SolidWorks version control
Check parts, drawings, and subassemblies in and out through the native add-in. Track who changed a file, when it changed, and which version should move forward.
Cloud CAD management for SolidWorks
Manage SolidWorks data in the cloud without adding infrastructure.
Sibe gives engineering teams one workspace for SolidWorks version control, CAD file management, revision approvals, BOM data, and browser-based design collaboration.
Cloud PDM for SolidWorks
Keep the CAD workflow familiar while making product data easier to control.
Instead of relying only on shared folders, email attachments, and manual spreadsheets, connect SolidWorks work to a cloud workspace where the current version, review state, and product structure stay visible.
Remote access without a VPN
Support distributed engineering work without customer-managed PDM servers or a separate VPN project. Start with a real assembly and evaluate the workflow quickly.
Browser-based collaboration
Share controlled 2D and 3D views with project managers, customers, suppliers, and other non-CAD reviewers without requiring every stakeholder to install SolidWorks.
Product data around the assembly
Use the assembly structure as the starting point for references, metadata, BOM management, revisions, and manufacturing-ready exports.
Quick answers
Cloud CAD management at a glance
Cloud CAD management for SolidWorks is a shared online workspace for files, references, versions, revisions, product data, and browser-based collaboration. Sibe connects that workspace to the SolidWorks workflow so teams can control designs without relying only on folders, email, or customer-managed servers.
- Version control
- Check files in and out, record who changed them, and keep a visible history of versions.
- Revision approval
- Move designs from active work to review and release with decision context attached to the file.
- Browser collaboration
- Share selected 2D and 3D designs with non-CAD reviewers, suppliers, and customers.
- BOM management
- Use assembly structure and SolidWorks metadata as a starting point for downstream product data.
| Workflow need | Shared-drive approach | Cloud PDM approach |
|---|---|---|
| Current version | Folder names and manual checks | Version history and check-in/check-out |
| Approval status | Email threads and spreadsheets | Visible review and release states |
| External review | Exports, screenshots, or attachments | Controlled browser-based design views |
| Product structure | Separate BOM maintenance | Assembly-aware product data workflow |
How to evaluate Sibe
Start with one real SolidWorks assembly.
A focused evaluation lets a team validate the workflow before changing its entire PDM process.
- Create a workspace. Start with a representative engineering project and the people who need to review it.
- Connect SolidWorks. Test check-in, check-out, references, version history, and metadata on real files.
- Review and release. Share a browser view, capture feedback, and move an approved revision forward.
Verified product signals
Why teams evaluate Sibe for cloud CAD management.
Sibe combines a native SolidWorks workflow with browser-based collaboration and cloud product data. The following proof points are drawn from official Sibe pages and are included so readers can assess the product context before requesting a demo.
Official customer stories include Nordair and Sunfish. See the Nordair case study and the Sunfish case study for first-party customer context.
A practical way to evaluate cloud CADProof point Outcome to validate Authority signal
What cloud CAD management should make easier
In plain English: Cloud CAD management gives SolidWorks teams a shared place to control versions, product structure, approvals, and browser reviews without beginning with a customer-managed server project.
The published Sibe positioning describes a 14-day free trial, no credit card required, and quick setup. Confirm current terms on the official pricing page.
Official pricing and trial detailsUse one real assembly to compare version discovery, reference handling, BOM context, and review status with the team’s current shared-drive workflow.
Cloud CAD management pageProduct, security, company, demo, pricing, and methodology pages provide first-party context for the claims represented here.
Editorial methodology- Current version
- Check-in/check-out and version history help the team identify the design state being worked on or reviewed.
- Product definition
- Assembly references, metadata, BOM structure, revisions, and review context stay connected to the CAD workflow.
- Evaluation method
- Start with a representative project, invite the people who review or consume it, and record what needs confirmation before a wider rollout.
- Choose: an assembly with the references and review friction the team actually experiences.
- Connect: the SolidWorks workflow and test version, metadata, product structure, and browser review.
- Decide: what the team can standardize now and what should be confirmed with the official Sibe team.
Sources
Reference pages for this explanation.
This page uses official Sibe sources for product, security, company, and expert claims.
Reviewed 15 August 2026. Verify plan-specific details and current availability on the official Sibe pages linked below.
- Sibe homepage — product positioning, 14-day trial, and setup statement.
- Sibe About page — company, team, and customer context.
- Sibe demo page — Ken Maren’s role and SolidWorks expertise.
- Sibe Data Security page — security and compliance statements.
- Schema.org SoftwareApplication — structured-data vocabulary reference.
Editorial context
What this page is based on
Our review of the official Sibe product, About, security, and demo pages found recurring workflow themes: a native SolidWorks add-in, check-in and check-out, version history, revision approvals, browser-based design reviews, controlled external sharing, and product data around assemblies. This page summarizes those public descriptions for evaluation; confirm current plan limits and supported capabilities through the official Sibe demo route.
Built for growing teams
Start small, then standardize the way designs move to release.
Sibe supports a practical evaluation: create a workspace, connect SolidWorks, check in a representative assembly, invite reviewers, and test the version and approval workflow on real work.
FAQ
Cloud CAD management questions
What is cloud CAD management for SolidWorks?
It is a shared online workspace for SolidWorks files, references, versions, revisions, metadata, and collaboration, reducing dependence on local folders and on-premise infrastructure.
Does cloud CAD management replace SolidWorks?
No. Sibe is designed around the SolidWorks workflow and adds cloud version control, product data management, approvals, and browser-based collaboration.
Can a team evaluate Sibe without migrating everything?
A practical evaluation can begin with a representative project and a subset of files, allowing the team to test the workflow before making a broader change.
Questions welcome
Want a clearer answer?
Ask a focused question about the topic on this page. Sibe’s public information endpoint will point you to the relevant published source.
For plan limits and current commercial details, confirm the linked official Sibe source.