Assign to Leaders: Look into developing "knock-off" version of Solid Works PDM

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LOL I asked ChatGPT to help us come up with a temporary solution for managing SS parts.

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File Naming Convention:

Establish a clear and consistent naming convention for your SolidWorks part files. Include relevant information such as project name, part name, version number, and date. This helps team members quickly identify the latest version of a file.

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Version Control in File Names:

Incorporate version numbers or revision letters directly into the file names. For example, "PartName_V1", "PartName_V2", or "PartName_RevA".

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Folder Structure:

Create a well-organized folder structure to store your SolidWorks part files. Group files by project, assembly, or specific categories to make navigation easier. Include separate folders for current versions, previous versions, and archived files.

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Document Control Sheet:

Maintain a document control sheet or spreadsheet to track the history of revisions for each part file. Include information such as version number, date of revision, changes made, and author.

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Revision Control:

Implement a clear revision control process. Define criteria for when a new version or revision should be created, such as significant design changes or updates based on feedback.

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Check-In/Check-Out System:

Establish a check-in/check-out system similar to SolidWorks PDM, where team members must check out a file before making changes and check it back in once modifications are complete. This prevents conflicts and ensures that everyone is working on the latest version.

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Collaboration Tools:

Utilize collaboration tools and software to facilitate communication and file sharing among team members. Platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or project management tools often have integrations with SolidWorks or support file sharing capabilities.

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Regular Backups:

Implement a regular backup system to prevent data loss. Schedule automated backups of your SolidWorks part files and ensure that backups are stored securely, either onsite or in the cloud.

By implementing these strategies, your team can effectively manage SolidWorks part files, track versions, and collaborate more efficiently, even without using SolidWorks PDM.