---
type: concept
title: CAD file management for SolidWorks
description: SolidWorks file, reference, metadata, version, check-in/check-out, and review workflow concept.
resource: https://sibe-cad.vercel.app/features/cad-file-management/
tags: [cad-files, solidworks, references, metadata]
generated:
  by: sibe-editorial-team
  at: 2026-08-15T00:00:00Z
verified:
  - by: sibe-editorial-team
    at: 2026-08-15T00:00:00Z
status: stable
stale_after: 2027-02-11
sources:
  - id: sibe-page
    resource: https://sibe-cad.vercel.app/features/cad-file-management/
    title: CAD file management for SolidWorks
    author: Sibe
    last_modified: 2026-08-15
---
# CAD file management for SolidWorks

The CAD file management workflow focuses on keeping parts, assemblies, drawings, references, metadata, and versions connected to the SolidWorks workflow. Teams can evaluate how files are found, trusted, reviewed, and shared before standardizing a wider process.

## Related concepts

- [Cloud CAD management](cloud-cad-management.md)
- [Revision approval workflow](revision-approval-workflow.md)
- [Remote collaboration](remote-collaboration.md)