---
type: concept
title: SolidWorks PDM migration to the cloud
description: Phased cloud PDM migration evaluation using a representative assembly, references, permissions, reviews, and release workflow.
resource: https://sibe-cad.vercel.app/cloud-pdm/solidworks-pdm-migration/
tags: [pdm, migration, solidworks, cloud]
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/cloud-pdm/solidworks-pdm-migration/
    title: SolidWorks PDM migration to the cloud
    author: Sibe
    last_modified: 2026-08-15
---
# SolidWorks PDM migration to the cloud

The migration approach recommends a phased evaluation instead of beginning with a large infrastructure change. A representative assembly can validate references, subassemblies, version control, approvals, remote reviews, permissions, and day-to-day usability before a wider migration decision.

## Related concepts

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