Solidwork CAD with git
 

We've traditionally used Dropbox for our CAD file sharing. I've heard (first year cading for me) that there are lots of difficulties involved with sharing CAD files and assemblies over almost any kind of system.

What exactly is going wrong? To me, I can't see why git wouldn't work, unless there are specific file references inside of the assemblies. Which would be a very strange way of doing things.

What is wrong with dropbox? Would git work better? Or, is there something better than both?

Re: Solidwork CAD with git
 

Use workgroup PDM. It's made by Solidworks for this exact reason. It's integrated into the software and much easier to use than anything else.

Re: Solidwork CAD with git
 

How could we host it? Does it require you to have your own server?

Re: Solidwork CAD with git
 

For Workgroup PDM video tutorials on setup and use and for install document go to
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/educati...8_ENU_HTML.htm

All teams get Workgroup PDM with SolidWorks.

Marie