Version control for SolidWorks, from check-out to release
Watch one assembly go from check-out to release. Who has it open, which version is current, and what a reviewer sees. 17 minutes, no sign-up.
- No sign-up
- Jump to any chapter
- A real assembly, not slides
What’s in the 17 minutes
Ken Maren
Common questions
Do we need a server or a VPN?
No. Sibe runs in the cloud, so there is no server to buy or maintain and no VPN to set up. Engineers work in SolidWorks through the add-in, and everyone else opens files in a browser.
What gets installed on an engineer’s machine?
The Sibe add-in for SolidWorks, and nothing else. Close SolidWorks, run the installer, open SolidWorks again, and sign in with your Sibe account. Installation takes 2 minutes, and there is no server to buy and no VPN to set up. The add-in works with SolidWorks 2021 through 2027. Sibe also creates a local cache folder that mirrors your folder structure, so the layout looks similar to the one your team uses now.
How fast can we get set up?
Most teams are working in under 20 minutes: install the add-in, import an assembly, and invite your team. If you want help with your setup, book a free 20-minute demo with Ken.
Can reviewers open a file without a SolidWorks license?
Yes. Reviewers open the exact version in any browser, no SolidWorks license needed. They can view, measure and mark up the model, and you can share a single model through a free Visitor Link.