essential for our global growth."
Dean Pascasio
CAD Engineering Lead,
Nordair Systems
Enterprise-ready Security & Privacy
Everything in Sibe is designed to keep your work safe and secure.
Because your business is nobody else’s business.
SOC 2 Audited
Audited for Service Organization Controls (SOC 2 Type II) compliance.
Data Encryption & Backups
AES-256 encryption with daily backups and disaster recovery protocols.
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Hosted on Google Cloud with data centers in Europe and the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do remote team members need to install any software?
Engineers working in SolidWorks install the Sibe add-in, which takes under five minutes. Reviewers, managers, suppliers, and clients access designs in their browser with nothing to install, no SolidWorks licence required.
Does Sibe PDM needs a VPN?
No. Sibe is fully cloud-native. Remote team members connect securely over the internet from any location, on any device.
Can I share files with someone who doesn't have a SolidWorks licence?
Yes. External collaborators view, rotate, and inspect 3D models and 2D drawings directly in their browser. Web viewing is free and unlimited.
What happens when an engineer works offline?
The SolidWorks add-in works offline. Files sync automatically and are ready to check back in once the connection is restored.
Do we need a server?
No. Sibe runs in the cloud. No servers to provision, no infrastructure to maintain. That's one of the main reasons teams pick Cloud PDM over on-premise.
Do external reviewers need a Sibe account or SolidWorks licence to view files?
No. A single secure browser link is all they need. As long as they have been given access, they can open and inspect the relevant files in any browser, no account, no licence, and no installation required. Access is controlled by you, not by the recipient.
Is there a limit on how many external viewers I can invite?
No. Web viewing is unlimited. Markup and commenting need a paid seat, but viewing 3D models and 2D drawings stays free for as many suppliers, clients, or stakeholders as your project needs.
How does check-out and check-in work in practice?
When an engineer is ready to edit a file, they check it out directly in SolidWorks using the Sibe add-in. The file is locked for their use while they work. When they check it back in, Sibe creates a new version automatically and releases the lock. The rest of the team gets the latest file with a full record of what changed.
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Ken Maren
Chief Solutions Architect
SolidWorks Expert with 30+ Years Experience
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