ULTRALITE PDM
Embedded Files
This CAD collaboration solution uses Google Drive cloud storage as a central file repository and allows users to push and pull updates to the central repository in a controlled manner using open source software called Free File Sync. Ultralite PDM works for any CAD Platform, and detects changes based on the file’s last modified date/time.
Cloud storage solutions (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive etc.) generally offer a local client which automatically syncs local files to the cloud with very limited, if any, user input and control of what is synced and when. These solutions usually also create “Virtual drives” on the user’s workstation, working with CAD files stored in these drives has an extreme impact on performance. These limitations make these tools unsuitable for CAD collaboration.
Ultralite PDM solves these issues by leveraging Free File Sync to manage the interaction between the cloud and local workstation. This enables:
Simple comparison of the two file sets, giving an overview of all new, updated or deleted files.
File conflict resolution, giving users the option to select an action for each individual file.
Use built-in Google Drive versioning and back up features, or configure custom version back up locations using Free File Sync.
The result is a user experience which is very similar to (Now no longer operational) GrabCAD Workbench, and improves on GrabCAD Workbench with enhanced control and efficiency.
Simple
Straight forward CAD collaboration without bloated unnecessary features. Perfect for small and agile teams.
Secure
All files are stored on Google Drive Cloud storage, in addition to having local backups on all collaborators machines.
Efficient
You choose when to compare and sync files, without wasting resources on unnecessary background processes
Free
Maximize the value of your Google Workspace subscription, don’t pay for storage you already own and overpriced subscription model PDM systems.
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